Recent content by joshinthecity

You do realise that you are now morally and inextricably committed to posting a sound clip video for us poor bastards that are still waiting. (read: me) right ?

That's great info. I would have gone with the Hotdog. But I won't. Can always "cut n' shut" one in later anyway I guess.

Can't argue with the price... $420 DPF back with hotdog. https://www.deaperformance.com.au/p/4-X-4/LANDCRUISER-76-SERIES-WAGON-V8-MY17-3-INCH-DPF-BAC/DEATY24-HO

Low klm diesel Pajero Sport. That 2.4 diesel and auto combo are a good and proven thing...

What did you go with ? josh = living vicariously through Alby.....

Ergh... I checked in with my dealer a couple of days ago. I ordered in May. Was just told my build slot is Dec 15th, with ETA of my 76 now Feb 2022. Frickin disaster....

This.

Congrats mate. 6 mths. An achingly long time to be sure; but from the sounds of things, better than it could have been.

WOOOOOOT !!!! great news Alby. Remind me when you placed your order again ?

My sister lives in Homebush Sydney. She was in the bath when it happened and she said the water rocked and rolled in the bath. She thought she was stroking-out. Astonishing.... I live near enough to Wollongong. Didn't feel a thing..

Nice. Jimny's are fantastic. It'll be worth the wait :)

Agree with this also. I have had this same conversation, also at trade-shows (Germany). Same with Indian manufacturing. (in my case, heavy steel industrial equipment) They can (and will) offer a quality level that is absolutely world-class. Without a doubt. But it comes at a cost that the...

Of course.... the only choice. I don't even understand the question !

Agree on all counts. However, when standing there looking at it in person. I realised what an amazing time-capsule it would have made. Tyres + suspension + snorkel then leave it. *sigh* FWIW, it is more appealing in the flesh, than it was in the press photos, and even in my own photos...

Yup. I suspect this N/A 1HZ would be as slow as a wet week. But I also bet it'll still be trucking at 500,000 klm. I think it would make a good truck for someone. But not me, as I need something capable of long days in the saddle / big distance, which I suspect this would not be great for. Owner...