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Alicatt
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: Eating in Eksel or Working in Wick
Posts: 320
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I remember back when the LC100 came out the Aussies kicked up a bit of stink about it and the soft front axel/diff. Toyota brought out the 105 which was basicly the 100series with a 80series front axel and no air suspension, so they did listen to their customers over there, but that was about 9 years ago.
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 23rd Nov 2007 9:55 pm |
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sijui
Member Since: 03 Mar 2006
Location: Rosebank
Posts: 81
  
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Welcome Neil. I hope your experience with the D3 is as good as mine. Also my experience with the dealer here has been very positive
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| 23rd Nov 2007 10:14 pm |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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sijui wrote:Welcome Neil. I hope your experience with the D3 is as good as mine. Also my experience with the dealer here has been very positive
Thankyou Sijui 
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| 24th Nov 2007 3:48 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Alicatt wrote:I remember back when the LC100 came out the Aussies kicked up a bit of stink about it and the soft front axel/diff. Toyota brought out the 105 which was basicly the 100series with a 80series front axel and no air suspension, so they did listen to their customers over there, but that was about 9 years ago.
Hello Alicatt
There will be a GXL Diesel V8 twin turbo wagon with basic spring/shocks available next year delivery .This is for the country road user , mining companies and bush driver who may want to play with the suspension set up.This is not a Sahara option ,nor variable like the LC200 570 USA model. I like your photographs.
Best wishes
Neil
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| 24th Nov 2007 10:19 pm |
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Aedo
Member Since: 22 Nov 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 39
 
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Jamo wrote:Hello Aedo & Neil, welcome aboard! 
Thanks Jamo! Not quite here yet though - SE due February!
Neil Pettersen wrote:Alicatt wrote:I remember back when the LC100 came out the Aussies kicked up a bit of stink about it and the soft front axel/diff. Toyota brought out the 105 which was basicly the 100series with a 80series front axel and no air suspension, so they did listen to their customers over there, but that was about 9 years ago.
Hello Alicatt
There will be a GXL Diesel V8 twin turbo wagon with basic spring/shocks available next year delivery .This is for the country road user , mining companies and bush driver who may want to play with the suspension set up.This is not a Sahara option ,nor variable like the LC200 570 USA model. I like your photographs.
Best wishes
Neil
Thanks Neil,
I'll have to check it out. I'm also waiting to see how the new cab-chassis models work out.
Cheers
Steve
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| 26th Nov 2007 12:00 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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I'll have to check it out. I'm also waiting to see how the new cab-chassis models work out.
Cheers
Steve[/quote]
Hello Steve,
Anyway of checking if your February delivery will actually arrive when expected -- or is it preordered
dealer stock with 2008 plate that has been earmarked for you ?
Cheer
Neil
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| 27th Nov 2007 12:13 am |
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Aedo
Member Since: 22 Nov 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 39
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Neil Pettersen wrote:Hello Steve,
Anyway of checking if your February delivery will actually arrive when expected -- or is it preordered
dealer stock with 2008 plate that has been earmarked for you ?
Cheer
Neil
Hi Neil,
I'll keep in touch with the dealer but I ordered it - not dealer stock - hopefully early feb as it is expected to be built in December.
Cheers
Steve
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| 27th Nov 2007 2:59 am |
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razzle
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 170
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I had a quick look at 4x4 magazine today, they had a feature on the 200 series, I didn’t read all the article but they did not seem to be that impressed noting that it missed a lot of standard features that were included on comparable 4wd’s, i.e. D3. Sound like drivers Head height is very restrictive as well.
Still can’t wait for the head to head comparison. Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| 19th Dec 2007 9:51 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Hi Neil,
I'll keep in touch with the dealer but I ordered it - not dealer stock - hopefully early feb as it is expected to be built in December.
Cheers
Steve[/quote]
Any news yet Steve ?
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| 13th Feb 2008 12:18 am |
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razzle
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 170
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Finally spotted a 2oo series the other day, not that much to look at.
Speaking of something bad to look at I also spotted that hummer thing from Holden, a few CORK HEADS are driving them around here, a bit like a pile of  , but only bigger.  Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| 14th Feb 2008 9:30 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Good looking aren't they  .
I believe the owners can lift heavy weights.  Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 14th Feb 2008 9:42 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Thought that I should put here feedback from 4x4 magazine on the comparision test done between an HSE and the 200 series Cruiser. Mention is made of the now (quote) -"as time has proved" excellent reliability of the D3.
Cruiser + $5,000.00.
Cruiser no air suspension.
Cruiser does not have equivelent cargo space to the D3, as the fold up seats get in the way. Adults are cramped in these seats unlike the D3. (Four bolts to remove the seats).
No cargo area power outlet - to run a fridge, you have to plug in up front!
The Cruiser carries an extra 10 litres of fuel, but has less operating range.
Headlights are better on the D3.
The D3 (quote) wins the "battle of the bits" as it comes also with more technical content.
The D3 was more comfortable.
On road the D3 (quote) "left the 200 behind".
Rock climbing, the 200 with its live rear axle, performed better, although the D3 did all the same stuff. Entry and departure angles are better on the D3. The front plastic bumper on the 200 gets thumped on a regular basis.
On secondary bitumen and gravel roads the D3 (quote) "showed the 200 a clean pair of heels". Pushed hard, the 200 series "pitched and understeered" through corners.
Summary (quote) The HSE D3 handles better on road than the 200 series and the higher equipment level make it better value for money.
Does that make you all feel better? 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 12th Mar 2008 5:14 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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PBob
I saw that article in 4x4 and got the feeling they thought
the 200 cruiser was a bit of a dinosaur, not a patch on the D3 Pete
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| 12th Mar 2008 5:49 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Norto,
Yes it does appear that Toyota are resting on laurels gained about the time they bypassed Landrover, back in the 70s. Landrover appear to be able to stay ahead of the pack generally design wise, (look back at the first Rangie - which is still a good car). It's a pity L/R don't listen to the drivers of their vehicles a bit more, hence things like the plough and the holding speed of the "up" suspension. It does appear that at long last we also have a reliable vehicle.
The things that intrigued me, were the hardly noticible difference between the V8 and the V6, (towing may be different, although one cannot fault the D3 in this department either). Also, things like the lack of equipment, imagine paying 90 grand and having to plug your fridge into the dash! Also bottoming out the front bumper, that is pretty ordinary. You can imagine what they cost and you know they wouldn't be under warranty.
P.S. I wondered about putting the bit I wrote on the exploreOZ site, but probably don't need the abuse from the LR haters! 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 12th Mar 2008 6:36 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
 
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PBob wrote:Norto,
You can imagine what they cost and you know they wouldn't be under warranty.
Like most things on a Toyota anyway. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 12th Mar 2008 6:39 am |
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