Which 4x4 should I choose for Overlanding? / 76 Series vs 79 (E9) 

Thanks, yeah, he hardly misses a word.

The wise sage of overlanding.

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Hi Jaffa, thanks for the question, will check out your channel. I'll pass it on to Paul. IMO it depends where in Africa you are going to travel. In Southern Africa the V8 diesel will be fine on fuel and spares - In SA, Bots, Zim, Moz and Nam. The 200 is sold in South Africa. If you want to travel deeper into Africa, Paul normally suggests the older Ihz engine. You can get dodgy fuel and wreck in the V8, which is harder to fix in remote Africa and less spares. I'd suggest you give Paul a call and do a build in SA, use it and sell when you return to Aus. Cheers.

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Hi TundZ In terms of budget entry level truck for overlanding, the cheapest would be the petrol V8 80 series. Very reliable/strong engine, and the extra you pay on fuel will be offset by cheaper price. Can get a good one for around 150k. Then next you'll be looking at a 4.2 petrol 80 or 105 series. Good one will be north of R200k. Then next up is the 76 series station wagon. Normally has the 4.2 which in my mind is best engine, reliability is primary for long trips. Not as much space as the 79 and Troopy. Then at the top of the class, is the 79 series land cruiser and Troopy. Troopys are rare in most countries, but you can live inside. In terms of buying a fitted used overland truck, be careful that is has not been smashed offroad. If you are on a tight budget, I'd go for an 80 series, ideally the 4.2 straight 6 if you have the budget and slowly build up the truck. The V8 D4D is a great engine, but struggles with rubbish diesel on the newer 79 if you want to go very remote. Anyways, I'm going to collect all the viewer questions and have a Q n A with Paul when business opens up again. Thanks for the support.

Africa Sideways and how about the GRJ V6 4.0 petrol for the 7series?

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Indeed he has, that would be an incredible trip.

Thanks for the kind words Gaurav.

12, what are driving, a tank?

Thanks for the kind words, glad you are enjoying the series.

Thanks for the question ASD, I'll add it to the list for Paul to answer. IMO you'll be tight on space with an SUV with 4 people plus gear. You might need to consider a Hilux (which is more comfortable than the LC79), or tow a small trailer behind the LC100/105.

Hi Zak, Thanks for the question, I'll add it to the list for Paul to answer at next Q n A.

Hi Mohammad, thanks for the questions, I'll add it to the list for Paul to answer. In my opinion that weight would make a noticeable difference to your fuel consumption around town.

@@Africasideways Thanks for the reply and adding it to the list for Paul to answer. 🙂👍

My pleasure.

Great option if you have deep pockets.

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Thanks Kiran, yes it would well, as long as it is well maintained and serviced.

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Not sure about that, would not be surprised.

Paul is a land cruiser guy.

Glad you liked it.

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@@Africasideways i could do with a 75 troopie... if i had to...

@@Legrascestlavie88 75? that must be new one ;)

@@Africasideways from 89' would still be newer than anything from 2017 wouldn't it...

no idea

Hi, thanks for the kind words. They are all reliable for the most part, depends on what you are using it for. 1hz is the most reliable of their diesel engines. The V6 petrol is also very good.

@@Africasideways thank you very much sir for your quick answer. Best channel in RU-vid whit Best expert 🙏🙏🙏 i hope you Will continue to post videos 💪💪💪

Thanks for the kind words, will do.

@@Africasideways i have one Last question if you dont mind. Iam really sorry to distrub you. By V6 petrol you mean 1gr fe ?

@@khalilkenouche2063 yes, the 4L V6

not sold in usa.

@@Africasideways I mean how much it cost I knew it's not in the us

Not hard to find.