Toyota Land Cruiser/Hilux??? HELP!!!
Hello everyone, I'm after a little advice....
I've always wanted to do an epic overland trip, and always thought of myself as a "110 man" having driven LRs in greenlanes in the UK in the past.
However I've just returned from a 10 day drip around Namibia with some friends in a hired 100 series LC with a petrol V8 coupled with an auto box.
While this vehicle was perfect for this short trip, it was VERY thirsty, and wanted to know what peoples opinions are of these vehicles (and others) as my knowledge of the landcruiser is limited. Is the 100 full of electronics to go wrong? Is the auto box problematic? Or should I be looking at a different model all together?
Basically, I'm looking to know, which is the 'optimum' model/engine/gearbox combo for an Africa+Asia trip? I have a budget of about £7k for the initial purchase and am looking to slowly equip and 'learn the vehicle' over the next 2 years. I am in the UK.
Is a twin cab Hilux a suitable alternative? Roof rack and a truckman type top and I guess you're mostly sorted.
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