WHY DID I CHOOSE A 76 SERIES CRUISER OVER A 79 || MOST FAQ 

Big fan of the 79 but after watching this video , I'm in love with the 76 Food for thought 🤔 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

"A used car cheaper than a brand new car" those were the days 😀

I have a 2020 Vintage Gold 76. The last ordered one to come out of Japan. I was born in 76 and that’s all I have ever wanted. Stoked for you too mate. Go the 76ers

The reason I got a 76 is because they’re f****in sick! 😂

An excellent and informative video, thank you for sharing. I went into a dealership excited for a troopy or 79 series but they had a 2nd hand 76 series there so I could get an idea of how they drive. When I returned from the test drive 10 minutes later, I had fell in love with the 76 series and wouldn’t need to add a tray/canopy and all the other bits and pieces to start using it. Nice to see your perspective.

Chippy shopfitter here too. Went 78 sandy and love it. Ordered feb 21 picked up November 21. So glad we got it. 76 was definitely on our minds as well. Your vehicle is sure coming along along fine.

Your rig is looking sweet.👍If someone would have told me 10 years ago that I'd love the Sandy Taupe (or beige) on a 40, 70 or 80 series LandCruiser, I would have replied, that they've got rocks in their heads. But for the past 4 years, a Sandy Taupe LandCruiser has always caught my eye, and if I was in a market for a 70 series (eyeing 78 series prices), my first choice is the Sandy Taupe.

Hi, good choice, great looking vehicle, all that matters is you and the family are happy. But as I've written before on some other video comments, I own a FJ62 series Sahara "86. For the last 25 years with over 700k on the clock. Very similar in dimensions and even looks(sort of) to the 76. But everybody keeps saying the 70 series is over priced, I disagree, the reason is, comparing a, let's say, HJ61 diesel Sahara with a 76, the Sahara in 1987 cost $58.000, yes 58.000(!!) the FJ62 was $52.000 in the same year, you say Sahara is/was top of the line in that time, but really compared to now they are pretty basic. Anyway my point is that specifically the 76 is not that much more expensive taking into account how prices have risen in that 37 years, and you still get the same quality and feel with your 70 series. I think you made a good choice. Not for everybody as is my 62 but I know it's very difficult to find something so versatile, reliable and strong as a 60 or 70 series. I also own a 100 series LX470, nowhere near the strength versatility of the 60 or 70 series. Beautiful car with all the fruit but give me the 60 to go bush with.

Excellent episode mate, I to have 76 series wagon 2021. My dream car in Sandy as well. Yep some peeps may not like it, overpriced for wot you get but each to der own hey. You’ll know yourself when are 76 love, how can you not lol. Keep up more eps mate 🤙🏽

I think you have sold me on the color. It's mind blowing how much you need to spend on these things, though. My build is over $40k. Just wondering if you were concerned at all with having a child in the car with the lack of safety gear in the 70 series? For example, there are 2 airbags, vs 10 in the 300 series.

Love the 76

Hey mate great info, just wondering does the vehicle feel tippy or anything with the tent awning and racks on the roof?

I have ordered a sandy troopy sept 21 still waiting. No idea when it will arrive. Toyota sales suck no updates from team.

I bought the 76 for the exact same reason

Thanks for all information ,, I was planned to buy one 2022 but I’m confused the 76 or hilux 2022 off-road I don’t know we to take pls let me know if any of the car I say is good or no for off-road thanx

I just got my new lc76 and my rego paper says its GVM is 3660kg. Did Toyota just fudged the number to get away with ADR85 or they modified my car?

I had a sandy 76 10 years ago. Still do. Bought it new in 2011. Before Sandy became cool

Hey mate nice rig,can I ask what wheels they are?

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If I want to "wake a car up and get it shiftin, I'll buy a BMW M5". If you cant buy a stock 4x4 now that can get you accross Australia you obviously can't drive.

The best thing we as buyers can do, to force Toyota to design and build these things with 2022 technology instead of 1984, is to NOT buy them. When sales dwindle, they will take notice. Until that happens, they will just keep churning them out and suckers will keep lapping them up.

Great ep loved your perspective on the 76 it nearly mirrored my reasons for getting one , you are right I would not recommend one for the average punter you really have to want one to live with owning them , they are agricultural and basic but you cant walk away when you park it without looking back and thinking damn that's a good looking vehicle , I love mine and plan on keeping it forever.

Love the 76 and wagons. I’d say a 100/105 is the better choice unless you actually want the old school look. A lot more refined and modern, and can be used straight out the box

76 series when its stock is it comfy at average, i owned a corolla and big ford expedition and i used to stiff seats but the ride quality with rear leaf is it bearable??

nice. What about a troopy?

Great review mate, older bloke who non tradie went 76 in 2017. Did a few mods including a safe ecu remap, done cape, high country and plenty more. Still get comments like “ no smoke” Pulls hard, super reliable. If you dont go crazy on them they will reward you when you need them. Cheers

Good info and enjoying your channel. I noticed you're running a cable from your rack down to the top of the right side rear window?? I've been considering that option for my 76. I'm interested how you've set it up and how well it seals - dust and water. Cheers.

Good choice, A Landcruiser is a wagon. Better length wheelbase, less rear over hang and not so heavy as a 79.

There's no denying the '76 is the best looking in what ever colour you pick. I commute to work from a fairly rural area and by far the most 70s I see are completely stock (including tyres and rims) single cab 79s with those dropside plywood trays.

Great explanation of pros and cons

Love this blog. Ordered my 76 back in August 21 and am picking it up on 2nd September, after previously owning from new a 2005 standard 105 series.

Love them both 👍

Just stumbled across your vid, love your rig mate, quick question. Do you use it for work also? I'm also a chippy and thinking of getting a 76

Any figures of fuel usage? Common problems?

Suscribed! Great video. My main 76 reason is that is a great daily car. 78 and 79 don't share that advantage. Sandys are hot as. I also contrasted mine with black. Could not be happier.

Great video, finally a video giving the 76 wagon some love. I have a 80 series currently and am looking at a 76 series, next year or 2, noting the ordering delays. I love the wagon design, most similar to my beloved 80 series.

I wanna get a 78 aka TROOOPY

Extended chassis expert,still waffling on ,could extended your wheelbase for 14000 plus tray mate,useless without tray

You couldnt afford the $80k price increase from a 76 to a 79 when they are basicly the same truck !

Hi mate what exhaust are you running ? Still have dpf?

Great review.

Why didn’t you go a troopy?

If it had a 4 cylinder diesel and went twice as far just as fast,slow,but it doesnt,gas guzzler,bad buy mate,jeez you waffle on

Way too cramped,uncomfortable, not enough room for anything and terrible value for money in my opinion.