Chip upgrade for Toyota 100 Series Turbo diesel

Hello Jeff,
First of all, no one has to take my advice, but it is my best judgement on the matters in general from the overall perspective of about four times more reports on things than just on the BOG.... Good on you on Ordering your new IFS Cruiser, enjoy it !! The new Turbo Cruiser is still the MOST COMMON tow vehicle for a Bushtracker... If you don't mind telling me, what did it cost you for my reference...??? I have heard they are back up in the $75k range....

Look Jeff: My advice is just geared for the whole group, in line with the concept that the V-8 Turbo is on the horizon, and second hand Cruisers for half the money are a very good value that will hold their value. With regards to your comment, there are always good reasons not to take my practical advice, for new car tax incentives, for Business "Novated Lease" reasons, for people that are not mechanical and want the new car feel and warranty, for prestige, for business reasons back home with image in their Public contact.. There are a lot of good reasons not to take my advice on matters. My advice is well intentioned for the broad spectrum and usually from an engineering and practical view.

I personally have also recently thrown in the perspective that new IFS Cruiser prices might suffer when the new V-8 Twin Turbo Diesel Cruiser comes out. But all that aside, there is nothing like a new vehicle feel in life, so not withstanding my advice.... CONGRATULATIONS.....!! You probably have sound reasons for doing what you are doing... I just try an do my best to look after people in general, with other perspectives on the matters that may be other options to consider.. OK?

The truth is we may not even like the new V-8 Cruiser for some reason.. It might not have good fuel economy, or be more of a city luxury car with 18" alloy wheels or something. Your choice might have very well been the very best one for you. I just want others to no what the other choices are. In my view the new IFS Cruiser is just not the only game in town anymore...

For any others: Anyone that is interested in my "Current Tow Vehicle Options Advice, Pros and Cons" please feel free to contact me: I am at your Service... My own choice on a 100 Series was few years old, a non electronic engine, non IFS with the solid monobeam front diff axle housing, and aftermarket turbo and intercooler. A vehicle readily serviced in the Bush without a computer.

Cheers from the Ranger....

Steve

It was really just a "tongue in cheek" comment. While I understand your comments and the value in what you said, especially cost wise, I went this way for a couple of reasons.

1 You are right, there is nothing like a new car.
2 After speaking to a few people, including 4WD mechanics where I get my 80 series serviced, and in my own judgement, buying the last of a tried and true model is sometimes a better option than buying the first of a new model. I was intending to buy the 4.2 T/D next year when I retire and I knew the new model was coming next year. But because they will cease production of that motor in October, purchase was put forward to now.
3 Because I wanted to upgrade, re bull bar, shockers, springs etc, it usually takes around 12 months for that stuff to be sorted out for a new model. This way I can get that done with little problem and can get on the road sooner.
4 I have had the 80 series for 10 years and would expect to keep this for that long as well.
5 I have always found that buying from new, you got to run the car in your own way and therefore didn't buy someone else's problem. Now I know that that might not always be the case, but once bitten twice shy. (Some would say you don't have to run them in but as a personal thing it's something I like to do - hasn't let me down yet).

One thing however that is a pain in the ****, is that you cannot buy BFG A/T's for it. Wheels are now 17 inch and BFG don't make them, so had to go with Cooper ST's. Hopefully by the time I need new ones, BFG will be available in 17 inch.

Steve, your advice is always welcome and I would say in the main I agree with you. In fact as far as the T/D and comments about its IFS, I'd rather not have it. But as probably most of my extreme 4WD days are behind me, I can live with it.

By the way, I consider that I got a very deal. $72K on the road including the Coopers.

Regards

Jeff

All the reasons abobe are insignificant.

The best thing about a new car is THE NEW CAR AROMA. (Oops, nearly wrote smell)

That is something that I can really live with.

Regards
Bob