Announcing the new member to our family in Melb

[jarid]

We would like to announce the arrival of the new addition to our family. "Hakuna Matata" Crusade in graphite with fawn interior. Was conceived in Dec and is 5 weeks over due. I got the phone call and zapped out to the dealer to take before shots. Still at dealer having factory tow bar, bull bar, side steps, scrub bars & snorkel fitted along with a few other smaller items.
Previous vehicles have been 86 BJ75 FRP Cruiser & HZJ105 GXL Cruiser both have have been awesome machines, both on and off road so I expect nothing less from Hakuna Matata (from Lion King means No Worries).

Yours truly John

[Shaun]

Hi John,

Hakuna looks good mate! I actually quite like the fawn interior, looks classy. Hope you can have the vehicle for the weekend for a bit of a play.

Cheers,
Shaun

[Marti]

Hey John,
The interior does look good. The work your having done sounds like the Vic High Country is coming up.
Marti.

[jarid]

Defiantly on the agenda. I'll update photo hopefully Friday

[jarid]

Finally got some of the gear fitted all genuine Toyota

[RALF]

Nice machine mate.

[jarid]

Thanks Ralf, Just starting fitting the second battery system. Ill pick up new battery in a few days and finish off.

[RALF]

How do you find her in comparison to your other cars (handling, comfort and performance?)

[jarid]

Hi Ralf, totally different. The BJ75 was more of a truck feel, very solid but unstoppable, lacked power at 100Ks trying to overtake (all std). The 100s had after market turbo 3in exhaust and great power, good ride even with raised suspension. The Crusade feels more solid on the road and very comfortable. It lacks the ground clearance of the other 2 but we can Just got back from South Africa and drove one there. Speed limit is 120ks but most do about 140-150. I had my rental up to 155ks with out any problem and more in reserve. (but this was a 2x4) yes they have that option. Waiting for the weather to dry out a little and the tracks to open then hit the dirt to put it through it's paces.
Hope this helps