Hi there,
First I'd like to say that this is a terrific site. I'm new to Land Cruisers but I've been reading up as much as I can about them, and this forum is filled to the brim with useful information.
I'm thinking about buying a Japan-imported 70 series LC and I have a few questions regarding the different models. If any of you can help me out, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to decide between a BJ70/73, BJ74 or HZJ73, but I'm not sure how to balance age, vehicle availability, reliability, parts availability, driving characteristics etc.
Regarding the 3B vs 1HZ:
Is one more reliable or tougher built than the other? I've read the threads pertaining to both, but is there a consensus? I've seen some postings about the 3B head cracking, is this something to be concerned about in every one?
I understand that the 3B has not been made for many years but the 1HZ has been; does this create a problem with parts availability?
Does one start easier in cold weather than the other?
How does fuel economy compare between 3B, 13B-T, 1HZ? I've read that 13B-T returns better economy than 3B and vice versa, and I'm not sure about 1HZ?
I've read here that the axles on the HZJ73 are not as robust as those on the BJ70/73/74.... is that a factor only in heavy off roading?
If any of you could help me sort some of this out, it would be a great help (I may have some more questions to follow
Thanks in advance,
Paul
First I'd like to say that this is a terrific site. I'm new to Land Cruisers but I've been reading up as much as I can about them, and this forum is filled to the brim with useful information.
I'm thinking about buying a Japan-imported 70 series LC and I have a few questions regarding the different models. If any of you can help me out, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm trying to decide between a BJ70/73, BJ74 or HZJ73, but I'm not sure how to balance age, vehicle availability, reliability, parts availability, driving characteristics etc.
Regarding the 3B vs 1HZ:
Is one more reliable or tougher built than the other? I've read the threads pertaining to both, but is there a consensus? I've seen some postings about the 3B head cracking, is this something to be concerned about in every one?
I understand that the 3B has not been made for many years but the 1HZ has been; does this create a problem with parts availability?
Does one start easier in cold weather than the other?
How does fuel economy compare between 3B, 13B-T, 1HZ? I've read that 13B-T returns better economy than 3B and vice versa, and I'm not sure about 1HZ?
I've read here that the axles on the HZJ73 are not as robust as those on the BJ70/73/74.... is that a factor only in heavy off roading?
If any of you could help me sort some of this out, it would be a great help (I may have some more questions to follow
Thanks in advance,
Paul