trektheandes
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Hi there, I am English but live in Peru, - looking for a Land Cruiser to use as a daily drive ( 25km each way) and for bigger overland trips to explore more of the continent, three of us, myself and my two daughters.
Need something with power for the hills as altitude is a factor- live at 3000 metres and have to cross 4500 metres to get to coast or jungle so engines are often going to be at less than full power. Also to have the power/ speed to avoid kamikaze drivers wanting to overtake all the time.
Below is an overview and links to some options available in Peru- but unsure of the value of low mileage/higher buy price vs high mileage/ lower buy price. At what mileage do you need to start shelling out thousands in replacing parts?
Almost all Land cruisers here are petrol. Troopy´s are very rare. Loads of Prados but I want more internal space and do not like how they look.
1.The Troopy price would be a real stretch for me- so want to know is it worth 8 grand more than the 105 , which only has 50,000 miles more. How much does 50,000 miles wear and tear equate to in terms of having to replace parts sooner.
2. Is the Troopy much slower or more fuel hungry than the 105- both have the 1FZ engine, yet I have read the troopy is slow and the 105 is very powerful.
I would certainly appreciate the extra space of the troopy to convert into a camper, just a real stretch on the budget short term. And do not want to be struggling up the big mountain passes ( been there done that in the 1977 VW Westfalia I currently drive).
Any advice would be great. Thanks so much.
Mark
Need something with power for the hills as altitude is a factor- live at 3000 metres and have to cross 4500 metres to get to coast or jungle so engines are often going to be at less than full power. Also to have the power/ speed to avoid kamikaze drivers wanting to overtake all the time.
Below is an overview and links to some options available in Peru- but unsure of the value of low mileage/higher buy price vs high mileage/ lower buy price. At what mileage do you need to start shelling out thousands in replacing parts?
Almost all Land cruisers here are petrol. Troopy´s are very rare. Loads of Prados but I want more internal space and do not like how they look.
- Troopy, 2006, IFZ 4.5motor, 30,000 miles, 20,oooU$ dollars- (very clean, ex mine then been sitting)
- Troopy, 2000, IHZ diesel, ? miles, 11,000U$ dollars, ex rental
1.The Troopy price would be a real stretch for me- so want to know is it worth 8 grand more than the 105 , which only has 50,000 miles more. How much does 50,000 miles wear and tear equate to in terms of having to replace parts sooner.
2. Is the Troopy much slower or more fuel hungry than the 105- both have the 1FZ engine, yet I have read the troopy is slow and the 105 is very powerful.
I would certainly appreciate the extra space of the troopy to convert into a camper, just a real stretch on the budget short term. And do not want to be struggling up the big mountain passes ( been there done that in the 1977 VW Westfalia I currently drive).
Any advice would be great. Thanks so much.
Mark
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