80 series cost of ownership....

[williamhamilton]

Not to start an flame war BUT.. how sensible is an 80 for a dual role of play and day driver?

Parts how readily available (keep in mind I am Scots and prefer to pay less)
general running costs (heavy beast does it destroy tyres on a regular basis?)
fuel.. ok it is heavy with a big motor (either fuel) drink like a fish or long distance it is ok?
What are the gotchas to look out for when viewing one with intent to purchase?

This is still more an academic exercise, with one 40 in the shed at the mo and another on the way.. wife buyin will be somewhat less than forthcoming

[hosehustler]

real good trucks, but they are a truck, have been on many trips with others who have them and they are real good but heavy, when like all of us they get stuck...and when they stuck...........theyz is "STUCK"
now the price of them is very reasonable was very tempted to get one myself but.............
Tight West coast tracks (which I really enjoy) we always have problems epecially with the wider trucks due to size, just keep in mind that virtually all bush tracks cut were "Landrover width" and an 80series is more than a tad bigger

[red-devil]

we have had our 92 80 for a year now. and well the tyres have done well, had lili so not much offroad use but the tires are only 3/4 worn. we done about 8000k. oil useage is soooooo minamill its funny my old truck drank it. we get about 700 - 750 ks to a tank on road.

yes truck is heavy but wife loves it in town an lili ( 1 year old) loves being able to see out the windows an love the small trips we have done.

well get over to the coast at some stage so we'll tackel the tight tracks then. But NUTS has a whale which is about the same size an he does well over there.

jono

O hosehussler you'll be able to get me out once i get stuck.
No i havent been stuck yet

[PR]

Last years westcoast trip

[red-devil]

BUT if you got a saf up there too it would be hard to get out. Now how did it get up there Mattcruiser

[mattscruiser]

Stuck on the coast just having fun. But need a chainsaw to get it out.

The 80 series are great trucks trip down to Bluff with the automatic transmission (since this trip have converted truck to a manual) did 12.5 ltrs per 100 diesel . Hooked up a small boat and 13.75 lts per 100 on the return. Fantastic towing vehicle. Offroad it is very capable only have a locker in the front at the moment for serious trips I put the lincoln locker in the back. It is a wide truck but very comfortable.
Maintenance and repairs probably no harder than any other Toyota. This is my 5th truck but by far I enjoy this one more.
LOL my 4th truck I have owned for 12 years and I still own it! though it now gets A-framed behind the 80 series.

[furnace]

real good trucks, but they are a truck, have been on many trips with others who have them and they are real good but heavy, when like all of us they get stuck...and when they stuck...........theyz is "STUCK"
now the price of them is very reasonable was very tempted to get one myself but.............
Tight West coast tracks (which I really enjoy) we always have problems epecially with the wider trucks due to size, just keep in mind that virtually all bush tracks cut were "Landrover width" and an 80series is more than a tad bigger

I've had mine for about 12 months now and bloody love it,i converted mine to a flat deck lifted it 3 inches,35 maxxis Bighorns put a winch on it...etc etc,i tow a 25 ft caravan with mine all over the country no problem and they are great off road but as said they are a tank.. I go to the Coast a lot and do the tracks there ok,you do have to take more care ...i used to have a vey,very modified MU and so far have gone to the same places i went with that....the only problems i've had is silt in the alternator [ crossing deep rivers on the Coast ] leaky seal on the CV [ been a bit of a pain this one ] and burnt out starter contacts so all in all nothing to serious and my old girl does get thrashed....i've been stuck a few times but have managed to get myself out ok with a good ground anchor..but when stuck they are really stuck THEY ARE A GRET TRUCK

[basics]

real good trucks, but they are a truck, have been on many trips with others who have them and they are real good but heavy, when like all of us they get stuck...and when they stuck...........theyz is "STUCK"
now the price of them is very reasonable was very tempted to get one myself but.............
Tight West coast tracks (which I really enjoy) we always have problems epecially with the wider trucks due to size, just keep in mind that virtually all bush tracks cut were "Landrover width" and an 80series is more than a tad bigger

I've had mine for about 12 months now and bloody love it,i converted mine to a flat deck lifted it 3 inches,35 maxxis Bighorns put a winch on it...etc etc,i tow a 25 ft caravan with mine all over the country no problem and they are great off road but as said they are a tank.. I go to the Coast a lot and do the tracks there ok,you do have to take more care ...i used to have a vey,very modified MU and so far have gone to the same places i went with that....the only problems i've had is silt in the alternator [ crossing deep rivers on the Coast ] leaky seal on the CV [ been a bit of a pain this one ] and burnt out starter contacts so all in all nothing to serious and my old girl does get thrashed....i've been stuck a few times but have managed to get myself out ok with a good ground anchor..but when stuck they are really stuck THEY ARE A GRET TRUCK

i saw a place advertising the flat deck convertion in one of the latest pig hunt mags. they look fuckin awsome as flat decks
and practical

[furnace]

They work very well and you can cart a shit load of gear,mines made to fit a 4 wheeler on the back and i sometimes take my Moto Guzzi over to the Coast so i can go biking and 4x4ing i did put Poly airbags in mine to take up the slack with heavy loads
Must also mention if buying a 80 series keep a eye out for ones with front and rear lockers they come in real handy also fridge do'nt know what i would do without my fridge

[williamhamilton]

Must also mention if buying a 80 series keep a eye out for ones with front and rear lockers they come in real handy also fridge do'nt know what i would do without my fridge

Where would you keep all your beer otherwise?

Thanks for all the feedback, sounds like if purpose fits, yes a great vehicle. I have always liked them but do little towing these days (mind you when the wee girl grows up I can see a horse request happening more and more!!)

Will have to take one for a drive sometime see how I like the ride.

cheers again

W

[albundy]

When i was looking for another truck it came between an 80 and swb safari. Safari won because of cost ($8000 cheaper), smaller size for west coast tracks, and they have bigger running gear, rated stronger truck and better buy second hand in Oz 4wd monthly. But I really would like a centre consol with fridge in it
Al

[skid]

Not to start an flame war BUT.. how sensible is an 80 for a dual role of play and day driver?

Parts how readily available (keep in mind I am Scots and prefer to pay less)PARTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE

general running costs (heavy beast does it destroy tyres on a regular basis?)MY TAHS STILL LOOK NEWISH AND THEY DONE OVER 20000KMS NOW

fuel.. ok it is heavy with a big motor (either fuel) drink like a fish or long distance it is ok? SOMEWHERE ON THIS SITE IS A THREAD ABOUT FUEL CONSUMPTION, MINE GETS ABOUT 13L/100KM

What are the gotchas to look out for when viewing one with intent to purchase?APPARENTLY THE CHASSIS CRACKS AROUND THE STEERING BOX, OTHERWISE i HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING ELSE, EXCEPT AUTOS AND TOWING.

This is still more an academic exercise, with one 40 in the shed at the mo and another on the way.. wife buyin will be somewhat less than forthcoming

IF YA WANNA CLOSER LOOK, I WILL BE OVER THE WAIRARAPA MOST WEEKENDS, SO CAN POP ROUND IF YA LIKE

[Jerry]

http://www.lcool.org/technical/80_serie ... nical.html

[gimmemud]

Apparently the 12 valve diesels are cheaper for parts than the 24 valve ones. Just slightly less torque