the end of the 70's is coming......apparently

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

http://www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/gen...ill-onway.html

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2012...0-series-31721


http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2012...0-series-31309

watch the value of 2nd ones start to rise when this happens...... it will be a sad when this happens and it appears nissan won't be too far behind either as i don't think they afford not to follow suit

[berniebgf Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close berniebgf]

Yes, the LC79 Dual Cab will be a great vehicle to purchase and keep for a long time.

The problem is even though it does not suite my everyday requirements at all, I still want one. Would be a great touring vehicle with another 10-15k put into it, can't wait to take one for a test drive!.

Not the Safest, Not the nicest to drive, Handles like a truck, features list can be counted on one hand, over priced, but tough as nails.

Bernie.

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Not the Safest, Not the nicest to drive, Handles like a truck, features list can be counted on one hand, over priced, but tough as nails.

Bernie.

Sounds like my kind of rig

I think they are still talking another 5 years of production, Prado whould be due for an upgrade by then and the 70 series is high on my list for a replacement. Might have to get the last one they sell in Australia lol.

Cheers Andrew

[Beast2h Member Find all posts View Profile Close Beast2h]

Yes I also will be seriously looking at the dual cab as an upgrade just as long as they have built them properly, and not rushed it as I will be planning to keeping it well past the warranty date!

[Davros Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Davros]

Now we are stuck with engines that may perform better, but the reliability is right down there and how do you trust them in remote travelling situations. Well I have tried it and I don't.
The Roo.

Some say that the 1HD-FT was even better for really hard core stuff. (lots of water) It has the 24 valves of the 1HD-FTE but without the vulnerable electrics.

Having said that.... I really like the 1HD-FTE too. It has gobs of power and tourque and proven itself to be very reliable long term.

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

the end of the 70's is coming ? aaaww crap ! i just learned to use a fax . guess i won't need that new safari suit now .

[stevensr34 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close stevensr34]

I heard that the current 70 series weren't nearly as reliable as Toyota makes them out to be...

Now, an ORIGINAL 70 series troopie - well, that's another story!