Help me spec/option my LC 100 Diesel

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 05:42 AM

I live in Moscow and I am looking very closely at a new 2006 or 2007 LC 100. It is the base model so it will have the TD 4.2 engine and manual transmission and it starts at $52K US. So the question is what options I should consider that the dealer should install. One I thought of was the dual battery setup but it looks like most diesels here have that option already.

Since I live in an apartment I can not do any of the work so I will have to rely on the dealer.

A little background on how I would use the truck. I probably will never take it wheeling unless I go to my friend’s dacha where there is only a dirt road to the house. However, the roads are incredibly bad here and winter is pretty severe. Besides the commute to work, I’ll probably take it for long trips 6-10 hours drive.

So, any thoughts???

Adrian

100 TD · 02-13-07, 05:48 AM

Get the 5 speed auto, heated seats

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100 TD

Get the 5 speed auto, heated seats

I like the heated seats, but I think they only come with the leather option. For the 5 speed auto I will have to go to the next package which costs an additional 25K. I will have to talk to the dealer to see if there is anyway to get the auto tranny by itself. But so far all I've seen is the manual tranny on the base models.

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100 TD

Get the 5 speed auto, heated seats

I like the heated seats, but I think they only come with the leather option. For the 5 speed auto I will have to go to the next package which costs an additional 25K. I will have to talk to the dealer to see if there is anyway to get the auto tranny by itself. But so far all I've seen is the manual tranny on the base models.

Japan4X4 · 02-13-07, 07:17 AM

dual fuel tanks.

crushers · 02-13-07, 07:43 AM

rubber floor instead of carpet...

cruiser_guy · 02-13-07, 08:31 AM

Lockers?

We in Canada wish we could decide such questions but we are not privileged to be able to buy a diesel LandCruiser of any kind new!

crushers · 02-13-07, 09:01 AM

hell, we can't even buy a REAL Land Cruiser new...

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser_guy

Lockers?

We in Canada wish we could decide such questions but we are not privileged to be able to buy a diesel LandCruiser of any kind new!

Good point on lockers. I've seen a pic of the left side on the steering wheel but I haven't made out if it is only a center locking selector for manual shift cars. Unfortunately I can't go to the dealer for a couple of weeks because I have to go out of town. I can update you guys then. Anyone have thoughts on the selector? I mean if you lock the center diff from the hi/lo lever, then the rotory selector would have to be for locking diffs front and rear. Thoughts?

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 11:21 AM

I've found the pic from the left side...and I included a pic of the engine. Brand spanking new for only 52K US. BTW what's with the hubs, they look like locking hubs. That can't be right?

Daskoff · 02-13-07, 11:59 AM

Interesting.... browsing through the website (in Russian of course), it seems I can opt for the LC 105 series for a couple more thousand. I will have to compare the options on both and see if the heavy duty chassis of the 105 makes sense for urban driving.

Tapage · 02-13-07, 02:48 PM

Actually I like the 105 for solid axles .. but is my normal preference in my case if I buy one today I thought in a future I can wheel it and gonna be my trail machine ..

But if you gonna buy one for only urban use and city HW driving .. and sale in a few years dosen't make sence buy a 105 ..

fe sus · 02-13-07, 03:40 PM

i vote for solid front axle and hand cranked windows... 105!

crushers · 02-13-07, 06:24 PM

ummm, i beleive you can only get a rear locker in those rigs...

hks3sgte · 02-13-07, 06:33 PM

Perfect Land Cruiser!

I'm pretty sure you can't have the 1HD-FTE with the 105.

so.................

Tapage · 02-14-07, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushers

ummm, i beleive you can only get a rear locker in those rigs...

100 or 105 .. ?

I thought in 105 both axles can be locked ..

roscoFJ73 · 02-14-07, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tapage

100 or 105 .. ?

I thought in 105 both axles can be locked ..

Yes like a 78/79 series.
The 105 should be cheaper then the IFS 100 series NA diesel

Tapage · 02-14-07, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

Yes like a 78/79 series.
The 105 should be cheaper then the IFS 100 series NA diesel

ya sure .. and here you can't buy it with turbo engines ..

Daskoff · 02-15-07, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tapage

ya sure .. and here you can't buy it with turbo engines ..

Is it a fact you can't buy TD in the 105s? Because it seems that the ones listed on the website for sale there were a few newer ones listed as having Turbos ('05 and '06). Maybe they were mislabeled. The older ones were listed as non Turbo. If this is the case, I would rather buy a 100 with the TD.

Tapage · 02-15-07, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daskoff

Is it a fact you can't buy TD in the 105s? Because it seems that the ones listed on the website for sale there were a few newer ones listed as having Turbos ('05 and '06). Maybe they were mislabeled. The older ones were listed as non Turbo. If this is the case, I would rather buy a 100 with the TD.

I'm pretty sure only here in Panamá .. coz I do a lot's of visits to the local dealer ( monopoly ) and they can't ( or don't want ) make a quote ..

02-13-07, 05:42 AM	#1
Daskoff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45	Help me spec/option my LC 100 Diesel I live in Moscow and I am looking very closely at a new 2006 or 2007 LC 100. It is the base model so it will have the TD 4.2 engine and manual transmission and it starts at $52K US. So the question is what options I should consider that the dealer should install. One I thought of was the dual battery setup but it looks like most diesels here have that option already. Since I live in an apartment I can not do any of the work so I will have to rely on the dealer. A little background on how I would use the truck. I probably will never take it wheeling unless I go to my friend’s dacha where there is only a dirt road to the house. However, the roads are incredibly bad here and winter is pretty severe. Besides the commute to work, I’ll probably take it for long trips 6-10 hours drive. So, any thoughts??? Adrian __________________ Nada

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02-13-07, 11:21 AM	#10
Daskoff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45	Found pic I've found the pic from the left side...and I included a pic of the engine. Brand spanking new for only 52K US. BTW what's with the hubs, they look like locking hubs. That can't be right? Attached Images __________________ Nada

02-13-07, 11:59 AM	#11
Daskoff IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45	Maybe 105 Interesting.... browsing through the website (in Russian of course), it seems I can opt for the LC 105 series for a couple more thousand. I will have to compare the options on both and see if the heavy duty chassis of the 105 makes sense for urban driving. __________________ Nada

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crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	ummm, i beleive you can only get a rear locker in those rigs... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

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hks3sgte IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,914	Perfect Land Cruiser! I'm pretty sure you can't have the 1HD-FTE with the 105. so.................

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