ConeHead

Very big call to say this. I have never heard of the 200 or the singhle turbo V8) having this issue. So where else have you heard that the 'bigend' is playing up in the V8 Diesel. If im not mistaken, the V8 diesel has been in the 70 (workmate) series from late 06 and this is the first I have heard of it. Ta

Nope.....You are wrong. I have an 1/08 GXL V8 TTD and it fitted with both KDSS and the subtank. This is a common misconception. The reason the subtank is not offered in the other diesel models as standard is due to weight issues. You can now tho, order a VX or Sahara diesel with the subtank, but you loose the KDSS and sunroof. Cheers.

Mate Most diesels will knock abit when there cold or they may appear to be a little louder than normal. This is quite normal and due to the engine being cold. You may also notice a knock when the engine is under heavy acceleration. Just thinking, maybe knock isnt the right term, 'rattley' may be a better term. In my honest opinion, dont worry unless you notice a lack of power. Hope this helps.

Do you have the Petrol or Twin Turbo Diesel. I now have 22000km on the odo. I use a program called 'CARTRAK' you log all expences for the car. (its leased and the program ensure the lease company cant rip you off). It also calculates fuel usage and economy. Around town, I average about 11.5 litres per hundred. On the freeway (Canberra to Sydney), at a constant 120kph I have got as low as 9.5 litres per hundred. (with myself, wife and 3 kids). The most I got out of a tank was 1231KM. This was from Canberra to Brisbane (Capalabar) , up the Pacific Highway. I filled up at Capalabar (light was on) and put in 124 litres. The fuel economy was worked out at 10.04 litres per hundred kilometres. I have to say that I was impressed for such a big car. I always have the climate control on as well. With the 6th gear issue, mine slips into 6th gear (after the 10000km service) without an issue at anywhere from 95 kph onwards. I have to admit, I love the power, and because of this power, its made towing my boat (24foot fibregalss Freedom Elite) an absolute joy. I am more than happy with the LC 200.

Many thanks 11TWO, the manual is in Japanese too.. I guess this is a problem one encounters when an imported vehicle is purchaced and imported rather than buying a local model.

Mate. I think you will find that its not dust as in road dust from outside of the vehicle, but general dust, same as what you have to dust at home. I think it seems to be bad, or worse than it is by the fact that the LC 200 has a black dash / console. I used to get a similar amount of dust in my 100 series, but because the dash / console was grey, it was seen less ir just not as visable. I use a rag with 'armour all' protector with 'dust repeller' on the dash / console area. Seems to work OK. Cheers.

Mate.....I can assure you it had absolutly NOTHING to do with the, as you described, "silly hill start thing". The hill assist control is a system that works on the brakes and is a part of the traction contol set up. All it does is detect (when the car is in drive) rearwood motion and applys the brakes intemittently. at about 60 times per second for about 5 seconds....thats it. The clunk in a tailshaft issue (not transmission). The tailshaft on the 200 gets longer and shorter as the suspention and vehicle move. The clunk is created by the spindal thread that allows this motion. To much or to little = clunk. Personally, I would be taking it back to Toyota for them to fix it, as I have done, and not try and fix it yourself. Can you imagine if you used the wrong grease, or quantity and Toyota can relate it back to you.....That means you have to fork out your hard earned coin to fix the problem. With the oil problem, I have used 2 litres in 9150 kilometres. A diesel engine can take up to 20000km to bed in and settle in oil consumption.

My car is 'bog standard' with the factory 17 inch wheels. It is toally un modified in any way. Fuel consumption is consistant. There are numourous posts on this site where various 200 series Twin Turbo Diesal (TTD) state there fuel econom, and its similar to mine. There no problems with Toyota here.

WELL.....mine works OK....shifts into 6th at about 100kph. Im also getting 10.4litres per 100 kilometres on the highway and 11-12 litres per 100 kilometres around town. Im happy

I hope you enjoy the 200 TTD as much as everyone else. I havent had the pleasure of towing anything with mine yet.

Well.....I dont know how your customers are driving the car, but I drive it with a bit of a lead foot at times, and im getting 11L / 100 around town, and about 10.4L / 100 on the highway. These figures are fairly consistant. I have got about 6500km on the clock. I use Cartrak to keep a record of all fuel usage. Cheers.

Hey Guys. I must say Im happy. My L.C. 200 TTD now has a whopping 760km on the clock. I have just filled the tank up for the second time. On this tank of fuel, I travelled about 560km. Out of this, I did about 250 on the highway and about 310ish around town. I wasnt driving like "Miss Daisy" but on the other hand, I wasnt flogging the crap out of it either. I averaged 12litres / 100km. In effect, going on this, I could 1150 to 1200 kilometres out of the tank. Not bad in my books. Cheers

Ok. Just took my 200 V8 TTD for its first spin down the highway. I have to say that I was impressed. This is the first big run I had in it. I had the cruise set at about 105 kph and the tranny changed happily between 5th and 6th as the road conditions changed. Im VERY impressed. Also, I forgot to say this before, I have traveled 500km on the current tank of fuel, and the fuel gauge is still above the 1/2 mark. close to 1/3 used.

Ok. Just took my 200 V8 TTD for its first spin down the highway. I have to say that I was impressed. This is the first big run I had in it. I had the cruise set at about 105 kph and the tranny changed happily between 5th and 6th as the road conditions changed. Im VERY impressed.

It does take a diesel engine about 5000km to 10000km to loosen up. (Even my 100 series V8 Petrol took about 10000km to loosen up). I can remember, (with the 100 series V8 petrol) that my first tank (main and sub) only got me about 600km (out of about 140 litres) before both fuel lights came on. When I sold it, I could get between 850 to 900km out of a tank of fuel (main + sub). I wouldnt worry just yet.

I just filled my LC 200 up (first fill from new) and I got an average of 18.19L / 100 km. This was mostly stop start city driving with very little HWY driving. I have to admit, I really enjoy the acceleration...... Anyway, I happened to chat to the service manager of my Toyota Dealership (where I bought the car from) and he told me NOT to expect to get near the quoted fuel consumption figure UNTIL the engine (TTD) has at least 5000 - 10000KM's on it, and more if you 'baby' the engine. Apparently they need to 'loosen up' a bit. Oh...did I say how much I enjoyed the acceleration.......

Ok....here is the thing. I picked up my Cruiser 200 TTD yesterday 06/02/2008. I spoke to the Toyota spares AND to rhino. The LC 100 bars WILL fit the LC 200, if you do a couple of mods. The bars and feet / legs are the same. This is what you have to do. 1. Replace the base (this is the part that connects the legs to the car that stay in permently). Cost $119.00 from Rhino. 2. Get the LC 100 bars cut down. (front to 1016mm and centre 990mm. I didnt ask about the rear as I have only got a 2 bar set). Cost $95.00 So, the total cost of the mod or conversion is $214.00. Now, seeing that I can get a complete 2 bar set from Toyota for $215.00, it makes it unworthwhile. Kind regards Conehead

Does anyone know if the LC 100 roof racks will fit the LC 200. I have looked at pics for the LC 200 and they look very very similar to my LC 100 racks, to the point where I think they are identical. Dont want to buy new racks if I dont have to. Can any one help.

No, its not as simple as the 100 series. You have to remove a plastic cover and unbolt either 4 or 6 bolts per side.

Just ordered and paid for a LC 200 GXL TTD on Thursday. Should have if in 10-12 days...WOO-HOO...cant bloody wait. Just for the record....it "SHOULD" be a bit easier on fuel than my 100 series petrol V8....

I have just purchaced a LC 200 GXL TTD, (which I should get in about 10 days). When I took the car for a test drive, 110-115 seemed to be the magic speed for 6th gear to engage. I wonder if this is a programing issue or just ment for freeway driving.??