How many of you ACTUALLY overland with your 80s or 60s

alanymarce

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We took our 1997 80 Series 45,000 km around Southern and Eastern Africa - it did experience some problems (blown radiator, seized front differential, A/C fan motor failed, and bearing failures resulting from non-OEM bearings used when the front differential was replaced). Still it was a great vehicle for the trip. We now have a 2016 Montero at home and a 2015 JK in Canada and appreciate the reliability of newer vehicles.
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Just revived her from a four year hibernation. But yes, she gets used.
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Boss Hog

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Time, money, and skill: I believe you need at least two of these three to properly maintain & enjoy older rigs of any stripe. Land Cruisers included. It took me a minute to figure that out…

I had to choose between selling my 60 and my 100. I chose to keep the 100 b/c it is more usable-& frankly-reliable on a day-to-day basis. Driving up I-70 towards Eisenhower is dangerous in the 60. And 4 cars is too many for me anyway; have another unmentionable SUV & a Nissan Frontier I daily. I dig the Frontier by the way…

I’ll likely never own another 60. Or 80. And definitely not a 55 or 40. I’ve gotten all that out of my system.

Well, MAYBE another 80…best LC I ever owned. Hell-best vehicle period I ever owned…
 

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