[lowenbrau]

One by one, the reasons folks say the 70 series will never return to North America are falling away. The 2010 model 70 series in AUS now has airbags and is Euro4 emissions compliant. Top that with bluetooth and an ipod controller and this thing is ready for the malls!

Toyota beefs up workhorse LandCruiser in Australia

[lshobie]

I always said I'd never buy another new vehicle - but if they came out with that here I'd buy it. Ya ya ya it isn't like the old ones, mall cruiser, 8.5 inch front end, lame dash, on and on - but I'd still buy one in a heart beat. I bet we'll be able to get one before 2015. But, if it comes with the gas engine then I won't touch it.

Louis

[crushers]

still a friggin ugly cruiser...
but
i would buy one if we were allowed.

[JuanJ]

Hello,

Old school issues aside, I would buy it in a heartbit if available too.

Just read a travelogue last weekend where the writer complained about the Land Cruiser's lack of both ABS and airbag. He went on whining on the rough ride and the simple design, but in the end he conceded that after all is said and done, simplicity is best. The 2010 Cruiser is for him, I guess

The article made me think that these days everybody is spoiled.





JuanJ

[crushers]

spoiled?!?
who you calling spoiled?
i just drove my land cruiser pickup, manual steering, gas hog, no air, no air bags, no nothin...
and loved it.

[Gib009]

My old man has ordered one a few months back. New TDV8. Ill let you guys know what its like when he gets it in september sometime

[Sports Junkie]

I've got one of the new air-bagged 78 Troopy's on order too, arrives mid September. Going to get it fitted with the 3rd door too.

[Clint79]

Lucky fellas

[JuanJ]

Originally Posted by crushers

spoiled?!?
who you calling spoiled?
i just drove my land cruiser pickup, manual steering, gas hog, no air, no air bags, no nothin...
and loved it.

Hello Wayne,

Certainly not you. My apologies.

I was referring to all those drivers who cannot even think about a car without air bags, ABS, on board electronics and related gadgets.

More and more people these days take all these features for granted, and complain when a car does not have them, hence the comment about them being spoiled.

The more they overdo the plumbing, the easier it is to clog it.

After a rather long stint in the tropics with manual steering trucks, both gas and diesel, power steering and air conditioning are all the creature comforts I need. That makes me a little spoiled, I think. Other than that, there is nothing like the tough simplicity of a Land Cruiser for me.

Built tough, and built to be repaired.






JuanJ

[crushers]

ummm, i was joking...

[My wife said no FJ!]

So Wayne, if it meets safety codes with the new bumper, and airbags, why would it still not be allowable here?

[crushers]

government protectism for the big 3...

[JAC83]

Originally Posted by JuanJ

Hello Wayne,

Certainly not you. My apologies.

I was referring to all those drivers who cannot even think about a car without air bags, ABS, on board electronics and related gadgets.

More and more people these days take all these features for granted, and complain when a car does not have them, hence the comment about them being spoiled.

The more they overdo the plumbing, the easier it is to clog it.

After a rather long stint in the tropics with manual steering trucks, both gas and diesel, power steering and air conditioning are all the creature comforts I need. That makes me a little spoiled, I think. Other than that, there is nothing like the tough simplicity of a Land Cruiser for me.

Built tough, and built to be repaired.





JuanJ

It really depends on the type of vehicle, if we're talking about a car for city/highway driving then bring on the electronic gizmos, ABS, awd, traction control, power everything, HID lights and so on, there's nothing wrong with technology if used properly and in the correct situations.

BUT if we're talking about a 4x4 vehicle, meant to be tough and to be used in expeditions, then keep it as simple as possible, EFI is were I draw the line and I can live with it,but ABS, air bags, traction control, power seats, etc. are just things that can malfunction on a trip, best case scenario it's an annoyance, worst case scenario it ruins your trip. That' why I like the 70 series and the 80 series, the last Land Cruisers to keep as simple as possible, A/C is a must for me though, it gets hot in here!

My 71 has power windows, which are convenient but can malfunction because of mud, water, etc. I'd rather have wind up ones, the power mirrors are cool and I really haven't heard of people having problems with them
, other than that, there isn't much that can malfunction and I like it!

[My wife said no FJ!]

I knew it had to do with politics, which sucks, as I would love to be able to walk into the local dealer and buy one day

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

I for one would like the option to buy a current production utility series Land Cruiser in the USA, but doubt that Toyota North America will introduce it in this market.

Why? Because Toyota North America has invested millions of dollars in production facilities for the Tundra pick-up in the USA. Selling a 78 Series pick-up would dilute the Toyota brand, and not help re-coop the investment in the Tundra model.



-Alan

[lulo]

Great NEWS!!!


But I love my "old" cruiser...


Not technology, only practicality and adventure

[Clint79]

My 71 has power windows, which are convenient but can malfunction because of mud, water, etc. I'd rather have wind up ones, the power mirrors are cool and I really haven't heard of people having problems with them
, other than that, there isn't much that can malfunction and I like it!

If you had wind up windows and non powers mirrors id bet you would see power bits on other cruisers and wish you had them or ill send you my manual gear for your elecs

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Clint79

If you had wind up windows and non powers mirrors id bet you would see power bits on other cruisers and wish you had them or ill send you my manual gear for your elecs

That kind of gear would not suit you

[herbs]

I just wish they were affordable, the pricing here for one of these is insulting.

[JAC83]

Originally Posted by Clint79

If you had wind up windows and non powers mirrors id bet you would see power bits on other cruisers and wish you had them or ill send you my manual gear for your elecs

You know what they say: the grass is always greener on the other side .

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by JuanJ

Hello Wayne,

Certainly not you. My apologies.

I was referring to all those drivers who cannot even think about a car without air bags, ABS, on board electronics and related gadgets.

More and more people these days take all these features for granted, and complain when a car does not have them, hence the comment about them being spoiled.

The more they overdo the plumbing, the easier it is to clog it.

After a rather long stint in the tropics with manual steering trucks, both gas and diesel, power steering and air conditioning are all the creature comforts I need. That makes me a little spoiled, I think. Other than that, there is nothing like the tough simplicity of a Land Cruiser for me.

Built tough, and built to be repaired.






JuanJ

Originally Posted by JAC83

It really depends on the type of vehicle, if we're talking about a car for city/highway driving then bring on the electronic gizmos, ABS, awd, traction control, power everything, HID lights and so on, there's nothing wrong with technology if used properly and in the correct situations.

BUT if we're talking about a 4x4 vehicle, meant to be tough and to be used in expeditions, then keep it as simple as possible, EFI is were I draw the line and I can live with it,but ABS, air bags, traction control, power seats, etc. are just things that can malfunction on a trip, best case scenario it's an annoyance, worst case scenario it ruins your trip. That' why I like the 70 series and the 80 series, the last Land Cruisers to keep as simple as possible, A/C is a must for me though, it gets hot in here!

My 71 has power windows, which are convenient but can malfunction because of mud, water, etc. I'd rather have wind up ones, the power mirrors are cool and I really haven't heard of people having problems with them
, other than that, there isn't much that can malfunction and I like it!

When landcruisers got power steering and aircon as standard,I felt they didnt need to evolve any more.
Like sharks or crocodiles,they just couldnt be improved

[lowenbrau]

Originally Posted by Josie'sLandCruiser

Hi All:

I for one would like the option to buy a current production utility series Land Cruiser in the USA, but doubt that Toyota North America will introduce it in this market.

Why? Because Toyota North America has invested millions of dollars in production facilities for the Tundra pick-up in the USA. Selling a 78 Series pick-up would dilute the Toyota brand, and not help re-coop the investment in the Tundra model.



-Alan

The dilution argument makes sense only until you realize that Toyota already sells six different models of SUVs in the US. Maybe there is room for two more SUVs and a pickup. It's not a one-pony show.

[Clint79]

X2 the most popular mod to a older cruiser or cruiser with out, is the power steer and air con you dont see anyone putting abs or air bags in 40 series

[Entaran]

I will be investing in one of these as soon as I finish uni.

Mmmm Mining Engineer wages

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Entaran

I will be investing in one of these as soon as I finish uni.

Mmmm Mining Engineer wages

You coming to WA? You get a free gay Prado in those jobs

[Gib009]

Old man got his today. GXL model turbo diesel v8 in silver with alloys it looks great. Also has a hydrolic tipper tray with 2.55m length in the tray because of the sheets he needs to carry.Couldnt convince him to get factory lockers though as it will "never be used offroad".

I had a drive and it drives really nice. Feels almost car like, and much more petit than i thought they would be. A chip and an exhaust wouldnt go a miss because it did feel a bit restricted and the factory exhaust looks a mess with the horrible press bends, but the amount of torque it has from idle is amazing. The new dash is actually quite nice, it doesnt seem to spoil the ruggedness of the truck with the oval theme. Its got ipod connections and USB connections in the factory cd player which is pretty cool but i did notice there is no space in the dash for a UHF though.

He only got it today and is heading to Kalbarri (7hrs up north) tomorrow in it!

[Clint79]

luckyy man and a GXl top of the range kalbarii will be a nice dive it will be interesting to see the ks he get out of tanks on the long run up and back

[herbs]

I really want the wagon version as I now don't have any vehicles with more than 3 seats, I just need to find cash.........

[Hulsty]

Dad has had his one for about two weeks. Initial fuel consumption appears pretty good, 150km to 1/4 tank towing his tool trailer around the suburbs

[scruiser]

the new land cruiser 70 2010 from in side we have now im kuwait