V8 80 series consumption

Bazza · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:32 am Post subject: V8 80 series consumption

I really could do with a bigger vehicle, the Dakar is great as a toy but blumin useless when it comes to shifting stuff unless you hang a trailer on the back, Not always possible when you are miles away from home,

I've seen a couple of V8 petrol 80 series cruisers for sale and wondered what they might be like on fuel consumption? I drive at least 250 miles every week to and from work, neither vehicle has Lpg fitted so that would be an extra cost, We the missis that is allready have 90 series Proado which is great but as this would be mine I want something special no wot I mean? We fancy a trip over that water I'd like to rig one out for off roading and to use on some events further afield. I've two dogs pull a caravan, a cruiser would be great, Would both these have lockers front and rear?

Barry

lift man · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

You wont get a lot of MPG on a petol 80series,the Diesel only returns 18mpg and less when pulling a trailer with an offroader on it,
The uk models had front and rear locking diffs...

TobyJug · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject:

yeh the V8 is not economical,

but if you are planning to go offroading why not just go for a diesel?

Bazza · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:13 am Post subject:

I'd seen the two petrols advertised both have leather etc and look in good condition, I'm in no rush to buy anything yet,

Edit 03/08/09
I forgot to say I only get abot 20 to 22 out of the Dakar pulling the caravan, I get 27 to the gallon going to and from work

Barry

TobyJug · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

Bazza · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject:

Toby Jug I don't specifically want a petrol I saw these two for sale at what seemed like a reasonable price one of the adverts said fuel efficient lexus V8 so I thought I'd enquire on here as to what they were really like, i'm certainly not going to rush into buying anything and I've since seen a derogatory post on another site about the company that had these vehicles advertised so I won't be buying anything from them I'd much prefer a diesel anyway. We'll get the holidays out of the way and then take a look round at what's available and any way I need to sell the Dakar before I can buy anything.

Barry

TobyJug · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

I see....
haha I was just wondering...

There are some pretty reasonable Diesels about, you just have to look for them and be patient....
Have a nice holiday and speak to you when you come back... I am sure you will find the right LC....
They are awesome....

Bazza · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks Toby Jug,
I keep looking there's three or four Diesel motors at reasonable prices at the moment advertised not far away from me but as I ned to sell the Dakar first I'm resisting going to look at them, Only two weeks to my jollies and I'm ready, The Dakar is booked in for the MOT at 7.30am next Tuesday not that were going away with it this year but it needs doing before the end of the month and taxing, Were riding in style in the wife's 90 series SWB Prado.

Barry

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Bazza · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

That's the company, they had a fev V8's advertised.

I'm still looking at various options, I don't realy want to part with my Dakar but if I wan't something else it's going to have to go.

We've just been up to Mull for the Tour of Mull Rally with the SWB Prado and it was great bags of power relaxed driving (it's an auto) and pretty good on fuel considering that it was packed to the roof with dogs and camping gear.

It might have been a bit more comfotable with a LWB motor, lets just say we didn't take the washing machine and leave it at that shall we?

Try packing a motor with camping gear in the rain through the front two doors. The dogs were nice and comfortable in the back
There was quite a few 80's and 100 series Cruisers up there for the rally.

I'll have to get something sorted for next year cos I'll have another dog, a German Shepherd and two Springer Spaniels wont fit comforably at the back of the seats in a SWB

Barry

THE DIGGER · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

please excuse my ignorance, but since when did a 80 have a v8 Confused

Icelle Cube · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

lift man · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

They are a Staight Six, 24 valve

Bazza · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:47 am Post subject:

OOP's
I hadn't realised that I had put V8 80 series, Shows how much I know doesn't it?

Barry