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Originally Posted by BA-XT
I love my Falcon. And would happily hook up a small / medium caravan and tow it. But I Love big Cruisers. Few years I'll get the 105 series as a tourer. I had. Diesel 60 series. Tin worm got it in the end.
The HDT-FTE engines were the best Toyota made - with the basic 12HT- a close second. Such a smooth engine. When you start to look at how well these things are made, you realise why they cost $88k in GLX form. Keep them well maintained and they'll go a million.
The only exception are the 78 / 79 models. $77k for what is pretty much the same interior as my old 60 series, and they wheel track is wider at the front.
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I'm pretty much the same. Had diesel 60 as well, loved it. Did you know Isuzu designed/made the 4.0L diesel for the 60? Would have loved to have a 12HT... Also had 3F in an auto 73 cruiser, really enjoyed that combination as well.
Family had 80's and 100s, used 105s when I worked on mines (was surprised their diesels revved higher at 110km/h than the old 60...). 200s I've been in a bit and really impressed at how smooth everything was.
Latest 200 series had the URJ 4.6L all alloy V8 for its petrol, this one had a timing chain iirc. Before that it was the UZJ 4.7 which has a great reputation (and timing belt).
One article is suggesting the new Cruiser will be lighter (pinch of salt, etc) - if it does lose weight it will mark a return to the weights of Cruisers of old, which is a good thing. The 200 got pretty huge.
I'm kind of hoping there's a petrol hybrid with maybe their 3.5 Lexus TTV6. I'd probably try that one before I try a modern diesel.
If you look at the Ford side, their new Expedition reviews show not only a really nice big wagon, but they've swapped for a petrol TT V6 and a lot of the power/torque comments come back positive. More complex mechanically though.