Hello all. I'm new to the group and to overlanding. I'm now looking for a suitable vehicle to build up for overland touring.
I plan to buy a used Toyota LC and build it up over time and also learn to carry out basic replacements and repairs. I don't have any prior mechanical experience but want to gain this as preperation for long distance tours.
I would like to ask for feedback on suitability between the land cruiser 100 and 200. I understand that the 200 has more electronic components. How much more difficult would it be to learn and carry out basic and common repairs for the 200 compared to the 100.
What about availability of spare parts?
petrol or diesel? I have read up on the need to carry more fuel if its a petrol engine and an axillary fuel tank provides for that. Cost wise is there much of a difference.
My first intended long tour would be from South East Asia to Europe vide Malaysia - Thai - Myanmar - India - Pak - Iran - Turkey - Europe spread over 45 to 60 days in summer 2022
what are the basic mods that I should be looking to make for the overland tourers. I don't plan to do much off roading. More towards long distance overland. For the first trip I don't forsee staying in the vehicle very much. Perhaps only on unexpected occasions.
Thanking all in advance.
I plan to buy a used Toyota LC and build it up over time and also learn to carry out basic replacements and repairs. I don't have any prior mechanical experience but want to gain this as preperation for long distance tours.
I would like to ask for feedback on suitability between the land cruiser 100 and 200. I understand that the 200 has more electronic components. How much more difficult would it be to learn and carry out basic and common repairs for the 200 compared to the 100.
What about availability of spare parts?
petrol or diesel? I have read up on the need to carry more fuel if its a petrol engine and an axillary fuel tank provides for that. Cost wise is there much of a difference.
My first intended long tour would be from South East Asia to Europe vide Malaysia - Thai - Myanmar - India - Pak - Iran - Turkey - Europe spread over 45 to 60 days in summer 2022
what are the basic mods that I should be looking to make for the overland tourers. I don't plan to do much off roading. More towards long distance overland. For the first trip I don't forsee staying in the vehicle very much. Perhaps only on unexpected occasions.
Thanking all in advance.