Hello everyone.
I am gearing myself to the purchase of a troopy. However one thing i cannot decide on which engine to get, the four options availabe to me are the 1GD 4cyl turbo diesel automatic, 1GR v6 petrol automatic/manual, 1VD v8 turbo diesel manual, 1HZ i6 diesel manual. I want to get some opinions with people that have experience with these engines. below i compile some pros and cons for my use, which is long distance overlanding.
1GD
Pros
- Low fuel usage, i drove a hilux, LC150 and LC250 with this engine and fuel economy is great.
- Automatic gearbox will be easier to drive and more comfortable
- Looking online stock this engine appears to outperform the v8
Cons
- Whilst driving over sand dunes i found that this engine sometimes lacked power
- Sound (im a dude i like nice sounding engines and this one isnt fantastic)
1GR
Pros
- Highest power output out of all the engines
- Automatic gearbox will be easier to drive and more comfortable
Cons
- Insane fuel usage, an accuaintance has a 79 2 door with this motor and his fuel consumption was very high especially offroad. He did have manual and quite heavy foot however i want 1200km range minimum and do not want to overload the car with tons of fuel
- Cost is higher with high fuel consumption
- Petrol is less available - at least during my travels in north Africa - then diesel.
1VD
Pros
-V8
- With a tune it has plenty of power
Cons
- It is very hard/impossible to find a new one
1HZ
Pros
- Probably the most reliable
Cons
- Its an absolute slug
If you had the choice which one would you pick?
Thank you in advance
Jan
I am gearing myself to the purchase of a troopy. However one thing i cannot decide on which engine to get, the four options availabe to me are the 1GD 4cyl turbo diesel automatic, 1GR v6 petrol automatic/manual, 1VD v8 turbo diesel manual, 1HZ i6 diesel manual. I want to get some opinions with people that have experience with these engines. below i compile some pros and cons for my use, which is long distance overlanding.
1GD
Pros
- Low fuel usage, i drove a hilux, LC150 and LC250 with this engine and fuel economy is great.
- Automatic gearbox will be easier to drive and more comfortable
- Looking online stock this engine appears to outperform the v8
Cons
- Whilst driving over sand dunes i found that this engine sometimes lacked power
- Sound (im a dude i like nice sounding engines and this one isnt fantastic)
1GR
Pros
- Highest power output out of all the engines
- Automatic gearbox will be easier to drive and more comfortable
Cons
- Insane fuel usage, an accuaintance has a 79 2 door with this motor and his fuel consumption was very high especially offroad. He did have manual and quite heavy foot however i want 1200km range minimum and do not want to overload the car with tons of fuel
- Cost is higher with high fuel consumption
- Petrol is less available - at least during my travels in north Africa - then diesel.
1VD
Pros
-V8
- With a tune it has plenty of power
Cons
- It is very hard/impossible to find a new one
1HZ
Pros
- Probably the most reliable
Cons
- Its an absolute slug
If you had the choice which one would you pick?
Thank you in advance
Jan
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