No Need for a 79 Series? - 1 Year Review | BIG MONEY SPENT $$$

We recap our first year of 79 Series ownership, discuss our chosen mods and whether our money was spent wisely or wasted.
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- ‪@superiorengineering‬ Outback Tourer Kit 4" 35's
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- Grid GD04 Wheels
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- ‪@MaxxisTyresAustralia‬ RAZR AT811 tyres
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- ‪@bossaluminium‬ M-Spec M4 3/4 Canopy and Tray
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_ ‪@TheBushCompany‬ AX27 Rooftop Tent & 270 Max Awning
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- ‪@ARB4x4Accessories‬ Large tube Deluxe Bullbar, Rails and Sidesteps, Base rack
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- ‪@bushranger‬ REVO 12,000LB Synthetic Winch
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- ‪@GMEaus‬ XRS-370C4P
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[@sasquatchfoote8235]

32k on suspension is frankly ridiculous. I can't believe what people are willing to spend on 4wds. I have a 2008 Triton with 2 inch lift and airbags. It has gone all over OZ and everywhere never had a problem. You don't need 110k 79 series with 32k of suspension and 24k canopy it's bloody Crazy 🤦‍♂️

[@79seriesofevents]

Paying $110k for a 79 is bloody crazy. Glad we got in before the price hike.

[@jb243wp]

Still doesn't change the cramped cab design dating back from the 1970's, bloody crazy alright. Passenger side footwell fit for a 10yr old. Poor bloke I feel sorry for him, he's trying to talk and explain and keeps on getting interrupted all the time. Lol

[@79seriesofevents]

Lucky I hit perfection early on in the height department. And I’m pretty lucky to have a (soon to be) wife who’s as into 4x4s and camping as me! Dream rig, dream wife - dream life!

[@jb243wp]

@@79seriesofevents Ha ha, funny, noted you put dream rig first before anything else, Good luck, look forward to seeing more 👍

[@79seriesofevents]

Technically she’s not my wife for another 2 more weeks - there’s still time for her to change her mind 😂 Thanks for the support mate 🤙🏼

[@davidhemmings5676]

You guys deserve respect for your honesty!

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks mate. That made our day!

[@dperk1757]

Honesty is good to see and a rare commodity on social media. I’ve been driving cruisers for 30 years and love them or hate them they are one of the best touring 4WD’s I’ve used. Small lift, bar work…job done, get out into the bush and keep your cash in the bank.

[@79seriesofevents]

Cheers! 100%. We got what we wanted and exceeded what we needed. No argument there.

[@robertfranc2365]

Old mate was ex army mechanic and off road military driving instructor based up north 20 years. He decked out my 2013 petrol 2wd triton ute $1200 suspension $150 lights. Spent $800 on tyres. Seen a hell of alot of Australia. Never missed a beat. Having said that he has put a auto box in a 79 for a client for $20k. And done all that 79 extended etc and built comp rigs.

[@79seriesofevents]

We’ve had drift cars, 4x4s etc etc. modified them ourselves. Wanted to buy my first ever brand new car - may as well be my dream rig.

[@drew-jk4vh]

What a refreshing and legit review, great job guys!

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks mate! Glad you liked it. 🤙🏼

[@nicolasgeorgievski4367]

Hey guys, was having a chuckle with you guys on tiktok a couple weeks ago, glad to finally see your KZbin channel, keep up the good work

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks so much for the feedback, we appreciate you taking the time! It’s been a long time coming but we feel like it’s getting better every video 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@NAStheNomad]

Great video, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@DriftLibrary]

Appreciate the venerability of your review. I had thought about getting one of these but the cost for me was the deciding factor as I couldn’t justify spending that much just to sleep in a tent. Went for a 4x4 Iveco Daily instead & love it! It’s been a good balance for me sleeping in both cities and the middle of nowhere. I do love the look of your 79 however 👍🏿

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks mate! 100%. You’ve definitely gotta get what suits you and it sounds like you have! Safe travels! 🤙🏼

[@user-zn9kn1qj9w]

very useful information thank you!

[@regernfaraja4344]

The modular design is impressive🤠

[@behindbarspov]

Interesting to read the comments. When Ronny Dahl, Matt explore life, Shauno 4wd247 and a few others do similar setups, everyone froths but when the average joe gives it a crack, everyone throws shade hard.

[@kniqhtwlf1261]

Except, how much is done through friends, diy, and second hand/at a timely discount. Chalk and cheese. Average Joe paid through the nose!!!

[@79seriesofevents]

Yeah, it’s ok for those guys because they didn’t have to pay for it all hey.

[@adamhuglo111]

Also depends how hard you will push it! A liftted Subi will go.

[@79seriesofevents]

There’s 3 types of people in a comments section; - those who love what they see and comment positively - those who don’t like or care, who keep scrolling - people with tall poppy syndrome who comment negatively.

[@ThatByzantiumguy]

Great vid guys 👍🏼

[@79seriesofevents]

Thank you for the support, mate!

[@bigmick76]

I’ve got a single cab Patrol and I’m looking for something similar. Appreciate the honesty in your feedback about the options and suppliers

[@79seriesofevents]

Glad we could help. If you have any questions, let us know!

[@adventureunlimited]

Good for you guys, it's your dream rig and a lifestyle investment. Definitely didn't take from this video that you're saying you need all these mods and gear to tour, everyone knows you don't. But if you're living in a vehicle for a long period of time and can afford to make it as comfortable as possible then why not!

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks so much for your feedback! Absolutely hit the nail on the head. The money we’ve spent on it has already been worth the memories. Can’t put a price on that!

[@kniqhtwlf1261]

As others have said, 👌👍 for your honesty. In saying, DEAR God! That much!!! Almost, unbelievable.

[@79seriesofevents]

We like to be transparent. Like someone said in another comment, this set up is nothing compared to Explore Life and a few others - but it’s only unbelievable/crazy/stupid when the ‘average joe’ does it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ryanadams3858]

Lived out of my old HJ 47 for three years in my twenties, 30 odd years ago. All round the Kimberley and top end, my gear was a30 litre Engle a jolly swag , bag of clothes, fishing rods and tiny on the roof. My suspension upgrade was a new set of shocks and an extra leaf in the arse end .😂

[@79seriesofevents]

Haha we’ve definitely had our time with just the swag and take it with us now for people travelling with us. One of our dads bought his first house with 20k! Times have definitely changed. This set up will definitely make it easier for Hannah (a shift worker) to work while we live on the road. Added luxuries for sure, not necessities.

[@lockl9255]

Congrats on what you have achieved guys, but this reminds me of the days when Jamie Durie & the TV people conned thousands of Aussies into believing they needed to spend $50,000 on an outdoor entertaining area & have a $3000 barbecue to grill $10.00 worth of Coles sausages.

[@79seriesofevents]

You could say that about many things, really. Boats, cars, houses, caravans. My question is, why are you eating coles sausages? We’d rather eat lamb and rosemary sausages from the local butcher for the same price.

[@ansoogund]

Great car. Love the level of thought that went through. Irrespective of money, it is a great setup. Also, did anyone mention that he sounds like an Australian version of David Beckham?

[@user-uw1ey6lu5q]

Every billionaire out here commenting how these guys made the worst decision and should have bought a triton instead, lol. Whether it's 32k or 52k for the suspension, it's their choice to decide what fits their touring needs. Good on you guys for having something they way you want it.

[@jeffreystorer4966]

Each to their own,I like going to sleep at night not worrying, about a scratch appearing on my car payment overnight,the fuel economy of a tug boat don't appeal much either , good on you guys happy travels

[@79seriesofevents]

Completely understand where you are coming from here. Think the only thing we can do is work on our mentality to help combat this one. Do what we can to protect it, and take the scratches as experience! The fuel prices are garbage for everyone, we actually keep a record of all the times we fill up and like to track our economy, find it really interesting even with the added weight of the canopy etc. Hope you continue to sleep soundly and have safe travels yourself!

[@jeffreystorer4966]

@@79seriesofevents good on you both happy travels

[@ssman5593]

Isn’t it crazy that people have the nerve to charge these prices…. Looks tough as

[@79seriesofevents]

We would have been happy to pay less! But, we got what we wanted and we’re pretty happy. The con to all the pros is the price.

[@jackqi9823]

Hi guys, great video, im struggling with superior engineering or 4:07 Jmacx, what do you think of the comfortability of the ride from superior engineering kit? Have you guys considered the chassis extension? Really appreciate your feedback.

[@79seriesofevents]

G’day mate! Thanks for the feedback. I think with the chassis extension, we couldn’t justify the $7k+ for the extension, cost of longer tray and larger canopy. While the extension would definitely improve handling, we decided to go with a 3/4 canopy instead, to avoid adding weight past the rear axle. It’s really a matter of what you intend on doing. If you’re going to be touring full time, towing a boat or caravan and want the option of a bigger canopy, the extension would be worth every penny. For us, even when we pack for a week away, we don’t go over our GVM and we don’t tow anything bigger than a box or JetSki trailer, so we couldn’t justify the extension. We also like that the turning circle means we can still do some tight tracks while mates of ours with the extension have had to 3-7 point turn to get around bends. In terms of the suspension, we couldn’t be happier with the superior kit. The first 6months after adding the canopy was questionable, but that’s because they’re quite soft from factory - even at the hardest setting. We had the guys reshim the shocks so the ride was stiffer. Now it’s perfect. In terms of Jmacx or Superior, I think it’s personal preference, cost and location. Do you want a 4 or 5 link setup etc. The best thing I can recommend is seeing if you can drive a cruiser of each setup to get a feel for the difference. Personally, I was stoked with the superior kit more so, but it really is up to the individual. Hope this helps!

[@richardkaye2228]

Thanks for the honest review and I enjoyed it but Jesus that’s just crazy prices , the suspension price is just pure theft , we sure live in a changing world

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks for the feedback. Believe it or not, I was at Superior a few days ago and they had a row of brand new pre-rego cars waiting for the same setup.

[@mountainconstructions]

Commenting at the 1:45 mark But if anyone has to spend $32,000 On suspension for a brand new vehicle... You've simply purchased the wrong vehicle 🤣 Its also a Round the World Holiday for both of you 😉 Smart Misses though..... Never trade her in

[@79seriesofevents]

Our plan is to travel and work around Aus for the next few years, so will be pretty much living in it. But since we aim to keep it for the next 15+ years, figured we’d get something that is exactly what we wanted - the dream rig - and can become a dedicated 4x4 when we settle down. Always wanted a coil converted 79, so I guess for us, buying a different vehicle would have been the wrong vehicle 😂

[@mountainconstructions]

@@79seriesofevents Exactly... It's your money 🤣 Personally I'm disgusted in Toyota for the V8 79 series. What a half baked idea that doesn't even track in the sane wheel ruts Glorified tin shed. Do they look tough, sure do. Do they last, seem too Trying to have a "Swiss Army Vehicke" is where it's hard... Probably cheaper to own a Bush Hack 4WD (light, lifted, Huge Flex) and a dedicated touring rig. Some of us older guys have been down your road and now in later life have returned back to simple. But this is you're journey....

[@79seriesofevents]

100%. We didn’t jump into this without some serious thought. We’ve had a few different 4x4s before and between being unreliable or defective, the old rigs were a headache. We spent the $ to get the dream rig - all track corrected etc. exactly what we want with the vision of getting some serious use out of it for the next 15+ years or more. I suppose it’s like having a tattoo - you can either get it and regret it when you’re old or you can be stoked you did what you wanted to do at the time with no regrets. Maybe it’s all perspective? Either way, you’re a long time dead!

[@adamhuglo111]

Round the world holiday is glancing.

[@shaneprince2129]

Good honest review. 79 isn't worth buying unless it's done pre rego properly. (200 to 250k) You said it was a 9 month wait. I ordered Nov 21 and have all the gear sitting with Boss Aluminium. Still waiting. When did you order?

[@79seriesofevents]

I agree. It’s a shame they need the upgrade at all given how expensive they are from Toyota. But with that pre-rego kit, they make a hell of a rig. We ordered end of May 2021 and it was in Australia just before Xmas the same year. If it hadn’t been Christmas, we’d probably got it within 8 months. When we get the tray from Boss, the total will come to $178k.

[@shaneprince2129]

Done properly there is literally nothing left original untouched. It's a house on wheels that's capable of carrying 4t and towing 4t. Not many houses out there you can buy for 250k anymore...

[@chastheplayer8367]

Im envious 😂😂😂

[@Iswhatitisssss]

At the end of the day, it’s only money. Spend it whilst you can, on what you want. I’m looking at the same rig now for 150k with basically all the same mods as yours.

[@79seriesofevents]

Yep. Covid tax has definitely passed. Enjoy your rig 💪🏼

[@user-uh5nv8rv9t]

Hi , who did the suspension very interested in getting some information on all the options. Thanks

[@79seriesofevents]

Gday mate, the suspension was done through Superior Engineering. The kit on our 79 is the 4-link Outback Tourer 4” coil conversion. They do a leaf spring variant, as well as different height and GVM upgrade options. We’re in no way affiliated with Superior, but found their customer service to be excellent and more than happy to lay out a few options that would suit our needs. Our choice to go with superior had a few other factors at play also, being that they do a 4-link setup whereas JMacx do 5-link: personal preference on that one.

[@charlesvella2431]

Hey each to their own I went over board on my build but I’m only doing it once. Mine is a hamburger with the lot i.e. 6x6 let’s just say I’m not afraid of debt. Mine isn’t my every day drive but love driving it when I do. Still a farm truck but it’s my farm truck🤙🤙🤙

[@79seriesofevents]

What a rig! 6x6. That’s a monster. Money comes, money goes. Memories last a lifetime 🤙🏼

[@georgewilks6816]

Did you guys consider looking at a 78 series troopy with a roof top tent built in . Was the suspension a gvm upgrade and track correction included at 32k? I'm considering the same package with another mob but around 38k , it's a lot of money to spend, is it worth it?

[@79seriesofevents]

100%. A troopy with the rooftop tent inbuilt was actually our first idea. We only decided against it because of wanting kids in the future and the versatility of a Ute. The $32k is for everything - track correction, coil conversion, chromoly diff, engineering… the list goes on. It may not be cheap, but I think it’s value for money.

[@jb243wp]

​@79seriesofevents Hey, don't plan to have any more that 2 kids, 3 kids over the age of 7 will be struggling to fit in the back, just something to be mindful of.. Nice rig guys, someone's got to spend up big and keep the economy going 👍

[@Sunderlanding_AUS]

wanted streamline wanted sleek and the least amount of wind resistance.... buys brick with wheels lifts it and adds sleek rtt.... now has the aerodynamics of a block of flats🤣😂... im not convinced the rtt would drastically change the amount of air this thing pushes which would be phenomenal but i understand the sentiment from an aesthetic point of view 😁 keen to see you drop the canopy off this thing and push it offroad! see if 32k worth of suspension puts it into a class of its own

[@79seriesofevents]

*As streamline, sleek and least wind resistance-y as you can get a shed on wheels! The roof rack we have on the cab at the moment does us no favours, but until we get the new tray, we can’t really fit any other type. Should have a few designated 4x4 trips towards the end of the year so stay posted

[@thomjanson9644]

32k for a suspension kit. That should be illegal. Price of a brand new Corolla.. love to know how superior even remotely (pun) justify that… it would be impossible. I’m guessing they don’t sell many.

[@79seriesofevents]

That’s a whole package including track correction, brake upgrade, GVM upgrade and engineering. JMACX is more expensive and that’s before labour and engineering.

[@wl1896]

I was deadset on getting one, but after a test drive I forfeit the idea. It was the slowest v8 turbo diesle I've driven. Kills it for me

[@79seriesofevents]

Good thing we’re not in a hurry 😄

[@mouiroberts7945]

What do you guy do for a living to be able to afford this? Did you buy it outright or finance

[@79seriesofevents]

Hannah is a nurse and Josh is a video editor/content creator. We both work 2 jobs so both work full time and a bit. Bought our house when covid first hit. We own all our vehicles outright and believe we’re quite savvy with money and investments. Our dream rig is a bit of a reward - but it’ll also be our home while working remotely.

[@markrabone6584]

I paid $14K for my Prado 120 that already had 2” lift EFS, 250,000km V6 4L… lovin it goes anywhere, hauls boat easy … nothing else needed

[@79seriesofevents]

Nuthin’ motors like a ‘Yota!

[@markcool8750]

Another perfect example of keeping up with the Jones's. Total waste of money, could have done what they wanted for half the total cost.

[@79seriesofevents]

Nah, we’ve had other 4x4s before but this is what we really wanted. I think if we’d made our choice based on what other people think we should have, we’d be disappointed. Each to their own!

[@Abu7929]

It's easy to get caught up in this want want want spend cycle... end of the day these things would be pushing to match beat up old 2 inch lifted 80 series or gq and that's only after coils conversions etc. All the camping stuff I don't get, seems like a lot of weight and money for a very compromised experience (a metal box). I'v got a medium size offroad van, 20g second hand, every luxury, space, weather proof, kids etc The argument with 70 series is that they're just cool and I do get that but there's no other reason

[@79seriesofevents]

I guess we got this camp setup because it doesn’t come with kids. DINK Life 🤙🏼

[@markcottierkw950]

I was waiting to see the comments which relates to the heading of the video, 'No Need For A 79 Series'. But it never came. Why not make the title 'Honest Review about 79 Series Mods'. Crazy money though!! I hope you both use it every chance yous get!

[@79seriesofevents]

Honestly, we spend more time in the 79 than we do at home. Couldn’t be happier. This was like a 2 part video. Part 2 is “5 Things We LOVE About Our 79 Series”. The phrases we hear all the time about how stupid we are blah blah blah… so we just take the piss now 😂

[@chrisspies8123]

Unless I missed it somewhere, is a 79 worth it or not for the $$'s you have dropped on it?

[@79seriesofevents]

For us and what we wanted in a setup, it was worth it. But as you can see from the other comments, not everyone will agree! More than anything, just do plenty of research before you buy, on what you want the car to do both now and in 5 years time. Since there’s no option to legally have this kit post rego at the moment, we decided to bite the bullet and just get exactly what we wanted from a car in the beginning.

[@chrisspies8123]

@SEVENTY NINE Series of Events thanks for coming back to me. Glad you guys are happy. Thanks for sharing your pro's and cons'

[@couchsquad9227]

Chassis extension next

[@79seriesofevents]

Maaaaybe. Might be a fair way in the future yet.

[@scottgenius9189]

A brand new Landcruiser Hardtop ,Dual Cab or a Troopy in UAE $43000

[@79seriesofevents]

Is that what it says on the UAE Toyota website?

[@Slimrusty]

POV troop carrier pop top BUT you use the Ute tray

[@79seriesofevents]

Pretty much the decider for us, between buying a troopy or a ute - the tray gives us just that little bit more versatility.

[@DrGigoli]

From the outside looking in, it seems as though the outback is used as the conduit to enjoy your 200k car as opposed to the car being the conduit to enjoying the outback. Considering the fact that both you guys work 2 jobs and rent out the bedrooms in your home to afford the car, wouldn’t the money be better spent on 10,000 dollar trips for the next 20 years? You could get to some truely remote places for that price and see parts of the world most never dream of seeing.

[@79seriesofevents]

We own our car outright and rented the rooms out to fund our trips Since this video, we sold our old house and bought a new one with a cottage suitable for airbnb. In an effort to not sound pretentious and just give an honest reply; we do travel overseas as well. This year we got married then spent 3 weeks in New Zealand for our honeymoon - on top of selling and buying. Next year we’re going to Thailand for our anniversary and to New Zealand again for the winter. We try our best to be money savvy while still making the time to enjoy ourselves. We worked our butts off for a few years then sat down and worked out a financial plan to achieve the goals we had. I guess the trade off we’ve made is to rent out our space and forfeit some privacy in order to be able to do these things. We’ve learnt from our parents that the time to enjoy life is in the present. That might sound like a very gen z thing to say, but having parents who retire with debilitating illnesses and no way of enjoying their superannuation, we want to make the most of our health and work to live; not live to work. We’re coming up to 2 years of ownership with the 79 and we honestly, hand on heart can say that we couldn’t be happier. We haven’t travelled as far in the cruiser this year with everything else that’s happened, but when we have we’ve met some absolute legends around the ridges and made life long friends. Life always has its ups and downs, but we know we’re incredibly fortunate and do our best to be transparent. Our goal for this channel is to have some awesome videos to show our family, friends and eventually, our kids. If we can help some fellow travellers with a review along the way, even better. We totally see where your coming from and it makes total sense. We appreciate the feedback 😊

[@brentlendich8011]

Fools and money are easily parted.

[@79seriesofevents]

I think the same thing about people with kids 🤷🏻‍♂️ #dinklife

[@enzobibato961]

my 2008 d4d owes me $30k it has everything your 79 has and more and third of the fuel bill . too me waste of money . also atm is $30k for a second hand vdj motor if she carks it, if you can find one

[@79seriesofevents]

I’d probably just pay $20k for a brand new motor and wait 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@punchabunch]

could not stop laughing when he said "budget and things " after spending $32000.00 on some shockers ...

[@79seriesofevents]

1/4 of that was just in the engineering certification alone. If it was JUST shocks, it’d be cheap as chips. Full coil conversions ain’t cheap. But you get that on the big jobs. Sitting in it now with a massive smile on my face - money well spent.

[@6226superhurricane]

32k for suspension and i'd be expecting long travel linked with coilovers and bypass shocks.

[@79seriesofevents]

External bypass would be pointless for this setup. Remote res is perfect. They’re comparable in price. The coil conversion, gvm upgrade, track correction etc etc. plus engineering - that’s what it costs everywhere. But we’re the ones who have to drive it - and 18 months in, we’re still stoked.

[@6226superhurricane]

@@79seriesofevents a coil spring and remote res shock is in no way comparable in price or function to a coilover + bypass shock.

[@altitudezerovisuals]

But I don’t need bypass shocks. I wanted high quality remote res shocks. So that’s what I got.

[@6226superhurricane]

@@altitudezerovisuals got nothing to do with what you want or need. you got rorted.

[@altitudezerovisuals]

@@6226superhurricane eh. I don’t care 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jockwar]

Why do U want to go into underground shopping centres & rooftop parking with a large vehicle 🤔

[@79seriesofevents]

Didn’t buy it to park at shopping centres mate.

[@ramireznico]

Why to invest on a truck that don’t need up grade by factory you have a tank…

[@79seriesofevents]

Tanks m8!

[@fourocker]

Lol, this is a gag right 🤣

[@79seriesofevents]

All of it 😂😂😂

[@halfbinz]

You got mega ripped!!! Reckon my basic 4wd cost less then your suspension and canopy and will get the job done same if not better hahaha

[@79seriesofevents]

No regrets mate, we’re pretty stoked. Glad your enjoy your rig!

[@tersy9862]

32k on suspension are you guys smoking crack? I guess when people see someone roll in with a 79 series they rub their hands together

[@79seriesofevents]

Can’t afford crack. Spent the coin on suspension 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tersy9862]

@@79seriesofevents in no world is 32k on suspension justified unless you are building a comp truck for professional racing but a 79 series isn't exactly cheap. The fact that you need to spend 32k on suspension at all is an insult.

[@philflat4765]

To travel Australia need time and money vehicle doesn't matter much

[@79seriesofevents]

Very true. We’re lucky to have the ability to work remotely

[@zubeirsungkar6302]

Serious question how are people affording all this not just that but how do you justify spending 200k for a camping set up? and how often do you guys go camping after spending that coin assuming you're not an influencer and need to work an actual job to make your repayments

[@79seriesofevents]

We talk a bit about that in our 2 year review video but a few things to consider: - It’s still a car and is used as one. It’s not JUST a camping set up. - We try to get away camping every second weekend. But we also stay at friends’ and family’s properties in the rooftop. - My wife and I both work primarily in healthcare and work 2 casual jobs each. I work 50~ hrs Mon-Thurs. On weeks we’re home, I’ll work more. - We bought a well priced house pre-covid. We were lucky to have been in a position to buy when we did. We made some good financial choices (like previous investments, renting out rooms, airbnb etc) so we actually own our cars outright. The ONLY loan we have is our mortgage. No credit cards, no afterpays or zip money loans. (Thank you, Barefoot Investor and She’s On The Money). - I’ve been working for 20 years now and often ask myself and those who criticise my choices: “at what point am I allowed to reap the rewards of my hard work? Am I just supposed to work and save until I’m too old to enjoy the fruits of my labour?” We didn’t piss our money up the wall. We’ve worked damn hard to get where we are. That’s literally what it takes. Sacrifice, hard work and good choices.

[@pauledwards9168]

Keep it a simple set up if you have to do all these mods you are carrying to much gear

[@79seriesofevents]

We planned for future usage. So it would be adaptable between touring, towing and fairly hardcore off-roading/4wding. We want this car to fit our evolving lifestyle for the next 20 years. This lift kit is only available pre-rego, so once you drive it out of Toyota, you’re stuck with it. So at least now we’re stuck with it exactly how we want it.

[@travelingtiv]

Outback glamping gone wrong! Things not to do with your money.

[@79seriesofevents]

Haha! Might have to use that as a title for one of our videos!

[@travelingtiv]

@@79seriesofevents people are just envy of what they don't have. I hope yall enjoy every penny well spent. Safe travels. I enjoy your channel.

[@jimbojones9106]

Dont buy a canopy they couldnt give a fuck about a good setup i built mine and housed all the power in the headboard literally saved so much space it was like nothing was in there

[@79seriesofevents]

Couldn’t agree more. We’ve actually just changed our set up to have the power in the headboard. Freed up a whole quarter canopy of space. We’ll post a video in the new year about it.

[@shannonholt6399]

Did you really say his or her's or them & thier's.... 😂😂😂

[@79seriesofevents]

Yep! 🏳️‍🌈

[@Zelmann1]

Eeeek.....$65,000 on upgrades...folks spent the value of another car in special upgrades 😬

[@79seriesofevents]

No point having 2 cars we don’t like when we can have 1 we love.

[@photografiq_presents]

These are such crap vehicles from factory that you need to invest a lot of money turning them into something else, when you could've bought something else. This is hilarious and the cherry is how serious and honest you are. The cream on the side is all the white knights in the comments.

[@79seriesofevents]

I guess it depends what you consider ‘crap’. Yeah, it’s not exactly cheap for what you get, but the blank canvas and extensive aftermarket options available for these vehicles mean we could get exactly what we wanted - and the look we wanted as well. It’s gonna be our long term travel investment and we’re not disappointed. I’m sure we could have done something similar with a triton or patrol etc. and we would have - if we’d wanted a triton or a patrol. As for the white knights, there’s 3 types of people on social media: those who love it and leave positive comments, those who aren’t interested who scroll on and those who are envious - who display their Tall Poppy Syndrome in the comments.

[@tonywilson8383]

Another commercial. Irrelevant really.

[@79seriesofevents]

Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to hit like and subscribe!

[@kj3686]

Im not convinced a young couple can own a 150-200K rig outright and own their own home outright. Just saying. Something dosent add up. Maybe a family gift or someone else paid for half, or tax concessions, but nup. Not buying it.

[@79seriesofevents]

We didn’t say we owned our home outright. We bought just after covid hit and house prices were very cheap, so our mortgage repayments are still well below rental prices. We also work 2 jobs each and rent out rooms in our house. Our house is the only debt we have.

[@79seriesofevents]

Also, I’m in my mid 30’s. After 19 years of working my arse off, I’d like to think I’ve got something to show for it.

[@iandickinson342]

Cant believe how much money you guys have wasted. All the gear and no idea..

[@79seriesofevents]

😂😂😂

[@georgekelagis647]

79 series waste of $$$$$

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Just wandering youngsters like yourselves, do you own your own home. Or invest all your money in an endless money pit.

[@79seriesofevents]

Yeah, we bought our home when covid dropped house prices so we’re pretty lucky there. We saved the money to invest in another house, but the prices weren’t really in our favour. We used to have grind jobs, but have since found really flexible jobs so decided that life is too short - let’s work and travel. We used the money we’d saved to buy our dream car/home away from home. I know we could have invested the money in other things, but we didn’t want to be 40 with kids, wishing we’d done more with our 20s/30s 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@georgesbackyardgym]

So are you saying your debt free and have endless income rolling in that spending it on a 79 that's probably cost you over 150k plus is a good investment knowing you can buy touring rig for maybe 20k.

[@79seriesofevents]

This may not be a helpful video for you, but it’s just an open and honest account of what we chose and why we chose it. The money spent is worth it to us and we adjust our spending based on what suits our goals. Look at it this way, we’re not miserable!

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Neither I'm retired at 50, travelled Australia and the world.

[@79seriesofevents]

That’s awesome mate. Congratulations on an early retirement. We definitely have a love of travelling in common if nothing else!

[@dangleeson7917]

🙄🫣..