Of course, its age means its also the most mechanically simple land cruiser. The 100 series land cruiser jumped straight to the top of my list of best cars ive. The 80 series also became the basis for the lexus lx 450, the luxury brands firstever suv. Its a bloated, bland shadow of the greatness the toyota land cruiser line represents. How to get a deal on a toyota land cruiser the autotempest blog. Id choose a toyota land cruiser for the task and specifically, a 70 or 200 series diesel cruiser. The toyota land cruiser is a fullsize suv thats iconic in some circles, largely because of its ability to strike a balance between plush luxury and goanywhere ruggedness. The 2020 toyota land cruiser has an aboveaverage predicted reliability rating of four out of five from j. The land cruiser is a legendary suv produced by toyota and the 100 series is a very capable go anywhere machine. The land cruiser brand sells in high enough volume around the world that the us market is meaningless except to maintain a land cruiser presence and to keep the very wealthy conservative clientele that are extremely fond of the reliability and its nondescript nature. Why toyota land cruisers are the most reliable vehicles.
Toyota used cars for sale search used cars toyota nz. How to buy a good toyota land cruiser four wheeler. Land rover sold 9,761 range rovers in 2011, 487% more than the 200. Apr 01, 2010 the 100 series land cruiser was offered from 1998 until 2007, and like the fj80 and fzj80 it was sold only as a luxury vehicle in the u. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 2008 land cruiser models in bourbonnais.
The toyota land cruiser has a solid reputation for reliability on and offroad. Repairs are more frequent and more lkely to be severe than the average car, which means you. Land cruiser reliability is the toyota land cruiser reliable. Which toyota land cruiser is the best toyota land cruiser. The 105 series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80 series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4.
Heres why the 2007 toyota land cruiser is the best of the. Add to that the rigorous testing procedure that all toyota used vehicles go through to receive our highly regarded seal of approval, and you can be sure you are getting a land cruiser you can enjoy driving for many years to come. Hi all long term build of a troop carrier world tourer i will spend time driving at altitude and wonder if the 12ht had an altitude compensator fitted. It can be a pricey service and needs to be done every 100k. Lets take a look at my 2000 toyota land cruiser and talk about why these are a great deal on the used market. Sold from 1998 to 2007, the 100 finally saw the change from mostly luxurious to a fullon luxury suv.
The original land cruiser wins the award for most likely to be confused with a jeep, as the vast majority of people even car enthusiasts are stunned to find out its a toyota land cruiser. Toyota introduced the j100 series land cruiser in 1998, a follow up to the wildly popular j80 that ran from 19901997. Introduced in 1999, this land cruiser was extensively redesigned with a wider and more stable track, standard driver and passenger airbags, more carlike handling from a fullyindependent double wishbone front suspension and for the first time ever, a v8 engine. Our cruiser hasnt had a fault in its 4 year lifetime and, judging by toyota s legendary reliability. Rare and expensive, the land cruiser is toyota s flagship suv. Nov 21, 2016 omar on transform your 100 series land cruiser into a fj60 inspired retromod with a flex dream kit. Get reliability information for the 2003 toyota land cruiser from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The 200 series land cruiser has been a complete sales failure in the us and in most of the world. It cemented toyotas selfdescribed reputation for quality, durability, and reliability.
If these vehicles were driven regularly on rough, corrugated roads at high speeds and for long distances, the spare wheel winch wire cable could become frayed due to roadtransmitted vibrations pra 20025421. Why toyota land cruisers are the most reliable vehicles ever. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100 series landcruiser included both the 105 series and 100 series landcruiser models. Although the 2016 toyota land cruiser has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2005 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower. Toyota land cruiser 100 series buyers guide motoring. Trying to replace for land cruiser 200 series or lexus gx 470 or 460. In june 2002, a recall was issued for toyota 100 series landcruiser models manufactured from 7 january 1998 to 2 september 2001. Rear lift extended length nitrocharger sport race shocks for 19902007 toyota land cruiser 80 100 105 front live axle only. Apr 28, 2017 for that, and a few other reasons such as legendary toyota reliability, land cruisers hold their value quite well, so when shopping for one, youve got to be particular in order to get the best deal. A few months ago i did a video i did a video with a toyota lancruiser prado. Toyota land cruiser us news toyota news on extreme landcruiser xlc60 interior conversion unlimited options.
After seven decades, toyotas legendary land cruiser keeps. Shop 2008 toyota land cruiser vehicles for sale in bourbonnais, il at cars. Transform your 100 series land cruiser into a fj60 inspired. I have a 100 series land cruiser 2006 model 1 hd fte engine. The 100 series is the most common land cruiser youll see on the street today. Get reliability information for the 2019 toyota land cruiser from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. But you would be much better served with its 100 series replacement, the car that saw massive success in the uae market. Biggest cost on a 100 would be the timing belt service. It may be prewired not sure when toyota or lexus started offering these in the 100 series, but i agree with hoser, just go aftermarket. I was inundated with comments from people urging me to drive its. Repairs are more frequent and more lkely to be severe than the average car, which means you can expect more major repairs for the land cruiser. Most of the time when a car company completely redesigns a cartruck the first years out suck and have a lot of issues. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The 80 series also became the basis for the lexus lx 450, the luxury brands first ever suv.
Everything you need to know to buy a toyota land cruiser gear. The 100 series land cruiser was offered from 1998 until 2007, and like the fj80 and fzj80 it was sold only as a luxury vehicle in the u. Oct 22, 2017 lets take a look at my 2000 toyota land cruiser and talk about why these are a great deal on the used market. The land cruiser is now in its fifth generation in the united states. Toyota knows full well that the 200 series isnt for everyone, nor do they care. Toyota 4runner forum largest 4runner forum toyota 4runner forum general discussions rant by me. He told me the turbo is faulty, its leaking at the bottom pipe straight to the floor. The toyota land cruiser 70 series stands apart from almost any other 4wd made today in that its solid axles, an absence of frills and a design that oozes practicality, appeals to many people who appreciate the feeling of being on a lonely track even when going down the shops for a litre of milk. In 2011 toyota only sold 1,662 link units in the us, by comparison, nearly ten times that many 100 series units were sold in the year 2000. Toyota land cruiser reliability 2020 ratings repairpal. Ive owned my 1999 toyota land cruiser for around 19 months now. My 200 series got a dusted motor at 145000 km i replaced the motor no help from toyota said it was fine for some dust to pass the filter the new motor has been in for 20000 km and dust problem continued i had to replace the air box with an aftermarket one and also put a snorkel on glad to say that 100 % solved the problem. It is toyota s longest running series of models and the 2nd longest suv in production behind the chevrolet suburban.
Thankfully, land cruisers long legacy provides plenty of evidence to support what im saying here. The 100 series toyota land cruiser was introduced in 1998, it was refreshed with a 4. Still, its no use claiming that the toyota land cruiser series is the most reliable vehicle ever built without evidence for that claim. Probably cheaper and better in the long run, just may not look as neat and tidy. Jan, 2011 unlike nissan, toyota discourages lpg conversions on its petrol engines, so any lpg cruiser needs to be assessed carefully. View the 2020 toyota land cruiser reliability ratings and recall information at u. I drove six generations of toyota land cruisers, and it was. The toyota land cruiser is a series of 4wheel drive vehicles that are popular for offroading. Nov 16, 2018 the land cruiser is a legendary suv produced by toyota and the 100 series is a very capable go anywhere machine.
Drove it and it started leaking oil today after 2 days. Nov 04, 2012 but you would be much better served with its 100 series replacement, the car that saw massive success in the uae market. Its also a toyota, so its renowned for reliability, and quality engineering. The mechanic came to check the pipes and everything was okay. Of all the vehicles at this event, the 100 series is the one i know best. Why the land cruiser is the worst selling suv in america. The 2005 my is part of the 100series toyota land cruisers. The 100 series was called the toyota land cruiser amazon in the uk and ireland from 1998 to 2007. The 100 series was also the first land cruiser to offer a v8 engine. All you need to know when looking to buy a secondhand toyota landcruiser 200 series. Valve seat recession is possible in gasfuelled engines.
In 2000, toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the land cruiser with commemorative models offered in several countries. Diesel 100 series need to have had regular, professional maintenance to ensure reliability, and a detailed service history is an essential requirement. A large, fullframe suv, the land cruiser is favored more for its rugged offroad capability than as suburban family transport. As of 2019, the sales of the land cruiser totalled more than 10 million units worldwide.
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