I Bought a New Car...
Вставка
- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- MY LINKS:
→ To support me on Patreon, with exclusive videos and posts: / evazubeck
→ For my merch: www.evazubeck....
→ For casual daily updates: / evazubeck
→ For my social commentary: @UnpluggedEva
→ For written thoughts: www.evazubeck....
→ Thank you to my wonderful supporters on Patreon:
Śānti Collective
Martin
Christian Tucker
Positive Travel, @inspiring.positive.travel
Katarzyna, @katarzyna_photo_equine
Jeffry Watson
Dalibor from sLOVEnia
Robert Jureit, Photographer, Explorer
Martyn Greville-Giddings
Gene and Dena Dahilig
Tony 24p
Jeff Falgout
Ricardo Santos
Piotr Koscianski
Greg Scopel
Sylvan
The TerraMax
74Coree
Kyle R
BarryMcE
Patrick Low
James R. Young
Nate Jonas
David J. Kiss
MeadeSports
Val
Tamiwawa
Nicole
Benson
Meghan L Riley
Rich
Kaitlin & Audrey
Jeff Wheelock
Damon Wong
Michael Campos
Erik Klee
Las Vegas Tom
Lioba
David Perry
Arne Shulstad
Tim
Warren Herd
Marlin Edwards
Andrew J. Salmon
Alec R.
Sam Crowter
Soft Roaders MN
Gary Jepson
Dr Beth
Soft Roaders MN
Cornell J.W.
Cheri Fairbrother
Blair Anderson
Steven and Ginger Harrod
The Wandering Goats
Avner
Brian Miller
Patrick J
Al Patzke
Steve Ross
Chris Friedline
Hu Zhening
Terry Buckley
Dr. Wayne and Dr. Patricia Tope
Darrell Klasey
Thor
Michael Twórczy
Jeffrey Parks Music
Wally Hartshorn
Jim and Harriett
Terry Buckley
Ashanti B
David Stiversx
+ J. & T.S.
Katie Ann
Curtis Chrystian
SimonsDad
James Costa
Jim, Harriet, and Yuki
Steve McConnell
Joe Savage
George Lotridge
Jakub Jelonek
Christina V
Darrell Klasey
Danny Delaria
Tom "Quirk" Jenkins
Pablo Luis
Drew in Texas
Markku
CB Offroad Adventures
Someone Who Cares
StephenMc
Rottdawg
Anhkhoa Mahoney
Chelly
Stephen Williams
Ryan Treeplante
Aine Sabine
Taite Travels
Matt and Patty Wilson
Ernie Garrett
Marcin Ludowicz
Ginny Griffin
James G. Jacobs
Dave Brown
David and Jenny Mead
Bryce
Scott Larson
Katie Reich
Koulnis
Larry Howorth
Wild Bill
Toshi Sakauye
Janet Rivera Switzer
Abram Antares Cortinas
Colin Ottersten
Andy Benjamin
As a quasi expert on Toyota 4x4s. Change your oil in the transfer case, differential, transmission, your antifreeze, and a full synthetic engine oil. Also, change your thermostat.
The big reason why you want to change your antifreeze is that Toyota is antifreeze after 5 years will turn acidic. That means it will slowly dissolve your hoses and your radiator.
True. They'll run for eternity if you are maintenance savvy. Transfer cases tend to be overlooked by alot of people that don't know what they are driving. She obviously had the acumen enough to know if you are gonna buy something older, get a Toyota Land Cruiser. Or even a 4 runner.
Sadly my 1995 4Runner got crashed out from under me, but it was still going strong at 18 years old and over 500k km. The regular maintenance is a must. Don't mix Toyota and non Toyota antifreeze. As said, change all the oils. Grease all the grease points. I switched to John Deere's high pressure waterproof grease and never had a driveshaft joint issue ever again. Greasing those joints after a river crossing is important.
Sounds like very solid advice that, maintenance is always a good idea on an older vehicle no matter how well made.
Other problem with antifreeze is that some people "cheat" by not using enough
Don't forget the power steering fluid. I've had to have the front transaxle on my Camry replaced twice in the last two decades after letting the power steering fluid go too long before changes. It breaks down as well and eats away at the components.
I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I watched you build out Odyssey at your Grandparents’ house in Poland.
So true, felt like yesterday
yes
That's a good truck! I've owned many Toyotas over my 70 years. They are the best.
My best truck... 1977 Toyota Pickup bought new for $4100 + tax. 300,000 miles when I sold it, and it's still going.
Sweetheart....that shirt you are wearing. Little Belt Cattle Company. How bittersweet is that.....the first person I ever really watched live full-time on the road, wearing a shirt from the town 30 miles down the road from where I live(Lewistown)...and me starting my own van-life journey.
Way to represent the beautiful state of Montana Eva! You truly are a gem
Hi Eva, I am from Pakistan and I have been following your journeys for a long time now ☺. I am really inspired by how you have been evolving as an individual all these years, how you are not afraid to admit if something doesn't pan out the way you planned, and how you whole heartedly embrace new directions in life. Keep rocking and bon voyage!
That dog is a saint, melts my heart.
Change all the fluids: engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid (everyone forgets this one, but trust me on this), power steering fluid, front and rear differential gear oil, transfer case gear oil, and transmission fluid. Also, change the engine air filter and cabin air filter, if needed. All of these jobs are DYI capable after watching a few UA-cam videos. I'm sure you have a handy Dad or Uncle who will help. It might make a good couple of videos.
Change ALL the rubber, coolant hoses, breather hoses, brake hoses, engine compartment, Transmission cooler lines, fuel lines etc
@@mrmotofy more excellent advice - especially since Eva tends to go to out of the way places.
Congrats Eva and best of luck with it, I was a truck mechanic for the city of New York for 30yrs. and now I work for myself but the best advice I can give you is if one did not come with your vehicle go out and purchase an owners manual for your new ride find the maintenance schedule in it and follow it. If you don’t have a somewhat what compete maintenance history you might have to do some catching up which means you might have to service or replace something’s regardless. Second my advice is take it to a Toyota dealership they know their machines the best and they use Toyota parts and third there’s a lot of wrong advice out there from people who don’t know they don’t know so ignore it and follow your owner's manual, here’s a news flash those schedules are actual written by real engineers. And one more thing that flat panel that fell off the bottom of your car it’s there to keep our road noise and keep road dirt away from the components under your car so have it reinstalled.
They don’t make the new cars anymore like the older ones. I have a 19 yr old Toyota sienna for over 4 yrs now and I couldn’t love her (Amelia) more! Everytime I drive her Im even more thankful!!! She’s getting new shoes (tires) tomorrow! Who gets excited about that?? I DO!!
Toyotas age very well. Mine is 21, so dependable
@gwenwallace that’s all American cars over the last decade. All been going down hill still. Besides Ford and who was telling ford was selling out??? DL
It isn't just Toyotas, my wife has a 19 years old Nissan and has only replaced tires and batteries. My son has a 12 years old Honda Civic with same results. I had a 2004 Ram 3500 that I totaled last year and only got a seat belt burn.
My 2000 Sienna has 300,000 miles on it. Runs like a dream.
I had to chuckle seeing Vilk in drivers seat of Odyssey. Like he was saying "Mine now!" 😅. I knew you couldn't stay away from the mountains and the wild places. I can't wait to see you new views! Thank you for taking us along for the ride 😁
What is it about Polish people and the mountains? I had a 22 y.o. Toyota truck. Broke my heart to sell when I moved to Poland.
I drive a 27 year old Saab convertible that I picked up at the factory in Trollhattan brand new. I absolutely love it and wouldn’t drive anything else. It also has over 200,00 miles and manual transmission. 👏 ❤
I also drive a Saab ... a 20yrs old 9-3 ...
I have a 1957 mustang. Still gets me from a to b
@@kimtan95 a 57 mustang? Now that is some achievement
@@kimtan95 How long have you had it?
Just a small piece of advice: Don’t build too big because if your new home base is as rural as I think it is you are going to need plenty of room to haul supplies on you infrequent (maybe once every month or two) trips into town.
I’m excited for you!
Take care.
Looking at the number plate clue it should be something like a couple miles to the nearest shop, and a few more to a bigger shop; or even more likely just outside some town/village, but a bit higher ;)
YES!!! Love your new car. I have a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser with 240,000 miles. Never caused me any grief...at all.
Wait until the automatic transmission goes out on it.. Mine in my 92 fj80 lasted until 300k then went out.. To rebuild it was 6k,and I couldn't even find a used auto with less than 180k miles on it,and the 180k mile trans was 4k usd... A manual trans complete with linkage,bellhousing,transfer case,pedals assembly, clutch,etc from Australia was under 2500,not including shipping..
I'm looking at getting a newer diesel FJ imported from Australia if I can find one at the right price..
You have brought so many people enjoyment through your travel videos. Now you start a new journey. I wish you the best !!
If you go back out, spend at least 3 days in each place! It's much less stressful.
I always plan trips with days to spare, so I can use those if I get sick, need some rest, or just find a place I really like and want to stay an extra day. I'm neurodivergent and can get super stressed and anxious and simple things can sometimes be exhausting. Having some wiggle room takes so much stress out of the trip for me. With a long and active trip I also leave enough spare days that I can recharge either at home or on a beach or something at the end. Life changer.
Fajnie usłyszeć szczere słowa na temat podróżowania full time. Mało kto potrafi to publicznie przyznać. A media takie kolorowe... :) Graty.
A lot of complicated electronic systems in the newer cars, which I personally don't like, to many computers and cameras, surveillance systems which don't actually make the cars nowadays better. If you maintain this Toyota and get it serviced, at those specified intervals, it will last forever, like your Defender. Modern cars won't even be on the road after 21 years, because of planned obsolescence. Nice choice, enjoy and may it take you and your loved ones wherever you need to go! I'm not from Poland, but I researched a bit, it's a very nice area. 😊Congratulations on getting a home!
More stuff to go wrong
Yes I don’t mind the car being a bit clunky and without all the latest gadgets, as long as it is reliable ☺️
GFBISA: At last, a proper 4x4! Great choice, which you won't regret. But, as a Toyota owner of Land Crisers since their 80 Series, I strongly suggest that you take it to a Toyota trained outlet, and get them to give you a detailed, total back-to front report, which includes the suspension, pwoer train, electrics etc.
Change ALL the fuids and lubricants, but have them properly flushed to remove any sedament , residues etc. Keep a good record of the correct fluids and lubes for future reference. They CHANGE ALL the belts, hoses and the clamps that hold them in position, of the entire vehicle, even if they look OK! If you have some part which is either the left or right side of that system, that has broken or over-worn, always change BOTH, because it opposite side is not far off going! Change both 12 Volt batteries (In the engine compartment, if they are 3 years or older, regardless if they are functioning OK> By doing the preventative maintenance, you will never have battery-related problems! Check all bushes, CV joints etc, and if worn exchange them all for new ones.*Dangerous steering is not an option! Just do it.
If any more body panels feel a bit dodgy/loose, get the agents to remove them and replace all the clips that hold them in position. Check your braking system, discs, pads etc, and if they are worn more than 40%, change them for new ones. Flush your radiator and test it at a radiator workshop. A re-core is far cheaper than overheating and blowing your engine! It all sounds expensive, but until you know what is wrong (It's old, and there will be lots of little niggles etc, and some bigger ones, that will go eventually , if left. ) rather err on the side of caution and remember preventative maintenance is far cheaper than a breakdown where you don't need it!
Go to Front Runner, and talk to them before yoy decide what to do... They have pre-built solutions, which are cheaper, and quicker than trying to build them yourself. *You provide them with major advertising and marketing exposure, and this new vehicle will be just up their street. *I suggest that you put in as a standard fitment before any modifications, a twin 12 Volt auxilliary battery with it's onwn management system, as well as a built-in battery charger which can plug in, so you can use AC/DC power for your accessories etc. Ask Front Runner for a superlight, Roof-Top Tent suggestion. They can be easily removed, in your own garage at home, and left suspended until you need it again. The roof-top rails can bolt into the special accessory channels already ontop of the vehicle using 8 mm / M8 stainless bolts.
We have camped in sub-Saharan Africa since 1982, and always happy to help with suggestions.
Take care and be safe out there
Tim
I not only like the "vintage look", but I like the simplicity of older vehicles. I drive a 21 yr old Toyota and I would not even consider trading it for a newer model. Good luck in your next chapter of adventures with your new home. Last summer I met a gentleman in Montana with a 1989 Cruiser with 500,000 miles!
Very cool , I drive 16yr old Tacoma . I love ❤️ it
I have an '89 FJ62 w/~360,000 mile on it. I love it still.
Yet new cars are sold as being environmentally friendly, yet require huge amounts of energy, water, raw materials to produce. The worst problem is that insurance companies refuse to pay for repairs to older lower book value cars, with a long useful life ahead. I think insurers should be required to safely repair, even older cars. Another shocking aspect of the insurance of cars is that recent premium increases have been significantly driven by the cost of claims involving EVs. Not only are they expensive to repair but their extra weight means more damage to them and to other vehicles. Replacing batteries can simply be not worth it, so the EV is written off. Madness.
Older Toyotas are awesome and tough as nails. I run with some friends who have first gen Tundras and they are tough, one of them has 400,000 plus miles on it, mine has 180k. All run like a clock
Wow that is some mileage! Amazing
From the moment you set foot on Socotra, I eagerly joined your journey and exploration, relishing every experience along the way. Never once did I miss an opportunity to immerse myself in the wonders of your travels. With each step, I absorbed valuable lessons and insights, enriching my understanding of the world around you. Now, as you embark on this new adventure, I find myself filled with virtual elation at the prospect of your latest acquisition, a brand-new car, symbolizing the continued expansion of your horizons and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. Congrats Eva 🎊
Please whatever upgrades you decide on, dont do suspensions lifts and huge tyres. The LC is an absolute gem as is, yes, get good all terrain tyres. Ensure control arms and rubber bushes along with sway bars are sturdy. Own a 1998 LC 100, 4.5l V8 diesel with 480,000km full services, never opened the engine, likely it will outlive me.
X2. Keep it stock as it's quite capable, especially for weekend trips!
Agree. My LC 200 has outperformed built Land Cruisers, in brutal conditions, with thousands of dollars of upgrades, and I'm totally stock.
My car has also a tape player and I use a Special Tape that has an AUX cable attached. So you can play from anything with an AUX output.
you know how to pick cool cars.. you need a sticker on the back that I used to have on my VW "honk if anything falls off"
😂😂😂😂 that’s so funny
That piece that fell off underneath, can probably be left off. I had one on my pickup truck, and it's been off for years, with no ill effects, plus one thing less to take off if work is needed to be done under there!
Hahah this is the life #blessed
@@Powerstroke98 I believe that's the air deflector. It helps keep a lot of muck from getting blown up into the engine compartment.
It looks brilliant for its age❤️
One of my elementary school teacher's in Iceland had a Toyota Landcruiser (94' I think) , the last I knew he had put at least 700.000 km on it and that was more than 10 years ago, he still has it.
For everyday journeys get a back seat extender for Vilk! We bought one for our German shepherd yogi. It made such a difference and he won’t slip down behind the front seats. It folds down very small too 😊
All my favorite travel UA-camrs are all settling down these days. Good for them. Bad for me wanting and enjoying fun videos.
A pot of land in the Tatras, in the Western Carpathians, what a dream.❤❤❤ You've already presented the region in another video, actually twice. The car is made for the region. Congratulations 🎉
It's really easy to take seats out of car...I wish I had done mine sooner...that would have so much room to make a camping build if you took out back and passenger seats.
You have now bought , in my opinion , the best car in the world.
This.
I like it because of its old school look.Take it from a guy who has old stuff! 😊
As the original owner of a now-23-year-old 4Runner, I can agree that even at 200k miles, those early-2000s Toyota trucks are still golden if they've been properly maintained. They were built to last.
the most reliable cars
Not the best car, but likely the best SUV/truck in the world. I know that's nit picky, but just sayin😊
spouse and self bought an SUV with all wheel drive last year - it was a new car and it had some driver assistance electronics that we, as senior citizens, find useful - wishing you many safe journeys in your own vehicles - roy rogers and dale evans used to sing "happy trails to you" at the end of their tv show
Goodbye 👋🏼 our old Odyssey friend. So many UA-cam memories. 😊. Hello Air Con Toyca 😂, welcome 🙏.
Congratulations on the new ride !!!! Wishing you every success in your new endeavor !!! Have fun and stay safe !
Great choices Eva. All the best. It's all good 👍👍 Jim, Harriet and Yuki
I have the same cruiser. You will absolutely love it - runs and runs and runs. We also have three big dogs, so as the dog gets older, you’ll have to deal with getting him in and out, but it can be handled easily. I replaced the suspension and have done all of the normal maintenance and, it just …. Runs. Enjoy.
Lots of people have done camper builds in a vehicle such as you have you can always watch them on UA-cam and get some ideas and then make your own
Ever since you got Odyssey, I've been wanting a big honking, road-warrior, camping truck, a battle cruiser. And, now you go and put yours in storage.
You are a amazing person. You got this .
Hope you continue to enjoy your new journey. I watched you travel the USA .hello from Texas
You're going through a major transition. Whatever comes out on the other side will be great. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us. And know that there is always a substrate of continuity that lies under everything.
2003 is vintage??!! I feel old
Lol. True! That's because we are from the 1900s.
😆 same here!!!
Toyota seats lay back, and are very comfortable to sleep in in a pinch. I slept in my truck front seat for a rain soaked week at Yosemite. It was surprisingly comfortable.
I have a one-berth microcamper I've built in my little Fiat 500L - a lot smaller than your new car, but I don't take a dog with me; I found the bed platform and storage quite easy to build. I used a pre-made keyboard shelf to make a little pull out for my camp cooker to go on in the boot. I'm least happy with the window covers, which are black cloth glued onto an insulating roll and push into place, but they're awkward and don't always stay in place perfectly. I want to re-do the window covers, but I'm still not sure how the new form will look.
I've found It's worth getting wind deflectors for the windows so I can leave them open slightly for ventilation without them appearing open or risking getting rain inside.
I only have the bed take up the larger side of the split rear seats, so I have more storage on the other side and can still use that one back seat if I need to (often I used it as my 'lounge' before bed or when the weather's bad).
I really look forward to seeing how your build works out.
If you ever come back to the States you need to visit Chaco Canyon in NM. It's UNESCO World Heritage site and has a challenging bit of road that passes through Navajo (D'Neh) tribal land to get to. Good camping spots on site.
Super nice new ride. Classic. And obviously Vilk-Approved.❤
That was the #1 criterion 🤓
@@evazubeck 😄👍✌️❤️
1998-2007 V8 Engine Toyota Land Cruisers have a timing Belt instead of a timing chain. Try to find out when the timing belt was last changed. Very important. If there is no sticker under the bonnet or the previous owner doesn't know when it was last changed, you may want to consider changing the timing belt out for a new one. Anytime a timing belt has over 80,000 miles or so, you want to get it changed before it breaks.
I have the same LC 100 series. It’s bullet proof and GCC spec..
My 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser has nearly 300,000 miles on it and it is brilliant! I have done a lot of upgrade modifications and have zero regrets. If I ever get rid of it, it would almost certainly be to do another Land Cruiser project.
If you want to reach out with any questions on specific modifications, I am happy to share my lessons learned. Best of luck with your new chapter.
Glad you're not selling the Land rover, it's like a member of the family. Todays prices for new vehicles are ridiculous.
Today prices on 20-30yrs old Defenders are even more crazy.
Was at Toyota dealership in US 80K for Toyota 4-runner !!😳 80K ridiculous
@@Kim-J312 Odyssey is easily at the same value level, good built 110 overlanders with opening roof are around 70-90k eur.
Yes I don’t think I could sell her just yet! Maybe ever 😂
@@evazubeckyou’ll be surprised how quickly you will turning back to Odyssey from the TLC.
Not any like the TLC would not be a great car, but you will realise pretty quickly how adorable a Defi is with all it’s clumsiness, and how soulless is the TLC.
(And you also will miss all the overlanding extra of Odyssey pretty much in the 10th minute of first camping). ;)
Awesome video as always Eva and Vilk. Can’t wait to see all the new adventures y’all are going to have but it’s kind of sad not to see Odyssey on the channel even though she just in storage.
You can get replacements to those fallen plastic trims from online easily, like from Ovoko or elsewhere.
Really solid choice for a car! These can run forever.
Going through automatic car washes should be avoided as they’re notorious for damaging plastic car panels. I had that happen last year with my Honda CRV, and was able to easily replace them but they weren’t cheap.
I was a little confused when you said your vehicle had air con. I chuckled when I figured out it was AC.
Awesome!! Look forward to you being part of this new chapter. I’m glad you are putting ur comfort and well-being first by taking a break from full time travel.
Thank you! Excited for what lies ahead ❤
Yes, self-care is so important.
Make sure you get the bottom panel re-installed. They usually are meant to aid in cooling the drive train or air in cooling breaks.
Toyotas lasts FOREVER! I can tell this car was the top of the line when she was made. Take good care of it, and you can literally drive a million miles on it. ❤❤❤
I've built a folding platform in that same body style. Gives it some pull out drawers, and if needed a stable platform for a bed if you fold the seats down. My son loves riding around in it since I gave it to him.
Well, Eva, I doubt you'll read this but if you are able to reach the age I am at 79, I hope you can say as I tell my friends, "I have accomplished all the things I wanted to do in my life up to now." I am plan on doing kind of like you. I have a mechanic working on a 15-year old Subaru Forester. When it is road worthy, after looking at plans for a sleeping place on youtube, I will buy the 1x4's and build a semi-permanent place to sleep with room underneath. I will then order from Amazon a flexible car-top carrier to pack a camp chair and extra clothing. My base is my current home/metal pole building. I, too, will camp one to 4 days at a time since I am a widower and don't need to hurry home. I find that I don't mind being alone either. When you are busy doing what you like to do, time goes by with no loneliness. I live in the foothills of the mountains that separate Idaho from Montana. You once stayed in Kamiah and I am 15 miles from there. Kamiah is on the river and I am at a higher elevation with more winter snow. You have your dog to keep you busy while camping and I play music on my mandolin, my ukulele, and my banjo ukulele. At the rate you are going you should be able someday when you are old, to say that you have done all you wanted to do. It is a satisfying feeling. I haven't traveled like you have, but I have seen a lot of the American West plus some of the fjords of Alaska and the Al-Can highway. I have really enjoyed your many videos. Thanks.
❤️❤️❤️
I’m a Polish raised woman living in the US and love to travel in my Subaru with my kids, dog and a bunny! We have traveled for months at a time but I haven’t figure out the air conditioning situation of sleeping in the car the summer. That limits us where we can go because we live in GA and it’s hot!! But I absolutely love to go on small expeditions throughout the year to escape the commonality of life 😊
@@Mountain_Spirit It is supposed to get up to 104 degrees one day soon but then stay in the mid-nineties. But my elevation is 2800 feet and I'm surrounded by tall conifer trees and the climate in the western U.S. in the summer is a dry heat. By tomorrow I will have finished building my picnic/campground on my 11 acres. It is too hot to camp but I have a place to put my new tent in early September when, hopefully, it cools down. I decided not to camp semi-full time and instead just take one and sometimes two day trips. but I've been to most places in the American West. I had a stand-alone canopy where I sit in a zero-gravity camp chair and read or just look at the trees and watch the deer. Tonight while loading more stuff to take to the camp, I talked to 2 buck deer with big horns. They don't run from me, but a doe can make them run. Odd!.
You talked about you, your kids, a dog and a bunny. What kind of bunny and what kind of dog, and how old and the number of your kids. Did you forget to talk about your husband. You should tour in the American West. Looks like Eva has fun. I managed to e-mail her once and got a reply but she probably gets thousands of e-mails so I double I'll get any more e-mails. She spent a night in a town some 15 miles from me.
Hi! I would recommend you to look at the sleep pack for the Dacia Jogger. It would probably not be suitable for your car, but it doesn't look like a complicated build, it's like a box you just put in your car and kind of unfold. When you're done camping, just remove the box and your car is back to normal.
So cool seeing Little Belt Cattle Co. making its way around the world. Love those folks, great beef!
I had this car ( Land Cruiser) before when I was at school, it was my favorite car because of having a wide space also feeling comfortable while driving . But we sold it because it was consuming a lot of gas. We bought a new one 2021 . Land cruiser 👍
Let the Build Series begin! 😊👍🏾
You could just remove the rear seats completely and gain more room for storage and large platform.
Agreed. Did that with 3 VW vans over the last 55 years and it's worked for me. Build a flat bed base to fit and then custom drawers underneath with hidden storage spaces and cabinetry as needed in the floor and along the sides. Simple and it works. Add a Thule roof rack and storage box on the roof and it'll be almost as as roomy as your old rig. And much more comfortable and reliable.
Great buy Eva, I had the 100 series for 13 years and put 640,000 klms, it never broke down and it never had any issues apart from “ normal maintenance “. I bought it brand new in 1999 and sold it in 2012. The “ best vehicle I’ve owned “, the best ride, the best driving and a very capable off road machine.
If you pay attention to maintenance it will serve you well.
2:26 - Doggo was definitely not ready to let go of that car 😂😂
I can relate to air con and having a cd player. I was so happy my 2010 Mazda has a remote that locks the doors.
Toya is a adorable name.
A propper reliability upgrade from a Land Rover for sure. :D
Dearest Eva, you are two years younger than me and yet, I am the one looking up to you. You're nailing it! Keep going, I believe you're going well! Thank you for these videos and the content you put out there!
That side-eye from Vilk behind the steeringwheel, when you asked he has already his driverslicense 😂😂😂 i almost rolled out of my wheelchair from laughter
I live and work in Kenya and have a 2004 Land Cruiser 100 and 1998 LC 80, both of which I need for work. It is a known fact down there that a Land Cruiser is a bush car whereas a Land Rover is a hobby!
I would remove the back seats to provide more room.
She's already removed the back seats, what you're seeing there is the middle row,
But Vilk is comfy back there!
Congarats Eva!🎉🎉🎉 it’s a good thing to change and evolve🖤🖤🖤 I’m happy for you
2:00 Looks like he's ready to honk the horn & yell at you that it's time to go.
Very reliable and solid car. Mine never let me down in any 4wd situation. If you want to upgrade 4wd capability ARB have the best suspension and bullbar kits as well a great roof racks. The spare is a real pain to access - i would install a swing mount on the rear. Don’t know if yours is petrol or diesel but both are heavy drinkers. Carry extra or install another tank if you are venturing remote. Last suggestion is to replace the fallen off plastic cover with an aluminum bash plate.
Omg Vilk sitting in the driver's seat at 1:17😂
Good choice I have 3 vintage 4x4s a 1989 Suburban, 1985 chevy pickup, and a 1976 Jeep CJ5
LC100 was my dad's dreamed car.
do odyssey a favor and start it and drive around the block a couple times once a month. not good to let a truck set to long. and if it set a year remove the old gas and put new in. congrats on new car. my truck is 21 years old, but I love it. 😁
Congratulation on your new yoda good choice
We've had our 100 since new, its never had any problems, beautiful comfort on the most trying outback roads. Good choice, have fun!
This is so relatable (the need of a home base after long term travel). We feel the same way. But our blue landy stays ❤️
Eva, your positive demeanor is so wonderful to witness; I smile along with you without even knowing I am. I wish you well on your future journey; can't wait to hear what you have planned. Always love seeing Vilk -how lucky is he to have you and u him.
Congratulations!! Maybe take out the back seats all together?
Congratulations on your new adventure Eva. Love your videos. Keep working on them and best wishes in your future endeavors.
You can put aircon on the Defender. Research the Defender's aircon for Odyssey's year, find a donor vehicle in a scrapyard, get the pieces (don't forget pulleys, belts, wiring looms, bolts & brackets) and install it. Then take it to an automotive air conditioning place and have them pressurise it. Not easy, but not all that hard - just remember to drill-out the plug in the bottom of the heater box so the condensate can drain out. And while you're at it, look for the nicest driver's bucket seat... 😉
For ideas on small campers, there are endless vid's on yootoob by Korean girls - Yoyo Camp is one, Rirang On Air (she's quite gung-ho, likes roughing it and occasionally sets herself on fire 😁 ), and several others who often camp in their cars, all of which are much smaller than Toyka. Good net-surfing!
Could and should usually dont go hand in hand !!! 😜
Part of that is where Eva is located... how many air-con Defenders were there in that part of the world? Betting not many because the climate isn't like being in, say, Texas. Shipping of the A/C system alone from USA would be crazy... Not disagreeing with you on how or why - but yeah, not an easy thing to find in some regions.
Search ministry of defender they sell a kit and I can’t remember the last time I saw a defender in the scrap yard
A couple I used to work with had a Land Cruiser of almost the same vintage (it was maybe 3 years older) -- and they always referred to it as "The Tank." I'm driving one of its little cousins (RAV4) that's taken a beating in 10 years on the road and is still 99% trustworthy (it'll be back at 100% once I get the A/C recharged... for the 1st time ever). Like so many others here have said, just keep up with the maintenance and All Will Be Good. :-) Congrats, and here's wishing you & Vilk many safe, happy miles!
MP3 adapter for tape decks are easy to find.
There are single deck touch screen players. Or she can get full face touch screen. so she can have car play and get her navigation in one place. Also she can have backup camera added .
MP3 adapter? It’s not 2004.
Loose part: Skid plate??? It seems a pretty light weight item so I guess it was just a panel to keep mud and gravel out of the drivetrain.
Have fun with your four wheels and air conditioning. When we got our six and a half foot pop-up truck camper, it was no longer “camping” for me. Given that I put a compressor refrigerator freezer in it; a water heater; a furnace; a 2000 watt generator; and an air conditioner, it was no longer camping, it was four wheels and air conditioning.
Oh Eva ,you have such an infectious cheerfulness, keep going my dear.
Finally got tired of repairing the least reliable camping vehicle.
how many old land rovers are on the road? loads
@@Emeraldabroad2771 it doesn't count if they're broken down on the side of the road :D
I mean, it has take her pretty much 1/2 way around the world.
@@Emeraldabroad2771 I wil help you a little bit if I may. There is a saying; If you want to travel the world by a car, take a Landrover, if you want to come back too than take a Toyota.
The denfender was a terrible choice, most of her 'content' was the thing breaking down. She's like calimaty Jane 😂
I live in Salt Lake City, Utah and appreciate seeing the Utah sticker. So happy you visited our pretty state, look forward to your next chapter!
"Enchantée"? 😅
Cool new 21yr old Toyota 4x4..I have a 2007 Tundra with 242K miles. You take care of them they last forever..almost. Will be watching what you are going to do with your build. Good luck.
Eva, 3 years back when you bought the Land Rover, we commented here that you made a wrong decision, that you should have gone for a Land Cruiser. 3 years later, you have now made the right decision. Toyota Land Cruiser, always.
My LC100 has bumpers and a drawer system from Fabryka 4x4 in Szczepańcowa. Very happy with the parts!
I look forward to seeing your next chapter and adventure ahead happy trails
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! OLDER VEHICLES ARE LESS EXPENSIVE TO FIX . PARTS ARE LESS TOO! YOU CAN ALSO FIND AMAZING CD'S AT THRIFT STORES!! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW JOURNEY!!
Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Congrats Eva and Vilk, so excited to see where your new adventures take you! I honestly thought the new car was going to be a van life van, or box truck conversion.
The first thing I thought was Wow no rust? lol I live in a snow area and finding older cars with no rust is like finding a needling in a haystack. My dad has a pick-up truck, the thing is nearing 20 years old but with tender love and care it's still running good. The car reminded me of my first car I bought used a few years back, a 98 Chevy Blazer with 4 wheel drive. It was 'old school' but I loved it and drove it till it pretty much died. And funnily enough it was a dark green too. Hope you enjoy the car and the adventures in it for many years!
Eva, I became the proud 2nd owner of a 2008 GX 470 in late 2020. It is basically a TLC Prado with the Lexus badge, bells, and whistles (or bistles lol). It has the same engine as yours, an undestructible 4.7 V8, known to cross over 1MM miles - look up this article when you can 'Man Drives Toyota Tundra For 1 Million Miles, Gets New One For Free'.
After owning 18 cars in my life, where six of those in a row were Audis, it is by far the most comfortable and reliable car of them all that I constantly drive with my wife and now 6-yr old son all over the East Coast of the US. At now 243k miles, it is going strong. As the previous comments suggest, do all of the fluids, timing belt every 90k miles and you will have this gem next to Odyssey for your grandchildren to admire and possibly even drive some day. Keep being awesome!
Eva….YOU are AMAZING!! I am 72 years old….not “too many” regrets, BUT….I SO wish I had been more “adventurous”…..YOU GO GIRL!!! Looking forward to whatever life holds for you!!!….MANY Kudos, sweet “granddaughter”….I TRULY love you & Vilk!!….YOU MAKE MY WEEK!…HELL, You are making my LIFE, these days!!!❤️🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻😉😍😆💕
Been driving a 100-series V8 now for well over two decades. Pretty rock solid - but the fun thing is that most in the US seriously driving a 100 series (for overlanding/camping), would likely give up their right arm for a diesel Defender, camping equipped or not (even with all the flaws the LR has).
Good luck with the journey. It is a fantastic vehicle, it has a timeless design (still looks great today, over a quarter century after its introduction), it is amazingly comfortable as a long hauler. The sad thing about it - guess that is counter acted by low maintenance costs - is pitiful fuel mileage. Here in the US, you get 300-330 miles per tank (25 gallons, even though I have never managed to really fill more than 23 gallons a few times - I always run until as empty as possible). At one long haul back up from the high desert of Oregon, managed to squeeze out 400 miles of a tank.
the biggest thing I can think of with new 4x4s is scratching the paint, maybe getting a small dent from a rock that kicks ups when you go off paved roads .
Congratulations! Love your new car. Can't wait to see your home base.:)