An over priced, under powered Toyota ute. Has V8 turbo diesel engine which sounds tough but most 4 cylinder turbo deisel engine utes on the market are much quicker and more capable offroad.

Most owners need a loan to fix it when there are engine problems.

An owner needs to spend at least an extra $50k on it to make it a capable offroad vehicle.

Also known as a Mahindra

When it comes to beach work they need a Mitsubishi Triton in pursuit to pull it out.
"I own a 79 series landcruiser, well the bank does. Balloon payment? What's that!!! Hopefully dad will pay it for me."

"I wish I had a cruiser with a 1HD-FTE not this 1VD-FTV junk."

Owner: " what! I need to replace injectors. How much is that gonna cost me?"

Mechanic: "best part of $10k"
by Bundylover February 18, 2021
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