2008 Toyota Landcruiser 70-series Cab Chassis GXL review

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By Paul Maric | April 16th, 2008

2008 Toyota Landcruiser 70-series Cab Chassis GXL Road Test

Model tested: Toyota Landcruiser 70-series Cab Chassis GXL

Recommended Retail Price: $56,990.

Options fitted: Toyota tray body, bullbar.

Rugged abilities, air conditioning, torque.

Agricultural, no cruise control, manual locking hubs.

CarAdvice rating: (3.75)

- Photographs and review by Paul Maric

“Newer, not softer” is what Toyota says about the new 70 Series Landcruiser. Look at it from most angles and it doesn’t look all that different to the 70 Series ‘cruiser your uncle owned 10 years ago. Apparently owners of the previous 70 Series iterations don’t want to see change and think their trusty stump puller looks good enough, and does the job.

Subtle exterior styling changes, along with an all new engine and CD player (with MP3 compatibility) headline the 70 Series changes. Replacing the six-cylinder diesel engine is Toyota’s all new 4.5-litre turbocharged V8 diesel motor. Producing 151kW and a mega 430Nm of torque (from just 1200RPM), the new 70 Series is has about 23% more power than its predecessor and around 13% more torque.

Step inside the cabin and previous 70 Series owners will witness a familiar site. A steering wheel and two gear levers is about all you need to traverse the Australian bush – and that’s pretty much all you get with the 70 Series ‘cruiser. A CD player (with MP3 compatibility) powers two speakers which produce an absolutely abysmal note.

The test vehicle was fitted with optional air-conditioning and a bulbar. The air conditioning begins blowing cold air in a matter of 1.5-seconds – literally! During testing on a very hot day, the air conditioning pumped out cool air all day long, despite the immense external heat.

The seats are very comfortable and offer enough side support to stop you from moving around – a bonus in a car that handles much like a small seaworthy vessel. Storage room behind the seats is very limited and doesn’t compare to the likes of other commercial utes in its segment.

Sink the boot in any gear and the turbocharged V8 begins pulling relentlessly. Each gear provides effortless torque, and with a springy and fluid clutch, driving this monster is an easy task. A 5-speed manual transmission controls the shifts, though it felt like it could have easily done with a sixth gear for highway driving.

Joined by three motorbikes, we hit the bush to see if the 70 Series Landcruiser could handle the rough terrain we planned on throwing at it. After engaging 4H (four-wheel-drive high) the ‘cruiser climbed a devilishly steep incline in second gear with no dramas. Steeper terrain was tackled with 4L (four-wheel-drive low) with the gearbox in low range. Automatically locking hubs are a non-feature, so jumping out and manually locking the hubs is a must when becoming seriously stuck.
It performed extremely well off-road and didn’t feel limited by any terrain thrown at it – even the hairiest of rock climbs.

There are three 70 Series divisions – the Cab Chassis, Troop Carrier and the Wagon. The Cab Chassis range includes the Workmate, GX and GXL (being test driven), priced at $53,990, $55,990 and $56,990 respectively. The Troop Carrier range includes the Workmate and GXL, priced at $59,390 and $61,990 respectively. Finally, the Wagon range includes the Workmate and GXL, priced at $54,990 and $57,990 respectively.

The test vehicle measured a fuel consumption of 11.9-litres/100km, just outside the official figure.

Priced from $50k+, the new 70 Series Landcruiser doesn’t come cheap when you consider the lack of features. But, if you take into consideration the fact that this thing will never break down and the fact that it can easily tow 3500kg, along with 1500kg in the tray, it makes perfect sense for the rugged bushman who thinks looks come second to ability.

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2008 Toyota Landcruiser 70-series Cab Chassis GXL Specifications

Engine: 4.5-litre
Power: 151kW
Torque: 430Nm
Top speed: N/A
Safety: Front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters.
0-100km/h: N/A
EuroNCAP rating: N/A
Turning circle: 14.4m
Fuel tank: 180 litres
Fuel consumption : 11.5-litres/100km
Fuel type: Diesel

VW_Freak

Agricultural ain’t the word for this old sheeter with ton loads of make-up packed on. Good ol’ Toyota dragging the last breath out of an old design yet again. TP will love this vehicle, naturally.

http://www.facebook.com/MadJezza Jezza Hilfers

and for the safety features one airbag is more than plenty, i would be happy with a pair of seatbelts. you dont want to hit a cow or a decent sized roo and have the airbag go off in your face!

Reckless1

This is a tough vehicle, and shows the absolute arrogance of Toyota as well.

You can’t get an airbag in 2008 – I don’t care how many busted-face bushies say they aren’t necessary in the bush, those guys are wrong about other things too

And 151kw 430nm is absolutely pathetic from a 4.5 V8. Toyota could have put in a 2.8 4 cylinder for that sort of low output.

That would have left something in the budget for safety features.
o

im sorry but looks are the first thing i go for with a car and its ugly so no i hate it
http://www.caradvice.com.au Matt

Although it serves a purpose, it’s antiquated in many regards, and although country folk may appreciate this aspect (I was one so don’t even start having a go) in this day and age with vehicles being as reliable as they are, the simplified lugger is fast becoming out moded.

Toyota is resting on their laurels a bit I think and they need to get some things sorted here:

1) Add some safety – it’s not a Mehindra.
2) Add some balls – 151 / 430, please.
3) Add some style – even bushies deserve a better looker.

Oh, and the price tag? Get off the grass!!!
AC COBRA

Boring….. Yawn !!!!!!!!!!! wake me up when they update this ugly expensive dinosaur..
Frugal-One

GREAT truck, SILLY money new

Cheers

F-0
edaw

Paul Maric, How can you list Air Conditioning as a positive when it is a bloody expensive option???

Others, yes outputs are quite lame, however it is done to preserve the gearbox driveline, which won’t handle any more. Dont forget this is Toyota, don’t change anything if it is going to dent the profits…….
Bavarian Missile

Oh crap I said COW C O C K Y n now Im being moderated?
Reckless1

So you should be Bavarian, you know cows don’t have them
Az

“The air conditioning begins blowing cold air in a matter of 1.5-seconds – literally!”

Edaw – I think paul was impressed with how quickly the air-con kicks in, on a very hot day…
o

well at least in 30 years they will be selling the 200sereis to relplace this model.MAybe buy then that ugly radio in all ther cars will be gone aswell
edaw

“I think paul was impressed with how quickly the air-con kicks in, on a very hot day…”

Fair enough then, i suppose there isn’t much to get excited about.

All things considered, it is a good truck, BUT, the lack of even ABS and that price is nothing more than price gouging by Toyota.
itsnoteasybeinggreen

Farmers up here (north queensland)can’nt get enough of them
Toyota puts in a V8 diesel and they (farmers)react like they reinvented the ute. You can almost buy 2 BT50s for the price. I don’t think the alloy wheels come on the standard modle either.
Dennis

All of your Toyota bashing comments seem to have nothing to do with the vehicle just more boring old “tall poppy syndrome” crap.The people that buy these type of vehicles absolutely love them for what they are designed to do and one thing they don’t care about is if they are pretty or not,this is proven by the order bank that Toyota dealers have for them.You cannot buy one off the floor anywhere in Aust.
http://AustralianCarAdvice Proud 70 Series Owner

Nothing comes more rugged then a 70 series … defantly the most trusted of all (and the regular Cruiser).

Stuff the BT50 – will not even last 1/2 the time of the tried and tested 70 series.

Jump out, hose ‘em out and jump back in – the way they have been designed.

Chris

I like the LC70, but the comment on the BT-50 is unfair. I’ve done 160,000kms in 4 years in my BT-50 and the worst that’s gone wrong with it has been a $40 sensor.

Dlr1

I think the lack of airbag (if not 2)is a serious omission.

For those that think the power and torque is a joke look at how it is developed. 430Nm at 1200 rpm. Not 2000 or 2500rpm. That is EXACTLY where it is required when you are carrying a load on the back and driving in low range or rock hopping. No 4 cylinder diesel is capable of this.

As for ABS, well there are arguments that on loose gravel roads that not having ABS will actually help you stop faster because the tyres will bite into the surface underneath the gravel when they lock up. Anybody whos tried an emergency stop on gravel in an ABS vehicle will understand. The wheels keep turning and stoping distances can be far longer. Perhaps a switchable system would be better in this vehicle.

Price? Yes its high but it has a far stronger resale than most city dwellers realise. Try around 80% for a 2y.o. Turbo with 50ks.

Alternatives to this vehicle… none credible. Patrol Cab chassis? Dont make me laught. Ford? Dont even go there unless youre a redneck . Landrover? capable off road but reliable? And when it breaks down how long do you have to wait for parts?
http://AustralianCarAdvice Proud 70 Series Owner

DI Turbo Charged, 4.5 V8 diesel in a bush rugged 70 series basher – bloody awesome. Don’t come any stronger then that. Go to bush and there is nothing but 70 series, all the bushies love ‘em.

What i call a real vehicle for the real Australian landscape !!
itsnoteasybeinggreen

And that people is why Toyota doesn’t change them.
Phill

Tough 4×4 workhorse,bushbeast with ultra reliability but i don’t like the grill and headlights
Chucky

Im calling bulls*** on this whole reliability thing. As if there aren’t any reliable alternatives for a better price and/or with better features.

This whole lie that “Toyota is the only manufacturer that makes reliable cars” needs to stop.
Baji

In Far North Queensland, these things are selling like hotcakes. Every single one that has been delivered to the dealers have been sold months ago. See the thing is this is a work vehicle. It needs to be built tough, and solid, because of the conditions it will be put through. Hence very little creature comforts. More moving parts, more risk of breakage. But it does what it does very well. And about the look of it? It’s built this way for a reason. If you’ve ever driven one, you will notice that you can see every corner of the vehicle and thats why rural farmers love it so much because they can position the vehicle exactly where they want it and see whether or not they’ll clear an obstacle. IMHO i think the design is very practical and its not that ugly. I do agree though that for this sort of money, not even ABS brakes or a single airbag are included. Shame on you Toyota. Things get quite dangerous when the wheels lock up on a slippery road.
Andrew M

the patrol is a worthy competitor to this.

it also has towing capacities to match and renowned for better offroad abilities.

the BT50 and Navara are in slightly different classes to the patrol and cruiser i feel.

James

the new 3 litre patrol is no match for this ute, I drive the 4.2 and it destroys the cruiser but at current there is no competitor for this ute
Tomas79

Too right, I got a magazine compare of the Patrol ute vs the 79, the 79 is better offroad,, and much more practical too!! Typical Andrew M anti toyota bashing dribble..

Bob

you lot are missing the point its not suppose to look good its not meant to be ultra fast its not meant to be drive around town. its all about farmers and serious off roaders. for a off road car this is up there in power. i know standard falcon has more power it doesnt matter.
PoisonEagle

I don’t doubt it’s a tough and effective vehicle, but why does a chasis thats over 20 years old cost $57k? I guess theres no altnerative…
Duck

Thats one workhorse! But i still think it should have more torque.
Barnoz

What? Your reviewer thinks manual locking hubs are a negative for a vehicle designed for serious off road work. He obviously has never experienced the dubious pleasure of auto hubs disengaging during uneven terrain steep decent manouvering. Good on you Toyota. There is still a need for the trusty old 70 series. Nothing else does the job as well for those guys and gals currently deployed in East Timour and the Solomons.
Reckless1

I just remembered another Toyota cost cutting they’ve done with this vehicle.

Because the V8 is wider than the 6 it replaces, the front track had to be widened along with the front bodywork.

But did Toyota widen the rear track as well? You guessed it, no they did not. So here is a vehicle which regularly gets used to tow really heavy trailers on outback gravel roads and slippery farms, but can and does develop the equivalent of a motorcycle “tank slapper” – there have been reports of this on 4wd forums. If the ute is empty and the trailer is heavy, enjoy the wild ride, folks.

ADRs make it illegal to put axle spacers on the rear, which is the first modification made in overseas places.

Oh, what a feeling!!!
Gibbo

Great Truck, Great Motor. Soo much better than the Patrol Cab Chassis. But it still isnt perfect. I think the cab could do with more room behind the seat, but without comprimising the tray size. An interesting thing to note is that to fit the turbo charger Toyota had to put a recess in one of the chassis rails. Theres also a recess on the opposite chassis rail, so fitting a twin turbo system to it isnt out of the question, then you would have one seriously powerful bush bashing ute.

underwaterant

Well, of anything Toyota has done since the HZJ75 Troopie, other than 100mm wider, they could have made it at least 300mm (1foot) wider on the wheel base. Should be 300mm wider on the HXJ75 long ago.
Waaaaayyyy too much high centre of gravity for 4wd’ing to be safe compared to Patrols, Defenders, et cetera.
What’s with 16inch tyres and rims???
18inch like on a military Hummer is more appropriate.
Plenty of 18inch-tyred trucks on the road.

Carl

What????? just 430mn from a 4.5 litre V8 diesel???? i don’t care if it comes from just 100 RPM’s……that’s pathetic!!!!!!
Dlr1

Carl, i guess you dont understand the engine requirements for a genuine off roader. Engines of this capacity generate serious torque even before the turbo cuts in. It also has a very flat torque curve, meaning optimum drive ability, especially off road. Sure a 2.8 CRD Dodge nitro has 460Nm, but only when the turbo is on song at 2000rpm, then nothing when its not. And in this type of vehicle any more power through the rear wheels and it could be real hard to control in the wet. They’ve probably got the power/torque balance right.
Carl

Dirl….still sounds like an over priced tractor to me!!!
http://. Naughtyius Maximus

The Mahindra represents better style and value then this clapped out dinosaur!
http://realcarsbigpond.net realcars

Mahindra is the new 70 series for a third the price!!!

Toyota must make a Huge profit on these crude billy carts.

I,ve seen some with colour coded trays. Why bother?
http://aca Dingo Is As Aussie As A 70 Series Cruiser

The great Ozzie outback icon … 70 series Cruiser coated in red dust, CB aerials and a cattle dog in the tray – nothing comes truer nor has been tired and tested as much as Toyota’s most basic yet most rugged, capable and dependable outback basher.
Bavarian Missile

Hey lover anti spam word “Impreza” N you do too “Impreza ME !Verrrrrrrry much.

Ok where’s TP?? N His side kick Dingo?

You know that back in 1993 they were getting 151 kws from the 4.5 6cyl {from memory anyway} they had so Im with you Reckless that out of a V8,PFFTTTT ? 180 litre fuel tank ? Holly crap imagine filling that up! I imagine thats needed though in the outback 4 the cow c o c k y s.
Is it just me or is the fuel economy a bit high? Specially out of a Diesel!

Mining companies will order them I guess in the hundreds all in white of course N orange lights on the roof,their reliable for them and as a work vehicle thats what counts,as a city driver its still needs some style as Matt says. I guess as its commercial they “Toyota” don’t think safety is an issue? Why not at that price you should be demanding it!

Still I would have one of these over a Roll-Lux in a working role.hehehe
http://aca Dingo Is As Aussie As A 70 Series Cruiser

The Mahindra is more inline with a Holden Rodeo or Ford Ranger and that is no true aussie gives a sh*t about em.

The Mahindra, Rodeo and Ranger carn’t even make it to the red dust let alone survive.

You freaky bogons live in La, La, Land heaving back billies on your vinyl couch watching the black n white Teac tv !!

poor buggers … no hope for live in the real world were real people buy real cars.
http://aca Dingo Is As Aussie As A 70 Series Cruiser

Bavarian – i was just wondering were the Holden and Ford equivalent to Australia’s most rugged outback basher was … i suppose the Rodeo and Ranger is it – yeah right … what eva !!

Do me a wonderful favour and tell all of us bloggers another vehicle (bar the regular Cruiser) that has withstood the greatest outback test of all – test of time -and survived for many long generations just to do it all again.
http://aca Dingo Is As Aussie As A 70 Series Cruiser

Bavarian – gee, you are really smart and gathered that a 180 litre fuel tank in a vehicle designed for the remote terrian is a good idea …. durr !!

Sense you are clued up – what do you reckon will be more painful – filling up a 180 ltr tank or walking back from the remote trenches … gee, i really wonder !!
Dlr1

Realcars,
Mahindra are currently fielding enquiries for people interested in becoming a dealer. If you love them so much why dont you put your money where your mouth is?

and BM, the petrol 4.5 did develop around 151 or so with around 375Nm (?) i think. It also sucked down around 16-20L/100 when carrying or towing a decent load. So really did need the optional 155 L tank capacity. So in the context of this type of vehicle the economy really is very good.
http://aca Dingo Is As Aussie As A 70 Series Cruiser

Same 4.5 V8 diesel engine is used in the new 200 Series but with a twin turbo setup not the single unit as found in the 70series.

The twin turbo derivative is a much higher output unit generating 195kw and 650nm.

The 70 series basher is designed for a specific purpose only and not advertised any different.

Unlike any other manufactuer – Toyota has the greatest and most diverse 4×4/commercial market in Australia covering all requirements, tastes and preferances ranging from the the many derivates of the Hilux to the Prado, Landcruiser, 70series and now even the new TRD Lux as another option.

If you want a huge choice of rugged, reliable, dependable and durable 4×4′s / commercials that have been tried, tested and proven for many long years – there is only place to go … Toyota !!
Bavarian Missile

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm,Im back 4 good,Dlr 1.Babe had the petrol and the turbo diesel in the 80 series,think the Petrol still a better option around town…………..town being Hobart then,maybe cause Im a rev head yeah ok Im a rev head!

Dingo ………….derrrrr yourself!In case you havent got it yet cause your still self praising yourself I like Cruisers ask TP …………….HAD SOME N YOU?????????????? Not the work site your at either,that don’t count! Didn’t buy a 100 series cause they lost something in the handling!Would I consider another Toyota in 4×4………..hell yeah,Toyota for the street,aaaaaaaaa no!Then there is the ultimate Land rover,my Dad would be stoked if I considered but……….Its a close call!

TRD……….HAHAHAHA……..FORGET IT!

Wheelnut should be back tomorrow…………now hes lost his internet provider?Weird I know!
Dingo Forgets that Cruisers Come From Whaling Central

hehe, just joakin about the Cruiser being all Aussie, but you Ford clowns wouldn’t know the difference anyway.

Anyway, this tired, sick puppy has to get some kip to be on the ball with you losers tomorrow, so sweet dreams
Bavarian Missile

Dingo…………….don’t be such a Toyota lover all the time,geeez thought by now you would have moved on from being a one brand hero.I have more respect for TP than you,he at least can N has learnt to appreciate another manufacturer.

Ford Clowns…………..F off………………Im sticking by the 70 series here N you still calling me names!Grow up!
http://aca Dingo

Bavarian … the above title is not me but i couldn’t careless if some clown wants to mimic me regardless, couldn’t give a sh*t.

And, i will never be but a Toyota fanboy and i certainly ain’t here for respect !! If it’s any constellation (i think that’s right), i haven’t called you any names nor do i intend to.
Bavarian Missile

mmmmmmmm,really someone mimicking you……..

Pleased to see your over the name calling though,truce! Not here for respect? None of us are but if your true to yourself that comes naturally.Your up early………..me too I guess.Oh sorry babe to correct you but its consolation,but I know what you meant.

So Rio ordered some of these at your site yet? You would think Toyota would do these as a pac for mining companies………the flat tray pac perhaps! White,orange lights on roof and rock cage all standard. I think expensive for what they are though.
http://Antilag.com Joe

Geez, reading all this crap (including the bad grammar) is making my head hurt.

If you don’t like the 70 Series Cruiser, don’t f*ckin buy it. Someone else will, and that person will very much enjoy their purchase.

This is the reason they have different cars on the market, so people can buy what they want.

I bet all the buyers of a 70 series Landcruiser don’t care if it has a few more or less kw and nm than something else thats on the market, all they care about is using it as its intended.

You can bet your bottom dollar that it’ll outlast anything else on the market for its intended agricultural use also.

You can buy two Mahindra’s, or 1.5 Rodeo’s for the price of a 70 Series Cruiser, and although they have more features, the Cruiser will still be kicking 10 years down the track, where as I bet the other two vehicles won’t be if they are subject to the same abuse that most farmers give their vehicles.
Dennis

Well put JOE,could not have put it better myself,your right,if you don’t like them don’t buy one,buy 2 or 3 or 4 Maaahiindras ,who cares Toyota can’t keep up the supply now.
http://aca Justin John T.

Just gotta love the 70 series, nothing bar nothing comes stronger or better made for our unforgiving outback conditions.
anthony c

yesp lenty come close the that 70 series. gota reemerb that th 40 series did all the hard work b4 the 70 sereis even came on the scene.. “for those who care.. the 40 series is still being built”. toyota dosnt need to do much to these to appeal…..the sheer fact they are new helps them sell.

that said they have been around for so long and so many on the market and with toyotas “it just wont die-ness” you can get older one cheaps… toyota for that price hwoever really shoulda chucked in plenty more HP and torque.

one day they will kill it. but in a TRUE
anthony c

one day they will kill it. but in a TRUE
Dlr1

Sorry to burst your bubble Anthony, but the 40 series was put out to pasture in 2001 when the last ones left the production line in Brazil. The rest of the world got the 70 series in 1985 (from Japan). Brazil only kept the 40 series because of their protectionist eceonomic policies.
http://realcarsbigpond.net realcars

Unfortunately DLR1 the local Toyota Dealer has the Mahindra franchise in my area. I may have to look further a field!!!

Gee I though our country cousins where doing it tough but obviously not if they can spend this much for a paddock basher.

…and Toyota charging top dollar for antiquated technology yet again.
http://realcarsbigpond.net realcars

Dingo is a drongo!!!Ha Ha Ha.
http://realcarsbigpond.net realcars

Mahindra Mahindra India’s Landcruiser but a lot lot cheaper
TP

VW_Freak summarised the anti-toyota arugments well with the first post…PISS WEAK. He knocks this vehicle for looks, what the? This is a workhorse, it goes to places a Falcon/Commodore ute loses its diff at… it gets to the same places the Hilux can with more pulling power… great vehicle… yet another working mans vehicle from Toyota
Andrew M

TP,
you would want to hope this gets to places where a Hilux can. i mean the off road abilities of a hilux isnt the bench mark for the 70 series. the Hilux is one of the poorer performers in its class.

note: the 70 series is not in the same class as the hilux, BT50, Navara etc
PoisonEagle

To it’s credit When I worked in Xstrata mines Mount Isa, this was the only road vehicle they allowed underground- I would love Ford or Holden to build something as tough as this that doesn’t look so inbred. Being Australian manufacturers they should cater to our industry better.
Dingo: you need to get laid, daily Toyo-trolling is a pitiful and sad route to self-gratification. You discredit yourself and this blog daily. TP for once you are completely right.
PoisonEagle

But can someone PLEASE explain to me why it costs $57 000? Design would have paid for itself years ago.
Bavarian Missile

hahaha…….Poison Eagle………Its the choice of most mine sites around Australia babe!I can understand why,no idea why their not called unbreakable ,much better unit than a Roll-Lux.

Seems Paul is right on this I think too!Pitty its just sooo expensive.Your right on the Australian side manufacturing to but you have to give Toyota credit for what they have in the 70 series comes from years of experience.Ford made the first Ute in Oz but seems Holden with their first ute took over with the FJ……Imagine if Holden and Ford could reinvent themselves like they did in those days.In 1951 the total car sales in Australia was 150,000 do you know in the first year of production of the FJ Holden got orders for 70,000 utes………imagine that happening in today’s numbers.That was truly unbelievable!
http://www.caradvice.com.au Lightbulb

There is a saying that you “never” change a winning way but always change a losing one. Personally, I think the new sandy colored 70 series troop carrier looks great inside & out & the new TD V8 is awesome.
Cheers !
http://AustralianCarAdvice Toyota Tuff

Poison Eagle … is that a pink or purple hanky for you princess, wipe those watery girly eyes of yours.

The Hilux is infact the best performer in it’s class and the greatest test of all – Test Of Time – has proven that for generations. Your pissy BT50′s, Ford Rangers and Holden Rodeo’s will last half as long and in that time be half as reliable.

Ooops … how can i forget – while the BT50/Ranger is only 3 star rated the Lux comes with 4.

Oh yeah – and you know why Toyota charges 50 odd grand for the 70 series … because they can.

ha, ha, ha you piss weak pricks !!
PoisonEagle

Toyota Tuff: illegible country hicks should stick to exploring family members and steer clear of keyboards,as you clearly demonstrate.
I just praised the 70 series ; yes the Hilux lasts a lifetime but they feel decidedly second hand after a while, particularly non turbo diesels. Do you have anything to back up the statement about the competitive utes not lasting as long? No? Well have a rest I bet that last post left your brain cell throbbing. You and your Toyo-kin are one of lifes cheap thrills .
Dingo Offers Purple Hankie

Aw, poor Precious, have you dried your eyes yet? has the sobbing stopped? Shall I find you a pretty little orchid from the mine site?

What a pathetic girly freak you are. And you’re so dumb, ya don’t even know the difference between illegible and illegitimate.

Yes, mate I’m illegitimate, and whilst I may never have met my father, I at least know the meaning of the word and don’t mistake its use for another. Sure, my parents may not have a marriage certificate, but they’d be even sadder if they conceived a sobbing wimp like you.

Purple or pink? Fluffy or not fluffy? Go to bed, ya FREAK!!

Oooooch! That’s gotta hurt!
Bavarian Missile

hahaha…….thanks for text ,yep very funny! Dont drink too much red tonight!hahaha Im still giggling ,back to bed for me!
Golfschwein

This explains a few things, but can we desist with the name calling and get back to the car? Oh, and spare us the family history, or lack of it.

As it is about the car, may I venture my opinion that the 70 series is probably heading on its way to design classic status? Okay, it may not end up in the Louvre like the Range Rover did, but it has a certain…correctness of proportion that’s standing the test of time. If only more Toyotas did.
PoisonEVIL

illegitimate? Wow Dingo you are even more messed up then I thought. Explains alot. I actually meant illiterate, which at times I suspect you are too. There’s orchids in a mine site? That’s just too good.
Your father is illegitimate because he is also your brother. If my missus popped you out, I would have flushed you hickboy.
Stick to the topic and stop mouthing off because you are terrible at it. All this because I complemented the 70 series. Get help.
PoisonEVIL?

In hindsight that was a little OTT; but he’s not all there, ol’ Dingo. Revealing family secrets on a car blog- ’nuff said.
But I digress. Nobody has explained to me why this costs BMW money.
Carl

Poison, To answer your last question…..coz people are dumb enough to pay it!!!!!
http://AustralianCarAdvice Oh What A Feeling …

Sorry Poison … i still missed – pink or purple washed in cuddly or fluffy. Between us we will dry those puffy watery eyes of yours princess.
PoisonEVIL

yeah that was even funnier the last 4 times you said it. Don’t you have some cats to punch or something?
Denny Crane!

Dingo- You’ve been a bad dog!
From where I stand your doing the crying, Dingo- about how daddy walked out on you. I think he caught you getting freaky with his Camry and then he was out of there. I think you need the Old Yeller treatment myself. Oh what a fleabrain!
Denny Crane!
http://what nicholas

the nissan patrol can matchup to the cruiser any day and its got a 4 cylinder motor in it with 118kw which is probably enought for a rugged 4wd ute we just bought a white common rail turbo diesel st patrol and it goes hard but the torque in it…. well there is none but its still a good fuel efficient ute.. and im saying toyota please plese please put a v8 in it next time and maybe supercharge or turbo charge it.. i cant threat enought about the less torque it has and it only about $8000 cheaper than the gxl cruiser.
Benny

Im with you proud 70 series owner!

These things are built to last and i think it is great they are still making an older styled truck, i think the new 200′s are big cheating shopping trollys.

What do I mean by cheating, All this computer shit that tey cram in to try and make them unboggable, wheres the fun in it!! I mean really come on!!!!!

Being a Proud GQ Patrol owner if i had to make a decision between the new cruiser ute and the new Patrol ute,

I would take the cruiser,

I think the cruiser and patrol utes are about the only two built to last these days with the solid axles and all,

and the new toyota as much as it seems not a very big output from a V8, its not a huge V8 fellas, it is good because it is better on the juice than the previous 4.2 turbo diesel which will be great long distance touring wise and still beat the shit outa the independent front end thialand utes in the bush! i would buy one no madder what people say!!!
Benny

and also, i wouldn’t be loud and proud to announce that my Discovery 3 2.7lt has more tourque because i think most people know which vehicle would be more reliable outa the disco and cruiser!!!

I know i would sacrifice power for reliability in the bush.

The things have enough power anyway
Cameron

It is a sweet truck, but the price is just too high for what you are getting. Abs would be nice so would air bag. And I am not quite sure what they are charging you all that money for.
Omer Ibrahim

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GUMBOOT

i have owned a 70 series for three months now, and being a drainlayer in nz, i can say that this is exactly what i wanted. it does the job and tows the boat, its very easy to sling off at something you dont like, everyone does it at some time, but as others have said if you dont like it dont buy it. i love mine and would not swap for anything else. thanks.
top shelf work bus

I have had my cruiser for 2 months and the only thing’s i can fault it on is the cab space and the lack of after maket goodys to throw on it,wheels etc. 3inch exhaust gives the engine alot better note and almost half a gear more.absolute top work horse. cheers
Bigbadb

How many of you are speaking from experience with these vehicles? I mean real experience.
The company I work for have almost 50 of these suckers in utes, wagons and troopies.
I have always been a Toyota fan, but this series in an extreme disappointment. For a tradie carrying his ladders around town they are great. The V8 has plenty of pull but is a little thirsty for my liking.
Toyota have cut corners to turn this vehicle out in time. The narrow wheel track on the rear is a significant issue. Wheel spacers are a grey area as most stale laws go along the line of “it is illegal to modify vehicle wheel track”, but the 2 inch Snake Racing spacers bring the back into line with the front, therefore is it modified? Guess it will be tested in court somewhere before long.
Check out the shabby 2 piece snorkel. Only a miserable foam seal between the outer tube and the guard, and the inner tube and the guard. I wouldn’t try any deep water til that was sorted.
Toyota quality control also leaves a lot to be desired. We have had numerous little niggly piss pot issues with screw, nuts, bolts and clamps not being done up tight on delivery.
Sorry, but after this lot I’m losing my respect for the big ‘T’.
Still, at this point there is nothing else on the market to replace it. From experience, the Nissans don’t hold up to the treatment they get in the real outback. Where we work there are no roads or tracks, until after we have been.
Like any current 4WD out there at the moment, the Toyotas benefit from a trip the the mod shop for all the gear that is missing.
I’ll stick with my tried and tested 60 Series.
Happy motoring.
Son

this ute is one of the best, no one competes with toyota so dont even bother bringing up your bt50′s and navaras. what a joke. ive had a few of these utes over the years and the new v8 is even better. great on fuel. plenty of power.. the only people who whinge about em, is the people who dont have one..
RUSTY

I HAVE OWNED A 96 PETROL 4.5LT 75 SERIES CAB CHASIS FOR 12 YRS & HAVE ABSOLUTELY FLOG THE SHIT OUT OF HER. I HAVE HADE HER ON LPG, FOR 10 OF THOSE YEARS & SHE HAS DONE OVER 300 THOW, MAINLY CITY WORK AS A CONCRETE,S VEHICLE….THE ENGINE STILL HAS GREAT COMPRESSION AND I WILL CONTINUE TO CANE ITS ASS, GREATEST, TOUGHEST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. HAVING SAID ALL THAT…. TOYOTA…YOU NEED YOUR HEADS READ, 50 +K, GET WITH THE PROGRAM, ITS ****OVER PRICED $$$$$*****
Willie

Now , Now Children. Stop the moaning. Toyota could have put a dinkey 3.0 motor in there same as Nissan… But they gave us a V8 with comparable power and room to improve. We know it is bloody expencive but if people are willing to pay for it they at least know it will last for a very long time, I hope. Seriously I thought the torque could be better, the feul consumption improved, Not in favour of the airbag idea and the price well I will think twice before trading my old cruiser, But I will give both @#$% for that twin turbo motor of the 200 in my old cruiser.
de G

Just bought a 78 troopy – not much different from the 70 that I sold with 400 thou kms on the clock after 10 years for 50% of the orginal price. Which other vehicle is going to last that long and give you that return? Agricultural? Too right, but that’s why bought it. These things last so look at the price in the long term and you’ve got a bargain. We might not have yr red dust in Sweden, but the snow and salt leave their marks too. Cheers
Ed

BOUGHT A NEW 70 SERIES PICKUP LAST YEAR. IT CAME WITH THE OLD 1HZ ENGINE AS I’M LOCATED IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. TOUGH YES BUT NOT RELIABLE. HAD IT FOR 5 MONTHS AND ONLY DRIVEN LESS THAN 500K’S. THE REST OF THE TIME WAS AT THE DEALER’S TRYING BUT FAILED TO FIX THE GEAR BOX. GOT MY FULL MONEY BACK AFTER ALOT OF UN-POLITE PHONE CALLS TO THE MANAGER. BOUGHT A NAVARA KING CAB AFTERWARDS. MAYBE NOT AS TOUGH BUT A MUCH BETTER VEHICLE TO LIVE WITH AND SO FAR VERY RELIABLE. OH, I USED TO OWN 2 LC PICKUP IN THE PAST IT WAS RELIABLE.
switch

JUST GOT ONE DELIVERED TO ME HERE IN ZAMBIA(THATS IF YOU KNOW WHERE ZAMBIA IS)…………THIS THING ISSSSSSSSS BLOODY COOOOOOOOOOL
tyson horwood

These 70 series v8s are the best around, I sold my 2006 patrol 4.2td ute to buy one and its the best thing I ever did. The cruiser leaves the patrol for dust. The cruiser has plenty of low down grunt, carries the weight better nicer to drive and better on fuel. the only thing the patrol had better was its turning cicrle. I can say from experiance as I have owned and worked both utes hard the cruiser is on top. I sold my patrol because where I worked 4 new common rail patrols all leaf sprung cracked the chassie just in front or the spring hanger. All ute were on but not over there max weight. Nissan have a serious problem and are not fixing.
Dennis Van Mill

Did you no that Toyota have now incluced safety airbags standard as of july 09 and change in dash, just found out as i just ordered one.
These utes are tough toys for work and play, and if you can drive a stick these things go!!
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MATTHEW

i not long purchased a v8 turbo land cruiser 2008 model and i must say designed is everything i have already taken mine too places others won’t go because their afraid of damaging their panels or paint jobs on their $50,000+ 4X4′s, way too go Toyota I’m not afraid too take mine anywhere with piece of mind my truck is built tough and rugged enough too handle all sought of terrain all i need now is too get all the extras I’m dreaming about now, I love my land cruiser and reckon i won’t need another one, OHH WHAT A FEELING!!!!
Andrew

Toyota landcruiser owns the australian bush plan and simple
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I have been told that the V8 diesel toyota ute motor needs a piston and ring overhaul at approximately 200,000 klms, is there any truth in this rumor.
Dillen

I say, this car is not so bad. I had a test drive of it and it’s the body that really makes it appealing and although the price is kind of out of range, I would not mind spending more than enough for a vehicle that is built tough! It is a car you can rely on, right? Well, ain’t no complaining about that because if my LC 70 GLX Ute does not have cruise control…is it possible to install in anyways?
On the other hand, I’ve got nothing to complain about this beautiful Ute as I can see my friends already in “aw” the minuet they see me driving uptown in this big monster truck! Thank you Toyota — I owe you one!