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"TOYOTA LandCruisers were the most stolen vehicles in Queensland over the past three years, knocking Holden Commodores off the top spot, the RACQ says.
The result came in an analysis of more than 50,000 claims for stolen vehicles in the past three years that also revealed 18 of the top 20 suburbs targeted by thieves were in the southeast corner. Toyota Landcruisers, Ford Falcons and Toyota Corollas were the most commonly stolen cars in the past three years. Southport, on the Gold Coast, was the top suburb for stolen cars from January 2015 to the end of December last year, the analysis shows. Red Hill in inner Brisbane, Harristown in Toowoomba, and Caboolture filled the next spots on the list. Besides Harristown, Maryborough was the only location outside of the southeast corner on the list. RACQ spokeswoman Kirsty Clinton said Toyota Landcruisers, Ford Falcons and Toyota Corollas were the most commonly stolen cars in the past three years. "Traditionally, Holden Commodores had been at the top of the list for a long time but maybe Holden Commodore owners have heeded our warnings and are protecting their vehicles," she said. Holden Commodores were at the top the theft list for a long time. Picture: Thomas Wielecki Ms Clinton said the analysis did not reveal why thieves favoured any particular suburbs or cars. "We're not sure why these areas are the most at risk for car theft but we do know there are things people can do to reduce their risk," she said. "They sound really simple but we're so busy these days that we often forget the simple things. "You need to lock your vehicle whenever you're not with it and keep the windows up. "Wherever possible, park in a secure garage or park somewhere well-lit and well-populated. "Thieves are often opportunistic so don't tempt them by leaving valuables visible inside. "Importantly, treat your keys like cash. Keep them on you and don't leave them lying around." https://www.themorningbulletin.com.a...st-st/3404821/
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probably has sometime to do with the 70s era locking tech in the 70 series cruisers, can open them with a butter knife...
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Funny cars those ones, the true spirit of Toyota “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. If only they had kept making their late 80s and early 90s model range to this day though
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A few reason I guess,
easy to steal, and sell parts, newer model parts will retrofit nicely to the older models whats sitting in them, often tools or camping gear
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Take all the badging off the Toyota and replace them with Great Wall badges....
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When the company I worked for changed over their fleet in 1988/9 one of the staff locked their keys in their new EA. I pulled the top of the rear door away from the body enough for another bloke to slip his hand in to undo the lock....
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I used to have landcruisers as company cars and those years were the worst. I had zero interest in them and don't know engine models but those na 4.2l diesels were dangerous.
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My 100 series isn't rolling anywhere for a week or so......
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Agree, 1985-1990 late 60 series and magic items like FJ73, HJ61RG and BJ74 were a high point for Toyota. First 80 series TDs were a bit of a bomb however... Our common garden variety HJ60 did 18 months on the road & remote for the cost of 2 flat tyres, an o ring in alternator put in backwards, and a frayed wire into solenoid of starter motor. Not bad as it was already 14 years old!
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In '72 I was working on a station in NT that evaluated new stuff on cruisers. That year we got 2 new bore runners. Cruisers with the 4 speed manual box. All before had been 3 speeders.
Anyhow wandering down the beef road at 140ks felt a bump, and the bum went a little lower. Mate in the passengers seat, said "Well, look at that!" I gazed out the left hand side of the windscreen in time to notice us being passed by the left rear wheel. Another time, this idiot was chasing cattle in the thing and turned the front springs inside out going over a table drain. We did note that the 4 speeder only had 3 points where it bolted to the chassis, we found this out when both of them broke the lug on the side with the one connection to the chassis. I heard they redesigned the casing.
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Well, sedans are out of fashion, right?
And a lot of 4wds being stolen are shipped overseas (remember that plumber in America copping abuse because his car was on TV fighting for ISIS?), cruisers would be popular for that. |
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Have you forgotten how they wouldn't do 100 downhill with a force 10 tail wind?
![]() How using 5th would slow you down? Or towing a 6x4 would cause them to blow a transfer case. I blew 3 boxes up. I grew to hate Toyota after having to drive them. Once they found out about turbos they weren't so bad.
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It's the IFS turbo diesel. Had to do a cv boot so while doing that decided.......new upper and lower control arms with ball joints and bushes, new torsion bars, new steering rack, wheel bearings, brake pads, suspension bushes etc. basically a total birthday and forget about it for another 10 years.
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Has anyone looked at what 25-year-old Landcruisers are selling for? It's no wonder they're stolen. Some of these early 1991-1997 models are fetching 20-30 grand, which is insane. This would make them a very desirable target for a thief.
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Even more worthwhile as there is a worldwide market for these cars.
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Anyone complaining about a 1980s Land Cruiser and how 'agricultural' they are, hasn't driven a 1980s F100.
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EA's were so flimsy that when travelling over 180 kph (on the track) the wind force used to push the top leading edge of the front doors away from the body and you could feel the draught.
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