hmmm what to do (Lexus celsior update)

[eritate]

simple really a Hiace 3.0l D turbo supercustom, drives like a car will keep up with most of the mark, quite capable of getting speeding tickets , and tows my race car very well with room to boot !

the 3L Deisel Turbo Hiace's go hard man! Very easy to drive and quick.

Hmm, for a tow car id buy like a laurel or something

[MR2SIK]

Hmm, for a tow car id buy like a laurel or something

that would be a bit of a downsizing though wouldnt it? If a 4wd 3sgte is having trouble towing a lil corolla, The asthmahic RB20 wont have a shit show

edit: crap i cant spell

[fivebob]

Hmm, for a tow car id buy like a laurel or something

that would be a bit of a downsizing though wouldnt it? If a 4wd 3sgte is having trouble towing a lil corolla, The asthmahic RB20 wont have a sh*t show

But an LD28 would pull like a freight train

[bluemaumau]

omfg those diesel rd28s are useless.

santa you have a fxgt correct?

dont mean to be rude but

a, how is a gtt having trouble towing that around?
b, you know you cant boyrace with a trailer it just aint bling.

[fivebob]

omfg those diesel rd28s are useless.

Yes, but the LD28's are great

[bluemaumau]

omfg those diesel rd28s are useless.

Yes, but the LD28's are great

explain? are they lpg or something?

[fivebob]

omfg those diesel rd28s are useless.

Yes, but the LD28's are great

explain? are they lpg or something?

No they're the model before the RD28, a much better engine that will last in excess of 500k if treated properly, The RD28's are crap, and you be lucky to get one to last to 200k.

[bluemaumau]

wish i knew that 3 months ago, a friend bought one

and guess what...........


it went

[Al]

e39 BMW 540i.

Can get 1996-7 for around $20k-$24k.

Nearly as quick as an e36 m3 with the 4.4 litre v8. Decent boot, usually come fully equipped with all leather, TV, electric heated seats etc, great handling large car. Free up that exhaust and mmmmmm v8 goodness.

[Nuty|Mike]

go out and test drive a late model prado turbo deisel we have one at work for deliveries and it fair hauls boss also uses it to tow his race car and mobile workshop without effort at all .Im actually considering getting one my self one day .

[Dell'Orto]

Yeah, I towed my old MR2 on a trailer with a Prado, and it didnt really seem to phase it. 1KZTE seems to be a strong motor.

[flygt4]

what about the lexus/toyota sedans that come with the lexus v8 santa?

theres a whole raft of cars that came fitted with that engine. early aristos,i think some celsiors, ls400 i think too.

thats what i want in a couple of years time to tow the car . they are getting really cheap , reasonably big, most come fitted with leather interiors etc the 4.0L v8 is pretty comfortable towing shit. minor issue is they are pretty damn ugly and boring.

failing that , if you can find one and want to be a bit different , the nissan v8 sedans are pretty cool

its not neccessary to resort to diesel just yet

[Mr Revhead]

that surf looks like a damn good idea.
id buy it if i had the cash

hilux is the ultimate, thats reflected in the price....

[strx7]

possibly thinking Hilux + bigger motor

but, if so, would i buy petrol or diesel if its all going to be ripped out anyway

guessing this could turn into an expensive exercise:
new shocks + springs
probably wheels too
new motor
ECU etc
tuning
bla bla bla

Sounds like you need a surf with a 2JZ in it.......
I honestly dont know why they never had them in from the factory instead of the sad assed 3ZV-E

[DB4G63]

Okay its not manual
but how bout an Aristo?
2JZGTE power!!

ie: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/auction-70411261.htm

its certainly got balls, you can pack plenty of people in i imagine...
I dare say it can tow! looooook at the torque....

[BZG_UNIT]

push bike or not... sorry.

[Santa'sBoostinSleigh]

hmm Aristo/Soarer type thing, hadnt thought of that...

the Dina can tow, but its on boost constantly if you do so
(havent towed the racecar yet, im working towards that also)
and its not like i would be towing all the time, hence why i want something i can drive in a fun mannor daily

that Beamer is nice, but i dont think id get that much selling the Dina

yes Hilux's seem to be damn expensive - its all those little fcuks who want "to bag my lowlux auuu" who have helped drive up the price
and why would anyone want any laurel, in any shape or form, apart from said above munters wanting to be some dickwad drift-wannabe

i was thinking about the 2JZGTE, but wouldnt that be on constant boost also?
1UZ is looking attractive, about $1k for motor, + link + tuning -- so maybe $3-4k for the conversion? throw that into a 6-8k hilux/surf, still have enuff left over after selling the Dina to get a nice trailer, or put wheels, upgrade suspension/audio/visual of said surf/hilux

[Leon]

I don't think you're going to get a good tow wagon, that's also going to be a nice daily driver ... well, not without paying a zillion bucks anyway.

Most passenger cars will suffer when you tow with them. Which is why the big suckers like the 4x4's and Vans are so popular with motorsport peoples.

Guess you've just got to decide what's going to work for you.

The cheapest thing to do would probably be to keep the Caldina, unless you reckon that towing with it might result in something lunching itself.

[Alex B]

Heh, i dont think its the tryhards that have put the hilux price up. They are a good work horse and go for ever, the cockies etc love em, go harass them about the price. GOod luck with keeping you eye sockets etc in one peice tho

[Alex B]

And IMO autos are far better for towing. Id be reccomending a commy/falcon, but then good luck finding a manual one.