Here's Why the Toyota Land Cruiser is the Best Boring Car You Can Buy!
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The only vehicle in the world that is built to use for 25 years. I have the same year/model that is in this video. It is my third land cruiser. The first one I had was in Zambia. The second one I owned for 16 years and only gave up because it lacked safety equipment (abs/airbags) for my newborn son. My third has 150k miles and not a single squeak. When I fret over gas mileage, I console myself that it protects my wife, son and three dogs in New England winters; and I save resources because it is only the third vehicle I have owned, and I am 61 years old.
The story of your 3 cruisers is one I'd pay to read.
61 with a newborn son.
Better late than never am I right???
@@imabebebebe2496 think you might've missed that that was during ownership of his second :-P
respect
just wow
My family of six all drive Land Cruisers every day. We have owned 10 the last 23 years and still have six of the 10. From a 1996 to 2006, from 248k miles to 467k miles and they are all still going strong. Drove my daughter to kindergarten in our 2000 model. She is still driving it in her junior year in college with 333k miles and in excellent condition. We do not leave home without one.
Great story
@@itzjdub282 The miles on those are considerably more now. One is 498K and my daughter is still driving hers at 372K miles. Sorry I don't mean to wear out my welcome but thought I would mention. Thanks.
@@richienell no this is inspiring. I just bought a 200 series Sequoia while considering a Landcruiser. I don't go off road so I chose the cheaper version. So far so good. But I've always wanted a Landcruiser
So ur rich. Gotcha
@@saucywings That’s funny. Incorrect but funny. One example of said incorrectness is the LC I’m driving now over Mobile Bay has 457,544 miles. I bought it five years ago with 312k miles for $2800.
Those recovery hooks aren't for the Land Cruiser. They're for pulling Jeeps out of ditches when it snows.
Virgil Settle That’s if they can even get anywhere close to where the Jeep is.
@@MetalHayd Well...I am speaking from experience, having pulled two out myself. Jeep drivers think that they're invincible in the snow. They're usually wrong. The problem isn't with Jeeps. It's with Jeep drivers.
Virgil Settle I’m a Jeep driver myself and I’m humble, I know it’s limits and I know larger vehicles such as cruisers weigh in almost 3 Tonne, I’m not having a dig, I’m just stating that they can’t get to places because of their limitations of being a larger and heavier vehicle
@@MetalHayd Yeah! Landcruisers does not go close to where Jeeps are, repair shops.
I’ve had both. The Jeep is great on trails. Since it’s smaller it can make tight turns on trails. A big advantage.
However the Land Cruiser is also great on trails but it’s at a disadvantage on tight trails. Everywhere else the Land Cruiser is much better than a Jeep. Plus it has a much better engine and reliability.
But this is NOT a boring car tho....
The capabilities of this thing can make it very fun to explore with. It’s a awesome suv that’s probably the best SUV money can buy.
You got that one right. They’re amazing value for money.
Explore the mall parking lot is what the majority of these vehicles do nowadays
@@enniodaddazio1546 also nissan patrol is even more still this car is cool
tell that to little timmy who thinks his father’s garbage ford expedition is better than a Land Cruiser. and it’s the truth that buying a Land Cruiser is one of the best investments a person can make
@@jemma_19988along with jeeps and raptors and etc.
Land rover is bought by the heart, land cruiser is bought by the head.....
exactly
I hate the fact that it's true 🤣
No offence to any car lover, but this toyota is much better then any 4x4 on the planet. Range, Jeep, G wagon, x5 etc. In terms of reliability, long lasting, durable and lot more. If the world was attacked by the aliens I will jump in this to escape.🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍
There's a reason you see them everywhere, even if jeep cost less and has more bell and whistle. But to be fair, the one used in wilderness are toyota 70 series not the luxury 200 series
If the world was attacked by aliens from outer space no land based car is gonna save you
the G wagon is the direct comptetitor
No Shit Mr. Partridge... Considering the FACT they are here already walking amongst US
Scotty Kilmer likes this video.
Rev up your land cruisers
Ring that bell!!!
Ahhhh k&n filters are stupiddddd so is offroading its street legal for a reasonnnnnn!!!
Yeah ,Scotty loves and trust his Toyotas. The highlanders , new Camrys ,Lexus RX 350 aren't reliable as the 4 runners and land cruisers, they have a real bad 6 and 8 speed trannys , we don't try to repair them no more ,we just replace with a rebuilt one
He Should own one and then the Universe would be complete
You guys calling reliability and quality boring.
For a lot of people it is. That's why you see so many mustangs, BMW's and chargers on the roads.
@@vedder10 , they can't afford Land cruiser anyways. They replace mustangs and Dodges every couple years like smart phones.
No, we’re calling unimaginative design and feature cutting boring.
Reliability is borring. You don't get to know more people around you, like maltitude of different specialists that you need to keep Jeep (FCC) running.
@Sannhetens Mann Too bad 99% of the Durangos out there aren't as bulletproof as you claim yours to be.
Well done Tommy. Finally a car reviewer who discusses longevity. We see all these comparisons that look at the here and now performance but forget about the resale value in 5 to 10 years, dealer service and how many visits are made for repairs. We own 4 Toyota products currently because of that; a 2010 Lexus HS250H (hybrid), a 2013 Lexus IS350C (hardtop convertible), a 2016 Tacoma Off-road and a 2013 Landcruiser. We are trying to have something for every occasion. I just purchased a 2005 Suburban to bring a load of trailers back from Oklahoma. It has been owned by a retired gentleman who had kept up meticulous service. It has 121K on it. While the engine runs very well, the transmission has already been replaced, several switches don't work, I just had to replace a fuel pump ($740), some of the dash lights aren't working, the tachometer is reading 400 rpm's higher than it actually is, the steering wheel shows breakdown of the plastic, one seatbelt was broken and that's on top of a list of things the previous owner already had to fix. We are satisfied with vehicles that perform well here and now because we trade off leased vehicles every 3 years or trade in purchased ones every 60k miles. But someone gets stuck with the repair bills down the road and that's why so many vehicles don't retain their value like a Landcruiser. I purchased a 2005 Tacoma Sport 4DR for $29k brand new with an ARE canopy. After 10 years of driving and zero repair costs, it sold the 2nd day it was for sale for almost $20k and it was purchased by a Toyota dealer off of Craigslist. Less than $1k depreciation per year? Who else can say that? It was used for what it was intended: towing ATV trailers, hunting deer/elk and driving on bad roads. After 8 years, the engine check light went on. I took it to the local Toyota dealership and they determined that one of the cats was bad. Of course the Toyota part installed was going to be $2400. Toyota picked up the bill including everything and it was out of warranty. Who else does that? Well, Lexus does.
Yup, my dad learned that the hard way with his Nissan. He now is trying to get a Toyota or Honda. Meanwhile I’m here beating the living hell out of my TC with no idling issues or whatever meanwhile the nissan has less miles and drones or idles weirdly occasionally.
B.F., Thanks for the detailed history on your fleet of Toyota products . After driving for 38 years I have come to the conclusion that no other manufacturer is even trying to match Toyota's commitment to reliability. Even their old rivals Honda, who only offer a fraction of the models, are slipping on the QDR front. As long as you keep that Suburban, it will serve to remind you of the General Mediocrity of other brands. Lastly, auto reviewers do not generally discuss longevity because it would usually embarrass the brand under review.
Not to dismiss Toyota's legendary reliability and low cost-of-ownership, but emission-related parts are federally mandated to be warrantied for 8yr/80k. So your free cat replacement may not be entirely a goodwill gesture…
@@rightlanehog3151 Is that why Buick reliability is above that of the Toyota brand right now? Auto reviewers don't discuss longevity because they have little or no prevalent data, they review that particular model on that date. Vehicles aren't kept in the fleet long enough for any meaningful longevity metrics. I'll agree that Toyota does go out of their way to spend money in areas which matter, like sound engineering, rather that fancy electronic gadgetry.
Thank you Sir. I'm on number 7 Landcruiser brother, and my 08 is still my favorite even though I have a 2016 in the driveway. Absolutely great vehicles, just take care of them with maintenance and upkeep and they will keep going for many many years! Kudos, Toyota Landcruisers! ❤
I own a 2000 LC. Currently has 261,000 miles and the only thing that has broken is the fog light switch. Other than that absolutely nothing has malfunctioned, not even a check engine light, not once. Family of 6 now and still not a single tear in a seat and despite being parked outside the paint and seals still look great. No rust on the undercarriage (CO truck). Dozens of camping trips, 4 or 5 Alpine loops, and a few trails that I should not have been on. Still, this vehicle drives as new and I am utterly amazed every time I drive it, no rattles, no noises of any kind. Its almost due for its 3rd 90k service and I see no reason whatsoever to replace it. 25 years seems easy peasy from my experience.
also drive a 2000 cruiser...218,000+ miles not a rattle too be heard...just typical maintenance, just keeps going.
Most vehicles are engineered to have their pieces and parts last ~10 years. Toyota engineers Land Cruisers to have their pieces and part last ~25 years. You can buy a mid 90s LC with 300,000 miles on it and if its been well maintained and cared for it probably only needs new upholstery(maybe) and maybe a new starter or alternator in the not-too-distant future and it should be good to go for another 200,000 miles.
@@Bada_Boom78 470
models are the old 4.7 motor and have a belt, 5.7l motors are timing chain
Does that year have the straight 6 in it?
@@bob-o9865 4.7l V8. Its a hog. Update: It now has 324k on it and it still runs like a sewing machine. I replaced the starter since that last post. Nothing else other than brakes and regular oil changes. I also bought a Tundra because I thought Its time to replace the LC, however the Tundra is for sale and we are keeping the LC. Its simply an incredible piece of machinery.
Theres a saying
If u want to go in the desert take an SUV
and if u want to come back take a
LAND CRUISER
jurdi adam hahaha totally agree with that (Say)
YES!
Even better if you want into the desert take a camel
Since 1987 I have literally owned every 4x4 that Toyota manufactured. But I always wanted a Land Cruiser. Finally, at age 59, I scored a 2-year old 2019 Land Cruiser with one owner. It had 21k miles. Clean as a whistle. I was shown the dealership records - ALL of them. It had a mouse nest at 15k but other than that, it was perfect. Two others tried to buy it but I lucked out. When I say I love this rig, trust me I really do. It is perfection!
Land Cruiser is an suv legend
Yes it is darren
Is SHIT LIKE MAZA
Um yea it is darren
What’s a Maza? lol
pop eye don’t worry he’s lost lol just like the other troll in this comment section..... nothing else better to do or say.🙄
2005 Land Cruiser with 250,000 miles and it is my daily driver.
Most reliable car in the world.boring I take boring any time.over the junk from Detroit.
Finally a review that focuses on, in my opinion, the most important aspects in a car; durability and reliability, and not just on how cool a car is or how much tech it has...
It's not boring
This car simply won't die my family owns 2 of these
Anything old that won;t die ends up hanging around like a bad smell
Tommy best video yet!! You nailed it most people just don't understand simple, robust with elegant design. This reminds me of my 93 Previa built like a tank no rattles no squeaks just works. That is hard to get now a days. Thanks for the no BS review.
For what it's supposed to be, a tough and capable brawny and big SUV with tremendous do-anything capability, outstanding reliability, strong powertrain, and essentially Lexus-levels of quality, especially when the vast share of interest is going to Crossovers these days...
....it's anything but boring.
Despite the fact that it's showing it's age at this point and is in need for a redesign soon, I still think the Land Cruiser has aged very well for this generation and it's still an iconic SUV legend, and for so many good measures.
My first lc was a petrol 80 bought new drove for 17 years 400k never broke down .Sold it for a 200 diesel topull a big van.
Now 15 years old another 400k and has never broken down.Thats Yota reliability!!
Try that with a Land Rover.🤣
Reliability is not in the vocabulary of American car companies.
Exactly!!
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj is better than this way overpriced crap.
Bob Quattrini Thank you. Best laugh I’ve had all week.
@@bobquattrini1787 1999 Jeep Cherokee, still running? Divine intervention.
Bob Quattrini the mighty land cruiser is no match for your chariot
Some vehicles are exceptionally reliable within their lifespans. Some vehicles are built durably but require scheduled replacement parts in order to achieve longevity. The Land Cruiser is tops at both. I’m convinced that the Land Cruiser is the only vehicle built in the world currently that has the potential to repeatedly prove that it could be a driver’s only vehicle for their entire lifetime.
Well said
@@greyphantome2617 Thank You
Bruce that is a top explanation couldn’t agree any more
Tommy, enjoyed this video. You provided a great perspective of why manufacturers want you to buy gadgets every few years.
That was the best review I have ever watched! I recently purchased a 2015 Lexus LX570 and it is amazing. I also have a 2006 Landcruiser and it is a beast off road and is really quiet, with 320k miles!
When the zombie apocalypse comes you better get a land cruiser
Or any kind of toyota
A Prius for the mpg.
4runner or fjC
DANII BOYZ what part of Toyota is Chinese? Dumbass...
An electric car and a solar panel, so you never have to worry about fuel.
This is one of the best reviews I've ever seen on Toyota Land Cruisers, well done.
here in the middle east, despite it's high price, it's the most successful SUV you can ever buy. and it's unbelievably hold it's price in the after market (used cars). there are aspects probably not so stressed on in the north American community but it's so essential in here. like durability. after 10 years of hard and aggressive use, the American or European cars barely move in our deserts and off roads. not like the Land Cruiser, you can still see old models works just fine, not depriving your bank account from maintenance and repair. also a very good point that it is the best car in sand dunes (which is the main off road use in here) American jeeps and pick up trucks or even worse the range rover are horrible and easily get stuck in sands. also the Nissan Patrol is very popular and capable but as the land cruiser, is not so common in the states.
Ask any car guy and they will say you're not a car guy calling the Land Cruiser boring
bgodinez06
Boring
Mundane
Outdated
Overhyped
Underpowered
Under performing
Ugly
Overpriced
Old
Japanese
Junk
Oh I own over 10 vehicles
I race my cars
I build my cars
I wouldn’t touch a Toyota
@@Welcometofacsistube lies lies and more lies
@@alexs3187 you are not a car guy if you think land cruisers are bland, they are bland for reason and the reason is to make sure the setup of the land cruiser will last decades without breaking and can go even further than a range rover or any other suv out there especially off roads
@@alexs3187 then you are not a car guy then
@@alexs3187 does any of the vehicles reaches north pole and back? No
Does any of the vehicles that you mention win multiple Dakar roffroad races? No
Does any of the vehicle brakes down and it is better to lease them than to own them? Yes
Does any of the vehicles that you mention was used by the united nations and been used by the terrorists because it can go anywhere? No
If you don't believe it, ill give you one of my resources its called donut media on CZcams just type land cruiser and you will see the video
Would you like to know more? XD
Really glad I found your channel. The videos just keep getting better. Happy New year and keep them coming.
What a great car we brought ours new 10 years ago never needed maintenance
So you are saying you never needed to do oil changes.
@@dillonh321 yeah your right i meant never needed major repairs
@@jaber4774
LOL, sorry I just had to point that out. 😂
Awesome video! I've always wanted a land cruiser but they are expensive so i bought a tundra lol maybe one day
TFL has really stepped up their game. Love all the contents you guys are producing.... HAPPY NEW YEAR!
excellent video Tommy. 1 thing I would say is, if those tow hooks on the front are anything like the 2 on my 5th gen 4Runner, they are NOT recovery points, they're basically made for shipping. If you guys do ever need to use them I STRONGLY suggest connecting them both with a bridle, and then your recovery rope to that as to not put all the force on 1 tow point. Happy New years!
Edit: also same as my 4runner, those rear side window lines are actually for the radio lol, not heating (I thought the same thing when I bought mine)
I think the "rear side window defrost" is actually the radio antenna. I could be wrong.
U r right.
you are not wrong, that´s the antenna.
I was just about to post the same comment.
EU models have antenna inside of rear door top spoiler, i think US models are the same.
Yep I was about to post the same thing. Antenna.
You are correct. Same with my Highlander. To his defense, I did think the same thing until I looked it up.
I’m pretty sure the wires in the rear 3/4 glass are radio antennas, not defrosters. 145k and everything works and the rig is as tight as a drum - I’ll take that over flashy, trendy or techie any day. This was a good buy and I hope you guys keep this one for a few years. Happy New Year team TFL!
exactly, I was looking for that comment ;)
I was hoping someone else caught that. Kind of obvious when the lines dead-end without connecting back to ground.
Px4164 same here!
same. got the same on my 08 4 runner.
Tommy I'm so impressed. Keep up the great work. I'm happy to see the future of TFL.
Excellent presentation! I've seen quite a lot of reviews on the Land Cruiser and your is interesting and informative. This should be on TV.
Boring? Built to last, holds its value, dont have to crawl into it, plenty of grunt and not to mention go anywhere and even has led headlights now.
Smart people buy these
@@AndrewSmith-pp6ir depends if they wanna own it for 10 years
Best car in the world built by the best car manufacturer in the world
4:12 "Especially if you hate trees" From a small giggle to a LOL!
Nailed it Tommy! I’m a huge car guy and have a current 2016 4Runner trail.. another solid extremely reliable Toyota rig. I bought it for the longevity and reliability. It’s totally solid like new after nearly 3 years of use! I’ve been keeping an eye out for an LC200.. at some point perhaps I’ll switch. I just love these Toyota SUV’s!
Well, I two two LCs, one ws built 1978 and the other one is 2016, I can tell you one thing, they are reliable. I had two more in between, loved them... kept the oldest one (BJ40) and the latest one is for long trips...
I have a new one I absolutely love land cruisers, had 2 land other land cruisers. Most reliable car in the world by far.
I currently own three Land Cruisers (2 200 series in USA, and a Prado in Australia). I agree with most of the points made by the reviewer. Very reliable, and great to drive. Looking to buy one of the new Heritage Edition models when they arrive on the USA market.
This is one of the best reviews I have seen regarding the Land Cruiser on CZcams. A lot of other reviewers tend to compare this vehicle with the trendy flashy SUVs that are built just to run 50-60,000 miles and then completely die on you. Where as this masterpiece of an SUV is the pinnacle of engineering refinement that will run forever and ever as long as you take care of it. Well done.
2002 Sequoia Limited with 275K miles. I get a similar experience to this Land Cruiser. Not as many luxury features, but same well built craftmanship, durable engine, and safe/comforting driving experience. Oh, and it was $3,500.
David Kaminski I have the same model Sequoia that you have but mine is a sr5 with 250k on it I had 16 years with no problems
1 thing made me choose the sequoia over the landcruiser was the cargo area with the 3rd row seat down. There's zero space in the landcruiser with the 3rd row seat down. 3rd row is a must for me.
@@harmonize209 yeah the Sequoia was basically an even larger US only Land Cruiser. Based on the Toyota Tundra truck (they all have related chassis architecture and use the 5.7L 3UR gas V8)
@@NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump Not quite, the Tundra platform DOES share it's architecture with the Sequoia, but those two platforms have nearly nothing to do with the LC. They share limited similarities such as the engine you mentioned but a completely different architecture/driveline. Also, LCs are built in Japan in their own prestigious factory and fitted with much beefier driveline/suspension among other things, engineered for the '20 year duty life' as some people would say.
They still carry the Toyota truck reliability, but not quite the end of the world and back again reliability of the LC. If you're picking the kids up from school, you probably will never need the extra mile the LC goes, but if you're 1000mi away from the nearest parts depot in the sahara, or bushwhacking in the outback etc, you really can't beat a LC.
Awesome!! Keep them LC videos coming
Great video, Tommy! Love to see a person who knows what they are talking about. And plus - you sound like Woody Allen time to time:D
I've recently discovered your channel, and I LOVE your stuff! After watching a fair number of your videos, I can tell just how difficult it is for you to talk about how awesome Land Cruiser is given you and your dad's love affair with the LR3 and LR4! 🤣 It's the "if it works, don't fix it!" line. You can tell that you personally can't see why Toyota hasn't upgraded their luxury off-roader to match the luxury that LandRover brings in their offerings, but that you can't really fault them, since it's been working for them for decades lol. That being said, I think you did it justice, and this was, as you guys always do, a quality walkthrough!
The grandpa of all SUV. King of Off-roading. The Land Cruiser 😍❤️
When you were talking about the pebbles you reminded me of Doug Demero 😂
Great review.. and people who disliked this video probably don't know the history behind Land cruiser and what it has achieved in past 50 years.
Well done Tommy, and I can't agree more... the longevity and the capability (to me) outweighs the "tech" screens.
Your videos keep getting better and better
Glad my '14 FJ Trail Team Cruiser had good genes!!! SOLID machines....
I remember as a kid watching a documentary about a driver in central Africa whose job was to make hundreds of miles on a LC day in day out, always totally crammed, carrying people and goods through the shittiest dirt roads in the world. That car took an extreme beating almost 24 hours a day. I remember a scene where the LC broke down and I thought "oh that was inevitable", but the driver said "no worries, just a clogged filter full of dirt". The guy took 2 minutes to clean the filter and the LC was new again. Truely impressive
I own a 2007 Land Cruiser G with a standard transmission, and it has 870,000 KM with regular maintenance. I have never replaced anything in the car except the lights. I now also own a 2019 Land cruiser GX.R with an automatic transmission. Those cars are very popular in Qatar, the country I live in, and in the Arabian gulf in general. They are ultra durable and reliable off-road performance machines, for me its an all in one really. It is my off-road toy and my daily driver. The car does come with a hefty price but they can and will outlast you if you take care of the car properly, unlike all other car manufacturers.
i'm from iraq it's a best suv here every one loves landcruser
And never goes wrong. I’m Iraqi too
and available with anti-aircraft weapon for isis
micro hard 👍nice one
You can also get manual transmission in other countries around the world on the diesel or gas version.
yep, i've driven one of those ... manual transmission with diesel engine
I would like a manual option but the Diesel emissions would not come close to meeting North American standards.
Right Lane Hog diésel are euro5 spec
I have the 4.5 diesel ! Best car ever , I really love my old Montero diésel , but I need a bigger car ( not a soccer player or rapper hummer ) , so I got an 08 land cruiser ! Reliable , strong and flys on the street ! It makes 750 km with a 110 L diesel tank !!!
@@luissolano8753 Europe, for their own reasons, has substantially lower standards. In North America Toyota only sells Diesel engines in their Hino commercial trucks.
I paid 5k for my used 150K miles V8 Borrego, and it's in great condition, it's my second one, that one has 300K miles on it and still works great, the Borrego is bulletproof reliable and at a fraction of the price.
Nicely done,love these retro reviews.
I have this model and its perfect never failed with 210000 miles
It's little brother, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, or what Americans would call the Lexus GX470, not GX460, is the same in a smaller package. DRive a 2008 Lexus GX470, with it's 4.7 V8, with 150k+ miles, and it drives like brand new, and will last you another 150k miles no problem. They sell for $10k and you wouldn't know they're used.
The only thing the prado and gx470 and gx460 have in common is the chasis, the prado comes with either i4 or v6 and the lexus only comes with a v8. Don't get me wrong they're both great cars but the gx is a much better car imo.
@@syedali1943 actually the GX has a gx400 version for the Asian markets which makes it a re-badged prado. Either way, the gx470 and the prado 120 (in executive trim) are the same car, the only difference is the engine and the power outputs are not that different.
@@TomohawkLOL can't speak for other markets but a full option gx is very different from a full option prado in the ME. The interior is different and prado doesn't have all the options/features the gx has.
@@syedali1943 I actually have a 08 prado executive and it has the same interior as the gx, same screen ,same audio equipment and so on. It's a unified chassis design that changes the engine from one model to other, primarily based on the taxation system of the target market
@@TomohawkLOL guess they used to resemble in the older models , the interiors hardly look the same now for almost all of their cars. My 2017 Lc GXRs interior looks nothing like the lx570s 😂💔
Love the video I started even looking at the land cruiser still looks good on 08 shees
I really enjoyed this! Great video. I'm very interested in getting an older Land Cruiser. So tempting.
One of the best offroad SUV of all times. Wider body shape, better head light and strong!
Folks!!! Almost done paying off my 1989 Fj62, 390, 000 plus miles and still going( treats me like gas is free). Next will be 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. 🤗
I love my 98 Landcruiser. Safe, quiet, holds everything I need and can go thru anything. And it ALWAYS works.
Best land cruiser review ever as far as what the land cruiser is about, I will eventually buy one as an offload toy, I love your videos. You're making this channel more interesting than the other guys on TFL
Because the Damn thing is reliable on a Monday Morning after spending the weekend on the trails.
The parts are designed for a 25 year life cycle?
Built for last for 25 yrs is a myth. No-one from Toyota will confirm this, other than "designed to operate in a normal maintenance cycle in an off-road environment." Nowhere in my 2008 operators/maintenance manual does it state this either.
Not the interior.
@@fredbrackely The Mars Rover was intended to last 90 days as far as the public was concerned. I suspect 25 years is an engineer's standard not intended for a litigious public. IT DIDN'T LAST 25 YEARS!!!! I'M GOING TO SUE!!!!
@@fredbrackely Tell that to my friend who has a 92 model (27 years old) '80' series which has just ticked over to 900,000kms (560K miles) Original engine and gearbox, interior and paint still look good as well. It isn't a myth, if you look after a Landcruiser it will last a VERY long time.
Gavin R my best friend has a 95 Land Cruiser. The roof rust rotted away letting water in. Now his headliner is full of mold.
Also had to replace his head gasket, completely rebuild both axles, and carries electrical diagnostic equipment to fix the gremlins that pop up.
It has 220k miles. He loves it. But it’s a TuRD.
Definitely not built to last 25 years.
But with how rust probe every Toyota seems, I’d be shocked to learn that any of them were designed that way.
Just go ahead and check the Toyota forums. The 80 series is plagued with these problems....
There are plenty of 25 year old jeep cherokees in good condition. Does that mean they were engineered to last 25 years? Lol. Stop being a joke.
Great job
. Your videos keep getting better and better
I love this Land Cruiser and I'm serious. When you guys are ready to sell it I'll fly out to Denver to buy it and drive it back to NJ.
With LED or not. I'll still buy that Toyota. Those are reliable asf. I'm a Gm fan and their SUV will never come close to a LC
Its best to buy a 2008 without the Navi (hard to find) and just put a good current double din unit that has all the modern stuff and keep upgrading every few year
Awesome video like always guys!
Good review, Tommy. The future of TFL is in great hands.
The PWR button works. What it does it makes the gears hold longer in the rpm range and works like a charm. Since the 80 series they have it, at least my 1997 does have the PWR button and 2nd.
So it's kind of like sport mode. Cool. These are awesome vehicles.
well we know it wont give the 1fzfe any more power. Frankly the pwr button is manditory if you want it to actually downshift in an 80.
A vehicle with no quirks.
Doug deMuro: Hold my beer
Tommy, thanks for a great review of a great truck. I've ridden in these things all over Africa and South America. They always have been supremely reliable..I am so impressed with the Land Cruiser, I'll be trading my 2013 4Runner in on one, probably an '08 with around 100k miles. Having owned an '07 Tundra with the 5.7L and now a 4.0L 4Runner, I'm ready to add some power to my off-road prowess. Don't I like my 'Runner? Not at all, I really do but it's just too under-powered and I want to pull a travel trailer.
My friend had a 2000 Land cruiser 4.7 1uz-fe it drove like nothing else so comfortable and quiet inside had plenty of power for daily use and a nice exhaust note .
Great job
I think that one jeep or land rover owner got mad and dislike the video.
@@daniiboyz5318 toyota will shit on europeans and yanks for reliabilty. No one in the outback Australia in their right m8nd would buy a jeep or range rover. 99% are toyotas
@@adamdixon2251 Jeep is ok. But Land Rover. Definitely the garbage trash
@@xavierx447 jeep is als crap These days
@@adamdixon2251 only in reliability** Everything else is better about all the other SUVs
@@kristians2704 whats the point of going bush if you 4wd won't come back. Also toyota smashes them on depreciation.
I recently replaced my 200 series LC with a Yukon. I also owned a 100 series. I can honestly say that the primary gripe I had with the LCs was the abysmal fuel economy and maybe the sound system.
I have a 1998 land cruiser made in 97. Still runs like a top with no problems. I love that thing
Really you call one of the most perfect combination of luxury, off roading and durability boring?
I like the last few minutes. I have a 100 series and 19 years old (230K miles), trust me the truck is so quiet! One correction to make: The engine/transmission can run 500K miles easily with just proper maintenance. Never use aftermarket parts on a toyota, those will fail.
Show the size of the rear axle beam and compare that to a Ford or a Chevy truck. I often see the axles of lifted F150/rams and I laugh looking at the size of it! Same goes to Sway bar, rotors/disks/calipers/control arms etc. Everything on a landcruiser is huge and sturdy
Jan pur these things have evolved after decades of use in the most unforgiving conditions, thousands of miles of horrendous corrugated roads in Australia, extreme temperatures, abused for years on minesites, all while being 100% reliable and still providing at least 20 years of faithful service. They are almost overkill for use by private owners in the USA.
Good review of the LC. One point: the rear truck side window marking that looks like heating elements is actually an aerial for either the radio or telephone system. A lot of older SUVs have these. I used the tint vehicle windows which is why I know. 👍
Always love the land cruisers. It will be my next off road vehicle. Well.. that or a GX470. Nice video, well done Tommy
Great Review! Was wondering how the mileage was? ......but it may not matter with that kind of quality and longevity.
Mileage will always be a weak point for a large, heavy (especially due to it's body on frame construction) SUV with a big 5.7 V8. But that's to be expected
If the Land Cruiser were a character in Lord of the Rings, it would have to be Gandalf
I think more like Sam Gamgee. There is no character more reliable or dependable than him. As loyal and rock solid as possible, like the Land Cruiser
You shall not pass
That is way more car than I would ever need in my situation, but your video makes me want one hahaha. Great video!
Nicely done Tommy , you hit the nail on the head .
Legend says Land Rover owners suddenly Feel Shame when LC or it's children is nearby
Car prices today are INSANE! I'm 67 years old, which is why I can safely say I will NEVER pay $85,000 for any vehicle.
Well it will definitely outlive you
@@Captndarty That's cold...
Steve Chen cold hard truth if it’s taken care of.
Steve Chen Cold hard truth of it’s taken care of.
That's why I'm getting a used Land Cruiser. Probably a 2009 or 2010.
Love the LC. I’ve now owned 3 and easily the best vehicle I have ever owned and I’ve owned lots... because of the awesome reliability (and scarcity) they hold their value extremely well.
Is it comfortable for long drive
You guys did a great buy, it is in such immaculate condition.
No quirks? You're not looking hard enough. Just ask Doug DeMuro.
:D And the DougScore is 94994949.37373898893 which puts it above yugo but below juke nismo
@kolkat c No he's American lol
@kolkat c Or you could just accept that Japanese cars aren't the outright best in every area. No car will ever be perfect.
KlueBat Doug Score XD 19/100
doug's the type of guy to start a sentence with a high pitched voice and end in a low pitched voice
the reason why landcruiser hasnt adpoted LED lights is the avalibility of halogen bulbs. compared to LED bulbs
wax333 Lol land cruisers have full L.E.D. Lights. It’s just that this specific one is a 2008 model.
Back in 2008 LED lights for cars were still developing. They have only recently started making cars with LED projector headlights.
Which is funny, because the 2006-2009 4Runners had LED taillights. I swapped my '03's for them. Looks 100% better.
If you watch the video and watch the tail lights you can tell that they actually are leds. When he lets off the brake the light output goes down almost instantly plus you are able to see multiple leds within the light as well.
Nice Review Mica Jnr. Great writing and editing. keep it up.
Great video tfl, i like this guys presentation.