hey guys, I recently got the idea in my head that I wanted to do a N. and S. America expedition. I was originally planning to sell my 2wd Jeep WJ for a 4x4 XJ but after more research determined that I might run into some problems sourcing parts in So. America.
This got me looking into Toyotas, and then specifically Land Cruisers. Now I am hooked.
I am very new to the fold and trying to learn as much as possible, I have determined Diesel would be optimal however its hard to come by a fairly stock diesel landcruiser in the US. I have been looking at mid 80's to late 90's US FJ60 and FJ80s, but I am still learning the difference in the years transmissions, engines, and various drive train parts.
My budget is 4-7K for a vehicle, if I spend on the low-end I can invest in mods, the higher end would hopefully be modded.
What would you guys choose? Both seem to be great vehicles, would the electronics in a FJ80 pose a greater complication for a long journey? Also what would be the best year, engine, tranny combo for something like this?
This got me looking into Toyotas, and then specifically Land Cruisers. Now I am hooked.
I am very new to the fold and trying to learn as much as possible, I have determined Diesel would be optimal however its hard to come by a fairly stock diesel landcruiser in the US. I have been looking at mid 80's to late 90's US FJ60 and FJ80s, but I am still learning the difference in the years transmissions, engines, and various drive train parts.
My budget is 4-7K for a vehicle, if I spend on the low-end I can invest in mods, the higher end would hopefully be modded.
What would you guys choose? Both seem to be great vehicles, would the electronics in a FJ80 pose a greater complication for a long journey? Also what would be the best year, engine, tranny combo for something like this?
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