You have to choose one.  It has to be your only car.

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 07/10/2018 at 15:43 • Filed to: Cruiser Questions

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You can keep it factory or mod it  to expedition levels. Which one do you choose.

FZJ105 - 5 speed manual. No lockers. Cloth seats.

Left - URJ200 USA spec, fully loaded. Right - FJZ80 40th. Leather. Auto. Lockers.

The differences in dimension was a little surprising to me. Very close dimensionally.

VDJ76 - auto. Cloth seats. V8 turbo diesel. Lockers.

VDJ78. 5 speed. V8 turbo diesel. Lockers. 2 cloth seats.

AestheticsInMotion > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:45

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As glorious as that V8 turbo diesel is... I'd go fjz80

Party-vi > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:45

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Not the URJ200. Mom says all hers does is fucking boop and beep the shit out of her ears when she takes it off road.

HammerheadFistpunch > Party-vi 07/10/2018 at 15:46

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Speaking of which...when we getting video of said beeps and boops off road?

I think you can turn those beeps and boops off but you’ll have to find the button.

PyramidHat > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:46

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VDJ76.  I like having the couple of extra seats...outside of maybe some additional brush bars for the sides, I think we’re good as-is...

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:48

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Do you have to boop the de-boop button?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:48

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Probably  t he 200 because big V8

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:48

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FJZ80 is the only acceptable answer.

vicali > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:49

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VDJ76. Where do I sign?

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/claremont/cars-vans-utes/2016-toyota-landcruiser-vdj76r-workmate-white-5-speed-manual-wagon/1178110199

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:49

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My only car?  Whatever is most reliable and good on fuel.

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:49

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A new challenger appears!

totally original. Auto.

Party-vi > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:49

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If I’m instructing while she’s in southern MD I should be able to get some boop and beep off roady video.

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 15:50

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big V8 is good V8

HammerheadFistpunch > For Sweden 07/10/2018 at 15:50

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damn straight.  Though that FZJ105 gives me warm fuzzies.  

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:50

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ill take the toyota sign... i’ll ride it to work everyday.. quidd itch style

HammerheadFistpunch > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/10/2018 at 15:50

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The VDJ’s can probably eek out 20 highway mpg.

PyramidHat > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:51

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So, looking at the J76 some more closerer, is that based on the Isuzu Trooper?    The proportions look veeerrrrry familiar...

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:52

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I like all Landcruisers but big v8 in landcruisers are da best.

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 15:53

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I will not lie... a UZJ80 would be pretty freaking amazing. The 1FZ is nice and all, but the UZ is everything the FZ is and more.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Party-vi 07/10/2018 at 15:53

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The car boops? I can see how that would get annoying.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:57

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I wish my dad wanted to take on the project o f the UZJ80 but my calendar is actually insanity for the next month or two and he wants to drive it. If anything, that means better chance of UZ40 though!

Nothing > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 15:57

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I’ll take the 80. It’s what I’ve wanted for quite a while, and finding a mint clean one is pretty darn impossible. 

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 15:58

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From what I’ve heard from Slee, its not an easy job. There are clearance  issues with the front axle that require custom work.

Nothing > For Sweden 07/10/2018 at 15:58

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HammerheadFistpunch > Nothing 07/10/2018 at 15:59

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This one hurts my soul to see it as clean as it is.  Its my exact model but with good looking leather and a 1/3rd the mileage.  

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:00

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On the 80 or the 4 0?

We talked with Marlin when we were in California and he said the 40 needs the 4Runner Oil pan and spring over I think to fit, but it is tight.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:01

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Probably would have to go with the FJZ80.  Likely the best all-in-one.  I was tempted by the VDJ78, but I figured the AC in that would suck.  Also two doors seems like it’d be hard to live with long term.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:02

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The 80. I miss mine. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:03

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URJ200 USA spec because luxuries and I don’t need the offroad chops of the 80.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:04

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Either URJ200 because luxury or VDJ76 because off-road 

jasmits > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:17

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105, you had me at 5-speed.

It’s the plainest one here as it sits but you said we’d be free to mod.

Opportunity to build my perfect 100-series without a tranny swap? Yes please.

Long-Voyager > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:20

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Already own it:

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 16:28

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80, something about the way the pan is configured interferes with the axle.

HammerheadFistpunch > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 07/10/2018 at 16:28

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I pre-miss mine.  The thought of selling it makes me sad and I don’t even have plans to sell it.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/10/2018 at 16:29

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not a bad choice honestly.  

HammerheadFistpunch > jasmits 07/10/2018 at 16:29

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yeah, that one might have my vote too.  ARB can fix the locker issues and the rest is already there.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:32

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Gotcha. My dad was the mot worried about the wring mess but the $45,000 Slee  2UZ swap kit did not help. 

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 16:33

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he wants 45 large for the kit?  HA! pass.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:36

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Yeah... I think my dad emailed him and we were like bruhhh....

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:39

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We had a fully redone TLC FJ80 in the shop that cost like 80k or something and that was for the whole vehicle .

HammerheadFistpunch > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 16:40

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I’ve wondered what a fully frame up would cost.  its a dream item for me, but...nah.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:43

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Tha t one was also done with the typical LS swap so a 1FZ would probably be cheaper. This one belongs to a certain blonde ex- country star/current pop-star’s manager. 

jasmits > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 16:46

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I’d very tempted by the VDJ but at the end of the day a 100 series with a a conservative and quality expedition build would make a pretty great daily/trail combo

jasmits > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/10/2018 at 16:48

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Reliable? All. Good on fuel? N one.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > jasmits 07/10/2018 at 16:58

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Oh, I'll take the coolest then. VDJ78

Just Jeepin' > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 17:06

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What is it with Toyota and bland colors? Is there some cultural objection to anything that doesn’t look like the most boring silver imaginable?

HammerheadFistpunch > Just Jeepin' 07/10/2018 at 17:10

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Mine is the same color as the 80 here shown, its color is called “antique sage” which means “old brown” but it is nice in the sun. That being said there were some GREAT 80 series colors, but not shown.

i mean...cmon!

Just Jeepin' > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 17:27

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I’m mainly annoyed that every. single. modern. 4Runner. is silver. Sure, I know other colors exist, but they never seem to cross my path.

I’d want an older one anyway. There was a lovely 92ish  blue one for sale near me recently.

WiscoProud > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 17:27

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As I already DD a 100, I’m tempted by the 105, but the 200 is a better everyday vehicle for 99% of what I use it for. That 76 has me drooling though...

HammerheadFistpunch > Just Jeepin' 07/10/2018 at 17:28

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there are more around me, but yeah...silver cars drive me nuts.  ITS NOT A COLOR!

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 19:16

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I’m going with Dangel 505!

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 20:13

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Presented with those options: VDJ76 ...without question.

Captain of the Enterprise > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 20:59

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I’ll happily take the newest one. I want the newest safety stuff since my accident. 

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 21:25

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None of the above. Blech. 

HammerheadFistpunch > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 07/10/2018 at 21:34

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False

wafflesnfalafel > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 22:00

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T he neighbors across the street growing up had a mid 80's one in that tan color.  I personally would want something zippier for a daily - but as an all around rig - absolutely.  

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > HammerheadFistpunch 07/10/2018 at 22:02

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None of the above is the only correct answer. I’ll stick with either this guy:

Or this one:

Both of them far better vehicles than  any of the lumbering behemoths you chose. Better looking too, I gotta say. 

HammerheadFistpunch > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 07/10/2018 at 22:06

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pip bip - choose Corrour > HammerheadFistpunch 07/11/2018 at 09:58

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VDJ78

never have a 200 series

engine removal?

step one - lift body from frame.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > HammerheadFistpunch 07/11/2018 at 19:16

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Sure. Keep your big heavy junk. I don’t want to share my J eeps anyway.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > HammerheadFistpunch 07/12/2018 at 22:47

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No, but it’s Eldorado Day in O.C. Land, and O.C. likes the ‘ 76.

Rufant > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 07/13/2018 at 03:32

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You’re on record choosing a Toyota.

It has been noted...

Rufant > HammerheadFistpunch 07/13/2018 at 03:45

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This is a good game, better than the ExPo list you posted about.

Anyway...

I play sort of this game all the time. I recently, after a bit of wrangling with my insurer, got them to put the value of the 105 up by $10k, to $25k . Or about $4k above what I paid for it 5 years ago - the replacement value for the mods at the time was $10k, hence my argument. I’ll get them to $30k with the lockers and once I get the paint fixed.

So, imagine the thing burns to the ground (heaven forbid), what do I replace it with? You can get all over the above with around a $30k budget here...

I genuinely think I would have another Bitsa, or a really nice 80.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Rufant 07/13/2018 at 04:04

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But. But. Toyota was the only option. I think you should have been more horrified/concerned/amused that the particular option selected was an automatic...I know I was.