Any one know anything about this truck

[Macca]

Landcruiser 105 on trade me. Wondering if anyone knows anything about this truck?? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=466885369&permanent=0

[kbushnz]

Gee thats a good price....

[rangimotors]

i agree, buy it quick. Now that you've put it up on here you'll have to get in quick

[Macca]

Yeah but keep in mind it has done 350+ km and sounds a bit iffy with a new turbo, but still not a bad price for what it is. Im sure these do 500km plus in aussie without issue though

[kbushnz]

For a Toyota its only just run in.....

[KIWI_TERRANO]

It will be a new turbo cause i think your find the 105 which is factory beam axle never had a turbo engine.... Well from my research when i was looking round at them to ute chop, also the front diffs are a bit weaker than 80 series or 70 series. Dont know why something to do with diff centre prob a easy fix

[Macca]

What would the general opinion be, 105 with higher k's but newer compared to an 80 less k's and older all else being equal?
Am i right to assume the 105 is just a tarted up 80 for the base model of the 100 series line up?

[MNC]

... am i right to assume the 105 is just a tarted up 80 for the base model of the 100 series line up?

From Wikipedia...

"...There are two distinct versions of the 100-series, the 100 and the 105. The two versions look very similar, but there are significant differences under the bodywork. Despite these differences and official model names, both the 100 and 105 are collectively known as the 100 series.

The 105 carried over the majority of its chassis and powertrain from the 80-series with coil suspended solid axles front and rear, and straight-6 petrol and diesel engines. These models were only sold in African, Australian, Russian and South American markets.

The 100 models were fitted with a slightly wider chassis, independent front suspension (IFS) and two new engines. The change to IFS was a first for a Land Cruiser, and was made (in combination with rack-and-pinion steering) to improve on-road handling. However it also limited the vehicle’s off-road capability and durability, hence the decision to offer the solid axle 105 models alongside the IFS 100 models in some markets. The table below identifies the range of 100 and 105 models and their worldwide availability."

[Sadam_Husain]

it would be a good buy with the regrinded flywheel and overholed gearbox

[MNC]

it would be a good buy with the regrinded flywheel and overholed gearbox

Hahaha, reminds me of a little issue I had a while back...



(sorry for the off topic post - couldn't resist)

[Macca]

Yeah thought so. One word for above pic is OUCH, and yes am guessing english isn't the first language.

[juz]

Yeah thought so. One word for above pic is OUCH, and yes am guessing english isn't the first language.

Probably australian.....