Two and a half years ago I walked into a car dealer and purchased a 4 year old Landcruiser V8. A machine with more grunt than any civilized traveler would need ... and I loved it !
An awesome machine, it cruised the highway with ease, plenty of power in the dirt and sand was no problem either. Sure and steady on the road, the family drove in comfort anywhere we went. The seats were like lounge chairs and interior room, second only to the Holden Statesman I owned before it.
The cruiser towed the camper like it wasn't there and the constant four wheel drive kept us safe when things got slippery. It was a great family vehicle.
Despite all the good points about this vehicle, it had one BIG downfall. All that power and comfort comes at a cost. A minimum 16L of fuel used per 100kms (upto 25L/1100km's while towing). When 90% of the daily driving was me alone in the car, it became harder to justify the costs of running the big beast.
After a couple of years, I started to investigate alternatives .....
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