1996 Toyota Landcruiser 75 Series Troopy review from Australia and New Zealand
"Excellent workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
Solid performance off road. I put some Cooper ST's on it and it will climb pretty much anything you put in front of it, however leaf springs hang very low, can scrape out in narrow or deep ruts. Larger wheels or maybe a suspension mod could fix??
Thirsty, it uses about 13L per 100Km.
Cruises at 120Km with no problems, very solid on the highway.
Very reliable, I haven't had any problems mechanically.
Excellent storage, it seats 11 people with all the seats in, and can tow monster loads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2L diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 2008 |