Comments on: 2007 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

By: chris dal

chris dal — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:35:11 +0000

Hi tony how many times did this happen to you do you still have the car. i just purchased 2010 xmas the new v8 ute and had to replace the alternator after 16,000 kms got bogged in it twice in winter and went through a few muddy puddles old crusier would have been fine did you get any assistance from toyota or your dealer. very poor design for the go anywhere vehicle and not exactly cheap.

By: Saied

Saied — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:19:24 +0000

Read the comments about poor practices of toyota australia. quite understandable but i envy you guys because you CAN OWN A NEWER LANDCRUISER. Here in Canada and the US we cannot import these legends unless they are at least 15 YEARS old because typical trucks sold here can’t compete with LC’s. enjoy them

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:43:28 +0000

Had one now for 12 months, what a car had cruiser all my life 80 series 100 series all been terrific but this cab chassis 70 series drives as good if not better than them all……only issue the big V8 is a bit savage on fuel 90 litre tank gets me 550 km lucky there is 2

Cheers
Phil

By: Franco Loubser

Franco Loubser — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:40:50 +0000

I run a safari business in Tanzania, both hunting and photo safaris. Just bought some 70 series v8′s. Nothing in this world compares! No hills. Needs another gear or 2.
We are fitting an extra Racor 445 filter to each car because we fill up from fuel drums all the time. Would like to hear from other owners re fuel filters.
We have used Toyota since ’73 in the safari business. Tanzania has very few things that the normal guy would call roads. We buy tyres, filters, shocks, steering dampers and the odd tie-rod end. Other spare parts almost unheard of. Have a nice day.
Franco

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:15:41 +0000

Miquel, is that an import to oz, or you don’t live in australia!!

Love the LC70s series trucks!Especially the troppies!!
I even reckon they look great!!

By: miguel

miguel — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:52:56 +0000

I own a 1995 series 75 wagon, matic, with a 1 kzte diesel turbo engine…it is really the best four wheel drive I have ever owned…3.0 turbo….same exact cabin as the new one…toyota should have kept producing this vehicle…mine is imported from Japan…

By: phatcad

phatcad — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:12:20 +0000

with the people complaining about the service from salesman at shows or at the dealerships and saying “toyota are idiots/w@nkers etc” and have “no idea about new products” etc, you do realise they are not actually employees or work for TOYOTA?
They work for an individualy privately owned company that acts as a “storefront” for toyota vehicles. Toyota does not give full info on new models to staff at dealerships because it means nobody will buy the existing stock if they know that a new model/engine etc will be available in 6mths.
The new car managers and sales staff will get a drive day and sales briefing from TOYOTA literally as toyota delivers stock to their yard hold facilities. 98% of sales staff are not “car guys” and have no passion about the product like consumers, they are in that job to make large income – thats all. The same sales guy will be working in a Kia dealership in 6mths.
As an employee of TOYOTA it annoys me that dealerships create such a bad wrap for the brand, i have to deal with these idiots every day! It boils down to money making, because at the end of the day you will buy a new cruiser no matter what they do – exactly what sales staff know

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:47:09 +0000

Toyota are wankers. Great product but idiots to deal with

By: billy

billy — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:01:05 +0000

to the boys that still havent got there 70 , ordered mine in may (12) and hopefully get it next week nine and half months later, japan had a earthquake in july which stuffed toyota and honda they say but it’s still fu….ked they take this long to deliver a vehicle ( thats not built by hand like rolls royce or some italian super cars) and the smart c..nts wanted to revaluate my trade in , smart fu.kers told them don’t thick so(but more colourful than that), still glad to see i’m not the only one! hope it’s worth it!

By: john harrison

john harrison — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:19:10 +0000

i love me old 1987 troopy,however when the alternator does “pack it in”,it seems unacceptably difficult to find a new one on the net.Toyota dealers under”spare parts”list feeble products like filters,oils,etc.and my e-mail got a reply to e-mail another address,which is more “no care”attitude,..the reality behind all the hype and advertising of Toyota.My suggestion to Toyota is set up a decent site and upgrade spare parts where possible(eg.hi-output alternator-perhaps slightly waterproof as per Tony.B.s idea).The workshop manual should,I think be troopy specific also rather than multi-model.Dave C.s idea of a louder horn I don’t agree with because sheep farmers can do that themselves whereas the majority of these cars are suburban and too many people these days “toot” hello, goodbye,and the annoying”i can see you”.Bigger motors,louder horns,no thanks!Quality parts,some service,a caring attitude-yes please!New car no-Alternator yes!