WHY I LOVE LAND CRUISERS? ASPW StoryTIME
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- The big question is, after I replace my Land Cruiser Troopcarrier, should I stay with Toyota Land Cruisers? This is the story of my history of 17 years driving Land Cruisers.
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@27:53 sums it all up. I feel the same way, family loaded in the car, it's raining and wet and we are by ourselves in the bush, I just know when I turn that key it will just start and do its thing. 1994 DX 80 landcruiser 1hz.
Best line if ever heard Andrew
"If you don't want to get into it, for the sake of going for a drive then it's worng"
Couldn't agree more mate, I sometimes just go and stand beside my 79 series landcruiser with the canopy open having a beer, just admiring the thing
you are the david attenborough of landcruisers, well of 4x4 really..
Same thing 😂😂
He is the best of the best in my opinion , even Chris Shontz of Venture 4WD youtube channel in America knows about Andrews work, he is the go to guy if you want to know about off road driving.
@downthepines rubicon LOL your a Jeep fan boy i would expect nothing less, also the man i mentioned Chris of Venture4wd drives a Rubicon and admires Andrews work so your argument is invalid.
I definitely agree with this statement 😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Yes I agree
I love land cruiser’s and have had sellers remorse after selling everyone, I started with a bj40 then had 3 60s a hj60 then a hj661 then a few other brands of 4wd before coming back to a jf62 then I found a fzj80 and sold that to buy my current rig the mighty hzj80 with an unstoppable unopened 1/2 million kilometres turbo 1HZ 😘 tractor built to tow, tour or just wheel the toughest of tracks and still keep up with the best locked & lifted 4 wheeler’s! Land cruiser is the true KING OFF THE ROAD!
Great videos great stories. I love my FJ cruiser love our Toyota's we have 6 in our family. Changing my suspension to BP 51 because of your videos.
I enjoy your videos and stories more than any other. While our terrain here in Canada shares very little in common with the terrains you pursue and conquer, a lot of your ideas and solutions can be beneficial in all types of terrain. Your willingness to give new products a true and fair review, report the pros and cons unbiased, puts you in a class above the rest. Thank you for sharing your adventures, trials and tribulations, and expertise with us. The world needs more like you! Happy 4-wheeling and Overlanding!
Hmmm... I'd say you will get a land cruiser single cab and build a poptop caravan on it. Done right it would be hard to beat for your job.
Always yes to a Toyota!
Andrew, in my best English as a German and Engineer. First and foremost congratulations on your beautiful documentaries, hopefully you will continue this way. Your reports are also very funny in the good sense then! I have been traveling around the planet for 45 years, including in Africa, Russia, Canada, South and North America, China, Mongolia .... and I know how to apreciate Toyota, especially for easy spare parts.But like I heard, I drive cars built in my country, so that is a Landed (Prof.) and Unimog, both automatic and Daimler Benz. With these two I have never had any problems, apart from the classic things tires, filters etc ... Like with Toyota that I also drove in trips through RSA, Botswana, Mozambique. But I have a sugestion for you, try a UNIMOG from ATLAS4X4 or a G. with flat bed. On the latter you build a beautiful Overlander with the removable Ossewagen (RSA) of the company Alu Cab as an example. This type of vehicle is the absolute best for people like us, Overlanders. I continue to follow your reports with great interest, because as a German, you can also learn something ... from YOU ... SUCCESS FURTHER. greatings from EU Germany, Stefhan Rockwell.
Make your next rig a Mr Whippy Van. Endless Coke and Ice Cream on the Canning Stock Route.
The wicked corrugations could make some mean Milk Shakes.
For anyone who wants to know, my 80 series 1HZ diesel achieved 15lt/100km worst case consumption, with a full off road camp setup, TuffNuff trailer travelling upward of 10K km mostly over the worst roads in Oz, being Tannami, Gibb River, Simpson, Gunbarrel, Wolfe Ck, and many in between. No engine mods, split rims (pros and cons! ), 2" lift with Koni shocks(2nd from top) and Lovell springs all round. This consumption was for the most part checked regularly throughout this trip by full to full method only. I broke one pan hard rod on the Wolfe Ck created road and welded by the owner of Old Halls Ck camp ground. Thanks again top bloke, go visit, and it lasted all the way home. He's x pipeline welder!! Ive still got this Ol' girl and not likely to part with her, she's now after market turbo'd by Berrima Diesel awesome result and trustworthy company. That was 50K km ago and still strong. Do not fit intercooler and don't over do it, trust a competent crew like Berrima.
Please do story time much more !!! As one from younger generations I really gained a lot of knowledge from your experiences
I think a 200 series chopped will be the next vehicle. But very difficult to improve on the troopy.
I’m going to guess one of three
1. Land Cruiser 79 dual cab
2. Land Cruiser 200 (chopped)
3. Land Cruiser Prado
Out of the three I’d like to see a Land Cruiser Prado build as I think it offers potential consumers an opportunity to see a gateway into building a true overland vehicle that’s refined to a modern standard, can do the suburban and work runs during the week yet have the ability to go anywhere.
The other two options would be impressive but are rather niche and expensive. The engineer in me would like to see a comprehensive build of a chopped 200 from yourself though.
Finally I love a 79 but living in Perth and working all across regional Australia I think the 79 series build with an open chequebook has been over done (testament to the Australian economy)
Keep up the good work Andrew, I look forward to your choice.
i agree
23:50 that hat is just awesome! Wish I could fine one like that.
I bought mine in 2009 in Cairns (North Queensland) and still love it.
Cheers from Italy 👍
@@stambysettesette2174 Lucky you!
Thank goodness you left SA and showed up in the land of OZ !!! I appreciate the way you share your wealth of information.
THANKYOU.
But he came back to Oz and his last trip here was a disaster when he piked on the Across Australia trip because of the flies. Most Aussie travellers handle the flies easily but he did nothing but whinge. You can have him back in SA at any time. Complete waste of bandwidth.
@@johneller5856 lol South Africans call leaving " doing the chicken run " lol
My two cents; a single cab (two seats are plenty) 79 with a GVM upgrade and a nice comfy camper on the back. A good GVM upgrade will bring the payload up to the G-professional but you get the better engine (PDP tuned of coursed) and get the parts availability and drivability over the IVECO. I also speculate a 'cruiser' brings more views. Interested to see what you do.
This would be my vote also
Still watching, but to answer the title.. YES.
Buy the vehicle you know & love every time if still available over an unknown quantity whatever the make/model.
This is very well edited and show how well organized your archives of clips are to have access to show what your talking about. Never by a Jeep that your life depend on it. My dad had a love for Jeep and a few from Willy to wrangler and they are in constant need of maintenance and break down. You dont needs diesel torque for 1 gear or swamps. But desire mpg and range as #1 and creature comfort as #2 then comes #3 low torque.
What about a newer Toyota gas truck. And ordering or custom build the back cab? You get long distance mpg and put a external range gas tank. And can build a back cab as fold out on the side for outside living, Nobody doing that.
Yes. Only exception is a G-Professional
Second. I'd be interested in the G-Professional Ute also, or another LC (Prado? if trying something different...) Edit: Lol having watched it now there's a lot of thought and history going into this decision. Seems like the last Troopcarrier build can't be improved on though as far as LCs go though.
Earthcruiser G Pro 👍
GAJ, yep, right on. Imagine a custom collaboration between Andrew and Earthcruiser. They’d almost certainly subsidise the excercise too given the exposure. The G Pro, 4XO and EarthCruiser all in Oz only waiting for vision to bring them together. Come on ASPW!!!
earthcruiser.net.au/portfolio-item/earthcruiser-escape/
Yep I'm with you
I have had the equivalent W461 300CDI Military now for 7 years. Great power, permanent 4WD and better aircon , 24V and 12V electrics, but horribly rough suspension, worse seats, loss of inestructable vinyl flooring, wrong side handbrake, manual window winding and far less reliability than stupidly sold previous 290GD. That one was definitely Mercedes' finest hour.
Your absolutely *_CANNOT_* beat those old Toyota's. The most durable, longest lasting vehicles ever produced.
That golden age before all the electronics and computers came in. 1985-2000. The best off-road/Overland vehicles ever.
I have a 1997 Toyota T100 4x4 pickup truck with 300,000+ miles on. It starts the first time, every time and does not burn or leak a drop of any fluids. I've had it 3 years and I am still unbelievably impressed with that vehicle. I love it like no other.
May I suggest a modern 200 series. you're the only one whos going to make it the true ultimate overlander. it's going to be both a new experience and a possible product.
As always great video and cheers from Saudi Arabia.
mohammad ali check out Gavin gillet/summit expeditions. Good example of a 200 Overlander.
Many more in South Africa for excellent 200 overlanders.
@@adolfhuster8309 Or Germany......
Joe Braden but andrew’s videos has like a charm and so much interesting to watch
@Adil Dewji rubbish payload
"The true measure of a vehicle is whether or not you want to go for a drive in it just for the sake of getting into it. Truer words have never been spoken by mortal man. Amen, bother! Great video. I feel exactly about my 1982 FJ40. No A/C, no power steering, rough riding, but what a ride. The A-10 of land vehicles. My warthog! There are many like it but this one is mine.
Love your videos along with your honest vehicle reviews Andrew. All the very best to you and your family for 2021
Best next bet for me would be the LC 200, same old reliable twin turbo V8 engine but with modern niceties. Although it would be one hell of a conversion and at the same time a challenge again to convert it to something that you can sleep in or on. Only problem is its IFS undercarriage "(Unlike the troopy which has a solid axle) But this is just my twocents, love your vids Andrew!
You have mentioned a 6x6 often but no matter what you buy and build, I'll be here to learn and be entertained.
Really enjoyed this video. I love Landcruisers too. Good to see you looking so well Andrew. You've taken things to new levels. Definitely as someone said, the David Attenborough of 4x4ing. All the best boet! Chris Shelton
My guess is you are going to chop a 200 into a ute/pickup and build a camper thing on the back... which would be amazing... twin turbo 4.5 V8!
Would be cheaper to twin turbo a twin cab 79. Then you get a solid front too
Funny, he just put a video out on thinking about doing this.. but went with ANOTHER land cruiser instead.
David Radich oops, I meant land cruiser.. they do have a type of 200
Andrew... i watched this video many times, and let me tell you something... it is the very most better intro ever..the troophy, the ocean, the music...epic ... congratulations.... and thank you..
Glad you liked it!
He said the 1HZ 105 series was the only one he regrets selling.
I think he will get another 105 and convert the engine to either the 1hdft or 1hdfte and he will do the rooftop mod on that.
Just my 2 cents
my thoughts exactly, at a 1/3 of the price of a new 200
A lovely, poignant reminisce of days long past, great vehicles and wonderful adventures. This resonates strongly for me Andrew and therefore I loved this video. I have travelled with you on every one of those adventures and my thanks to you is heartfelt. Whatever the new vehicle is, may it bring us all as much joy as those that have graced our lives already.
I’d really like to see you build something different like an Isuzu D-MAX/MU-X. You mentioned that you really liked the D-MAX when you used one a few years ago and considering their current popularity in Australia as well as their proven reliability I think it would be a good alternative to the big Toyota’s.
Agree, Isuzu are good/reliable vehicles, have a 2017 Dmax Arctic Truck AT35 and very happy with it, had a 2014 Hilux 3.0 Arctic Truck AT37 before, also good, cheers from Norway.
this master has amazing memories and he has documented everything before TH-cam
A jimny, you are going to build a jimny. Riddle solved. 🤣🤣
Yes, with a pop top! Your feet always have to hang out of the back of the car lol
Rob Nichols
Suzuki should make a G Wagon sized Jimny.
That would be awesome!
Rob Nichols you mean a Jeep Wrangler?
@@robmem11 No, we mean something that's not less reliable than a defender.
Buy another 105 with the updated turbo diesel 6 cyl, then do a chassis extension, and chop the top for your camper. then accessorise it to the max, heaven on wheels
Its a Mitsubishi FUSO possibly in collaboration with Earth Cruiser or ATW.
Hi Andrew, followed most of your videos since you arrived in WA. Really appreciate your efforts ! Ok I’ll take a guess on your next project. Ute based most likely, either big time with an Iveco Daily 4WD or slightly smaller 78 Series & you whack some sort of box camper on the back. What ever you do, good luck. Oh by the way I still have my HZJ105 Series that I purchased new back in 2002. Gutless but Great 6 weeks until our own CSR adventure. Will (Mandurah).
Perentie 6wd dual cab, why not? (Plenty of good reasons) I’d enjoy watching it though.
A motorhome. Nice to see you doing well and enjoying life in Australia Andrew. Been a long time, last saw you about 13 yrs ago to print one of your books. Really enjoying your bids, especially this one on why you love Landcruiser. I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments on the 105. I am currently in the market for another one myself. Anyway, take care. Will be following your Utubes with interest. Chris Shelton
AU Falcon on a 4x4 chassis, obviously. I got my 75 troopy bellied out at the bottom of the driveway to that light house, reversed it off the track in the dark, a GQ shorty came to my rescue.
Shoutout from South Africa! Love your content, wish I discovered it sooner.
@Rod 1984 thank you, it's been difficult, hope all is well with you too!
I have 3 vehicles that I think you will go for.
1. 79 Series with 6x6 conversion, the one you drove in the middle east. I remember you being in love with that vehicle, because of it's payload capacity, but, you cant live inside of it unless you already have figured out the conversion to do so.
2. I would have said Iveco, but I know ingress-egress is a problem for you, I remember you mentioning about it.
3. I'd love to see you build this one. A Mercedes G Wagon Professional either station wagon or pick-up. We all know you love old G-wagon, which is how it is being sold down under; and I guess you will enjoy owning G-wagon after quit a long time.
4. This one, I'm just throwing in because again, I'd love to see you build it. A Unimog, but again I guess it's too big to be on trails, and back country roads.
5. How about a Sprinter 4x4, or Ford E-250 van with 4x4 sports mobile conversion? I don't know if they sell them in Australia. But, after Troopy I can see you build something like this. It's almost the same size as Troopy, slightly bigger, easy ingress-egress, you can get them in diesel(I hope), and you can live inside the vehicle, do similar conversion of roof top tent as the Troopy.
Please, let me know what do you think. I hope I got it.
Thank you.
Regards.
Anand Patil I think you are close with the 4x4 van. Especially if he plans on using it in the USA.
Yes. 4x4 sprinter. I love the idea of "cargo clips", a relatively new german company that makes inside panels with an ingenious hook system for all kind of tools, boxes, shelves and even a toilet system. Great basis for overlanding trips.
My sister in Wyoming ranch country has a Landcrusher that's coming up on a million miles. It's called Mogadishu.
Sounds like a 40 minute love-song for Land Cruisers. Recently watched your 6x6 series and I feel a dual cab 6x6 79 series is where you're headed.
I agree the 105/80 series chassis is about as good as it gets. I'm building a Troopy on an 80 series chassis here in the states. Best of both worlds. If you make it through Utah let me know. I'd love to show it. You'll hate the engine I chose though :)
As soon as I read troopy on 80 chassis I knew it was gonna be a Tony comment.
@@phantomwalker8251 lmao good joke buddy
@@phantomwalker8251 I had a 4.2 patrol. It was rubbish. Nothing but problems. Toyota for life
If you are going bush in Australia, it’s got to be a Cruiser, availability of parts and reliability preclude pretty much all other options. So, you’ve seen the drawbacks of the troopy so the only real option is a wagon. You can buy an old 80 and go to town but i am guessing that would not tie in with your brand. So what conversions can you do to a 200 series? Turn it into a wide base troopy, maybe add a 6x config. Trayback 200s are a bit dull and I I have not seen any rooftop conversions for these, maybe a Luke The Drifta style roof similar to his new DOT trailers?
Good evening Sir, I want to thank you for all your teachings of the wild life, but I especially wanted to tell you that I am a lover of TOYOTA, that I am very passionate to know that there is someone with tastes so similar to mine, and that I envy him I mean the best way in the good sense of the word you have lived a life that in my opinion is enviable, I admire a lot and wish someday to follow your example, thanks for everything related to the world of 4x4, I would like to live literally in a toyota series VDJ76, the best I think the power it has is impressive, a V8 of 4500cc diessel is a tremendous power, although the comfort of the series 100, is tremendous, I hope not to be inappropriate with my comments I wish that every day of Your life is the best, blessed ..... And beware of lions. 😁👌
Amazing experience Andrew. Thanks for sharing. What bogs me about all of this is the seemingly never ending demand for creature comfort. Coming at a price/cost/weight/space/fuel economy. Are their no way to go the minimalistic way, perhaps old school style, experiencing and enjoying all of this with as little as possible? There could have been another focus on minimalistic travelling, and always taking into account fuel efficiency. I remembered so well us in early 80's driving a powder blue Datsun Tracker 4x4 with massive desert Dueler tyres through Botswana and Chobe, Katima/ Caprivi and SWA (Walvisbaai) and eventually back to Pretoria. We were the laughing stock of all the Land Rover/Cruiser snobs at camp sites. Funny enough is that we travelled on tar averaging 140kph. We (unfortunately) took along extra filled fuel tanks, never even opened them. In the thickest sand, our speed dropped but our fuel economy stayed the same. Never ever did we get stuck. Back then their was a much more simple environmental friendly way, but this modern spoilt generation has lost it.
reading Wilfred Thesiger - he did all this on camels. Or indeed Lawrence of Arabia…. and a character called Luke Byrne in Desmond Bagley’s Flyaway. He preferred his Camel to his Toyota LandCruiser….
Absolutely amazing..thank you so much for all that you do!!
I owned a 105 for many years, and I totally concur Andrew-totally awesome except for the fuel. The worst I ever got was towing my van into a headwind back from Ayer’s Rock where I managed 1 klm per litre!!!
Andrew! Get a G professional! You should also think about getting a sponsorship from Coke cola! LOL
@4xoverland Have you considered the new Jeep truck? Locking front and rear diffs, sway bar disconnect, doors that STAY OPEN (same with the new wrangler), much nicer interior for daily use than the LC and a very good load capacity.
I'd be willing to bet you could even get Jeep to cut you a deal since a lot of people watch your channel.
your love of mercs, im going out on a limb but ya gunna go the mog!
Hi Andrew. I think you learned a lot with your actual Cruiser and I’m sure you have new ideas to improve the net one so I will say another Trophy could elevate your actual one to the sky and beyond.
LC 200 / 4.5 / 8 Cyl. / Turbo Diesel / 650 Nm (Unbeatable!!!)
Thought I would watch a few minutes...40 minutes later I am thinking of going on Safari in a 4x4.
I would love to see a G-wagon build by ASPW.
I would love to see a Land Cruiser 80 restoration and build by ASPW.
But I suppose you going to build a Mercedes Sprinter as it is very suitable for your American journeys.
My family loves to jump in our 89 Suburban on a Saturday Afternoon and go run up a dirt road here in Montana.
6x6 Landcruiser. The type you trialled in UAE. No brainer!
I'm guessing a chopped 200 series, but I'm hoping you'll try something left field like an Isuzu or a Jeep. If you do an America Special I would love to see your hands on an American made truck.
8:44 you get it. I drive my Land cruiser more than my e series turbo diesel Mercedes.
THANK YOU FOR OTHER DETAIL VIDEO ON YOUR HISTORY WITH TOYOTA LAND CRUISER AND GOOD LUCK FURTHER PLANNING
I’m thinking Iveco daily camper , otherwise your only other option is another troopy.
Btw why do you have to sell this one and get another ? I don’t understand fully ?
I agree, Iveco would b the only other choice to a troopy
Fabian Petroni yeh that’s not enough good reason to sell the car and buy another money Pitt 😂😂😁.
He should just build for others and profit off that in my opinion.
Iveco would be the ultimate I reckon , just very big . I can’t think of anything else that could be any good outside the troopy. Maybe a troopy with automatic ?? 😁
From the Iveco video andrew did, he was very clear in saying it wasn't for him so unless something changes I can't see it featuring. Having driven one, they do seem to be very capable & don't feel all that big, however I wouldn't want to park one up at the supermarket on a regular basis or remodel a garage to park it in between trips. Plus there's many online posts questioning the reliability in the field & coming from the notoriously sturdy LC family of vehicles it would be a big decision to go that way.
Who knows though, there'll be a few cokes between now & purchase day so anything can happen
GAJ some good points , he could change his mind .
The Iveco would be the only other vehicle outside Toyota on the “new scale of vehicles”.
ID go older patrol.
Could he do ranger or rubicon ? He might want to fancy it up abit and give himself breakdowns and headaches 😂😂😂
I'd probably say a G Wagen with a composite walkthrough body like the Euro overlanders love so much would probably fit the bill & be around the same price as a kitted out Iveco. Definitely more practical too. Personally if I was Andrew I'd go with another troopy, stick a decent sized rear coil sprung axle on it, go for a Mulgo pop top (far better quality than Alu-Cab from what I've seen on their Defenders) & do the interior like a Hesch Defender to make it far more ergonomic as a living/workspace. The biggest problem with this current set up is the side storage being the same height so to sit on one using the other as a table would really knacker the lumbar spine up. By having a height differential, the seat would be at the right height & you could have a fold out/down desk from the opposite, taller, storage unit to be at the right level for working on comfortably. Not massive modifications, but very ergonomic & practical as I can't see why anyone going overlanding would need more than you could fit in a troopy, apart from luxurious comfort & space which means buying something much bigger.
6 x 6 79 with a custom built canopy that allows for pop up roof or a khaya from all cab
I'm guessing and Iveco Daily, you seemed to love that when you reviewed it and its a pretty good platform for a camper conversion. Although I'd love to see an old disco 300tdi build just for the fun of it!
Andrew, I truly think you need to consider the G Pro for three reasons:
1. To Keep Pushing Boundaries - You’ve mastered the venerable troopie and you have a good knowledge of the G as a great starting point to take the platform and your own experience further.
2. Because it’s Fit for Purpose - The G Pro is the perfect platform for an overlanding vehicle because of its build quality, standard kit such as diff locks and solid axels and its 2 tonne payload straight off the bat in cab-chassis form. Despite being rare in Oz, its parts and engine are globally available - The Merc OM642 engine is found the world over so perfect for US or other global expeditions.
3. Because it’s Unique and Available - You live in one of the few countries in the world where the GPro is sold new which makes it a unique opportunity and story which would be more engaging and interesting for your audience than yet another Cruiser.
You’ve said before that your heart also lies with the G. I think it’s a chapter of your overlanding adventures that is yet to be fully played out...
I asked you a while back whether I should buy a G Pro or a 70 Series Cruiser and at that point you said the G. I did it and I love it and I’m a Cruiser man through and through. If you want to test drive one off-road, come to Sydney and throw mine around - I think it’ll take you back to when you owned one (or two) and will make the decision for you.
In short, the GPro is an absolute weapon off-road and a world of possibility as an overlanding platform.
Oh, and there’s talk from a Merc dealer I know that even the G Pro W461 will soon be discontinued in Oz so if you want one new don’t hesitate too long.
that is maby a good thought to build a truck on a budget ,, and let see how to build it when you are on a budget ,,
It’s very important that the Y61 is not forgotten. Nissan canceling production for Australia was a crime for which we will never forget.
Save your hard earned money and buy a Toyota.
How can you not go a chopped 200 series, its a natural progression for a landcruiser enthusiast. No wonder jase from ALL 4 Adventure has picked it for all his series of show
Sponsorship from John Madill Toyota and Creative Conversions, but ultimately for the offered 4.2t BTC to tow the 7.2m boat. You can’t get that with other non-American 4WDs. Jase’s personal vehicle is actually a Y62 Patrol and he used to drive a non-sponsored Y61 Patrol in A4A. That tells me he’s a Nissan man at heart.
@@aidenpocock6424 shame nissan gave up on diesel, definitely locked them out of the 4x4 touring market in Australia
Yes. Plus the absence of a rear live axle. But I’d be so pumped if Jase put himself in a chopped and extended Y62 Patrol and Simon in a chopped and extended Y61 Patrol imported from Africa or the Middle East. That would mirror the 200 and 79.
Just bought my first ever Land Cruiser!
2001 105 1Hz 218.000kilometer stock garage kept mostly
Extremely happy with it !
Definitely looking at turbo charged at some point
I think a 350D G-wagon. There are no real overland G-Wagons and you like challenges.
Take on the most popular vehicle format in the 4x4 world, extremely prevalent in both your former country and your current one. The affordable 4x4 turbo diesel dual cab or as the Saffas call it.. 'the Bakkie'. I don't care what brand it would just be great to see you change it up.
You're going to build a Mercedes Sprinter van aren't you?
Look, you can't go wrong with another Cruiser. I'm thinking an extended 200 series ute, with a similar interior and set up as the current Troopy OR a chopped 80 series 4.2TD with a large canopy/tray on the back OR a 6x6 76 or 79 series!! Whatever it is Andrew, I'm keen to see it!
2020 Defender maybe? Unless JLR surprise us I suspect not.
I would like to see you test one against the Jeep Gladiator when they come out.
I think Andrew is building an overland Jeep Gladiator Rubicon !!
Nice Akubra hat in SA? Please do make some more overlanding trips. We've getting a lot of video re-hashing but not many new trips and the crossing Australia was a bit of a letdown compared to you're usual very high standard (Kalahari etc.)
I'm guessing a 79 ute with a camper of some type. A camper that flips open. Maybe even a duel axle conversion.
All Over Overland I agree, mad not to
Yeah. Something truly Australian, like a trayon camper for a flat bed Ute Landcruiser
Brilliant video. Have driven with family and friends in Botswana, Namibia & SA in 2003 in a Land Cruiser petrol and Land Rovers diesels and also got similar miles per gallon. Trip was fantastic - many great memories.
Post apocalypse we will only have 3 things left.... Cockroaches, Keith Richards and a 90s Toyota Hilux 😉
And the Mad Max V8 interceptor.
Have to be a 200 series wagon? I drove one for 14 months when working in remote South Australia. 4.8TD. Built to last. Get rid of the Dunlop tyres it comes with. It should take you where ever you want to go.
Hey hard one, build your 6 wheeler but in a Troopy with extra room for your editing win win 😎👌
Doing a Ram would be interesting in Australia. Sort of a big North American truck combined with Australian overland set ups. And you'd probably have to work pretty hard to overload the thing.
Unimog? :D
LC 70 single cab with a custom camper unit on the back. 2 seats, blank canvas, can live in it, and gives you your beloved Landcruiser.
Hi From Ukraine you best!)))
I currently drive a Defender hardtop (van). If I was changing it would have to be another van, as living inside is much better than living on top. Sprinter 4x4 is very tempting, though expensive. Transit AWD much more affordable but no low range and not much clearance.
Both have much smaller engines than the Land Cruiser, I'm a big fan of small (ish) turbocharged engines because they retain performance when you're up a hill.
No, buy a 4WD Sprinter
or
Jeep
I guess an IVECO is a big consideration too
He wants something reliable ...That's a no for the Jeep.
Toyota BJ was the original Jeep. Land Cruiser FJs are it’s big brother, so they’re basically bigger better built Jeeps lol (sarcasm)
Gotta be going to build your own 6x6 twin cab Landcruiser. Big tray for living in and on and lots of storage for camera equipment. But then a single cab 6x6 might be the ticket too as you only ever have two people in it and that will give you some enormous space on the tray as the lack of the extra cab will be given over to storage space.
105 Series Landcruiser, converted from Petrol to 4.2L Turbo Diesel from a 100series via engine swap.
It would be cheaper and easier to convert a 105 with the 1hz and chuck in a 1hd fte instead of petrol.
@@benc021 is that considering the initial cost of the 105 HZ would be a little more than a petrol?
DSORDR1 you can get hz’s for close to the 1fz’s price. Not sure if exact numbers but converting a petrol to a diesel would cost a lot more than just putting a different Diesel engine in
DSORDR1 there’s a few 1hz’s on car sales for 20k or under without really high kms. I got my petrol 105 for 18k from a dealer only had 150k kms on it so it is very clean and in good shape in and out. Obviously you can get a petrol 105 for around 12k with high kms though.
Sounds to me you are sick of rough 70 series and want the comfort of a 200. However 200 wagons aren't really the best for overlanding so i reckon you will chop it into a dual-cab ute like the all 4 adventure guys. ;) if u lower the canopy u can fit a roof top tent on it and still be aero dynamic and have a low centre gravity.
When you go Toyota you never go back
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Such a beautiful way to present the Toyota with diving into ur Experience
wow, you should check the new 2020 Ford Transit Van with a Ranger Raptor Turbo Diesel and AWD Versions, looks promising for north american overlanding
Just picked up a FJ80 a month ago. My first Land Cruiser. Watched many of your videos to weigh my decision on. Glad I did, I love my Land Cruiser! Got an OME suspension kit on it as the first mod, going to get a roof rack and rear bumper setup next. Took it on it’s first trip to the California mountains last weekend. Handled the snow/mud/ice no problem. Great rig! Excited to start my overlanding journey!
A South African/Englishman living in Australia talking about the Germans using an America baseball analogy! Love it.
It’s the most reliable car from the most reliable manufacturer. I’m getting excited as I’m going to get my first LC in September, the old 1990 4-speed MT ‘Land Cruiser II’ 70 series, RJ77 to be specific.
Take a soon to be released 4 door Jeep Rubicon Gladiator pick up truck and add an off-road, popup truck camper in the bed (or remove the box and create a flat bed for a camper.
I have owned 2 old series 3 Landrover.s (90 and a 109 5door), MQ Patrol , BJ40 , now have been owning for the past 17 years FZJ105R.....last month i had the ignition barrel rod break ...always good to have one with all the spares.
You made me start loving the land cruiser more than the Landover defender...especially when you did a review of the new defender....
I m getting ready to do a build on my '91 Land Cruiser. More of an expedition vehicle that a rock crawler (nothing against them, just want to do more exploring that rock climbing), and planning on a diesel conversion. You can't go wrong with a Cruiser...unless it's time for the G-wagon pick up with the camper that you have discussed previously.