The only problem I have with the 4 banger is the price... for the average joe it'd hard to justify all that extra cost for the rugged look and live axle front over a SR/SR5.
Yeah, at the end of the day, if you want a 4wd that drives like a car and isn't as rugged, go an Ifs 4wd 🤷♂️ I definitely think the LC should have another engine option that better suits it.
Went to toyota 6 months ago to buy a 76 series. Didn't really care which motor but had to be manual. They didn't want to sell me a v8 manual so i bought a 105 series with 90000ks on it. Couldn't be happier with my choice.
I'd go manual as well. I'd expect better fuel consumption than the auto when its working harder offroad or when towing. Love being in control - owned a 200series in the past and it would often change gear when you didn't want it to and overheat the ATF. Happy currently with a manual V8 Troopy. Big advantahe of the 4 cyl is that its easier to work on.
Definitely mate, I love driving, I love machines and enjoy the process. That's why I love LandCruiser's. All this automated gadgetry, beepers and warnings etc I hate, I understand why it's there and can appreciate the tech though. I thought long and hard about the 4 cylinder, cheaper to buy and run all round.
Sorry boiz but the V8 is the most useless heap of shit engine that Toyota made. Toyota is getting rid of it because they are sick of people complaining about it and because it only under preforms. USELESS!!!
Ordered the 78 series 2.8 last month. Rang the dealer as soon as I heard that it was coming in a manual. He will let me know when details come out and put me in the manual queue instead!
@@mrgarrison3516 anything can be broken, but they’re extremely easy to fixa just time involved. Automatics another thing they waste fuel, and cost an awful lot to rebuild. Plus I’m truck driver/truck mechanic/motorcycle mechanic/so it’s not a problem.
@@mrgarrison3516 to be honest, there was nothing wrong with the standard clutch unless you start tuning engine for more power. Automatic are so complicated and go wrong so often that I’m just not prepared to touch one . Automatic are like driving a slush machine. They just don’t really have the feeling with you accelerate or decelerate. Plus, you don’t need to use the clutch other than starting with the time you can change gear as you’re driving along without using the clutch . Just the same as a road ranger gearbox .
@@overland_adventure_nz He didn't tune the vehicle, the clutch broke under warranty & Toyota said because he fitted larger wheels.... Toyota won't fix it under warranty. (he already explained in his previous video how it broke for no reason)
Has never bothered me one bit except for looks. It's something the aftermarket mob have latched on to and make big money scaring everyone into thinking you must "correct" the axle width, in my opinion of course...
@@OutbackOffroadNT Yeah thats what ive been saying. An entire market has been made for these axle corrections. A fool is easily parted with their money haha
People whinging about emissions regs, its the reason why the 1vd even exists anyway. The 1hd etc didnt meet them at the time. Same as when the 2h was replaced by the 1hz....
WTF (WhyThe Four) If a tank of bad fuel kills your injectors, then you only have 4 injectors to replace rather than 8. Lower cost and less labour to replace. Also the starter motor will be a bit easier to replace and the alternator is located higher up.
They will strangle all vehicles with the regulations everywhere I just stepped up my game buying a 1999 2.7 manual extra cab tray top Hilux magic machine takes the load of the 100 series turbo diesel enjoy
Pity they didn't opt for a 6 speed manual. Having had a 5-sp v8 Troopy, I was always looking for 6th.
Yeah I agree mate, but we'll see. It'll be interesting to see how they go about it.
I cant imagine my country without a manual landcruiser 😭🇵🇬
Here in Solomon Islands 70,76,79 series landcruiser in that whole range we got the new face lift with V8 manual still.
We do to, not for long though mate 👍
The only problem I have with the 4 banger is the price... for the average joe it'd hard to justify all that extra cost for the rugged look and live axle front over a SR/SR5.
Yeah, at the end of the day, if you want a 4wd that drives like a car and isn't as rugged, go an Ifs 4wd 🤷♂️
I definitely think the LC should have another engine option that better suits it.
Funnily enough they still offer the 1HZ option in other markets but Australia ended the 1HZ models back in 2006
Went to toyota 6 months ago to buy a 76 series. Didn't really care which motor but had to be manual. They didn't want to sell me a v8 manual so i bought a 105 series with 90000ks on it. Couldn't be happier with my choice.
Bloody brilliant mate, im Jealous 👏
I'd go manual as well. I'd expect better fuel consumption than the auto when its working harder offroad or when towing. Love being in control - owned a 200series in the past and it would often change gear when you didn't want it to and overheat the ATF. Happy currently with a manual V8 Troopy. Big advantahe of the 4 cyl is that its easier to work on.
Definitely mate, I love driving, I love machines and enjoy the process. That's why I love LandCruiser's. All this automated gadgetry, beepers and warnings etc I hate, I understand why it's there and can appreciate the tech though. I thought long and hard about the 4 cylinder, cheaper to buy and run all round.
love the v8 manual, would not consider a 2-8 at all
I'm with ya mate, v8 for me though I didn't hate the 2.8 in my Hilux's.
the 2-8 works perfect in Hilux's, great balance of weight and power in a range of vehicles , the v6 would have been perfect for the 79
The autos get off the mark a lot faster due to the torque converters letting the turbos spool up,where a manual takes off at idle rpm
Never selling my V8 79 it will outlast me and I don’t want to drive anything else, if it got stolen or written off I’d get another!
Yeah I fully understand that mate.
But it’s a Japanese car…. It feels cheap
@@espkh1549 mine feels basic and tough but not cheap
@@calamarininjabeast5866 Japanese cars are cheap in general.
@@espkh1549 they’re made to last a long time under heavy use. Do you drive an amarok?
Sad day for the Cruiser, the push to ban cars is a real thing thing, wake up people
It sucks mate, these vehicles are something I'm very passionate about. To see the changes being made is hard.
Sorry boiz but the V8 is the most useless heap of shit engine that Toyota made. Toyota is getting rid of it because they are sick of people complaining about it and because it only under preforms.
USELESS!!!
You try to hard 🤣
@@OutbackOffroadNT what are you talking about?
I was replying to old mates comment 😅
Just blame Bowen for this.
Long live the V8.
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@@OutbackOffroadNT wait for the new 3 cylinder gr sport cruiser
Better park yours up in the shed mate 🍻
Yeah true that mate, haha
Ordered the 78 series 2.8 last month. Rang the dealer as soon as I heard that it was coming in a manual. He will let me know when details come out and put me in the manual queue instead!
Awesome mate! Yeah I did not expect a manual 2.8 to be released.
Would have an automatic transmission any day of the week these days. So much better than a manual if youre being objective.
One positive, your current Ute should hold its value and prob even increase over the years, rather than depreciating.
That's it mate, they already hold value so well.
Glad Got mine
As someone owns a G63 and a mustang …I don’t see the point to keep this outdated powerless so called v8
A manual transmission all the way.
U didn't see the video where his clutch broke & had to pay for a new one himself because he changed the wheels
@@mrgarrison3516 anything can be broken, but they’re extremely easy to fixa just time involved.
Automatics another thing they waste fuel, and cost an awful lot to rebuild.
Plus I’m truck driver/truck mechanic/motorcycle mechanic/so it’s not a problem.
@@overland_adventure_nz
It's good U can fix your own manual transmission/clutch problems 👍
@@mrgarrison3516 to be honest, there was nothing wrong with the standard clutch unless you start tuning engine for more power.
Automatic are so complicated and go wrong so often that I’m just not prepared to touch one .
Automatic are like driving a slush machine. They just don’t really have the feeling with you accelerate or decelerate.
Plus, you don’t need to use the clutch other than starting with the time you can change gear as you’re driving along without using the clutch .
Just the same as a road ranger gearbox .
@@overland_adventure_nz
He didn't tune the vehicle, the clutch broke under warranty & Toyota said because he fitted larger wheels.... Toyota won't fix it under warranty. (he already explained in his previous video how it broke for no reason)
Sad news mate but as you said we all knew it was coming.
Yeah that's it mate.
Secondhand V8 price will go up by atleast 20 to 50%!😢
I love my 2.8 auto troops-carrier it makes it usable in traffic and great on the beach 🏖
That's Beautiful mate 👌
Pity there are no plans to fix the rear axle correction.
Has never bothered me one bit except for looks. It's something the aftermarket mob have latched on to and make big money scaring everyone into thinking you must "correct" the axle width, in my opinion of course...
@@OutbackOffroadNT Yeah thats what ive been saying. An entire market has been made for these axle corrections. A fool is easily parted with their money haha
@@80serieslandcruiser you ever driven on a beach? you like the ass end swaying around
@@OutbackOffroadNT I agree, although everyone is very annoyed, I never had that so bad feeling (except for the sand driving).
@@thebob3712 mate, ive been on beach sand and desert sand more times than i can count and i can still say its no problem at all.
Hey bruz, good vid. What are toyota doing, putting 5spd in but not doing the v8 with 6 speed auto.
Cheers mate, those bloody emission rules getting tighter and tighter 🤷♂️
Use the v6 lc 300 motor
People whinging about emissions regs, its the reason why the 1vd even exists anyway. The 1hd etc didnt meet them at the time. Same as when the 2h was replaced by the 1hz....
If the 4cyl lasts as long as the previous v8/6 cylinder it will be ok
I think autos tick all the boxes but nothing beats a manual for me
Yeah fair enough mate and I agree. I prefer manual for many reasons, the main being I simply love driving.
WTF (WhyThe Four) If a tank of bad fuel kills your injectors, then you only have 4 injectors to replace rather than 8. Lower cost and less labour to replace. Also the starter motor will be a bit easier to replace and the alternator is located higher up.
All the things I personally was thinking about when considering swapping my order for a 4, brain said yes, heart said no. 😂
manual 4 banger sounds interesting. Auto always worries me longevity wise.
Yeah I really wasn't expecting a manual option! Definitely cool.
They will strangle all vehicles with the regulations everywhere I just stepped up my game buying a 1999 2.7 manual extra cab tray top Hilux magic machine takes the load of the 100 series turbo diesel enjoy
Never underestimate that 2.7 lux
Petrol 2.7?
@@shaneprince2129 the mighty 2.7
Dumbest move yet
Manual transmission
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American Cummings now.
A 5 speed manual over the 6 speed in the hilux ?
I love me a manual, an auto Cruiser would be awesome though.
Thank god now the front track issue will be gone and its for toyota to stretch the 1gd to a straight 6 as they new heavy-duty diesel engine
Auto is fantastic
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