Upgrading from 120

[stuart j]

Am looking at upgrading my 2009 120 Invincible (115K miles and rising fast) to 2010 150 model – either LC4 (probably) or LC5 spec if pricing works. Any specific things to watch out for on 150, can anyone please advise?

Many thanks

Stuart

 

[Gav Peter]

Ask Crispin about his thoughts on the 150 Stu... I'm sure there's a thread on it..

 

[Dave_S]

Buy an 80 Series

 

[fridayman]

I picked up a petrol 150 because over here in Oz more and more people are reporting serious engine failures in the diesels. I also don't have to worry about the periodic expensive injector service. It is an absolute pleasure to drive with loads of power and uses less fuel than my 1kz-te 90 series.

 

[AndyCook]

What is the general cause the engine failures in the 150's
Haven't heard anything about failures in the newer Hilux, which I had assumed had same engine


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[GeekOKent]

Am looking at upgrading my 2009 120 Invincible (115K miles and rising fast) to 2010 150 model – either LC4 (probably) or LC5 spec if pricing works. Any specific things to watch out for on 150, can anyone please advise?

Many thanks

Stuart

115k miles isnt a lot on the 120 or ao i hear... mine is at 112k and drives pretty sweet.

 

[stuart j]

You're right, GOK, but I just fancied the change - having had 3 * 90 series and now the 120. Have today committed to white LC4 150, 50K miles and 2010 MY, collecting Thursday..........

 

[GeekOKent]

Nice!

 

[stuart j]

Initial impressions having had the 150 LC4 3 days and done 500 miles:

- Much nicer on road than 90 or 120 series – KDSS delivers a more civilised drive but whole vehicle still seems built like a tank and likely to outlive me.
- Proper Sat Nav, Bluetooth and top flight stereo.
- Quieter and more Chelsea tractor than 120, but towing limit raised by 200 kgs and whole package feels much more up to date – and 30+ mpg which seems a good 15% better than 120.

Overall – I love it!

 

[silvercruiser]

Glad your liking the new LC

 

[Skyeman]

I concur - mines done 95k. Had it since January and put nearly 10 k on it. Faults? Errr - none. (Also 2010 model - last without dpf I think)

rick

 

[chadr]

Nice to hear some positives for the 150. Glad you're enjoying the new truck.



....but as has been said, we want pictures ASAP!!!!

 

[stuart j]

OK Chadr, didn't want to appear a bit 'Look at my new toy'.........but.............this is it