I had an old car, a BMW 525i from 91 that that I kept until a few years ago, used as a daily driver that is still running fine, I know the bloke who bought it . I still regret that car, because even if it was from 91, it was at the time top of the line and was comfortable, great seats, had AC, quiet and fast enough. The sound of the 6 inline at 5k rpm was raising hairs on my hands... it was great. I sold it because after less than 2 years after a costly full respray rust at the door sills came back.
For the time back than, it was full of electronics. Most issue I had with it were normal wear and tear - suspension bits, some hoses cracking.. etc..
I do myself all the maintenance on 120 like I did on that one. The mechanical work is more complicated because this one is a turbo diesel, infinitely more complex fuel/air distribution system that one th\at was a simple naturally aspirated engine.
You want a simple fix any ware with a 90% of the faults repairable that can stop you dead, buy a naturally aspirated petrol and have with you stop leak - and duck tape
For me, the electronics, the reliable ones, not the Land rover type, are helping, because I can read some faults and already gives me a idea where to start looking.
Anyway. the next one for me after the 120 will be for sure a petrol. And petrol landcruiser with a an engine up to 3.5 maximum that I could afford to pay taxes on it - nowhere to be found, so will go for a tacoma or Hilux V6, diesel is dead in europe, hence the issues people from forums have trying to sell the rigs. Even if you buy a Euro6 some green nuts win an election and ban them.
I don't want to start a build again, love the vehicle and forced to sell it after..
For the time back than, it was full of electronics. Most issue I had with it were normal wear and tear - suspension bits, some hoses cracking.. etc..
I do myself all the maintenance on 120 like I did on that one. The mechanical work is more complicated because this one is a turbo diesel, infinitely more complex fuel/air distribution system that one th\at was a simple naturally aspirated engine.
You want a simple fix any ware with a 90% of the faults repairable that can stop you dead, buy a naturally aspirated petrol and have with you stop leak - and duck tape
For me, the electronics, the reliable ones, not the Land rover type, are helping, because I can read some faults and already gives me a idea where to start looking.
Anyway. the next one for me after the 120 will be for sure a petrol. And petrol landcruiser with a an engine up to 3.5 maximum that I could afford to pay taxes on it - nowhere to be found, so will go for a tacoma or Hilux V6, diesel is dead in europe, hence the issues people from forums have trying to sell the rigs. Even if you buy a Euro6 some green nuts win an election and ban them.
I don't want to start a build again, love the vehicle and forced to sell it after..
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