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  1. chadr

    120 Prices

    Yes, that is an early 150 - looks good in the pics. Do the 150s also suffer from the same tin worm problems as the 90 and 120? Obviously will be newer, so any effects may be lesser simply due to the fact that corrosion has has less time to take hold. I'd like to think that Mr Toyota took some...
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    Chas Spencer

    Sad to hear - RIP Chas. Condolences to all his friends and family.
  3. chadr

    Hello from new owner.

    My 90 left for pastures new last May - would have been 20 years now. I knew I would miss the truck and I wasn't wrong - so now thinking about a 120. :icon-rolleyes: Just need to make the man maths work! :thumbup:
  4. chadr

    Sometimes You've Just Got to Tip Your Hat to Those Boffins Back at the Lab

    Blimey, those JDM models are good - the spare wheel carrier label even gives you life advice! "3. When I put my career back on track..." They think of everything they do, the Japanese! :icon-cool:
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    Odd MOT argument today

    Sounds like a case of "the lights are on but nobody's home" Glad you got it sorted :-)
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    Odd MOT argument today

    The 90 series doesn't have a dipped beam "on" indicator either - only for the main/full beam. It does have a lights-on indicator in the form of a buzzer iirc which would work with the parking lights upwards - buzzer goes off if you remove the key and open the door with lights still on (close...
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    EV's -Tesla

    I know as members on a Landcruiser forum, we may have a slightly different mentality but most new cars, whether they're ICE, EV or Hybrid, are just another form of White goods really. "Build quality" is a relative term and meaningless to most consumers. As long as the touchy-feely bits are nice...
  8. chadr

    100 wont start - possible immobiliser issue? - FIXED

    Do you need to lubricate the internals of the lock and lever mechanism- not just the "keyhole" bit? - probably need to do this from the inside, so might require removal of the door card. However, if it works fine using the remote fob...?
  9. chadr

    Back from Cyprus.

    I'd still be driving around in mine! :icon-rolleyes:
  10. chadr

    BF Goodrich or Cooper

    There used to be a significant premium for the BFGs in the past -as much as 20%, compared with Cooper/ General/ Toyo/ Yokohama/ Falken and the likes. If that's still the case, then I would go for the Coopers - better VFM IMHO. If not, then individual specs would come into play. Not sure...
  11. chadr

    auto transmission oil change

    Every 3rd oil change was what Toyota suggested for the 90 series petrol - so every 27k miles. (That was for the 5Z-FE V6 petrol on 9k mile oil changes)
  12. chadr

    Jokes

    You ain't seen nothing yet! ;) It's a sad fact that most bald people still own a comb. They just can't part with them. I'm reading a book called "The History of Lubricants" - it's non-friction. I'm also reading a book called "The story of Glue" - I can't put it down. A male patient is...
  13. chadr

    A bit of eco-back pedalling.........?

    The 2030 end date was for "100%" petrol or diesel cars - Hybrid cars always had an end date of 2035 from the start. Considering that nearly half of new cars available sold in the UK are hybrid (i.e. have some form of petrol/diesel ICE with additional battery power - whether that's self...
  14. chadr

    New member with 80 series.

    Very nice - look forward to seeing more of it, along with your mods and adventures. :thumbup: :icon-cool:
  15. chadr

    How long have you had yours?

    I had had my 90 just shy of 20 years (19 years and 6 months) when we parted a few months ago. Felt like the right thing at the time and was looking forward to something different. However, 120s have started to catch my eye recently! :icon-rolleyes:
  16. chadr

    Stock Standard - 80 series 1991 - 4.2 VX diesel auto

    Are these in South Africa? Some (even basic) details might help?
  17. chadr

    Graham Dee

    Welcome to the forum Graham :icon-cool: Given the age and the price you paid, I'm going to assume it's a 120 series. (Be very very lucky to get a 2004 100 series for that money - even one that needs some work) I'll also assume that's it's a 3.0 D4D LWB model given that petrols and SWBs are...
  18. chadr

    Letter from The Mayor of London. ULEZ.

    I don't live in the ULEZ but am very close - probably only about a mile as the crow files to the nearest entry point. I've taken a pragmatic approach and signed up for the "autopay" option - that way, if I do get caught within it (in one of our non-compliant cars), it will automatically charge...
  19. chadr

    Finally Outstanding Integrated Driving Lights for the J200

    I think more than "people are capable of driving in that low light", it's a case of your and other road users safety. We're all probably capable of pottering around in semi dark conditions but would make much more swift and efficient progress with effective lights, not to mention it makes night...
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    Finally Outstanding Integrated Driving Lights for the J200

    DAYLIGHT! :happy-sunny:
  21. chadr

    No New Land Cruisers in the UK

    Not sure whether this has been posted already.....
  22. chadr

    Letter from The Mayor of London. ULEZ.

    Yes, data from DVLA and I think they must have widened the net to include areas adjacent to the ULEZ zone too - i.e. ULEZ + 5 miles or similar. We got notifications for all 4 cars in the household, 2 of which are non-compliant and certainly 2 of the 4 have never been registered to an address...
  23. chadr

    EV's -Tesla

    You're quite right David. However, you've missed one important word from my quote....apparently Nonetheless from the article...
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    EV's -Tesla

    On topic....apparently caused by one of the 25 EVs onboard. Ameland rescue: Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]
  25. chadr

    Travelling up to Northumberland

    If I was going to Northumberland, I certainly wouldn't start from Jersey - does your 120 have a snorkel? ;) Joking aside, hope you have a great trip - I'm starting to miss my 90 now, been 2 months now and I think I'm getting withdrawal symptoms. :oops:
  26. chadr

    EV's -Tesla

    Can't remember where (probably YT) but I saw a demo of a fire "blanket" designed for BEVs and it was basically a fireproof car cover, which encased the whole car. However even after the blanket had been on the BEV for several hours, as soon as you took it off the fire started again.
  27. chadr

    EV's -Tesla

    Not enough kickbacks, probably.
  28. chadr

    Pure speculation.

    or realised how much it cost!
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    Pure speculation.

    There are rumours that the LR driver had a "medical incident" - better to wait and see.
  30. chadr

    My 2004 100 Series

    You're making good progress on those jobs - please keep the updates (and pics) coming! :thumbup:
  31. chadr

    CAZ, LEZ and ULEZ in the UK

    I wouldn't bother TBH, the goalposts will keep moving as said above. You'll be at the mercy of the whims of the policy makers. (Aren't we all!)
  32. chadr

    SOLD: 1997 Landcruiser Colorado 3.4VX (VZJ95)

    Well, that's a start :icon-wink: I've sent you a msg. :thumbup:
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    SOLD: 1997 Landcruiser Colorado 3.4VX (VZJ95)

    No, unfortunately not - I believe there is a a leak in the system, as the last time it was regassed (probably around 5 years ago), it only blew cold for about a week. (and now added to advert, thanks) Thank you - TBH, it'll probably pass the MoT without a murmur. Last time only advisory was...
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    SOLD: 1997 Landcruiser Colorado 3.4VX (VZJ95)

    Now SOLD - thanks to the buyer and this forum. :clap: The time has come and my 90 needs to find a new home, I’ve owned it since 2004; High Level Summary 1997 December registered, “R” reg UK model Toyota Landcruiser Colorado VX, 5 door (VZJ95 model designation) Green (body) over Grey (wheel...
  41. chadr

    Overlanding in Morocco (Review)

    Some amazing pictures - in every sense. :thumbup: :icon-cool:
  42. chadr

    Seeking forgiveness from the collective/ I just couldn't help it.

    Nice! - I bet not many people drive a V10 work van? :icon-cool: :thumbup:
  43. chadr

    This made good money

    Fair enough, I'm browsing on my phone and looked pristine at that size and resolution.
  44. chadr

    This made good money

    Underside of the Maroon 100 looks pristine - would never think it was nearly 25 years old. However, £18k+ does seem like a lot but when you look around and see some of the second hand car prices, doesn't seem that bad TBH. At least it's a Cruiser.
  45. chadr

    Road tax hike

    I think there is an age threshold on ULEZ, similar to road tax etc.
  46. chadr

    Sad day, Don't hate me

    If I was in the market, I might be tempted to look at the (South) Korean offerings from Hyundai or Kia - even if you bought a used 3 year old vehicle, you'll still have the remainder of 7 years/100k miles warranty left - which should cover most eventualities. When the warranty is about to...
  47. chadr

    Sad day, Don't hate me

    That MG looks alright - think they've copied the Mazda CX-5 (which, if you're going to copy a compact SUV design, not a bad place to start.) I recall the MGs get fairly good reviews and offer fairly good VFM for a EV but still a bit too rich for my budget.
  48. chadr

    Excessive condensation

    The cold, damp weather does cause excess condensation but in your case, it does seem genuinely excessive. I'd check the seals around the windscreen - have heard quite a few situations where a windscreen was replaced and subsequently started "leaking" with nothing obvious, other than symptoms...
  49. chadr

    Rough Trax

    Not sure whether anyone's mentioned it.....but.....Roughtrax are pretty good :thumbup:
  50. chadr

    Sad day, Don't hate me

    The whole ULEZ expansion was always going to be a bitter pill - the majority of residents were against it and with recent economic belt-tightening, will be even harder to swallow. I personally wouldn't be surprised if it's kicked into the long grass for a couple of years. The main problem is...
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