Is the 79 series reliable?

The 79 Series is the ute you’re looking for when you’re not looking for a modern ute. It’s old school through and through, and it plays superbly well to its strengths – robust, capable and reliable – but doesn’t necessarily give a rat’s a#@e about its weakness, perceived or actual.

What is so good about 79 series?

A Long Touring Life. The great thing about a 79 Series Landcruiser is the engine size. It’s so powerful that it will never feel too stressed. It hasn’t got as high peak torque as some other four wheel drives, but it makes up for this in low down torque, which is what you really want when driving off road.

What gearbox is in a HZJ79?

Toyota 5 Speed Manual Gearbox R151F Land Cruiser HZJ78 HZJ79 01/2007 ON.

Why is it called a 79 Series?

Model numbers 75, 78 and 79 referred to the long-wheelbase version, which was available in pickup and two-door troop carrier models. These were the successors of the less-well known long-wheelbase 40 Series, such as the FJ45. Short-wheelbase models are only in production today for a few select markets.

Why are 79 series Land Cruisers so expensive?

The increased demand for the LandCruiser has “exceeded the expectations” of Toyota Australia, and an exhausted supply of the large four-wheel-drive has only served to further push prices higher.

Why are 79 series so expensive?

PVS 79 Series LandCruiser Specifications The vast majority of which are fully engineered for driving in Australia. A large portion of the cost comes from engineering, which is a very expensive process that allows the car to be driven on Australian roads and insured for legal use.

Why is the 79 Series bad?

It’s old, it’s overpriced, it’s slow and it’s thirsty. It’s also expensive, awful in traffic, and come to think of it, not exactly great on the highway either. It’s also a legend in its own right, and regularly outsells some of the cheaper, faster, safer and more efficient competition out there.

How much weight can a 79 series carry?

The LandCruiser 79 Series has a 3500kg maximum braked towing capacity (with a maximum 350kg on the towball). Toyota’s official specs give the Cruiser’s weight as 2316kg, including the optional tray fitted.

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