Coming from the petrol version expirience. 1. Gear hunting resolved till 150 kmph after that it is same as you described. 2. You are correct about air box, the sand slips to clean side. 4. The LC200 facelift in 2012 introduced good projector lamps. Hence this issue appears fixed. 5. The leaning is also fixed in later years. 6. The HVAC louvers get misalinged if care is not taken while changing the cabin air filter. 7. The clanking noises as the vehicle gets little old, when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse.

Good on ya Terry. I agree on almost all your points, having a VX 2018 model. Other than the lights, all relevant issues and of a big concern.

Agree with you on the fuel tanks. The 100 series has them isolated

Hi terry , liking these ‘tech talks’ . I have said it before, that is one nice truck you have built. You look to maintain it meticulously. I chuckled a little when you went through the vehicles shortcomings in standard form. It must be in Mr Toyota’s DNA, because you could have been talking about my 2013 Hilux !; poor headlights where I have upgraded the globes, the transmission that sometimes struggles to hold top gear at a 100kmh and which I service every 2 years with full synthetic oil - despite the OEM service schedule not even mentioning an oil change - & have added a HD cooler to help with the heat. And coincidentally my passenger side rear has sagged about 20mm. Like yourself I suspect, I am checking the air box regularly. Luckily my model’Lux has the big bonnet air scoop for the inter cooler. Keep up the good work..,I’m learning heaps. Cheers

hey mate ...… yet another pat on the back ….. I concur with everything bar the headlights as mine's a 2019 vx ….. your doing a great job …… keep it up …… never know, you keep going there may be an olive branch in there somewhere for you, although I wouldn't hold my breathe …… again, well done

Perfect timing Terry!!!! Pub booked for 5 o'clock, I can still enjoy your video before I head out. 1)- Agree 2)- Agree but if Toyota isn't concerned about, is it really dangerous? 3)- Agree my main concern is performance at low speeds (low range steep climbs) 4)- Mmmmm 5)- I don't have it, it can't fail 6)- Mmmmm 7)- What about the annoying chime? But you are right you had a good rant, perhaps you need to come to the pub with me tonight..... Cheers

Best "Rant" ever, everything you said is valid 100%, I would add to the list, the downgrade in the cargo area compared to the 100 series. The 200 has bolt in third row seats instead of latch removable (downgrade) and less in the way of factory storage pockets (downgrade). These cruisers are getting more expensive but worse in a few areas.

Own a similar 200 series- totally agree on all points although I suspect the lights on the newer models are actually a lot better that in 2010 model.

I agree with all that Terry, I have sorted the auto, I'll do the bonnet scoop one day, Ive sorted the headlights, No KDSS here so cool, I have standard main and 180lt sub, I too would like full control. Cheers Steve

Keep these coming! Awesome vids

The headslights....so true that said they are better, as you will know, compared to the 80 series, esp the twin headlight 80 series. Its like they got a blind person (from birth) told them what headlights are and just let them go ham. Low beams are almost dangerous in the stock form.

Hi Terry, Spot on with all your points. Our 2008 gxl drives so much better since i added the stocklock, headlights upgraded, no kdss to worry about but the airfilter system is the next mod. Wouldn't it be even better if they came standard with a rear locker? All I'm waiting for is you to do my bonnet conversion (haha) and all will be sweet. Stay safe my friend all the best Eric and Janet from Adelaide.

First off, thanks for great videos. On to my point, at least you don't have the back seat of the 2006 120 Prado. I do, I bought it two weeks ago. Someone too advanced for me designed the isofix point in the 60% part of the 60/40 back seat in the center of the 60% part, as opposed to centered on the outermost seat. It effectively takes a seat row with the capacity to comfortably seat three children in cars seats, or two children and an adult, and makes it into a two-seater. As a fresh (almost six weeks now) dad of three (we just got twins). Keep the vids coming! And if you have a recommendation for a 120 Prado series, please let me know. Also, if you have pointers for good websites for hop-ups, please include some :) Yeah, headlights on these Toyotas is a joke. Cheers!

Hi Terry, ive got a 2011 gxl, had manuals for quite awhile before i bought this and the auto shits me no end! I haven't done anything with a lock up kit or retune yet. Like you said they have a ton of power but can't program the bloody computer to suit. Love your rig and your bonnet scoop.

Not to mention the headlights auto leveling is unable to be adjusted for any good amount of lift.... Like come on like anyone had a stock height one after any use not the soccer mum

All very valid points. 👍

Toyota have always been way to slow to correct issues with their vehicles. But as owners typically just pay to fix the deficiencies themselves they have very little reason to bother.

Hello again. Following from my question & your reply yesterday , have you ever checked your vehicle weight ? I’ve only had my 2nd hand GX for 2 weeks & trying to learn any tips & tricks. So my GX has a bullbar & winch that’s it & with me & a full tank of fuel weighs on the scales at 2920kg = 430kg spare so it bamboozles me how many vehicles must be over their gvm ? 2 for now from your 5 glitch points , would driving in manual mode & selecting 6 when cruising appropriately help the downshift & transmission heat issue ?

Hi Terry, We got our new Sahara just over 12 months ago. It was purchased as a tug for our caravan. I would like to add some extra grips of mine, The GVM at 3350kg is pretty pathetic so we were forced to do a GVM upgrade so as not to dun too close to the line as if something goes wrong, I would our insurance company would swoop on it like a magpie. The second gripe for me in the pathetic infotainment system in a car that is worth over $100k. One more to add, no TPMS! As a result we have added upgrades to remedy Toyota's shortfalls but the TPMS I got does cater for the vans tyres too so it's only a half fault by Toyota. Rant ended!

Good video mate

Considering your experience with the transmission oil after the previous owner of your 200 towed a caravan, would you recommend not buying a second had 200 having over 150k on the clock and had been used for towing ? I guess the size/type of the van would need to be considered.

Hi Terry which transmission fluid would you use on your 200 series Toyota WS or aftermarket fully synthetic.?

If I'm looking at buying a diesel 200 what else do I look for (besides dust getting past the filter) in regards to a potential fault caused by dusting. I'd hate to buy one and spend $20k or more for a new engine. Tia

your voice is so deep, you can do news or voice acting.

All good points 👌

I agree on some of the stuff but my biggest complaint are the seats those seats are not made for human use lol , too solid for a seat made for comfort

i think that transmission programming is not an issue. Oil needs to circulate in the transmission and having too big gear will wear out the transmission.

Terry there’s one more that needs to be added to the list The location of the secondary fuse box under the passenger side dash Be buggered if I can get to it let alone find the blown fuse Just plain dumb

I drive a 2018 MQ Triton, wanna talk spectacularly crapulous headlights........well, enough said really......not really.....High beam may as well not exist. I had to wire in aftermarket fog lights and a light bar to use on high beam.......but only outside urban areas, with a separate switch for each and aftermarket spotlights. The DRLs are almost as useful at night as headlights. My son works in the mehanical service department of a large Sydney Toyota dealership.......I'll pass on your regards. Cheers

you need a mic for video. Like a lavalier

At least you're lucky to get that type of 200 series..

8 speed ZF in my Disco 4, best trans maker in the world could hold top all day at 160 kmh, but seeing as our police are mongrels we have to stay around 100, at that speed 6.5 l/100, reading probs 7l/100 at pump, glad to hear you, Cruisers are so overpriced and overrated here you Sir, know your stuff

For a brand that used to be viable to us as vehicles on our cattle properties, the V8 Land Landcruisers in both 200 and 70 series are no longer viable. NO vehicle that pretends to be a remote vehicle eats dust past a filter. Never is this acceptable. Forget the Hilux, it's for posers. The headlights are crap, the air intake on the 200 is a joke, and the long term oil pump weaknesses destroying the engines out here is unacceptable also. Beware on buying a high km Toyota in theses series.

And No 7 - you can't get a decent water bottle in the door pocket!!!

Hi Mate, i am not sure if i am too late about your transmission issue.. have you ever tried disconnecting the battery for about 10 mins? The ecu learns certain things from previous driving habits and as you mentioned it was used for towing alot which might be the reason why it drops a gear and holds on to it more then needed.