knowsnothin wrote:underground.
i worked underground for a couple of years.
lifespan of the average landcrusier ute was 6 -12 months although with $100 k of repairs they were known to last over 2 years.
all this with less than 20 000 clicks on them.
oh and don't ever buy an ex-mining ute.
Yeah the $ they throw at the mine cruisers to keep them going is insane! That being said not all ex mine is evil, the geo survey ones that don't go underground are often decent buy's!Long as they don't get run through the undercarrige wash thingys that use highly corrosive water and rust the frames from the inside out! Stupid thing with cruisers is that the dealers pay WAY too much for them when they buy them used and they get put up at silly prices! I was looking at an ex toyota company VDJ76 BOG STOCK apart from bar, they wanted 59+ onroads! I bought a new one instead, for less than the used one! Even nearing the end of warranty period the market value of mine exceeds what i paid for it, so i did get a decent price, but still!
Not that ive had any issues (looks for wood to touch!) id kill for one of the water cooled alternators (F U Toyota for placement!) that they run on the mine cruisers, oh and maybe some portals as well!
How about other cars under ground? A mate who works in open cuts in Gippy reckons they tried patrols once, lasted 3 months! Apparently Thailux's the same! Never ever keep them over 6 months, only cruiser get kept for 1-2years.