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1995 Toyota Landcruiser 80 series, VX 4.2 diesel, manual, 24v, diff locks in UK
Expedition prepared, 173,000 miles, metallic green colour,
This lovely vehicle ideally equipped for 2+ persons is being reluctantly offered for sale, we have had some great times in it in Northern Africa & Europe, especially Croatia.
It has been mechanically prepared & is serviced regularly by Julian Voelker of Overlandcruisers.
MOT’ed until November, Taxed December 2012.
Modifications:
Old Man Emu 2 inch suspension lift,
Front & rear anti roll bar,
80/100 series air lift air bag kit,
Safari Snorkel, raised diff & gear box breather,
PIAA Sports dual horns,
BF Goodrich All Terrain KO285/75/16 tyres x5,
Radiator and hoses replaced,
Dark tinted rear and back windows,
Towing eyes.
Electrics
IBS-DBS split charge & battery monitor system,
Optima Red Top 4.2LU 4 post,
Optima Yellow Top 8012-254 battery,
Inverter Numax 600w 12 v pure sine,
2x 3 pin plug sockets , 3 x din plug sockets 3 x sin plug sockets,
Electric hookup socket with Uk and continental adapters,
TOAD alarm immobiliser,
National Lunar Weekender 50 twin Fridge freezer ( 40-litre fridge, 10-litre freezer),
50 litre Inbuilt water tank with 2 taps, one for water filtered through Nature Pure system,
Bespoke drawer & box storage system in rear,
Gas bottles & cooker, 2 burners and grill,
Cargo net, electric control panel, storage area & inbuilt safe, Fire extinguisher (2kg), life hammer in cab.
Patriot 2200 Roof Rack & double jerry can holder with 2 x 20 litre green jerry cans & fuel filler,
roof rack storage box containing ladder & Sand Waffles (Maxtrax II Sand Recovery System),
telescopic shower rail & shower curtain,
Easi-awn 1.4 T roof tent with large clip on add-a-room ( 1400 [w] x2000 mm [d]) with full opening weather proof window & mosquito net door opening inclusive of rear panel & groundsheet,
Florescent light for tent use,
Full Waxoyl treatment by Rustmaster,
Additional equipment
T Max Compressor,
Draper bottle Jack 12 tone,
Spade Mantex expedition,
Tow ropes x 2 , shackles x 3 6.5 ton rated,
Electric shower ,
Camp Grill Barbeque,
Luggable loo,
Spare bulbs & fuses,
Oil filter, air filter, spare hoses,
Matching leather covered Rear seats x4 which were removed at time of conversion.
It has cost us £29,000 (GBP) (original receipts available ) to convert and fit it out.
PRICE £22,950 (GBP) or near offer
link onto this thread for pictures
http://s1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/barbarah5/
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Hi Barbara
thats a nicely kitted out LC you have, but imho you are asking 'long dollars' for it - its all now second hand!
Good luck with the sale
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12 Mar 2012
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Hi Chris,
thanks for your reply, The vehicle is in very good condition and as can be seen from the photos very well fitted out, and we can always negotiate!
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12 Mar 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisC
thats a nicely kitted out LC you have, but imho you are asking 'long dollars' for it - its all now second hand!
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Chris, I think it is well worth it. It has done very little work since being prepped and has been exceptionally well maintained.
We have 3 80s here at the moment that have all been prepped and then used on trips and then sold and they all need several thousand pounds worth of work to get them back up to scratch - Barbara's 80 is immaculate and ready to go now!
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Originally Posted by barbaraH
Hi Chris,
thanks for your reply, The vehicle is in very good condition and as can be seen from the photos very well fitted out, and we can always negotiate!
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Barbara,
I'd like to congratulate you on a very calm and measured response to someone sabotaging your sale or atleast damaging the possibilities.
I'm a little surprised at Chris expressing his opinion publically here, especially as a moderator. I must say I found it most annoying when someone posted a similar response to an advert of mine, especially as he was in the business of making money from car sales. Of course, as far as I know that's not the case this time.
Good luck with the sale.
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Long range fuel tank?
Hi Barbara
Is your LC80 fitted with an additional fuel tank (that you forgot to list...). Thanks.
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15 Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by ByronJ
Hi Barbara
Is your LC80 fitted with an additional fuel tank (that you forgot to list...). Thanks.
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Hi Byron,
no it hasn't got an integral fuel tank, we use the 2x20 litre jerry cans which are locked into the carrier on the roof rack,
hope this is helpful
Barbara
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15 Mar 2012
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Barbara,
I'd like to congratulate you on a very calm and measured response to someone sabotaging your sale or atleast damaging the possibilities.
I'm a little surprised at Chris expressing his opinion publically here, especially as a moderator. I must say I found it most annoying when someone posted a similar response to an advert of mine, especially as he was in the business of making money from car sales. Of course, as far as I know that's not the case this time.
Good luck with the sale.
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My first response is to say that I am a fully paid up member of the HUBB and have been for quite a few years, and as such I am entitled to my opinion. As is obvious, I am also one of the mods, and I have found that I have tended to refrain from commenting on numerous ocassoions due to this. However, I believe there is nothing wrong with airing my views or opinions as would/does anyone else on here.
This is a forum and as such all threads are open to comment, as long as they are not rude or abusive.
I had no 'intent' to sabotage or damage Barbara's chances of selling here LC, but made my opinion on the price only.
I note Barbara was very polite with her response, then Julian Voelker then replied with his opinion of the truck - I know Julian well and if he says it well worth the money and in excellent condition, then I would not hesitate to take his word for it.
So to Barbara, if any offence was perceived please accept my appologies, as there was no offence intended.
To Julian - for those of you who don't know him, Julian is 'Overland Cruisers' and probably the most technically skilled Land Cruiser mechanic in the UK - thanks for your comment, you have a better mechanical knowledge of the truck than anyone, so informed and to the point.
To Jamie, I don't appreciate the accusation that I sabotaged or damaged Barbara's thread, perhaps in some peoples opinion my comment was unjustified or a little harsh, but it was only intended as a statement of my opinion and if I'm honest, I thought it might stimulate some positive discussion and interest. I do not sell cars or trucks for a business or sideline.
Finally I just want to re-emphasise the fact that this is an open public/members forum, we are all grown up adults, hopefully!
We have our own views and opinions, and should be allowed to air them when we want without accusation or abuse. I hope everyone continues to enjoy the Hubb and its plethora of fascinating information.
Good luck with the sale
Chris
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Last edited by ChrisC; 15 Mar 2012 at 19:24.
Reason: Adding info
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i would be carefull of upsetting more people by commenting that someone has more knowledge of these vehicles than anyone else, afterall do you know everyone and what they do for a living who writes a post on here?
i have a crane if you need to borrow it to get out of the hole you dug yourself!
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Just failed in my first post due to stupid phone. The gist was ... I should follow my own advice and confine initial reactions to personal messages or better yet, count to 10. Barbara, apologies for the distraction.
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Good luck with the sale Barbara, it's a great looking 80.
j555fjr - What are you hoping to achieve there? No need at all.
I and many others would echo every word Chris said about Julian.
Happy travels all
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i wasnt trying to achieve anything.
all i was saying was he suggested that he knew the best mechanic for toyotas in the uk, i was pointing out that without knowing everyone elses background its abit unfair.
bit like me saying my other half makes the best tea in the world but without trying yours it would not be right for me to say.
fairness and equality you see.
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An opinion
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Originally Posted by j555fjr
i would be carefull of upsetting more people by commenting that someone has more knowledge of these vehicles than anyone else, afterall do you know everyone and what they do for a living who writes a post on here?
i have a crane if you need to borrow it to get out of the hole you dug yourself!
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I haven't dug myself any hole - I stand by what I have said, I believe that Julian is "probably the most technically skilled Land Cruiser mechanic in the UK".
Speak to just about anyone who is knowledgable about the UK Land Cruiser 'world', and I'm fairly certain 'most' would agree with me.
I re-iterate its my opinion and I did state 'most'.
Anyway, lets leave this conversation here or take it somewhere else - maybe the 'lounge', as this is Barbara's thread.
Chris
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Wow,
I didn't expect my post to produce such a reaction, however it's great to know the HUBB is so active.
I wasn't offended by Chris's comments and am pleased that Julian expressed his knowledgable opinion of my Toyota Landcruiser,
thanks to everyone for your contributions,
Barbara
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Just to let you all know, I have massively reduced the asking price for this great vehicle to £14,750 (GBP)
please link onto this thread for pictures
http://s1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/barbarah5/
Barbara
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