LC79 VS LC200 - WHICH IS THE BETTER TOURER? COSTS REVEALED

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After debating for years among our mates Donny and I decided to ask ourselves the tough questions on which of our 4495 GVM upgraded landcruisers is the best option for Aussie Travellers! Which do you think is the better option?
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[@hawks667]

I just want milk that tastes like real milk...and cup holders...

[@christiandulaney1638]

I just found your channel from here in the US (Texas). I cant believe how much fun you and your crew have! I also cant believe the prices on those rigs. I went and looked some up. One was going for 327K, but was brand new with EVERYTHING. It has never seen a trail

[@Graeme_H]

Little bit of aircon - love it. I remember as a kid sitting in the back of an old XB Falcon with vinyl seats and windows down. Times thankfully have changed.

[@walar1]

No one talks about Charm or the looks. I say 79 all day long.

[@courtneyn8978]

THANK YOU!!! I've been wanting a breakdown video like this!

[@hughgrekshawn5968]

If I had to pick either one for free I’d take the 200 but if I was spending my own money I’d be getting the 79

[@zonewrightoutwrightfamily5811]

Both dream rigs and I’d be happy to take either around oz👌🏻

[@mikekay213]

This was interesting, for that money a Y62 and offroad mid size camper trailer would be for me.

[@mikemorgan4670]

Wish I had access to either vehicle here in the Great White North! Great video Guys.

[@ryanmajor2995]

Awesome video mate!!

[@jonheath3678]

Let’s see a comparison on a smaller wagon like Everest mux or fortuner like that Love the video thanks

[@glenryan6926]

I'd love to have a 200 for our lap later this year but the jeep SRT I have will have to do. love both those trucks they are works of art

[@mitchcass8683]

Good video!! Would have been good to also share the rough figures how they sit in the video. Would also be good to see a comparison video with them and some of the new American trucks people are buying. Not only from a price perspective but pros and cons as a tourer compared to the landcruisers.

[@cooperanthony8572]

Loving Your Vids Mates!!!

[@williambennett6526]

Straight talk. Well done guys.

[@JohnMurphy-mr3mm]

thanks gents, learnt a lot from this

[@willbronchinetti8883]

That’s was a ripper video boys loved it!

[@ilouse]

I say the 200 is the better tourer..

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Of course it is. The 79 is for farm and mining.

[@tobesone8900]

who tf wants to drive round Australia in a tractor

[@calzo0402]

I’ve got a 79, but I’d be happy with either of them beasts in my shed 👍

[@samroyds6313]

There is no value for money in the 79. 1970’s interior and seat upgrades needed, manual gearbox, leaf spring suspension, rear track widening required, 430 NM of tq so engine upgrades required, the only redeeming features are factory locking diffs and solid front axle. The 200 has factory coils all round, auto box, 650nm of tq, proper interior comfort, bigger chassis. I’m thinking buy a 200 series add rear locker and 2 inch lift, 34 inch tyres and a good camper trailer like a Patriot x1 and you have the best of both worlds as you can dump the camper trailer and go good in the rough stuff cause you still relatively light and short. Add the camper x1 camper trailer and you have what is included in a very expensive 200 chopped rear canopy.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Agree with ur comment but better to buy an older 200 petrol and LS 6l80 swap it. I wrote a comment about good and bad LS swaps and talked about a good idea I had for them completely different to anything that gets done in Aus.

[@danielh9986]

Each to there own, i hunt out my ute there for a 79 is more suitable. More agricultural then a 200, i would cry taking a 200 through timber country chasing a good boar.

[@Alex-rm4qc]

however there is a 10k plus pricing difference between a low end brand new 200 and a top end brand new 79 series or so the toyota website says

[@chrissimpson1431]

Thanks guys just doing a 200 at the moment that was awesome can’t go past the tuff looks of the 79 but for all around comfort Go the 200🤙🤙🤩

[@hamiltonpaulsen4145]

You guys need to do a comparison with: - Boss Aluminium 2500 - Aussie Destinations - Donnie's 200 - The 79 - And the megatourer haha ✌️

[@hamiltonpaulsen4145]

@Chris Maujean see what happens aye

[@seanfitzsimmons7259]

Which one is a cooler? The 79 is a cool looking car. Looks smick! Love the old school style.

[@Easycass]

Real nice comparison. Having owned the 200 series, taken to many of the hard places in Oz, yep, it is a hell of a machine. Power, comfort, strength. However, weight, weight, weight... Damn, it is heavy. Kerb weight difference between the LC79 and 200 off the showroom floor is almost 500kg. While the conversions might bring them a little closer, it is possibly another advantage for the 79. If off-road ability is important, where lower-weight or higher payload, more articulation and flex, bigger tyres, higher lift, better flotation, better front-end durability are all there for the 79 series, it might edge it ahead in some scenarios, especially once it has the auto box (which also has torque lockup in any gear for ultimate crawl control). But, that extra comfort of the 200, well... 'apples to apples', 'horses for courses', as you might have mentioned at least a hundred or so times, yep both vehicles have their place. Nice job boys.

[@jessehill1421]

Love the 79 series but to live with daily the 200 wins for me, I think let’s be honest both have over 200k in them gotta be good regardless

[@ooalibaba]

Already a 200 owner and would stay that way. The 79 is awesome though.

[@jamieh4x4]

I'd take the 200, but there has to be something cheaper that is comparable for those of us who aren't doctors lawyers or drug dealers

[@4xTouring]

Better value from a chopped Y62. The price saving will buy enough petrol for at least 200,000kms.

[@thomasclark6642]

A hilux or dmax can do almost the same job

[@tysonreesmusic]

100 series. - 1HDFTE is arguably the best Toyota engine ever made. Bulletproof & can easily be tuned to get 1000NM + torque and 400+ HP. - Unlike the 200 no unnecessary electronics that always fail eventually. Still the old shifter to get low range. - Still way more comfortable that a stock 79. These were considered a luxury car back in the late 90s - 2005. - If you want solid front axle can always go the 105 series. 100 series body on a 105 chassis is common. - Can still find them with under 150000 km if you're patient, although it's getting harder and harder. - Can buy the car & mod them to have pretty much everything you see in this video for, I dunno.... $80k-100k less than what these guys have spent? - LS, barra, cummins, duramax, chevy - tons of engine swaps possible if you want to go crazy and make it a monster.

[@damiengill2477]

Well done boys luv the video especially telling the price if I had too choose 79series sorry Dom 🍻

[@Caine1277]

I would love the 2500 ram with a bit of trimmings and a canopy to be compared to these to please. Doing the good science work here boys.

[@timward5005]

Both there both are great for towing

[@mitchhermans9741]

These 2 Aussie icons vs the big American trucks would be a great video for the real world comparison

[@theexplorelife]

😂 mate over 4.5 t gvm is a truck so most of the American vehicles upgraded are a truck licence 😂 I’m 4495 so technically I’m not a truck!

[@johnpeake-livingretired]

im 60 retired and spend 2018 2019 doing the numbers on all the builds and tossed all away and took on a Jeep gladiator but yes in single , no kids on will take two in the JEEP and now have 75 in the bank to do as I please with to travel or do what ever to it , off the show room floor to just go away in for me was the best choice ! totally the best ! yes I will build one in the Usa to travel in when we can go !

[@jaygus7297]

Definitely the 79 series and give the 200 series to Missis to drive and do shopping 👍

[@thebob3712]

1970s suspension compared to 2000s suspension, standard no comparison

[@jaygus7297]

I agree the 79 would actually drive over the 200 in the bush 😂

[@daveniksadventures2255]

I’ve had the auto conversation and love it I’ve gone the whole hog on mine it’s auto with a 4.5 ton towing so same as the the 200 but bonus I’ve got live axels front and rear I’ve had the turbo replaced so I’m pulling 900 nm at 1700rpm and 225kw at the same revs I’m with you Matt 79 all day every day cheers Dave

[@theexplorelife]

Beast !!!!

[@hamiltonpaulsen4145]

I'd go the 200, can't beat the extra room and the auto gear box

[@IamHerbie]

I still can't decide what I would prefer. The auto box and extra turbo are tempting, but 4 inch life and live axle is a massive plus.

[@DanCabban]

Awesome comparison 👍 next time tell Donny to stand still.

[@wannafish4499]

Great video! How does the budget compare if mods are made to the 79 to achieve the same power / torque as the 200? Would love either of them!!

[@alanormsby1333]

Great comparison. 200 series might be harder to repair if you break down on the tracks.

[@123FerrariFan]

I’d be interested in seeing a video comparing the American trucks to the Aussie trucks, even throw in an Isuzu NPS 75/155 4x4 truck

[@kennethfraser9006]

What trucks do aussies make?

[@lukedontknow9283]

@@kennethfraser9006 OKA 4wd trucks

[@sethlucc9469]

I had a 79 now i own a 200 and i love both I can’t pick

[@dme6991]

I have ordered Superior 4 inch 35 combo for my chopped 200s

[@LoneStarOverland]

So Mattie, when doing the GVM upgrade on your 79, did you stay with the stock Toyota rear axle or go with a larger rear axle? If you went with a larger rear axle, what did you go with?

[@jamiewilliams3609]

79 for reliability and better offroad for harder tracks and easy to the work. the 70 series are everywhere so that means parts are easy to find compared to the 200 as they are popular but parts are less common to find off the shelf

[@xavierdhotman7100]

I would say rough offroad tracks a solid axel is just a little better behaved as IFS bounce a little more from my experience, but will agree with the 200 on road and dirt roads will be more comfortable. But the 79 has the more resilient axle type on front and twin lockers so ability is there. Overall I would probably want a 79 more as I enjoy driving them.

[@seangardner167]

Sorry Matt but the 200 is what I would pick that extra comfort is what makes it for me 👍🏼 79 such a great rig though

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! WoW!! Very nice Mate!! Il take both thankz!! LoL!! Both Awesome Machinez!!😎👊👍💯🔥!!

[@andrewgolding3497]

Good video guys! Now need to do an honest comparison between ram 1500 diesel and petrol, chopped 200 and 79 dual cab. Also I think you were a bit steep on the 200 cost to covert at 69k. Creative conversions are 45k for chop and gvm. At that price there isn't much difference between the 200 and the 79.

[@TheWrighty01]

I would have to go the 200, I’ll need comfort for the kids and me 🤙

[@Malc664]

As is, the 200, comfort is important for touring long distances, even for an hour.

[@nathangillett5382]

Great comparison mate, love both but I’m a 79 man, love not having to many electrics. That price for the 200, does that include a tray with the chop? Because that would give you a bit of a different price gap.

[@natepoi1216]

Both rigs are absolutely unreal, I would take both if I had the opportunity in a heart beat, but at the end of the day 79 has been my dream rig since I got into 4wds so would always choose the 79

[@jeffwinter6859]

I’ve done the same with the Jmacx 4495gvm upgrade to a 79. Personally a lot simpler vehicle than the 200, I just wasn’t up for all the electronics in a 200 - the 79 being a simple farm truck was exactly what I was after. Really wasn’t interested in a IFS front end either, coming from a patrol wanted that extra reliability of a live front axel. Easy choice 79 all day every day 😎

[@toms_gupooe]

As soon as it gets tough, you can actually use your front locker in your 79, compared to a 200 where you will most likely snap a cv

[@AH-wn6dw]

Both epic! Huge price difference to a factory ute

[@jasonsampson916]

Another more likely to have the seat all the way back in 79 than in 200, so a bit more room again in the 200 back seat

[@slowboat6021]

good show boys.

[@gregsheridan]

Yes please do a Ram 1500/2500 comparison with the Toyota’s.

[@AdventureN]

Definitely get Aussie Destination Unknown’s Silverado. Then throw in Ty Fenwick’s F truck into the mix. Aussie vs American ✌️

[@Chris-xf5dq]

I'd love to see you guys line up a 2500 against the Chopped 200. Be interesting to see what the price difference is to compare "apples vs apples" like you tried to do here (with some caveats).

[@unexpectedadventures328]

I've had a 79 they sound good look good but much prefer a 200 for comfort both good cars though

[@bretthogno]

79 all the way 🤙 What turbo you putting on? What about going an aftermarket dpf?

[@vincenzomunro8028]

200 is the better ! Good to see a comparison 200 vs Ram 2500

[@lukethompson4901]

I got a 76 now, love the 70 series heaps. It’d be a very tough decision. 200 series are great cars and I looked into them deeply when deciding between a 76 and 200. I would have to stick with a 70 series between these two. The 79 get the auto put in it. Purely because solid axle, lift, 35s.

[@benbyrnes2834]

The head says 200, the heart says 79!

[@rollyb5061]

Hi Matt, put each of these Cruisers over a weigh bridge full of fuel , would be interesting

[@alexanderstamatakis4088]

A video comparing the big extended 79 and extended 200 against some American trucks, 2500 ram and a f250 would be very interesting.

[@danielguttilla63]

Got a 79, have 16 month old triplets in the back no worries. Will get a little tight maybe as they get older but u just work with what u got I guess

[@jameslewis6808]

In the next comparison video with American trucks definitely need thestrangerrangers f250

[@beardedadventures7634]

I’d take the 200 Would love to see 79 vs 200 vs 1500 vs 2500 vs Silverado vs f250. The ultimate comparison

[@theexplorelife]

We’ll get it done

[@daleboyce8205]

Hey Matty, just wondering how you fitted the maxxtrax to the BASE rack what brackets/adaptors did you use? They tell me it doesn’t work but I see you have done it cheers mate

[@nichowe7543]

Time to build start to finish. 79 and 200

[@adamkisnorbo4374]

I’ve gone from a 79 dual cab and now have a 200 (kept it as a wagon with a pre rego 4495kg gvm upgrade ). I have 3 kids and it was not comfortable in the 79 but the 200 is an easy fit. 200 vs the 79? 200 every day of the week

[@mikenlife7005]

So what is the interior noise comparison between the 2?especially with the bigger exhausts fitted.

[@danielcasey6146]

If I had a dollar for every time he said apples for apples I might be able to get myself a 79...

[@theexplorelife]

😂😂

[@danielcasey6146]

@@theexplorelife I seen the new rig and van coming out of the industrial area in Coolum on Friday looked bloody awesome 👏

[@lastknownlocation8760]

@@danielcasey6146 I saw it too

[@michaellawley8339]

Im buying an F250 Tremor - id be super keen to get you guys to put it up against your rigs!

[@davehausler2470]

Please do a review of ram 2500 v lc200 and 79. May be a surprising comparison.

[@reeloffroadadventure9076]

I think you said it best its rough and tough vs luxury they have there place's im about to order a 79 on portals coming from a hilux and before that I was in a patrol and how I drive I have to go a 79 im not light on my gear and live axles is better for me

[@lukegerdes6735]

Both are very good oof-road vehicles

[@liammarchment327]

Please compare the 200 to the ram🤙🤙

[@williamcorrales2138]

YES PLEASE! 200 SERIES VS AMERICAN TRUCKS 1500 ram, etc...

[@rrphotography3600]

It was not mentioned but the pre registration chop of the 200 series allows the vehicle to be registered as a utility rather than a luxury car. This massively reduces the tax that you pay when the car is registered. Something that was not included in the discussion around prices. Personally i would probably pick the 200, but no way in hell I would feel comfortable spending 120-160k on a 4wd. Coming from suzuki's i just start counting the number of builds i could make for the same price haha. But then again the price of the new jimny is well past crazy now. Each to their own haha.

[@madrx2]

I think my ultimate would be a chopped 105 with an fte.

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

200 everyday! Never go away from one once you’ve had one!

[@denaus1]

If you want to weigh those rigs come by Pedders suspension toowoomba and we can do it for you 👍🏻

[@Brennomac83]

Another thing I just noticed is the height of the canopies when open. The 200 looks way better being a lot lower.

[@aaronbuckingham9862]

I'm old school.. the look of the 79 is great.. 79 all the way

[@rollo8863]

Was this an apples for apples comparison? 2 amazing vehicles

[@richards6367]

Great vid, would be nice to do compo with US trucks

[@theexplorelife]

one day soon hopefully!

[@pantoqwerty]

Although the canopy for touring is nice, would it not be more practical to just gvm upgrade a 200 and put a patriot camper on the back? Cost-wise as well. What are the disadvantages for touring? I’m thinking you have a nicer vehicle around town as well and no need to pack up camp to go exploring

[@ausguy4385]

It's also crazy as they tow a van anyway 🤣

[@bjdillewaard]

Great video. What’s the name of the opening track?

[@daviddawson2411]

What power is the LC200 and what is the poison ECU REMAP or chip.

[@lachlanmunro9604]

if Toyota made a 205 series variant of the 200 like the 105 series was, 100% one of those purely because of the solid front end. I have a 105 and no way would I go back to IFS like in my previous HiLux.

[@blairjoyce3778]

All is work out which vehicle has most damage when off road tough n rough conditions across Australia. Find the full diff and wishbone and diff you’ll know which will cause damage is what wishbone is the most problem when it’s come to wear out is boots and shaft on wishbone, so 79 has full diff which is more tough for rough conditions as 200 are best for normal conditions. I’ll let you thinking though out both 79 and 200 GXL landcruiser. Cheers 👌😉👍

[@JoeSmith-db2si]

I'd be going 200 as a tourer, auto and comfort make a huge difference

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

200 all the way touring and towing. Cheers Steve

[@4xTouring]

All considered need to put a value to the cult status the 79 has. This makes it the better option to me. :)

[@einfelder8262]

Joining a cult always ends badly.....

[@watpat4930]

One thing that doesn’t get covered is safety, the 79 series as much as I like them doesn’t look after it’s passengers well. The roof is known to be weak and it has no rear airbags, where as the 200 series is much better with curtain airbags and a much stronger roof structure.

[@jpkordahi1473]

Matt, were you tempted to go Portals?

[@Rawkus919]

Need a comparison with Ram 1500.

[@robertmillar2037]

How would the stretched 79 go in the Vic High Country given its bad turning circle? How would the stretched 200 go also?

[@jj78111]

Another killer vid, super informative! Also I take it your favourite fruit is apples? 😉😂