Thoughts on 200 series...from those who have or had.

[99disco]

It's a hard one. We currently have the y61 patrol and I'm not a brand loyalist so I've been looking at the 200 and the y62 patrol, although I've always been a diesel fan it appears that petrol technology has come a hell of a long way, so much so that people are reporting similar if not slightly better than the 200 diesel. Not to mention petrol engines are a hell of a lot cheaper to repair so I'm currently trapped between the 2

[J.R]

I would buy one tomorrow.

I like the pov pack 5 seater model.

That would do just nicely I reckon.

[IanC]

Thanks everyone for your input.  My takeaway from this is that those pre DPF are good.  The DPF in the newer model is still an unknown quantity so waiting  6 - 12 mths for any issues to arise and be see how well the dealer / Toyota handles it may be beneficial. No hurry at this end.

In regards to the capacity we were going to chop it into a dual cab and have it GVM upgraded.  Has a few benefits over purchasing the wagon both financially and suits our requirements.  Get the best of both worlds.  Power and comfort with the practicality of a ute. In Qld GVM upgrades are pre-registration so purchasing a near new/demo that is registered doesn't allow us this option.

We had considered the Y62 and petrol Cruisers as well, but for long term (keeping in mind the conversion as well) feel the diesel is the better way to go.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Ian

[fergy]

got one
love it
will replace it with another
only downside is that its the wife's

[listo]

My mate's bought one recently, speaking to him on the weekend I asked about fuel consumption. He gets around 12l/100km on the highway. That's better than my Triton... All that power & still better economy than my four cylinder piece of 💩. I want one!

[KingBilly]

In Qld GVM upgrades are pre-registration so purchasing a near new/demo that is registered doesn't allow us this option.

Um, you could be right but suggest you check with the Qld Transport Department.  Put your request in writing to their head office, don't just ask the local counter service person.

My understanding, and I could be wrong, is that if the GVM upgrade is done prior to the first registration, the upgraded vehicle is able to be registered or re-registered in all States.  If it is done after the first registration, it can still be upgraded and compliance plated, but the upgrade is only able to be re-registered in Queensland.  Now this will not be an issue unless you move interstate or sell the vehicle to an interstate buyer.  Anyways, check it out as it may open up your purchasing options.

KB

[firefox]

Not always true.
My lovells GVM upgrade was done POST rego as we installed after delivery from Toyota.
That was done in Queensland.

Since moving to tassie we recently had the car rego changed to tassie. So it's now registered in tassie.
Other then a standard check and verification that all vehicle components had relevant adr standards they checked the plates all good. No additional changes and the rego check was about 100 bucks.
Was just a standard transfer inspection.

New paperwork clearly shows upgraded GVM and all the hits and pieces.

Stupidly they complained about the tint, apparently in tassie it's too dark. But because it was installed by Toyota and not aftermarket they accepted it

[achjimmy]

31/2 year on ours, had a hick up this morning starting cold. Got it being looked at Friday. Stunning four wheel drive can't imagine driving anything else TBH. Had a Paj great vehicle but anybody who prefers a Paj over a 200 must be very limited in where they drive? Ie Westfield car parks.

Ex mrbitchi get the suspension done. Road holding kills a Paj.


When it comes to repairs is petrol cheaper?  I am not against the whole petrol cheaper to run than diesel argument but if you have a major prob today even a dunnydore petrol motor cost heaps.

[MrCruza]

Ex mrbitchi get the suspension done. Road holding kills a Paj.

Its on the list, but the list is llloooonnnggg 

[heath74]

Hi mare, I was in the same boat about six months ago, with a plan to keep the vehicle for 200,000 km or 4-5 years. I was set on the 200 and thought I had done my research. Had strong views on the petrol diesel debate, and have spent many nights around a campfire espousing the torque and fuel efficiency advantages of oil burners.

Ended up driving the Y62 really just to rule it out. Came home in shock, because IMO the vehicle fit out and finish was miles ahead, and the 7 speed auto and 5.6l v8 was brilliant. The factory diff lock was a bonus, Slept on it, recalibrated my thinking, Bought one and haven't looked back. Oh and the 30k saving was nice too.

I get your thoughts on Diesel engines, I suggest if you are about to drop $100,000 on a car, just drive the Nissan to rule it out you might be surprised. I was, and many others were too.

I know the thinking is a bit different to many others on here, and I love the cruisers too.

[AdrianLR]

If you really must.............



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[Footy Shorts Shane]

In regards to the capacity we were going to chop it into a dual cab and have it GVM upgraded.  Has a few benefits over purchasing the wagon both financially and suits our requirements.  Get the best of both worlds.  Power and comfort with the practicality of a ute.
Ian

What about a visit to Performax and take a Tundra for a spin?

[IanC]

If you really must.............



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Adrian.  I reckon you should be on the design team at Nissan.  I like it

[IanC]

We picked up ours 2 weeks before we got the reconn (had an expensive fortnight). Cant comment on the repairs etc. But simply what an awesome motor vehicle. Tows the reconn as if it wasn't there.

As for the fuel usage - who cares, it is was what it is. For me it uses less than the 120 Diesel Prado that it replaced, but I see that as irrelevant. I like the vehicle, it drives well, tows well.

Go buy one!

Geez you must have got the winning ticket!  Hows the Reconn going?

[IanC]

What about a visit to Performax and take a Tundra for a spin?

Actually the wife would really like a Dodge Ram  (rolls eyes)

[LC]

Geez you must have got the winning ticket!  Hows the Reconn going?

No not at all unfortunately - it was just the way the delivery of the Cruiser worked out. What was supposed to be a 4 month wait turned into a 3 week wait because someone else changed their mind, so the local Toyota dealer suddenly had a spare land cruiser in their yard.

Love the recon - just simply a great way to go camping!

[Alan Loy]

If you want a dual cab have you considered a Iveco Daily. https://www.iveco.com.au/product/daily-4-x-4

It's a truck not a car but it should do everything you want (except maybe as a daily drive (pun?))

[shanegtr]

My sister in law has a 200 - diesel. Talking to them they love everything about it apart from the fuel usage. Cannot get under 15L/100 in it, most often its around 19L/100 and makes very little difference if towing or not. But they do have larger mud tyres, bull bar and roof racks so that dosent help the matter much. I would think the petrols would do similar figures to that!

In regards to the DPF equiped models(actually any DPF fitted vehicle period) I would only consider one if you dont intend to do many short trips - they really need longer runs that allow the DPF to heat up properly. Short trips clog them quickly

[Bird]

Actually the wife would really like a Dodge Ram  (rolls eyes)

Mate of mine has one and tows some tandem Bushtracker stupid kg heavy.. it doesn't feel it and they just did 16,000klms to the west coast and around... has custom fuel tank made inside the tub, so has 260ltrs+ of fuel...
Dairy farmers are doing it tough.. his 200 is now the farm truck.

[fergy]

If you want a dual cab have you considered a Iveco Daily. https://www.iveco.com.au/product/daily-4-x-4

It's a truck not a car but it should do everything you want (except maybe as a daily drive (pun?))

well I have one of these ivecos and a 200 cruiser
I used to love driving the cruiser and kick the wife out of the drivers seat anytime I have to go anywhere
but that has now changed since I have the iveco
I got a duel cab so she now has to come in my car if we have to go any where
it drives like a 4x4 not a truck
it doesn't have the acceleration of the 200 but im guessin I wont get the tickets like I do in the 200
and it rides very good and I mean very good not just good for a truck
and yes I will be using it for my daily commute of 6 kms
now to sell the patrol. anyone want a 2010 patrol ute with  Telstra body?

fergy

[Rumpig]

In regards to the capacity we were going to chop it into a dual cab and have it GVM upgraded. 

Just a heads up if you aren't aware of it.....If you order the vehicle via places such as Creative Conversions and get the chop done pre registration, the vehicle is then classified as a commercial vehicle and thus exempt from the luxury car sales tax.....in essence it save you something like $10 - $15K doing it that way.

[muzza01]

Not that I am looking in the very near future but in the near future. So far thinking about the Patrol, 76 twin or the 200. Not to thread hijack but looking at the comments so far, I am guessing the fuel economy on the 200 has views from both petrol and diesel. Would be interested to know  when fuel economy of the 200 is discussed whether it is the pettie or the diesel.

[Swannie]

Towing the 2.6T Taj Mahal I'm averaging 15.1/100. Around 13's not towing in the city

Starsky

[muzza01]

Towing the 2.6T Taj Mahal I'm averaging 15.1/100. Around 13's not towing in the city

Starsky

Yeah but that is the diesel, what about the pettie?

[Swannie]

Yeah but that is the diesel, what about the pettie?

A mate has a petty Sahara towing 3T he is 22-23/100, around town about 12/100