WHY DID I CHOOSE A 76 SERIES CRUISER OVER A 79 || MOST FAQ

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In this episode I answer one of the most frequently asked questions online and at the 4x4 show, Why did I choose a 76 series landcruiser over a common 79 series, a recent history on my previous cars. A 10 minute stop at road works.
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[@ikaustralia]

"A used car cheaper than a brand new car" those were the days 😀

[@explorn_ontop]

😂 once upon a time

[@Jimmy_Saf]

The reason I got a 76 is because they’re f****in sick! 😂

[@yusufsayed2119]

Big fan of the 79 but after watching this video , I'm in love with the 76 Food for thought 🤔 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

[@natek189]

Chippy shopfitter here too. Went 78 sandy and love it. Ordered feb 21 picked up November 21. So glad we got it. 76 was definitely on our minds as well. Your vehicle is sure coming along along fine.

[@NAStheNomad]

An excellent and informative video, thank you for sharing. I went into a dealership excited for a troopy or 79 series but they had a 2nd hand 76 series there so I could get an idea of how they drive. When I returned from the test drive 10 minutes later, I had fell in love with the 76 series and wouldn’t need to add a tray/canopy and all the other bits and pieces to start using it. Nice to see your perspective.

[@Andrew-76]

Great ep loved your perspective on the 76 it nearly mirrored my reasons for getting one , you are right I would not recommend one for the average punter you really have to want one to live with owning them , they are agricultural and basic but you cant walk away when you park it without looking back and thinking damn that's a good looking vehicle , I love mine and plan on keeping it forever.

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks mate! 100% great cars, can see why people dislike them, but you either love or hate them 🤘

[@checa160]

Land rover discovery 2 owner here…and completely agree with you guys. They’re agricultural, with few to no electronics, live axles, and with a few mods they go everywhere and get aost any punishment you give them… I don’t think anybody can dislike these 4x4 sw’s. Except those ecolofakeists who claim a plugable electric full of lithium and a 10 year life expectation if not burnt befire is cleaner than any car that lasts 30 years with same pretty much everything except oils and maintainance parts, bit se plastics, metals, bolts, nuts, cables…. ENJOY IT!!!! Cheers

[@phillipbleach397]

Love this blog. Ordered my 76 back in August 21 and am picking it up on 2nd September, after previously owning from new a 2005 standard 105 series.

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks mate!

[@leapsabove5660]

I have a 2020 Vintage Gold 76. The last ordered one to come out of Japan. I was born in 76 and that’s all I have ever wanted. Stoked for you too mate. Go the 76ers

[@justinmcfarland7874]

Great review mate, older bloke who non tradie went 76 in 2017. Did a few mods including a safe ecu remap, done cape, high country and plenty more. Still get comments like “ no smoke” Pulls hard, super reliable. If you dont go crazy on them they will reward you when you need them. Cheers

[@jeritoyo76]

Excellent episode mate, I to have 76 series wagon 2021. My dream car in Sandy as well. Yep some peeps may not like it, overpriced for wot you get but each to der own hey. You’ll know yourself when are 76 love, how can you not lol. Keep up more eps mate 🤙🏽

[@dx80cruiser]

Great video, finally a video giving the 76 wagon some love. I have a 80 series currently and am looking at a 76 series, next year or 2, noting the ordering delays. I love the wagon design, most similar to my beloved 80 series.

[@roberthay7554]

I adore my 76

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Your rig is looking sweet.👍If someone would have told me 10 years ago that I'd love the Sandy Taupe (or beige) on a 40, 70 or 80 series LandCruiser, I would have replied, that they've got rocks in their heads. But for the past 4 years, a Sandy Taupe LandCruiser has always caught my eye, and if I was in a market for a 70 series (eyeing 78 series prices), my first choice is the Sandy Taupe.

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks mate!

[@barrykemp6153]

Great explanation of pros and cons

[@17Viking]

Good info and enjoying your channel. I noticed you're running a cable from your rack down to the top of the right side rear window?? I've been considering that option for my 76. I'm interested how you've set it up and how well it seals - dust and water. Cheers.

[@paulboon1100]

Hi, good choice, great looking vehicle, all that matters is you and the family are happy. But as I've written before on some other video comments, I own a FJ62 series Sahara "86. For the last 25 years with over 700k on the clock. Very similar in dimensions and even looks(sort of) to the 76. But everybody keeps saying the 70 series is over priced, I disagree, the reason is, comparing a, let's say, HJ61 diesel Sahara with a 76, the Sahara in 1987 cost $58.000, yes 58.000(!!) the FJ62 was $52.000 in the same year, you say Sahara is/was top of the line in that time, but really compared to now they are pretty basic. Anyway my point is that specifically the 76 is not that much more expensive taking into account how prices have risen in that 37 years, and you still get the same quality and feel with your 70 series. I think you made a good choice. Not for everybody as is my 62 but I know it's very difficult to find something so versatile, reliable and strong as a 60 or 70 series. I also own a 100 series LX470, nowhere near the strength versatility of the 60 or 70 series. Beautiful car with all the fruit but give me the 60 to go bush with.

[@reeeezbluo597]

Thanks for all information ,, I was planned to buy one 2022 but I’m confused the 76 or hilux 2022 off-road I don’t know we to take pls let me know if any of the car I say is good or no for off-road thanx

[@warrenpnigel9070]

Hey mate great info, just wondering does the vehicle feel tippy or anything with the tent awning and racks on the roof?

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

76 series when its stock is it comfy at average, i owned a corolla and big ford expedition and i used to stiff seats but the ride quality with rear leaf is it bearable??

[@dperk1757]

Love them both 👍

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great review.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

There's no denying the '76 is the best looking in what ever colour you pick. I commute to work from a fairly rural area and by far the most 70s I see are completely stock (including tyres and rims) single cab 79s with those dropside plywood trays.

[@explorn_ontop]

💯

[@TheSukhbirgrewal]

I have ordered a sandy troopy sept 21 still waiting. No idea when it will arrive. Toyota sales suck no updates from team.

[@adrianstruys5644]

Love the 76

[@donga7954]

Love the 76 and wagons. I’d say a 100/105 is the better choice unless you actually want the old school look. A lot more refined and modern, and can be used straight out the box

[@SirLuisBarrera]

Suscribed! Great video. My main 76 reason is that is a great daily car. 78 and 79 don't share that advantage. Sandys are hot as. I also contrasted mine with black. Could not be happier.

[@explorn_ontop]

🤘🤘🤘

[@alanbstard4]

nice. What about a troopy?

[@mattluszczak8095]

Any figures of fuel usage? Common problems?

[@jayd3931]

I think you have sold me on the color. It's mind blowing how much you need to spend on these things, though. My build is over $40k. Just wondering if you were concerned at all with having a child in the car with the lack of safety gear in the 70 series? For example, there are 2 airbags, vs 10 in the 300 series.

[@samroyds6313]

Good choice, A Landcruiser is a wagon. Better length wheelbase, less rear over hang and not so heavy as a 79.

[@brodielegg9844]

Hi mate what exhaust are you running ? Still have dpf?

[@matthewtrigwell7803]

Just stumbled across your vid, love your rig mate, quick question. Do you use it for work also? I'm also a chippy and thinking of getting a 76

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks mate, I did for a year or so. It was fine but if ur carrying 6m planks they hung out the back of the trailer a fair bit 😂

[@Lkomadina]

I bought the 76 for the exact same reason

[@crackupbrothers6715]

I just got my new lc76 and my rego paper says its GVM is 3660kg. Did Toyota just fudged the number to get away with ADR85 or they modified my car?

[@explorn_ontop]

Mine actually did the exact same on my rego papers, but when I got the car engineered I was told the rego papers won’t be what they want they will open the bonnet and look at the compliance plate and it says the gvm on there so if that says 3660 your good to go.

[@Colzey92]

I’m under the impression all new 70 series have been given a new GVM upgrade from 3300 - 3600 kgs now from factory. Extra 300 kegs on my 2021 79 would be great right now for me haha

[@roberthay7554]

@@Colzey92 you are correct

[@Croakingbuck]

Hey mate nice rig,can I ask what wheels they are?

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks mate, they are dirty life theory’s

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@explorn_ontop What would you consider other than a 70 Series, if they didn't exist. Maybe more than just explaining to me ? A Top 5 maybe, even video on the pro and cons vs the 76 and why you chose the 76 ?

[@Auxbeam]

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[@christurner68]

Why didn’t you go a troopy?

[@explorn_ontop]

Thanks for the comment mate! I love the troopys but I needed the 4 doors get in and out of the backseat easy.

[@christurner68]

@@explorn_ontop Inrealised that, was just jumping on the band wagon. Your choice makes a lot of sense and it is yours and the families so you can chose and do what you like 👍

[@OTPpride]

I wanna get a 78 aka TROOOPY

[@TheSukhbirgrewal]

18 month wait on new

[@crowiesnest]

You couldnt afford the $80k price increase from a 76 to a 79 when they are basicly the same truck !

[@davidrose2382]

Extended chassis expert,still waffling on ,could extended your wheelbase for 14000 plus tray mate,useless without tray

[@Revelation1316]

If I want to "wake a car up and get it shiftin, I'll buy a BMW M5". If you cant buy a stock 4x4 now that can get you accross Australia you obviously can't drive.

[@trickster8635]

The best thing we as buyers can do, to force Toyota to design and build these things with 2022 technology instead of 1984, is to NOT buy them. When sales dwindle, they will take notice. Until that happens, they will just keep churning them out and suckers will keep lapping them up.

[@tommyinoz2100]

people want tham because of the lack of 22 tech...its a new old car, that is the selling point

[@JohnnyDLaw]

I like this look..sets it apart from all the other toyota 4x4s.....all they need to change is that interior

[@hurelllucieer6225]

I had a sandy 76 10 years ago. Still do. Bought it new in 2011. Before Sandy became cool

[@davidrose2382]

If it had a 4 cylinder diesel and went twice as far just as fast,slow,but it doesnt,gas guzzler,bad buy mate,jeez you waffle on

[@tourincruiser]

😂😂😂

[@bazza2540]

@@tourincruiser The grey Navara canopy, what brand was that?

[@laidtorest387]

At least he didn’t hit the ice pipe before posting like you clearly did you muppet.

[@tourincruiser]

@@bazza2540 hey mate sorry just saw this. Factory canopy. Made by EGR.

[@thebeerhunter817]

Way too cramped,uncomfortable, not enough room for anything and terrible value for money in my opinion.

[@riamriam6758]

Well for that style and price range in the Australian market the only other choice you have is a Jeep Wrangler or a Landrover, Which has less power and parts are harder to find as to the Landcruiser, parts are easy to get even in the most remote parts of the country. Also reliability is far better. Anything else on the market that is similar style your looking at another 20-40k and they’re all heavier on fuel.