Wednesday, March 25, 2015

This "Mum's Taxi" could be your next expedition 4wd...

It might be a well known "mum's taxi" but have you considered the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado as your expedition vehicle?
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado D-4D
We all know about the Land Cruiser Troopy, the popular 80-Series but what about the 120-Series as a vehicle option for overland travel?
Stacked within the ranks of the Land Cruiser naming standards, the 120-Series is typically known as the Prado (or in the UK, the LC3).

The 120-Series entered the vehicle market in 2003 replacing the six year old 90-Series (known as the Colorado in the UK). Upon initial release, it was fitted with the same 3.0L diesel engine as its predecessor however many drivers claimed it was underpowered which potentially contributed to Toyota to replacing it with the 3.0L D-4D common rail diesel matched to a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic gearbox.

The Land Cruiser brand personifies reliability, durability and the Toyota 'sameness'.  The vehicles all seem to have that similiar driving style... that of comfort, and driveability. The brand attracts loyal follows who actively defend their vehicle decision especially against Land Rover fanatics.


Sunday, March 15, 2015

You Create Your World... Sydney Overland Meetup report

Sydney Overland Meetup (March 2015)
The Sydney Overland Meetup took place on Saturday 14th March 2015 with guest speakers Gareth and Kirsty from Aussie Overlanders and hosted by Expedition Centre.

We drove from Sydney to London via Africa...

In 2013, Gareth and Kirsty departed Sydney in their 1989 Land Cruiser Troopy.  After a neat 585 days on the road, the couple arrived back in Sydney having traveled across three continents. This past weekend was our turn to hear their stories, share their passion for overland adventure travel and to meet past, current and future overlanders.
Sydney Overland Meetup - March 2015

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Sydney Overland Meetup: 14th March 2015

Google Search: Aussie Overlanders
Looking for some travel inspiration?  Feel like sharing the overland travel passion?
On the 14th March 2015, Gareth and Kirsty (Aussie Overlanders) will be sharing their travel stories covering three continents and two oceans!



The Plan:

12:30pm to 1:30pm: BBQ (Traditional South African Boerewors Rolls)

1:30pm to 3pm: Aussie Overlanders

3pm to 4pm: General Catchup
Join us from 12:30pm at the Expedition Centre
Venue:
Expedition Centre
69 Anderson Rd, Mortdale NSW 2222





 Hosted by Daniel & Martin


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