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elog *
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: EDINBURGH
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 18:49 Post subject: |
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Good idea, have just done so. They say, no plans to install a V6 diesel into the LC. |
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garystockton Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 18:52 Post subject: |
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Well, they would, wouldn't they I mean they want to sell the things ...
Shall we start a book on this
Facelift version at year-end will introduce it! (Starter for £5) _________________ I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
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elog *
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: EDINBURGH
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 19:15 Post subject: |
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Gary, I am sure you may well be correct, was hoping that someone maybe had the inside track on the forum. Do they normally do face lifts that soon after a new model has been released.
BTW I spoke with Craig A at Border today, am going down to see him tomorrow for an initial look see and run about etc. Sent your regards, he returns his. |
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garystockton Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 19:26 Post subject: |
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Cheers for that - no I suspect the facelift will be a while yet - probably end-2012. But there was a post here somewhere about a power increase in March sometime?
I've always found that the dealers seldom know about model line-up changes much before anyone else, and if they do, it's embargoed anyway ...
Have fun - and let me know when you want to go for a pedal in the 120 ... _________________ I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
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elog *
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: EDINBURGH
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 19:45 Post subject: |
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Phew, that was an easy way to get a £5 (only kidding)
Thanks for the invite and heads up on poss changes in March.
If you do not mind can you maybe PM me with suggested best dates, times and location that suit you toward the end of the month if poss, as yes please I would really like to come for a pedal and look see. |
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aroscow *******
Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 1047 Location: Wondering in the woods somewhere...
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 19:51 Post subject: |
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Anyone took a peak at whats on offer in Japan - they normally get the new stuff early on. _________________ HDJ80, BFG AT's, grooved discs, OME 850/860's |
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blobrob **
Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 120 Location: Bristol
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 20:08 Post subject: |
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well this is the prado bit of the site, does someone speak Japanese? google translate doesn't seem to like it for some reason _________________ Rob
97 HDJ80 Manual, Safari snorkel, 33" BFG AT, Wildsmith sliders, lift coming soon... to find out if I got that lift or made it Mongolia use a search engine |
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TonyS ***
Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Worcester
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 21:17 Post subject: |
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Hi, the new engine is quite an improvement on the 120. Much smoother, seems quicker, better fuel economy, and better emissions,hence the car tax has halved. Think a V6 will put it back up again,so might be a while. |
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garystockton Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 1190 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 21:21 Post subject: |
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What's the car tax on it now, Tony? _________________ I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
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TonyS ***
Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Worcester
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 21:30 Post subject: |
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Nice surprise when I picked it up, £200!! _________________ 3lt Hilux, TJM winch bumper,superwinch,snorkel,ARB rear locker.Lightforce spots. 2" lift,Koni shocks, rock sliders, KM2s, Canopy with lots of 12v sockets, invertor etc.
150 Cruiser. Standard!! |
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dannyson ****
Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 0:29 Post subject: |
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We need a 150 series bit on the forum ... looked around one in the flesh today - and looked better than in a photo. Picked up a brochure and with a few Toyota accessories would look pretty smart I reckon - with side mouldings, driving lamps maybe etc, etc - a lot more accessories available from mr T for the 150 it seems.... but no 'extended front bumper guard thingy' as shown in the above photo - which looks a bit OTT to me anyway.
Still - will have to wait until my 120 reaches the end of its WD 9 year warranty - 2yrs 8mths to go and then look for a 1/2 year old is my plan - what with the current potential engine problems with the 120 and the nonsense with brakes and gas pedals on other models in the toyota range - I may change my mind and go for the 'best 4x4 by far' - the LR Disco. |
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AJS4X4 *
Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 42 Location: J8, M25, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:27 Post subject: |
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We went our local Toyota main dealer just befor Xmas to buy a new LC4 and as we already had a 03 LC5 which has served us 100% in 84,000 miles.
Wife started looking around it and then came to the rear door, great idea we both thought, then opened it and looked at the raised height of the boot floor to stow the rear seats, well that stuffed it for us, the dog boxes don't fit and the thought of all the *beep* falling in the mech of the seats put her off.
Then she spotted an 09 Invinsible with low miles on it, job done.
Would be nice to see a more comercial model, maybe available in N.I.
Andy. |
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TonyS ***
Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 204 Location: Worcester
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:43 Post subject: |
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Nearly had same problem with dog box. Fortunately ours fitted,just, and i put a rubber mat in first that protects floor and rear bumper for when they jump in. _________________ 3lt Hilux, TJM winch bumper,superwinch,snorkel,ARB rear locker.Lightforce spots. 2" lift,Koni shocks, rock sliders, KM2s, Canopy with lots of 12v sockets, invertor etc.
150 Cruiser. Standard!! |
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elog *
Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: EDINBURGH
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 13:11 Post subject: |
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I have been looking very seriously at the 150, a complete change for me from my current estate. As we also have two large dogs it could be an issue, however the standard 150 LC3 does not have the raised floor issue as there is only an option of 3rd row seats. Would that not fit the bill, or is it missing too many goodies, to make it worth while. |
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dannyson ****
Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 448 Location: Cornwall
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 16:05 Post subject: |
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Their is a dog guard (full height) & optional divider available as an accessory ..... but this does give the dog access to the side of the car to chew on.... or maybe a slightly smaller crate would be OK rather than going down the grade and losing all the trickery.. |
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