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Hi Everyone Just insured my newly acquired 4.5VX petrol with NFU. What a pleasure it was to deal with them. You probably already know all of this anyway but can't speak highly enough of them. They seem to be relaxed about almost all basic modifications too. Insurance for the year will be £532...

Thanks Jim Very helpful. Keith

Hi Jon, I think your advice is very good in terms of looking at what is nearby with no intention of buying. I understand the wisdom of that. However, I am very tempted by the Colorado (the 70 Series has now gone off Autotrader) and it is very close to me comparatively. I am looking at it on...

Hi Jon and Jim (and anyone else), Thanks for writing back - I can't believe how helpful this Forum is and I'm amazed that as my total ignorance slowly gets out no-one has yet ejected me! I got the impression that some of those 70 series only have diff locks for the rear - is that right...

Jim, that is extremely helpful. Thanks. Now I am torn between getting the KDJ95 Colorado, which I know is fuel efficient, compared with the 70 which is £5k cheaper! Difficult decision. The reason it is difficult is that although the Colorado is a lovely car it is not one that I will be able to...

Jim, what a helpful post - thanks. I didn't get everything you advised but I did understand a few things. Hopefully I will get to understand a bit more as time goes by. Basically I have a budget of max £6k to buy a LC. However, if I blow all of it on a LC I will have to wait ages before I can...

I'm sure you know a lot too Julian - thanks for taking the time to write. Keith

Hi Jon, again. If I can get that for £2k then I will have even more money to upgrade it which would be fantastic. I also don't really want a poser's LC (if there is such a thing) and would quite like to start out with a modest one - in terms of age. If others get to it before me well I am sure...

Jim, thanks so much for taking the time to write. I may now seriously look into it. Keith

Thanks for the tip Julian - are you THE world famous Julian who knows everything there is to know about LCs? Keith

Thanks for the feedback Paul - I can see that you approve. Maybe being such a novice I should get an AA inspection and then buy it! Keith

Jon, thanks again for your help and your answer. I am such a novice I didn't even know AA/RAC inspections existed! Seriously! Am I an idiot?! Anyway, I have heard that diff locks are important for off-roading and overlanding. I have also heard that this Prado may not have diff locks as it was an...

Hello, just new to this forum from yesterday - you can read my intro on the intro pages. Is this a 70 series? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p If I go and look at this to buy it what should I look out for? Any suggestions/advice would be much appreciated. I am a complete...

Okay, thanks for letting me know Jon. Can I ask your opinion of this? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Keith

Hi Jon, will people be there this Sunday coming the 22nd of August? I will be passing by as it happens on my way further south - and yes in a smart car :doh: . At least I'll provide everyone with a laugh. K

These are the only ones near me. Any comments welcome: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p Keith

Hi Steven, thanks for your welcome. Is there a place on this forum which gives advice on what to look out for when buying an older LandCruiser? When you say a good honest looking car with history you mean one with service history right? Not a proven track record of off-roading, right? BTW, sorry...

Thanks Paul - is Lindcomb near to where Julian is based? Does it include Sundays? What if I turn up in a Smart Car?! No kidding!

Your name: Keith Taylor Your Cruiser: Still to buy - any advice would be appreciated Mods on your Cruiser: N/A Plans for your Cruiser: A family hauler (2 adults and 4 kids), and less often, an overlander. 4x4 Experience: NONE! Anything else you think is interesting or relevant: I have absolutely...