That's not too bad, mine came in at 200kgs lighter off the boat, the sticker on the windscreen told the tale. Not sure what it is now
If you get the chance I'd be interested to see what you think.
You are lucky - I had one for 6 months while they built me a new vehicle and had to sign an agreement and keep to gazetted roads! There was also a $2500 excess on damage.
I didn't sign anything
I’m sure I’ll be biased now coming from a Grenadier. Having driven lots of farm trucks in the past however I feel like it may also have a sense of “home” as well. Either way, I’m keen to get in a 70 one day!
The grenadier is more functional for my needs these days and a better everyday drive than the 79. It sits on the road a lot better, turning circle is better, it’s safer, better fuel economy. I’ve only driven the grenadier about 1000km so far but am happy with my decision. Its not as much fun to drive as the 79 though.
Can you expand on your comment- not as much fun?
The 79 requires a lot more input to drive and keep on the road and under control, its manual, has a descent sized aftermarket turbo and will really get up and go. The whole thing just requires more active engagement with the vehicle which is just fun! Driving country roads keeps you on your toesCan you expand on your comment- not as much fun?
I drive one occasionally, and apart from the V8 sound it's ok
Yes, I understand what you mean.
I am so glad that the Gren has the six-cylinder BMW engine with the 8 speed auto and not a four with a 6 speed hanging off it, the wear and tear might be a bigger factor with the latter and fuel...but our Rohny is having an each way bet...is it a photo finish...I think the Gren is a nose in front...bias, not at all
There will be very minor differences in wear and tear between the Grenadiers B57, 8 speed transmission combination and the 4 cylinder 1GD-FTV and Aisin six speed transmission in the LC70. It will come down to how the vehicle is used and abused by each operator. Fuel consumption looks close between both cars.I am so glad that the Gren has the six-cylinder BMW engine with the 8 speed auto and not a four with a 6 speed hanging off it, the wear and tear might be a bigger factor with the latter and fuel...but our Rohny is having an each way bet...is it a photo finish...I think the Gren is a nose in front...bias, not at all
Grenadier shares a common feature of Land Cruisers and Patrols, very little throttle change costs more and achieves little.
My average over the first 20,000km is 11.7L/100km
I would say for a Grenadier the first big factor is speed. The second is the constancy of speed and the third might be whether it’s loaded or not.
