2024 Landcruiser 70 series, I MADE MY CHOICE 2.8l Auto

[@jessemorgan7007]

I know I'm beating a dead horse but I really wish we got this 70 series in America.

[@NoToBigBro]

You can for $150k. All new except for the 25 year old chassis.

[@badbartman]

I have 10 years in our plan to move to the Philippines. I'm thinking I should be able to pick up one of these slightly used by then and I'm more excited about that than living on the beach 😅

[@imhidingintheshop8889]

its a fucking crime we cannot have this kind of hardware in "the most free country in the world" USA.....

[@matthewschiebout7384]

useless in North America, plus it's slow and handles like poop.

[@malcolmL995]

@@imhidingintheshop8889lol. Most free country in the world? Who are you kidding, there are plenty of other countries just as free as America.

[@henniekruger6602]

Let the troopy go.....79 got a lot of history with you

[@johncunningham4820]

Troopy is WAY too practical .

[@DMSVICAU]

10:13.........Love the Nissan Badge..........

[@LVNITUPM8]

Haha came to say the same thing lol

[@PaletoB]

I drive a Nissan so took me a few before I realized that wasn't right 😂

[@trucka123]

😂

[@ripper021_py]

I caught that too, what happened there? lol

[@benndammang6192]

😂 20/20 vision... hahhahahha same here

[@wuorson5111]

10:13 Nissan badge😆😆

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Mate, the 76 looks absolutely incredible. Id love to get this done to my Cruiser. Which vehicle to sell? Now that is an incredibly difficult decision. Keep the OG 79 😅

[@jahanzebhassan5743]

Hi Ronny, you should have made a whole video of why you are keeping the 2.8l. I know you have been talking in comparison videos with V8 but a final discussion and then your decision.

[@FarqueKnowsWhere]

Pretty funny dragging the panel around with a leash. Not surprised you’re keeping the 76 it out performed the 79 in almost everything. Would it be better to have a tray and a wagon instead of two wagons? Could retire the 79 for grocery shopping 😆..

[@trotts1885]

Haha , or school run ?

[@zoezoe610]

Keep the troopy it is more functional.

[@australiancreepycrawlies6417]

Functional for hippies and hipsters

[@jens5934]

An indication of pricing would be great. Looks the goods!

[@pukargurung4200]

It’s not cheap. Easy 7-10k in my opinion. Having scratched is only my option and i dont mind at all😅

[@HardstylePete]

Bushwrapz is far more affordable than these premium films.

[@intimatespearfisher]

As much as a new paint job

[@jens5934]

Jeez, but with all the work that’s involved I can understand that kind of pricing… I suppose.

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Looks frikn awesome. Love the matt stealth look. Matt is where it’s at in my view. Good call.

[@shinhochulp]

Two wagons would be redundant. He’ll keep the 79 and 76. Wish we could get any one of those here in the States.

[@trotts1885]

But you get trucks for cheap , everything in Aus is so expensive now

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@trotts1885 true ... .. but our U.S. wagons or S.U.V.'S , need to be more utilitarian ,than a 3 row luxury family school bus as most are now

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

troppy ...the car camper van / overlander I could build

[@mariceto100]

We still don't know on longer run what will be with this particular model but we already have experience with some old but more with a lot of four cylinder engine on the new cars to have problems especially falling of pistons. It looks like this days buying four cylinder car is suicide. All this power turbos compression dpf gases are going to affect the engine.I think the whole motor industry is going in wrong direction and needs assessment but someone has to try and time will tell.

[@markh6676]

Easy 10k down the toilet right there, less mates rates maybe. The job has to be redone down the track before it deteriorates, or starts to yellow. Becomes a bitch of a job if left too long so added labour and can affect the paint, especially Toyota's paper thin spray job. Better to just scratch & dent then respray when needed for 10k. These guys prey on OCD. 😉

[@Malc664]

Yeah, makesmore sense to get the cheaper version. And not do the roof if a roof rack is there to basically protect that.

[@matthijs3134]

If you would’ve done a bit more research you would’ve come to a better conclusion. Xpel PPF comes with a 10 year warranty against yellowing, cracking, blistering and delaminating. (The film lasts you much longer if maintained properly.) Removing the PPF of a panel isn’t as hard as you make out to be either as parking it in the sun or washing it with warm water heats up the adhesive enough for it to come off fairly easy and in one piece. Google is your best friend :)

[@craigdavid6668]

You are clueless.

[@Fiiitttzzzyyy]

Whats the cost of getting a whole vehicle done ? im guessing alot cheaper if you do it from factory, but if you plan to keep a car for a long period then is it still cheaper then just a respray before sale?

[@brianwalker1933]

The more cubic inches an engine is, the "less stressed" it will be, compared to a much smaller capacity engine that produces the same or more horsepower and torque and in addition will be more prone to overheating. The longevity factor will be interesting to know as well, as in wear and tear of engine components. Not a fan of overstressed small capacity engines fitted with turbochargers or superchargers. Time will tell as to how long these 2.8 litre engines will last before imminent failure.

[@nzrider6098]

Unfortunately not many people think logically about that sort of thing

[@mums_poop_sock]

Time HAS told, as they have been in the Hilux and Prado for nearly a decade now and are reputedly strong, lasting engines. With the cooling upgrade they gave it on this 70 series it should have even greater reliability.

[@matthijs3134]

It was great to work on your car! The stealth suits the Land Cruiser in Sandy taupe very well! 👌

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

I think the new look is great but that can't be a cheap process. I would be interested in a price comparison between this and a total re-spray. How long does the wrap last in the Aussie sun?

[@MADinc]

The film itself is completely UV-resistant, but as an added measure we apply a ceramic coating on top which also has UV-resistant properties. We've tested many different scenarios on many different vehicles including ones that live outside up north over the years and never had any problems with the harsh Aussie sun 🔥

[@mark2073]

Exactly my question. Will it hold up 5 years? Probably no one knows.

[@LVUFC]

@@mark2073My friend wraps cars in Brisbane area. Mostly high End cars. But I’ve personally seen an early sixth gen he did god near 7+ years ago in a clear PPF wrap. It’s parked in the sun everyday in the Hamilton region and still looks brand new. Quality PPF style wraps are far superior then a vinyl wrap. Vinyl is a lot cheaper and mostly easier to install it’s a lot more forgiving. But it’s a temporary look mostly . 2 years ish and you’re ripping it off. But a quality wrap like Xpel? You’ll get quite a long time out of it if looked after bro.

[@mark2073]

@LVUFC thats what i gathered from reading the comments after I posted

[@LVUFC]

@@mark2073 Ye it’s hit and miss. For a Xpel PPF wrap + correction and ceramic coating you’ll be looking at 10k ish give or take. I personally know he recently charged someone 10.5k for a 300 series. Full Xpel with a high end ceramic coating to seal it. It’s not cheap. It’s expensive but depending on the overall value of the car it’s up to you I guess.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

6-days of labour plus product, that wrap must cost $9k to install, not sure its worth the investment?

[@roocrew86]

agree you're at closed door respray price territory. Also, 9k is prob being generous, its Perth so add 25%-50% to normal pricing

[@matabela3745]

Had my whole uterus done cost me 3k

[@roocrew86]

@@matabela3745 with that wrap at that place? I know you can get ppf for 3k but that product with full coverage around edges would not be 3k and 6 days of work

[@joshuafalken3312]

If you get 5k extra when selling the vehicle solely because for the wrap, then in reality your actually 4k down.

[@roocrew86]

@@joshuafalken3312 just paint it... Price makes no sense

[@Scoob609]

If it makes old mate feel any better about you hurting his test panel, it made a believer out of me. My only questions are, how does it survive in the UV after a few years. What damage does it do to the paint once its been UV baked.

[@markbergman2342]

The guy wrapping and talking around 09:00 sounds Dutch :) The accent

[@Bergo101]

Name too

[@MADinc]

He is! 👌🏼

[@matthijs3134]

Sure am 😂

[@ronaldov09]

Yeah picked that up straight away too...both my parents born in Holland.

[@svenvanwesterloo173]

I believe the Dutch are amongst the largest group of immigrants in Australia ! And I can understand why that's a working combo.

[@Aidan_wesley]

They do a good job !!! Looks hard to do big job good protection mate

[@BAGALUTT]

hi Ronny, the roof attachment + at 10:30, is this self-made or can I buy this product somewhere. Pretty cool

[@rohansully584]

It's also about the gearing. The V8 & 2.8 are geared different. Look at the Iveco Daily - only 4 cylinder, but a larger vehicle. I think you are obliged to keep the Troopy, being a recent project with areas still to develop!

[@ishtiaquemahmud9679]

You keep the shopping trolley 😂😂😂, Prado would be more comfortable and 7 seats

[@scottchin3582]

2.8 never beat the V8! 2.8 is more under stress and won’t last as long as the V8!

[@Kill4Time255]

love the ppf , just have to replace it before 5th year, having it longer causes it very hard to take it off for rewrap

[@quintenstratford4735]

If the v8 had a front mount intercooler to help remove the heat soak issues and tuned to the same level as the 2.8, the v8 would well out perform the little 2.8. Is it possible to run obd2 engine monitoring on the next towing test? It would be ideal to show a true comparison of engine data to show just how hard each engine is working and any inefficiencies.

[@jamesmcgrath1669]

The V8 is a slug mate get over it, regardless you will never see it offered again and that's a good thing. The V6 is a far better engine as well. Walter.

[@fishstixfishingadventures]

Love the passion you have for your vehicles and this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@jerryfrench2981]

How much did the wrap cost...

[@Isz2134]

Nothing, it was 10 minute AD.

[@Overourland]

Any opinion on difference between fuel consumption v8 vs 2.8 unloaded with general non 4wding?

[@idrisshanfarehmohamed7738]

What About The V6 Vs The New 4Cylinders ? Please Make A Video About That Were So Curious About It

[@Rob_FJ]

lol the Nissan badge during the wrapping scene

[@Cachapeluo]

If you are staying with 35” tire's. I think is wise to re-gear. It would help with the longevity of the automatic transmission.

[@tonyday3061]

We ppf wrapped our 76 in Matt wrap (stealth if you want a cool name) 3+ years ago. 10 year warranty, if I wear it out by then I do it again in gloss and I’ve got a new car, another 10 years and take it off and leave the factory paint till I’m done. Ps… the difference is the auto, not the engine. On paper the engines are basically same specs.

[@mavericmorph5358]

I had Line-X on my Zook and it was and looked incredible. The only down side (for the Zook) was the extra weight it added. How much did this cost Ron?

[@olpoe1549]

Hey Ronny, love your vids. The car looks awesome. Quick question: What flares are on the car?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

these are factory flares

[@olpoe1549]

@@Ronny_Dahl Thanks for your swift response mate. They look very similar to what you've got on your Troopy. What did you put on Ragnarok? I cannot seem to find decent ones. Any suggestions?

[@InformatrIIcks]

This felt like watching a 15min long ad 😅 I hope they at least gave you a good discount for this video

[@Master-Blaster-4x4]

honestly, Ronny should have enough of a business with half million subs where he could get a business loan and NOT have to get rid of any of his 3 vehicles, in the states we call this TAX DEDUCTIONS

[@jgcruisers]

I would keep the pickup, 5 seats and a bed for hauling, but then again the troopy is not bad at all. keep all 3 pass them on to the kids.

[@jordanb8909]

In Canada that would cost around 6-8000$ to get done.

[@jmginthent651]

Which portable uhf did you go with ?

[@moritz1267]

Did they tell you how long the wrap will last ? Especially in the Aussie sun ?

[@MADinc]

XPEL, the company that invented this self-healing paint protection film warrants it for 10 years. However from our experience, so long as you take care of it and wash it regularly and correctly it lasts well beyond that 👌🏼

[@moritz1267]

@@MADinc oh wow that's pretty good then .

[@perpelle]

So, what did the wrap cost and what did you pay? I didn't see a note for "paid promotion" so I'm guessing full price?

[@malcolmL995]

Lol, I would imagine cost and what he paid are 2 completely different things

[@Corey-pd3mi]

The labour cost for something like this is crazy

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Definitely did not pay full price for it, he also didn't put up paid promotion, so probably a token $1 payment to get past the YT requirements.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

@@malcolmL995 Yep, probably paid $1 token fee for it to get past the YT requirements

[@malcolmL995]

@@-PORK-CHOP-unsure what the YT requirement is?

[@richedhed]

HOW MUCH DID IT COST ?

[@garyalanretouch]

Yeah, if hes going to make us watch a 13 minute commercial he could at least tell us the costing 🤣

[@sachtv5779]

Love it how this vehicle turn out to be after wrap. It’s doesn’t matter how much he paid but the centre point is looks sick and give us new idea. Thank you mate

[@o0bananaman0o]

the troopy and the wagon seem more suited to family life, I reckon its time to let the decade old rig go

[@seanchristie7150]

Jeez that wrap is 1/ a fantastic product and 2/ changes the look of the vehicle completely

[@darrengray2309]

So all we got this week was a long commercial so you could get it wrapped for free.

[@steelearmstrong9616]

Why not, You would

[@darrengray2309]

@@steelearmstrong9616 i probably would but i probably would also say it at the start of the video Smartass

[@StinkhoundRosie]

An assumption and a sook in one sentence, well done 👍

[@stuartferguson7947]

Big question is how much did the wrap cost

[@Sh4dow682]

How much is this wrap?

[@destinationunknown69]

You better be keeping the dualcab not the the troopy,

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Awesome wrap. What is the mileage on the 79?

[@seedias5961]

What was the cost?

[@JimBob-vb8oz]

Less than you’ll pay 😅

[@DaleWest-jx3qi]

you should sell the troopy cause utes are good and if you sell the troopy then you will still have a ute and the 76 is a wagon so sell the troopy

[@sachtv5779]

Hi Ronny, Could you please tell us which lift kit you have used in your vehicle. Thank you

[@CraigG21]

That stealth wrap looks awesome! 👊👌

[@theworkshopmechanicchannel3296]

On the 10th of April this year it will be 2 years since I ordered a duel cab 79 series. Stupid Toyota still cant give me any idea when I’ll be getting it

[@muzaferovic12]

Save your money and get a hilux. I ordered mine 2 years ago for $85k ,with the new price it came out to 99k with tray. So I cancelled the order.

[@AussieDazza]

I see the problem, sounds like you ordered a ‘ duel “ cab, they only make dual cabs.

[@australia-ukraine]

I've been waiting for over 2 years. After nearly taking Toyota to court, I finally got my car in the yard. I ordered a V8, and they tried to give me a 4-cylinder shit instead.

[@KushMuhamed]

what a good boss acknowledging his team every chance he gets

[@senadult]

have you tied using ur trans lock up down hill it works great for my 200

[@bigjoegp1]

How many Kms to you get on one tank of fuel?

[@ben501st]

When you're in the video production world time is money. Repainting may cost the same but the time without a vehicle is much longer. I'm sure the stealth look will help with videography too.

[@victordragano8863]

Easy decision! Keep the Troopy! Much more practical. The older rig is so iconic, you'll get top dollar!

[@Lashlet]

Hey Ronny, what's your thoughts about rust proofing the LC?

[@sixpest]

Don't get rid of that black truck that's the coolest truck on the planet almost

[@owensamuels-h1r]

Can you or should you add a ceramic coating over the PPF ?

[@michaelhermans4753]

Cam wild did, there is a huge cost difference

[@David-cq4se]

You don't need or have to, but it does add a 2nd layer of protection. Comes down to whether you want to pay the extra $ for the extra protection.

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@David-cq4se a lot depends on how many body scratching tracks your planning on doing to determine the level of protection you want When I look at 4WD’s in city car parks 1 in 10 would have a few scratches and very few have a lot of scratches

[@GCTO239]

Keep the Troopy. No brainer! So much cooler, more beautiful and more practical than the 79. Icon!

[@Master-Blaster-4x4]

you should have had the guy put matte black on the chrome on front bumper

[@mark2073]

That would look interesting

[@singhac9480]

Anyone know how much a job like this would cost? Looks so awesome.

[@maverick2242]

JMO, but why have 2 Wagons, when you already have a ute! The Troopy goes wit the ute, but if you keep the 76, then 2 Wagons seem pointless to me! Which begs the question, if you keep the Troopy! why didn't you do a real comparison apples for apples and get a 2.8AT Troopy, then it would have been easy to decide and also provide real world apple vs apple comparison, I know the outcome is stellar on the 76, but it is shorter wheelbase, lighter than the 79 and the 78, you know this affects the difference between all 3 even in V8s comparisons its different, between DC/SC, Troop and Wagon. The stealth does look good, if this is possible where I am maybe look at it as an option over Raptor, though I do need to do rust protection and seal anyways, so prob not worth it on an older vehicle. Def changes the look for the better, but 76 just seems so limited! I don't quite get it. Again jmo fwiw! not hating, so don't get all Bhurt. Everyone to their own! Its been interesting and the PPF test was a true test. That dude doing that to his new BMW, that's putting your mouth where the money is, well done 🤘

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Thought you might end up keeping this. Looks sick with that wrap.

[@duaneboyle8136]

Yes what would be the total cost Ronnie?

[@amazementtalent3313]

Just keep the OG 79 love that rig and the new 76

[@iglcoatingsau]

Great choice with PPF mate. What are you going to do for the underbody anti corrosion protection?

[@GrumpyPants572]

The toxic off road community coming out hard in this video 😂 Looks sick Ronny, fuck what they say, as long as you're happy 👌

[@PUUMBA4x4]

My money on the 79 to go. I have a 79 but i would take a 78 any day. Its amazing how good the 2.8ltr is over the v8 😢

[@alfiegreen8924]

wasnt the fuel econmy whitle towing a 300 percent increase

[@068447]

10k family holiday . Or 10k sticky tape on me car 🤔

[@entropyachieved750]

Nice. If I had a car worth some money I'd do the wrap too

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

Hybrids are way more reliable then regular (turbo) engines. And less complicated as the best part is no part: no starter, no alternator no timing belt e.g. For offroaders the hybrids are the way to go, especially from Toyota as the have by far the longest experience with hybrids.

[@TafgarHal]

Good job Ronny

[@raymondlogister6828]

If I had to choose between 78 and 79, I didn't have to think twice. I would sell the 79. The 78 with the pop up roof is so much more convenient for traveling than the 79. Sometimes you have to say goodbye to things that you have owned for a long time.

[@jamesmazurstudios]

The 76, an epic rig, pulling your trainer is 100% best for the family adventures. The 79 is OG and is as much a part of this channel as the host himself. Bye-bye 78.

[@slowboat6021]

it's hard to imagine Ronnie without the 79... but it's time for an update mate and the 76 is a good family wagon.

[@alexcapps9290]

KEEP THE TROOPY, Its such an amazing setup. The old 79 is cool but its had many a righteous adventure. plus easier to take the kids in the troopy

[@mark2073]

But then he'll have 2 wagons, one slightly bigger than the other.

[@alexcapps9290]

@mark2073 and? The only difference between the 79 and the troopy is the trooper is better equipped. The 79 is old school but it's no much less comfort and requires towing the trailer.

[@Hillbilly973]

You're simply the best Ronny. You represent us Sandgropers perfectly. JT from Kalamunda.

[@peterpouchkareff5386]

Looks the goods, like Ronny said looks like a new car, definitely very clean all over.

[@entropyachieved750]

I'm being realistic, there are few to none cars of the past that I'd prefer over a new one. I can't say I'll have a 10 + year old car over this new one. Maybe if it's a Tesla I'd pass but otherwise new cars are better, period!

[@BennyBestt]

The V8 Valley covers will eventually fail and 8x injectors is super expensive

[@Outland9000]

Stealth wrap looks sick!

[@GCTO239]

76 looks great!

[@billieklose6805]

Quando lo hai grattato per terra, perche lo hai fatto sulla striscia bianca? Fallo diretamente sul asfalto non verniciato furbo.

[@trevorharper5151]

Can you bring the auto to my shop when you melt it? It will be interesting to see if it is different to the Hilux version plus will be able to show people what big tyres and towing in overdrive does to a gearbox.

[@Luke-rt9gy]

going off your comment, i would be hesitant to bring a billy cart to your shop lol wish it wasn't so easy to become a mechanic 10 to 15 years ago

[@joshuajeronimourquiza5816]

Ei Ronny can you makena video talking about suspensions? Thanks

[@jamiemorgan1]

Love the matte wrap… dont sell the troopy!

[@danielguthrie3777]

Would love to know rough ball park on price for a wrap

[@monocogenit1]

That does look awesome.

[@michaelhermans4753]

Awesome product I got my Patrol raptor coated, any colour you want, the two main advantages over film is all the plastics get coated which means they don’t fade with time, and it’s a lot cheaper 😜

[@steelearmstrong9616]

Everything fades overtime

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@steelearmstrong9616 everything except raptor coatings 😀

[@ScottyP79]

How much did it cost to get the raptor coating ?

[@steelearmstrong9616]

@@michaelhermans4753 They are nice trucks

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@ScottyP79 Scotty I was not sure how durable it was even after investigating on YT so I got my boat done first, took it on a major fishing expedition for 2 weeks. Rod holders, gaffs spearguns and scuba tanks all gave it a pounding Came back without a mark, now five years later it still looks like new I didn’t hesitate to get my GU coated, came out like a new car Cost was $3500 If you go down this path make sure you use a raptor coating specialist, no a normal spray painter that does it on the side, as the process is quite different Also got my bull bar, steel rims and wheel arches done

[@ronnyermel8851]

Hey Ronnie, what wrap is that? do you have the manufacture and maybe any number for me? iheared about this type of wrap but never saw it in action. thanks Ronny from Germany

[@ronnyermel8851]

Anybody now s it?

[@makeaustraliagreatagain4204]

what's the life expectancy on that film ?

[@troopyinafrica]

I have said it before and I will say it again. It will be the Troopy to go. Unfortunately not a family car 🙈