Offroad-Express

Hey guys & gals!

Based in Palmerston North - no 4x4 yet, but I'm trying to decide between a Landcruiser (80 series) or the later model Prado.
No intention of finding deep mud puddles, but something I can take hunting/camping with some comfort and reliability.
And security of being able to get out of minor trouble!

Will be joining the Manawatu 4x4 club, and winch/radio/front bars are first on the shopping list.

Is there any reason to chose the 4.2TD over the 3.0TD in these trucks?
Budget seems to be sitting around $8k-$10k, and I won't be towing much.

Merry Christmas to ya'll, hope Santa brings you some mud!

Welcome to ORE

I'm slightly biased, but I would say go the 80 series... Plenty of room, comfortable, great for long trips, powerful (I would take the 4.2 turbo over the 3 litre one anyday - so much more torque) and very capable off road. Depending on how serious you want to get (and it will happen if you join a club, its contagious lol) you should be able to find one with factory front and rear lockers. If you do decide to go down that road - there are a few little known issues with them, sing out - and there will be lots of people on here that'll tell you what they are, and what to look out for!

Good luck

Jay

hey from palmy, it'll be good to see another Cruiser in the club hahaha