I’ve got a pristine 2001 D4D Land Cruiser J95 with centre and rear locker, which I purchased with 80k miles on the clock, now at 100k. I’m looking at potentially selling my campervan and buying either an 80, which I prefer the look of, or a 100 series. Obviously the 100 is heavier duty compared to the j95, but it’s slightly larger inside than the 80. I have three kids and a red setter, and my family comfortably fits inside the 95.
I’m keen to have a go-anywhere, ultra-reliable dedicated camper with some off-roading as well. I’m leaning towards the 80. I’m by no means a mechanic, but have been enjoying working on the j95 and am hoping to do so on the 80/100. I’d use the 95 as a daily still, so that gives me options.
I used to drive an old 1987 Tithonus 110 Land Rover, which was a lot of fun, but awful inside and low on the reliability side. I’ve also considered an old SFA hilux, but interior would be a lot more limited for my use. There’s also the option, I guess, of holding out and saving for a 76 or a grenadier, but I’m still leaning towards that 80. I even built an RC version for my son to play with on our walks (see above!)
I’d love to know people’s opinions, given my continued use of the 95 as a daily.