NO BS... I Wheeled an FJ Cruiser :-0

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

OK Bebe's...I understand the above ..but are we just talking interior qualty for that extra XX $ Grand..??

When you say no expense is spared... how much better is there drive line and or components to the H3 to justify that money. Back in the day Rolls Royce use to use GM Cadillac Auto trannys in there cars.

I would think that Eaton ..Borg Warner and other American drive line componet mgf's make a solid long lasting product also.

Of course ..I'll give the Brit's there Prop's for the Land Rover as it is a fine vehicle.

In the case of the components, for the Toyota Land Cruiser, they are just better quality. Period. If a truck can last , running strong for 200-300K without any major issues. I'd say it's speaks for itself.

It has a straight axle front and rear. It comes stock with 4:10's, and you could get them with front and rear lockers. The FZJ80, (which I have), is Full time 4WD, meaning it has a locking center. Mine does not have lockers, but for the most part it does not require them. Straight axle in the front makes up for alot.

Like the H2, it weighs almost 7K. They call the earlier versions, "the Iron Pig". All versions, 45, 55, 60, 70 , 80 , 90, and 100's, are state of the art at the time they are/were built.

If you want to read up on them, go to www.IH8MUD.com . It's a great site.

PS. The "Land Rover" is no where near as well built and reliable as the "Land Cruiser". Not even close.