toyota land cruiser 80 series

**vinj** · January 2nd, 2011 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

I didn't know what I was missing! Now I know what this Land Cruiser magic is all about.

I've also had a chance to live with a Fortuner (3.0D4d) and Montero Sport (2.5 GLS A/T). The Land Cruiser is not as fast or as smooth but there is something about it that makes me prefer it over the others.

True, its not as fast as the newer Forts and Monty Sports but the thrust you get when you floor the 4.2 in-line 6 turbo is just awesome. The newer CRDis will just leave you behind once you hit triple digit speeds but you'll still be tailing them all the way to 160kph. When you get off the paved roads or onto real off road obstacles, its bye-bye Fort and Monty in favor of the LC. A 1996 LC80 will probably cost just a much as a 2005 Fortuner on the second hand market IMO.

**lytspid** · January 2nd, 2011 09:55 PM

we used to own a fortuner, but sold it immediately as soon as i learned all the problems were' gonna face up ahead, so opted to buy a lc80 , God is good by blessing us with a 97 model dubai version, though it has no turbo, but we just replaced it with 1hdt engine and inter cooled it, though it is not fast as the new once but it can beat all those 100 and 200 in terms of durability, the 80 and 105 are the LAST living legend of toyota's durability , a real 4wd with go anywhere capability, it will probably outlast the 200..if you want to drive a legend get an 80..

**kha** · January 2nd, 2011 10:21 PM

ours is nearly 300tkms. it's very reliable!

**OTEP** · January 2nd, 2011 11:02 PM

jgilog,

Just go with the updated OEM parts. Or you can try 112 LC house (just google their full address and contact details).

**jgilog** · January 3rd, 2011 12:27 AM

Thanks, Doc Otep!

Someday, all LC80 lovers could have a meetup somewhere in the metro

Originally Posted by OTEP

jgilog,

Just go with the updated OEM parts. Or you can try 112 LC house (just google their full address and contact details).

**cammer** · January 3rd, 2011 12:01 PM

More info here at www.4x4ph.com/forum.

**jgilog** · January 3rd, 2011 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by cammer

More info here at www.4x4ph.com/forum.

Also at www.forum.IH8mud.com

All series LC info motherlode. You might even find Doc Otep's and Kalawang's posts there :D

**kha** · January 11th, 2011 06:43 PM

LC 80, 100 and 200

**lytspid** · January 11th, 2011 07:53 PM

nice cruisers.. sana may 70 rin na original left hand drive.. one of the most loved and hardcore go anywhere.. if fully equipped.. lahat ng lc from 105 below to 40 are considered one of the toughest vehicles ever created..

... the other cruisers are wannabees..

**locoroco777** · January 11th, 2011 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by lytspid

nice cruisers.. sana may 70 rin na original left hand drive.. one of the most loved and hardcore go anywhere.. if fully equipped.. lahat ng lc from 105 below to 40 are considered one of the toughest vehicles ever created..

... the other cruisers are wannabees..

sama mo na yung 200 bro....ibang klase din ang tibay nyan...

check mo yung dakar last year sila lang yung car na air intake and light suspension mods lang ang ginawa for performance tapos all stock na lahat...but they still managed to finish....

pero yung interior is racing spec of course...