Toyota Land Cruiser replacement

[Billydooker]

We've a landcruiser Amazone 4.2L 2004 that's been too the moon & is on its way back.
Looking for a replacement that's a bit more economical on the old diesel[emoji85]
Maybe a 3.0 litre. Not keen on the look of the landcruiser lc4's etc.
Anyone got any good suggestions of a good replacement l?

 

[Lincs Lass]

A nice second hand LC 4.5 V8 TD, Only 35-40k

 

[Billydooker]

V8! [emoji85] that'll be worse than the 20 something mpg we're getting at the moment[emoji23]

 

[Billydooker]

They do look smart thou [emoji119]

 

[Lincs Lass]

No ,they are much better ,upwards of 30mpg

 

[Cowabunga]

I'd be amazed if the V8 hit 30mpg during normal driving, but its certainly more economical that the 22 to 25 mpg achieved by the 4.2 100 series.

In general terms, the newer and lighter the vehicle design, the more economical it likely to be. I'd look at the Discovery5 with 2.0 diesel if new and wanting 3.5 ton towing. Used, the Mercedes ML350 perhaps? GL320 or 350. All 30mpg or thereabouts easily bettered. Lots more choice available than V8 200 series Land Cruisers.

While I'm not keen on the Land Cruiser 90/120/150 series [known variously as Prado, Colorado or just plain LC, depending on when and where] but it is a sensible and viable option. Again the later the better.

Lots of cheap Mitsubishi Shoguns on the market.

New model SsangYong Rexton? This is the budget value option.

 

[Billydooker]

Had a bit look there but @ 52k for a 4 year old with 44,000 miles seems a bit steep [emoji20]

 

[Cowabunga]

Had a bit look there but @ 52k for a 4 year old with 44,000 miles seems a bit steep [emoji20]

There's very few 200 series around and the used ones do sell at a very premium price. Rather like nearly new LR Defenders I suppose.

 

[Will 1594]

I'd be amazed if the V8 hit 30mpg during normal driving, but its certainly more economical that the 22 to 25 mpg achieved by the 4.2 100 series.

In general terms, the newer and lighter the vehicle design, the more economical it likely to be. I'd look at the Discovery5 with 2.0 diesel if new and wanting 3.5 ton towing. Used, the Mercedes ML350 perhaps? GL320 or 350. All 30mpg or thereabouts easily bettered. Lots more choice available than V8 200 series Land Cruisers.

While I'm not keen on the Land Cruiser 90/120/150 series [known variously as Prado, Colorado or just plain LC, depending on when and where] but it is a sensible and viable option. Again the later the better.

Lots of cheap Mitsubishi Shoguns on the market.

New model SsangYong Rexton? This is the budget value option.

+1 for a 350 ,duck was sceptical of it at first , but it tows well had a good load on last night 70 mile round trip averaged 19 , when solo and the boss lady drives get upto 34

 

[Billydooker]

Cool 350 it is then [emoji108]. I think my uncle has one and he likes it, what's the difference between a GL & an ML? [emoji848]

 

[Rs chunk]

We've a landcruiser Amazone 4.2L 2004 that's been too the moon & is on its way back.
Looking for a replacement that's a bit more economical on the old diesel[emoji85]
Maybe a 3.0 litre. Not keen on the look of the landcruiser lc4's etc.
Anyone got any good suggestions of a good replacement l?

Although they aren’t that economical what like have running costs been as I hear people say that the lack of repairs and spending makes up for the mpg? How many miles has it done? What’s condition is body work in?

 

[Billydooker]

Although they aren’t that economical what like have running costs been as I hear people say that the lack of repairs and spending makes up for the mpg? How many miles has it done? What’s condition is body work in?

Running costs have been very good, the odd bit of bother with the suspension but excellent on the whole. 248,000 miles on the clock engine still runs like new. Put 2 new front wings on it a couple years ago due to rust but the rest is good

 

[suffolksmallholder]

I'd say that a LC is a very good investment. Shame the tray version isn't imported into the UK. 35+ years of running a single work vehicle has a nice feeling to it. OK I know some folk hate LR's but I've had sterling service from by LR over 24 years.
SS

 

[JeepJeep]

With the LCs what's the Craic between Lc4 Lc5 on spec... 5s on air? What else?

 

[Rs chunk]

Running costs have been very good, the odd bit of bother with the suspension but excellent on the whole. 248,000 miles on the clock engine still runs like new. Put 2 new front wings on it a couple years ago due to rust but the rest is good

I have a great notion for a 80 series with manual gearbox but good ones are hard to find and anything up my way is rusty

 

[FonterraFarmer]

Although they aren’t that economical what like have running costs been as I hear people say that the lack of repairs and spending makes up for the mpg? How many miles has it done? What’s condition is body work in?

+1 for that, neighbours 200 Series has clocked up only 400,000km with straight forward servicing,was running a Discovery 3 (no engine problems with the 2.7) that did 400,000km but servicing costs were starting to add up, and still had the Pajero as the back up 4WD.

 

[FonterraFarmer]

I'd say that a LC is a very good investment. Shame the tray version isn't imported into the UK. 35+ years of running a single work vehicle has a nice feeling to it. OK I know some folk hate LR's but I've had sterling service from by LR over 24 years.
SS

My L200 4WD will be 35 in two years time.