5 reasons you should NOT get a Land Cruiser 100 or Lexus LX470
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- for all you guys out there considering getting a Land Cruiser, here are 5 reasons based off my experience why you should NOT get one.
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When I got married my wife was always pestering me to sell my '89 Land Cruiser in favor or a new/modern/glamorous "SUV". One weekend she and her sister took the collective kids to Tahoe. There was a blizzard that left other people stranded - even families in other "modern SUVs" weren't going anywhere. But she was able to load up the family, start the car and make it through everything to come back home safely. My wife called me on the road to say she was coming home and that we will never get rid of this vehicle.
Heck yea!!
This made me tear up lol
Exactly...landcruiser are ready for war ,snow or desert
Great story.
D'Ascoyne@ Praise the Lord. She’s seen the light. Land Cruisers are recovery vehicles for thOSE soft SUV’S.
These aren't "reasons not to get one" - they're "things to consider if you're looking at one". If these are good reasons not to get one, why do you own one and love it so much? These are some of the best vehicles ever made, and their high resale value isn't a problem - it's a sign that it's a good vehicle choice.
The whole argument of the resale going up always baffled me too
simple answer: the title gets views
Its an excuse to convince land cruiser owners to own a car that is over priced. :p
Tony D@ You’re preaching the gospel there Tony D. I’ve owed 3 Land Cruisers. Each one better than the previous model. Overly engineered with build quality second to none.
I’ll give 5 reasons why this guy is an idiot.
First world problems, apples and oranges, not a great video
I have a "99. My late wife and I bought it certified used in 2002. It's in near cherry condition with 50,600 miles. It's my garage queen for the most part. I've owned quite a few cars over the decades, this Land Cruiser is my favorite by far, never grow tired of driving it.
Sorry for your loss brother. May Christ be with you.
@@user-kl2yh7id2t thank you. 🙏
I had bought a new 1996 Land Cruiser off the lot and put 300,000+ miles on it in 17+ years. You nailed every major issue. However, I cried when I sold it. Great vehicle. Great adventures.
Great cars, even with the flaws
In Australia, these awesome vehicles are so common that you can get parts in a chemist and can fix it yourself. I have a 105 and it's a tank.
Only see 100 of them on the road a day
dead right
The space, the quality, the drive experience are great.
I logged into argue with you, but then all 5 points were good ones. 100 series was a dream car for me though, so I bought one any way.
Lol same here. Even after all the pain and suffering (both me and my wallet), I still wouldn’t drive anything else
@@chowcares You know... it´s ironic, but you are talking like a... Land Rover owner!!! Cheers!
Federico Acker lol!!! Even tho I’ve been able to keep this land cruiser on the road for some time, I still don’t think I’m ready for that Land Rover yet!! Someday I will tho, it’ll have to be an old defender or something like that
@@chowcares Don´t wait too long or you are going to be an old man like me !!! Cheers!
@@chowcares shut up
The worst thing about owning a 100 series is whenever you see another one drive past you want to own that one too. 100 series owners will know what I mean.
Gotta catch them all!!
Mack F@ I do, I do, I do know what you mean ! I’ve owned 2 80 series before upgrading to UZJ 100 in 2002. 19 years trouble free motoring. Only failures in all that time has been 3 blown light globes.
Lol this is my husband
I'm currently dumping loads of cash into my 2000 LC and I love every irresponsible decision I'm making. I feel like it would do the same for me.
🤣🤣🤣 I feel you
I’m doing this as we speak 🤣😅
Actually no one have still invented a single reason to hate a land cruiser so far🥰
😍😍😍
Jeeps? Lmfao first two ok. On par. But you are high af if you think jeeps are comparible.
I own a 2007 lx470 which is a 100 series land cruiser since 2011 and my love to this vehicle is just growing more and more, it hits the factory speed limit on road, takes me every where I want when I want, never lift me hanging anywhere and I only did the timing belt and the usual maintenance till today,so I’ll gladly take these negatives anytime of the day 😎
07 is a nice one!! Last model years are pretty rare and are too expensive for me now 😭
Thanks, bro yup they really are great cars and I hope you owe’n yours soon👍🏻
How is the Air Suspension holding up?
So far so good 👍🏼
@@alprence999 Alhamdulillah. That is nice to hear. I heard that those Air suspensions are very expensive to repair...
I have 3 LX470. Awesome cars and fairly easy to work on. Doing all maintenance and repairs myself. Very predictable cars without nasty surprises as long as you religiously follow the maintenance schedule and routines and address a few weak areas like heater T-connectors (I replaced them to bronze ones in all my cars after a plastic one broke spraying coolant everywhere). I didn't notice a significantly higher fuel consumption in the older one (2001, 200k miles). Planning to keep them as long as possible.
Same here, I think the only way for the average joe like myself to keep one of these is by wrenching on them myself.
My Land Cruiser is a 2002 with 360k miles. Love it !!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah dude! 2000 with 310k here and rock solid. Drives better than my wife’s 2012 Honda Pilot with 70k 🤣
My 06 I love it, don't care about milage, it's just like New,200k miles, excellent vehicle 👌
Dude, I have my 2003 LC with 170,000 mi. Great truck and great to work on. WHAT UP !?!
just dosnt know what they are😜🤪🥴😵😵🥴😳😁🤭I own both ,06 best suv's around
#1 reason not to get a 100 series, you could get an 80 series.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
105s are better tho :)
Thank you I have a clean 200k 06 I'm happy with paid 12k 6 years ago👌👌
@@My_1fz105 yup, it's a VX 80 with LC100 shell.
I couldn't find an 80 so I had to get a 100 -_- But I honestly love it
Can't agree more with those points. I was raised in a 2000 Landy that looks identical to yours. The sentimental value to me is worth every penny spent on the upkeep. I'm picking up a new GX in a few weeks and have been on a mission to get Landy parts in so we can have her riding smooth in her retirement. Your videos have been a big help, keep them up!
Yes, your video on the Fuse Box was a eye opener, it got me thinking 🤔 about mine. I have a LC 100 2000 w/ 225 miles it still runs great, but I’m driving it less because of wear and tear = cost. Again thank you for your insight. 😳
If you do the work yourself it’s not too bad, and if you think about it, once you replace something, it’s probably good for another 20 years
To deal with high MPG. Here in Kazakhstan we install propane kit and run it on natural gas.(switchable between gasoline and PROPANE)
What modifications are required for the engine to run in natural gas?
@@chowcares It's apparently a pretty popular thing in Eastern Europe, when I went to visit Poland somebody told me about it and showed it to me on his car. The modifications aren't extensive, they basically use gasoline when the engine is cold and then switched to propane once the engine is warmed up. Many fuel stations have both gasoline and propane at the same facility which makes it a whole lot more feasible. It would not add as much convenience to us here in the United States
@@MR__JUSTIN doesn't it wear the engine quicker
@@4doorsmoreguns193 that I couldn't tell ya. Why would it be?
Valid points and cannot argue with any of them however I’ve had a ten year love affair with my LC100 and she’s only gotten better with age. Here’s to another ten years 🥂
Same here 👍
My '98 has 371K miles and going for a million!
we have had 3 land cruisers over over 30yrs the 80 series had 600,000 on the clock, now have 100 series , we do a lot of bush tracks ,Australia, also towing a 2ton 6 meter caravan never had a problem, have heard the newer modals are having problems, but who can afford them, happy traveling folks
My wife has a Porsche Cayenne diesel, and she still prefers to take the '05 Land Cruiser for road trips bc she knows it'll get us back home. 235k miles on the 100 series.
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Can't agree with you on this at all!! One doesn't buy one of these to get good gas mileage, in fact add a 2nd fuel tank, mine holds 65 gallons and I have a 700 mile range. Then watch all those jeep owners and their pathetic 5 gallon gas cans strapped on the back sweat the fuel management. The positives far outweigh the negatives. Best vehicle I have ever owned, which is why I have 2 and my wife has a Lexus GX470, 4.7 V-8 all the way baby!!! One of the best engines ever made. Don't care about gas mileage, don't care about emissions, don't care they are slow, they have a lot of torque. They have plenty of accessories available and are easy to do routine maintenance on, 90K per timing belt change is like once every 5 years. Not a big deal. They are far safer than a jeep and if you love Road Noise, then buy a Jeep, your hearing loss won't be the only thing you lose when you buy a jeep. I guess if your into Bling, then buy a jeep. Jeeps are pathetic especially with the 6 cylinder engines. On second thought listen to this guy, that way there are more Landcruisers for us who love them out there to buy and get our friends into.
Soooo u agree with me? Lol
What larger gas tank did you go with? I haven't found too many sources of them in the US
@@evanheckrote3044 I went with longrangeamerica.com/shop-tanks/ have been super happy with them.
Get a Mitsubishi Gen 4 Pajero, brilliant fuel economy with its 3.2 litre Diesel engine and reliability built in. The Simpson dessert between South Australia and Queensland has the biggest sand dunes in the world and the Pajero handles it easily.
Lucky for us in Australia we have plenty of spare parts and diesel 1hz , which I have in mine. Talking about being slow that s proper slow.
Just want to add this. I had a 1999 on 35"s with full armor. I regeared to 5.29s and fuel economy came way up 13mpg city and 16-17hwy . It was also a rocket on the roads and trails. Never broke an axle or CV and was really hard on it. The 2 pinion diff never failed either.
This is interesting, 16-17 mpg would
Be a dream come true
That should not be possible your speedometer is probably way fast. Check it vs GPS on phone....thanks for sharing. What RPM are you at 70 mph? I have 20 inch rims with 35's 3.73 gears corrected speedometer and turn 1800 RPM @ 70mph.
idk how anyone would expect an older SUV like that to be fast, they have less than 300 hp and they weigh like 3 tons
Thank you!!! I love my 2010 4runner
Good video, keep in mind there’s no other car you can compare to a Landcruiser you know that.
There are, they just don’t stack up 🙃
Mitsubishi Pajero is way better .
Gen 4 are magic especially the diesel.
Toyota land cruiser is strong but not economical
Exactly 👍
@@samueljesse5020 if you worry about milage it's not for you 🥴
@@redbone7040 i have a diesel 100 and I get 13L per 100km lifted on 33s sitting at 3.2ton
I own a Landcruiser and a GX470. Love them both.
Which one better? I am considering either one
Have 06 LC and 06 470 but the 100 is my baby #1
@@glennnichols4220 the GX470 is based on the 4runner platform with the V8 in the land cruiser, However it has air suspensionso watch out for that. I would get the land cruiser if you need space, the GX470 would be better off-road due to its smaller wheelbase.
@@Uncharted_Lamb GX is based on the Toyota Prado not the 4runner
@@atlaslion5128 Well this generation of the prado/Gx470 shares the same chassis. perhaps I should have reworded it to 4runner based on the Prado platform or both being based on the same chasis.
I have a TRD Supercharger on my 99 100 series. It’s my favorite car to drive even if fuel efficiency sucks.
That’s a rare piece!!
The Landcruisers are known for having torque not horsepower so yeah its a V8 but they are more torque orientated as they were built to 4wd not to go fast
Facts
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Good points! But my 03 LX470 feels like a tank on the road, I can see over the hood too.
I know I lucked out with my search for a 2002 LC. A few years ago I bought a 1967 FJ40 ($5000 from Vegas desert) and had it shipped to East coast($1000) . I got sick, and kept putting off restoring it, I was fortunate, a local LC specialty shop traded my FJ40 even for a 2002 LC (they replaced the trans) with only 133,000 miles. Your videos have helped quite a bit, I am not doing (or even planning) some of the work currently, but I wanted to get an idea of the type of videos out here that show what I can get done myself in my shop. I am happy so far, I replaced a 2006 (80,000 mile) Dodge Durango (had regular evap issues). So my MPG is the same for both new and old SUV. I also have a 1968 Datsun, so am used to rare part searches. In the Datsun Roadster forum we call some things "unobtanium".
Datsun roadster is worth it tho!!! Someday I’ll try to own one
@@chowcares I was fortunate and in 2011, I drove to Watkins Glen (NY) for the Vintage Grand Prix. Did the town race course and a few laps on the actual race course with other notable Datsuns. They invite 100 Marquis cars each year, as the grandfather for the Z cars, the roadsters were first invite. There was 52 roadsters, largest gathering East of Mississippi.
Thanks for your insight. U just helped me decide on keeping my forester since i wont gonon hard trail anyways. Just a normal overland and hoping to keep the mpg better than 13
I own a 100 series and it has 380 thousand klm on the clock it’s a 4.7 V8 it’s great on the road and fantastic off road I use 14.5 liters per 130 klm so I have worked out that for 45 liters of gas it gives me 320 klm I don’t know what it’s converted to miles but I am happy the way it go’s its more comfortable than the prado land cruiser and I have more power than the prado at least I don’t have to worie about passing a semi 🚛 not like the prado where I had to think if I have enough time to get passed the semi 🚛
Right spot on! Thanks
You’re welcome!
All valid points, thanks for doing your effort to battle the insane rising prices, lol. That said I still love mine. One thing I'd also add in is the crazy random electrical issues they can have which are hard to fix (you touched on). Amen on fixing them yourself, the amount of money people who can't wrench put into these things is mind bending... but it's a good business to be in :-D
very helpful video, thank you!
As an 80 Series owner, I clicked to see which complaints we have in common and the answer is all of them 😂 but I still love the LC. Love your trail footage too 👍
Hahah I would love to own and 80 someday, but that means I would need to learn to rebuild the birfields 🤣🤣😭
@@chowcares It's not as bad as they say, just time consuming and messy. Really, really messy lol. I made a how-to when I rebuilt mine if you want to see: czcams.com/video/pxMACmhY-3w/video.html
6th Gear Garage awesome!!! Imma check it out rn thanks!!!
Still overall the 100 series is the best overland rig you can buy, even Slee Off Road listed the 100 series as the #1 overland rig. I've owned Cruisers almost 30 years and have owned every series except for the 200, which will be the next purchase. My last 100 was a fully built rig with 35's and I went to 4.88 gears, really helped with power loss from bumpers, winch, roof rack, and lots of weight on the inside. After the 4.88 gears, it was like driving it before adding everything, maybe even better. Also added a 42 gallon long range transfer tank where the factory spare was located. That one had less the 100,000 miles on it but I've had some built 100s with 300,000 miles and honestly, they rarely break. The 4.7, while not a powerhouse, is the most dependable engine Toyota ever built, when it comes to gas engines. The 80 series is the most capable off road with lockers but the 80 series doesn't have the road manners of the 100 and then you get into PHH, head gaskets, and leaky birfields, but still a great platform if you're looking for an off road beast. It comes down to how much you use your Cruiser and how hard you wheel it. Constant off roading and you're going to break stuff, no way around it. There's a reason Land Cruisers are used in the most remote places in the world, they're going to get you there and bring you back.
Very true! I do believe it’s the best compromise between off/on road.
You point on fuel efficiency i do agree partially - slow driving will not solve it - floor it and you are better. However parts for the LC i can find everywhere, maybe not in the US but I can get my 20 years old car repaired with or without part everywhere, in the deepest bush - for the Jeep this not the case ... and the Maintenance of the diesel version is quite low ... once properly done / changed it is solid ... but I bought my present one for 16000 EUR
He’s on point with having to replace ball joints, accessories, AC compressor, heat and AC buttons, CV boots and rebuilding axles, shocks, I had to replace the automatic height control, etc...
Thanks for the support!
I installed an LS3 engine in my 100 series LC .. runs like a dream!
I had a 99 Land Cruiser and I sold it five years ago. Lately, I have been missing it and I was thinking about getting another Land Cruiser 100 series. But, after watching your video, I don't regret having sold it. When I decided to sell, right around the 150k miles mark, I was starting to shell out several thousands to keep it running in top shape. My Toyota service advisor (TSA) told me to expect even more big ticket repairs in the coming months or years and parts scarcity added to higher repair costs. My TSA has looked out for me over twenty years, so I am glad I listened to him and made the decision to sell my 99 LC 100 series. Now, after looking at your video, I will start looking at getting a 200 series Land Cruiser. Thanks for your great LC 100 video review!
Did you just get a lemon or something everyone i know with LCs have no reliability issues
I love mine and while your facts are top notch, I’m not bothered. My LC100 still gets admiring glances when I drive into any Toyota dealership and I get amused when three or four salesmen follow me like puppies, asking me to trade up😄😄😄
Pretty much figured all that anyway, except timing belt surprised me. Kinda expected a chain or something even better. Maybe I’ll look at the 4Runner or even a new bronco
I will agree on the costs and availability of replacement parts, OEM and aftermarket. For the DIYer, perseverance contributes to the out of pocket savings.
100% wouldn’t be able to afford one if I didn’t work on it myself
Thats actually pretty good mpg. I've put 7000 miles on my 2004 Toyota Sequoia 2wd so far and I have averaged 16 mpg. For 4wd thats not bad. Basically everything you can afford to take off road is slow and gets bad gas mileage. But worse mpg is better than newer car depreciation.
Great analogy! I’ll remind myself of this next time I’m trying to hypermile my LC and improve the avg. mpgs… haha
Fun stuff! I watched this ready to get upset… then I realized all of us in the land cruiser game for any length of time can’t argue with any of this! However anyone who’s owned an 80 series won’t really agree on the power of a 100 series is a big problem! Sure my GX460 has more power and gears, but when you get to the Colorado trails 5k feet above where you started and switch it to low range it is completely forgotten. I found myself forgiving the Land Cruiser for the two times I had to slow down to 60 MPH (continental divide and Vail pass) on the way to and from Denver to Vail on i70. It’s so much better than not have that beast on the trails… Thx for the videos! You’ve helped me a multiple times… rear spring selection and most recently tire selection! If you ever make it to CO, look me up!
Thanks for support! Will do!!
My abs system failed right around 200k and it was pretty scary. I had total brake failure. I sent the abs module out to get rebuilt and it fixed the issue.
My ABS on my 1999 100 series failed at 190,000 miles. I replaced it with a new ABS hydraulic unit. Cost me $4K but I reckon I'm good for another 200K miles now
"Yeah, I'm just gonna buy this lx450 to run around in and when it breaks I'll get the newer lx470" i told myself. Here we are 16 years and 350k miles later and the 450 isn't broken and the value has doubled. I'm tired of waiting for a valid excuse to buy an lx470. Actively looking for one now.
I was talking with my wife about selling the LX to save on gas. But we said new car payment is about $650-700 and we spend about $400 on the LX. So still cheaper to own it. It drives great, suspension is a little bouncy. And my leather is shot. But still great and I’ll be keeping it much longer.
RUST, I live the the great white north and my frame is nearly rusting in half. I have done my maintenance religiously but the rust has finally caught up. Love my TLC 100 but now looking to get an HZJ77 and rust proof it even better than I did my 100. Still love it and had a great time these last 11 years!
I hear the 100 is very vulnerable to rust...
I love my 2008 GX 470. I know, it's a baby LC but most of what you said here applies. I plan to drive it until I have a Cybertruck!
gx470 is a land cruiser- prado. excellent vehicle
I got the same year and love it too! I just did a 2300 mile round trip up to boston from georgia and actually averaged 20mpg! I will say that I was driving slower because of a lot of icy conditions, in the city the gas mileage plummets.
Pretty sure the 100 series weighs in around 6,500 lbs, not 5,000 lbs but I’m not sure. Also, I’d agree with everything you said in your video. Even if there were 500 reasons, I’d still own one because I just love this vehicle. Mine is a 99 with 200k. I just did a bunch of maintenance that costed me nearly 3,000$ in parts alone. I did the labor myself with friends.
Hope you enjoy your travels and a safe flight back.
Curb weight is about 5400lbs
Parts alone! Holy shit. lol I have a touareg so I’m doing the same ish basically. It’s just knowing that if you want a nice luxury off-roader you’re gonna pay luxury prices.
I have both 😭😭😭 I still love them tho
@@mallkrawlerz620 When you add up the parts and don’t forget electronics of that Touareg, you’re gonna think that this cheap
@@PathosRx Believe me man. Since I’ve bought it, it’s been to the shop many times. It’s not cheap no matter how you put it and I know that personally.
I have a 5th grn 4runner wanted an 80 series now you're changing my mind and stick with 5th
The older the car the more the maintenance
You are spittin' straight truth. As an owner of a 100 series for 4.5 years now, I've seen a lot of hype with the 100. Don't get me wrong, they are great, but so much hype out there making people think they are perfect without flaws and too high of expectation. Really can't tell you how many are just oblivious to your reason #5 and think repairs and maintenance of the 100 is the same as a 2019 Corolla. The 100 is at a minimum 14-22 years old now and a lot of people just don't know what that means due to it being hyped up.
Yuuuuuuuuuuuup!! I 100% agree!
You say lowest power level of all the 100 series land cruisers. I guess this is partly true if you are in the USA. The rest of the world got a straight 6 Diesel (1Hz) option and it is EXTREMELY underpowered. But nearly indestructible. More so than any of the v8 options. I actually prefer it this way. The torque is amazing though. Also if you had trouble with a V8 land cruiser hitting the speed limit towing an rx7 and a car trailer only that must indicate a problem right?
Good advice 👍
Dude you crushed me dream car. I always loved these cars but I can't afford get gas for those. So I got me taco.
What you save on reliability being out of the shop balances out gas whatever. He has a pretty crappy rare lemon. I have never had an issue with mine. I add that I drive it in winter hell and think these actually love the cold even.
I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD OR fully loaded. Getting rid of it for a 2005 LX470.
@@benjaminabrahamovich4707 Man that trd must be super expensive. You will save a ton of cash. I am lucky got my 99' for 3k. Changed one 20$ injector in 6 yrs. It's my daily. I don't care about gas. It takes 87 reg. at least and is just a luxury tank. I also still listen to cassettes hah and yes tape is in fashion again!!
@@joeschmo4170 Hahaha, I just test drove it the other day. I'm not 100% sold yet if I want to get rid of the Tacoma for it but I did notice that tape deck. I'll have to order some cassettes.
@@benjaminabrahamovich4707 i just sold my 06 taco. And getting an 05 lx470 finally. I'm so excited
Spot on brahdah . Hope all is well in the motherland. Enjoy the street food. For me I would say gas is the biggest problem lol. Looking to get the unichip since it really worked well in my old 3.4 slug tacoma.
Everything is good thanks for asking, and yea, I had to buy a Prius to fix the mpg issue lol
@@chowcares lol can't go wrong with electric..
If you want power, get a 383hp 200 series! I compare a 100 and 200: czcams.com/video/GVy_L7peHK8/video.html
I thought this was a great video and I really enjoyed the overlanding footage
Regarding your Rarity comment - it sounds like you’re not shopping around outside of your area. I was taken back by the “4runners command top dollar” comment. Set your fb marketplace to near any large military area. Completely oversaturated with Dodges & 4runners.
I flew to another state to buy my LC100 and drove it back 15 hours. Got a solid price though.
useful, thx
Good review and valid points. And yet, we just love them.
Five reasons why I love my 100 series turbo diesel land cruiser rather than sitting in hotel doing Covid lock down 👍🍻
The last advice is so true, if you're not into fixing or maintaining an older car, don't buy an older car, it gets expensive real quick. I was thinking of getting a100 but now I'm pretty sure I'm going to save money for the upcoming 2024 LC
I’ve had the 2f, 3fe and the 1fz...to me, for a LC, the 2uzfe is POWERFUL😊
I took mine (2007) to a new (different) mechanic for a service once and as I dropped it off his comment was "These are good trucks but they are sluggish". When I went back to pick it up he said " Gee there is a big difference in power in these later models - She really does go like a scalded cat. I'm impressed! " I guess that does sum it up. ☺
This video was brought to you by 100 series Land Cruiser owners.
Sure was! 🤣🤣🤣
Cost of routine maintenance (timing belt must be changed every 90k miles, etc) can be prohibitive if you don’t do work yourself
True, it’s more labor intensive and parts cost more
Parts labor, pump belt, tensioners I had mechanic shop do it for 300 bucks
I would look for a 200 series (2008-2011/12) series for the bigger, more powerful motor and 6 speed. I would only get one from a state with no snow/salt because rust is a big issue. Also, one without active suspension.
I’d love to get my hands on a late model 200, but with the way prices are going, might not happen for a long long time
@@chowcares They are out there but you must inspect carefully for rust. Buy one from a warm state (no salt) and have a real mechanic do a thorough inspection e.g., check emissions, cylinder pressure, etc. If you get lucky, you can pick one up in the high $20k's- not much more than a year older 100 series. The premium edition LC is nice too- wood accents and more.
I love my 2019 LC, 2016 lexus Gx 460 and 2015 Sequoia SR5. Someone hit my 2002 Sequoia SR5 4 months ago. So I total it out.
That’s a nice lineup! Sad to hear about the sequoia tho, but at least u replaced it with a 200! That’s the dream!
i have the six cylinders 4.5 L 2001 model it has nearly 550000 km and still kicking like its new! and im wishing to keep it till i die 👍
Insurance costs tend to be significantly higher than comparable (if there is a such a thing) SUV's. I've owned both the 80 and 100 series and they were much higher than the 4runner and FJ. The best way I can describe the Land Cruiser ownership is like a addiction in some respects. I know it may not make sense, but I have to have it!
Here in Uae and Asia land cruiser spare parts are easily available and there is alot of variety too
Thanks for the video-- good job-- and I have finally made up my MIND-- I AM getting one over the GX470 and a jeep.. :)
@MysteriousOklahoma NO I don't want that crap- I want the GX470 after thorough researching-- all of them. MUCH better quality- holds its value better lasts easily over million miles if taken care of- and is a LEXUS like what I want.
AND built on 4 runner base!!
@MysteriousOklahoma NO I"M NOT-- my typing leaves a lot to be desired... but I am NOT-- GX470 is the only one I'd even seriously consider-- and as to being a 'soccer Mom TRUCK (not a damn car).. YESS-- that's the best ppoint-- when purchases orginally they were TREATED like a $63000 vehicle- babied- cared for and maintained-- not run to death like all the other crap out there.
I’m looking at a 2000 Land Cruiser with 121k miles. Am I going to face all of those part replacement costs in the near future, and if so, how much will that cost me?
So what you want to suggest to buy.
My 60 series land cruiser is 42 years old, still driving it. Once towed a 6 ton boat 86 miles with it. You think a 100 series lacks power?
I think LC is overkill for US unless you want to do multi continent over landing. I live in Australia and it is a necessity here.
I own a 1999 Land Cruiser, I get offers from doctors for 3x the price. I’m the third owner of this family car. I love it. I live in northeastern Arizona, I drive on dirt roads often. I put Coopers and Geolandars. I learned to repair my own land cruiser. Land Cruiser parts is a great location to buy parts. I drive everywhere in the Land Cruiser.
Seems like lc owners eventually learn to do their own repairs
That’s because of your videos
My girlfriend had an lx450 for a while. I'm used to old Chevys, and my biggest gripe with the 80 series was the trans tunnel pushed my feet too far to the left and my hip would start to hurt on longer drives. Are the 80 series the same way, with a large tunnel, and somewhat cramped foot positioning?
Just bought a very stock ‘99 for $13.5k had to put an extra $1.6k to get it completely sorted but I love it. Don’t even know if I want to change it much. The ride is so smooth
The ride quality is way much better than my other brother's Honda Ridgeline. We towed a fully loaded 18' boat with 8 passengers and it didn't feel like we were towing anything. Its turning radius is less than my mom's Lexus RX300. LOL. I'm planning to test drive and purchase a V8 bi-turbo Mercedes GL550 with twice the HP & torque. We'll see how it goes...
@@KevinNguyen-zn4vv I’m interested to see how you like the G compared to the cruiser. I’m sure the luxury value will be much higher but I’m keen to hear the results. Keep the comments coming with updates!
I have a modern Ford F-150 and I can tell you the cruiser beats it in almost every category despite it being decades newer
My Lexus lx470 is the best I had it for 10 years and it has 400,000 miles on it and it still drives like a beauty no issues what so ever
this video can be shortened to one reason...gas mileage. too low on Power...get a 06-07 with 40hp more...and the last three reasons can be rolled up into one...it's still a toyota and WAY less to maintain than any of it's competitors...G wagon, rang rover/land rover. i like jeeps, but they have a150mil life span and are not comparable to a Land Cruiser...a different set of vehicles altogether.
Yes thank you for your great correction on that one 😁
Owned inline 6 and v8
Gotta say inline 6 is great with exhausts and cold air intakes change and unichip
2001, 280k miles, 4.2td owned from new in Ireland. Been amazing vehicle but terrible rust now! New tailgate and maybe also 2 x doors required.
That's what you get for not washing the cowshite off .... Lol
I’m looking at a 2000 land cruiser 143,000 miles on it for 13k. You think the price is fair? It’s super clean and well taken care of. 2nd owner I’m buying from
helpful ! ty
This video isn't really UZJ100 specific though. This basically applies to a ton of older 4x4s.
I love how these cars have aged have a 99 LX and I feel like it doesn’t stand out as a 21 year old vehicle
They’re truly timeless!
Do the 100’s have crawl control
Hands down best car ever, That's why they keep going up and value. Hey budget man, go buy a jeep! All those parts that need changing you say are parts you have to buy on any old vehicle.
Thanks for sharing your own personal experiences owning a Land cruiser. It's something to consider expecially for a newbies like me who never own one and plan to buy and own one.
1. Fuel consumption (this is everyone's ultimate concern especially when the price of fuel are high. Come on, this is reality. it hits hard)
2. Power ( Everyone wants power either it's for weveryday driving in town or especially when doing some offroad. You don't want to be left behind ...)
3. Rarity ( Exactly, the price is sometimes ridiculous and maybe those of you who have what it takes won't mind but for most, every penny spent must worth it)
4. Parts Availability ( this is something to really consider, you'll be having fever if you couldn't find spare parts)
5. Maintenance (paying allot and even more suring periodic maintenance is everyone's nightmare. even rich people also are very calculative about this unless you're like most of the Rapper celebrity who only know how to spend money and end up bankcrupt)
These 5 things are really the areas we all should never deny to really consider before buying any car and not only the particularly land Cruiser. Nobody want to face headache and waste allot of money on something and even rich people are even smart enough to try to avoid such thing so, it's up to you to decide.
Looks like I just keep on some safe options like the Toyota Hilux, Subaru XV, the Fortuner or Harrier... some of which not 4x4 but who cares, you won't go offroad all the time.
Excellent vid and great points! Side question: where was that mountains footage shot? The one where you're driving down a long shelf road.
Laurel lakes, Check out the short video on it!
Are you going to do any videos of your NSX? I just put a set of ITBs on mine
I would kill to have itbs on the nsx!!!
what year is it??
I love how you said "they're not fast." I think you should have said "yeah, it's a big slow pig..." at least my 2000 LX is 😂
🤣🤣🤣 you got what I really meant!
@@chowcares I did like how you said, *cough cough... it's not a corvette.. hahaha