5 reasons you should NOT get a Land Cruiser 100 or Lexus LX470 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actually no one have still invented a single reason to hate a land cruiser so far🥰

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.

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.

My Land Cruiser is a 2002 with 360k miles. Love it !!!!!!!!!!!

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.

My '98 has 371K miles and going for a million!

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 🥂

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.

#1 reason not to get a 100 series, you could get an 80 series.

To deal with high MPG. Here in Kazakhstan we install propane kit and run it on natural gas.(switchable between gasoline and PROPANE)

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

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.

I own a Landcruiser and a GX470. Love them both.

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

Good video, keep in mind there’s no other car you can compare to a Landcruiser you know that.

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😄😄😄

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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 🚛

Five reasons why I love my 100 series turbo diesel land cruiser rather than sitting in hotel doing Covid lock down 👍🍻

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!

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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Totally agree, they are expensive to repair and parts also, but if you really love this vehicles, buy one, invest, and keep it

Just bought a 2000 Landcruiser 4.5 litre straight 6 petrol. LOVE IT! PS: In Australia it has a Timing CHAIN! Yay!!!

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...

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".

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.

Overall my 2003 petrol model is probably the best car I’ve driven for - engineering excellence and quality of build. Pleasure to service and work on.

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. 😳

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.

One reason I own one is in Australia there is nothing even close to Landcruiser I own 2001 model 4.5 litres 6 cylinder petrol engine Little bit heavier on fuel than v8. Anyway bought it with 295000km Now have just under 600000km In last 9 years I changed brakes, light globes, battery twice, wipers Never ever had any issues with it towing on regular basis long trips Parts compare to any Europe cars or any Nissan or American rubbish are much less We try all the 4x4 here Nissan patrols are not bad but rest of them couldn't last more than 5-6 years My friend bought brand new dodge ram 2500 bug rubbish drinks more than Toyota or nissan and off road is useless When I bought my Landcruiser I didn't like fuel consumption, I try Hilux Isuzu Navara Amarok and all of them are big ZERO compare to any Landcruiser.however I believe that we in Australia have more access to aftermarket accessories. Remember if car can survive in Australian outback more than 5 years that mean it is good car , and not many can , but when it comes to LC they last 6-7 times more. I don't agree with your review at all be honest and compare 20 or 30 years old LC maitanance with any other 4x4 and we will see. But there is one problem wit LC and that is handbrake, every single one I try not working. PS: I am not some young dickhead who sits on his computer all day and talk bullshit , actually I am mechanic in near Broome in Western Australia Thanks for reading And remember GOD BLESSED TOYOTA ✌️

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.

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!

My HDJ100 is the best vehicle I have ever owned! Highly recommend them!

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.

I own Lexus 470 from 2002 in Cambodia which is certainly the country where they have been the most imported, generaly from usa. We can find so many parts and mechanics that know these cars, that maintenance is not a problem. I love this car, one of the best ever made.

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 👍

Cost of routine maintenance (timing belt must be changed every 90k miles, etc) can be prohibitive if you don’t do work yourself

I love my 2003 cruiser Been a great suv and I do all the work on it myself. Rebuilt the steering box myself for under 200$.

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

I'm not going to say you're flat-out wrong. However, by relating my story, perhaps I can give the fan boys some hope. Background: I bought my 2000 LX470 new; it has 123,000 miles on it. I bought my 1999 LX470 used in 2018 for $12k. At that time, it had about 190k on it, yet I bought it with confidence, based on my experience with the other one. Neither vehicle has had to undergo the rigors of offroad, but I would not hesitate to take either offroad. The LC has always been less expensive than the LX. Perhaps there are more used LCs available for that reason. However, if you're lucky enough to find an LX in good condition, consider that the mindset of the owner is likely not an offroader's mindset. The truck has likely been well-maintained, per the manufacturer's recommendations, and driven gently. Although the guts of the two are the same, there's a good chance the LX will be in superior condition. The problems I've experienced that I consider minor and to be expected: alternator, timing belt replacement, torn CV boots, batteries every so many years, door trim replacement. Neither has had ANY leaks of any kind. Neither burn oil. Both engines still run smooth as silk. In short, the design is bombproof EXCEPT for an expensive problem that only my 2000 had, and TWICE: The automatic height control started to give an oscillatory ride over bumps. Back in the day LCs didn't offer this as an option, which gave themLan edge over the LX on total lifetime cost of ownership. Offroaders will take off the AHC off an LX anyway, so this one major headache doesn't even apply to them. Bottom line, I see one good reason NOT to buy the 4.7-litre-equipped LC or LX: Low MPG! However, offroaders should temper their opinion by realizing that (1) the MPG of solid, well-equipped modern alternatives is not going to be fantastic and (2) contemporary Tacomas cost a fortune.

We own a 2001 LX470 (21 yr. old). It is the best car we have ever owned (bought it used in 2005 for 25k). Our kids grew up in it (seats 7) and it is the most reliable car that we are aware of made in that time frame. We have seen most of our friends purchase 3 to 4 SUV's in that time frame as compared to our 1 - Lexus LX470. Unbelievably great vehicle from the painted pipes under the hood to the 4-wheel drive that lasted 21 years and still performs like when we bought it. We have it repainted and reupholstered in 2015 (7 yr. ago). A lot of people say that our vehicle looks brand new. We have owned 6 Toyota's and this is the best one. The bottom line is that Toyota produces highly reliable vehicles and Lexus LX470 has proven it for us.

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.

If you owned it for 6 years, you definitely loved it 😍. Let us have fun in peace with the LC100

Yeah, the US market missed out on the legendary diesel engine which is even better than the V8, especially for towing and economy. Supposedly the diesel engine is incredibly tuning friendly for more power AND better economy.

I’ve had the 2f, 3fe and the 1fz...to me, for a LC, the 2uzfe is POWERFUL😊

I got the 2006 100series factory stock got 350000 on clock no rust no oil leaks power is great great on petrol towing is powerfull

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.

1. Gx470 2. 4 runner 3. Sequoia 4. FJ 5. Jeep.....kidding, 80 series But yeah you should get a 100 or 470. 2uz is the most reliable engine on earth (I currently have 5 2uz SUVs and they are undeniably the best ever (3 sequoia, lx, gx). Get one!

Denso parts from rock auto for the win man. The thing is; denso is essentially OEM in most cases.

Here's the thing though, this thing has a 2UZ-FE. Highly regarded as the most reliable engine on planet earth. Known to see a million miles without a rebuild. It's smooth. Comfortable. Very capable off-road. These are literally the vehicle of choice in Africa because a large portion of Central Africa doesn't even have roads.

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!

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

I rather drive my 1999 land cruiser than driving the any 2021 car now this days

These are a dime a doz here in NZ, these are one of the Main 4x4 on our roads.... These are sought after by all kiwi for off road farming, fishing, land access for hunting etc

Have a 2005, immaculate condition. 300ks and running like a dream. 11 ltrs per 100km highway. 17ltrs per 100km town and a whopping 30ltrs per 100km towing my 3.5t off road caravan. That’s why we tow with our new Next Gen Ford Ranger V6 diesel, but camp with the cruiser, getting to places where we can’t get into with our caravan. Love this 100 series, had an 80 series before this one. I personally reckon the 100 is a better all round vehicle. (Australia)

One of the reliable vehicle 🚗 in the planet and can't stop falling in love 😍 with it😁 😃

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.

Hi. I own 2002 lx470 from USA, it's great car. Overhauled engine in 2021, hydro-suspention in 2002 and changed transmission this week. It works on LPG, consumption is app. 16 litres/100km on the highway and smth app. 25 in traffic jams. gasoline - 14/22. Price on gasoline is 0.6 USD per litre and lpg 0.3 usd.

I still want one. I can do at least half the work myself. I dont want to daily drive it. So it will not get excessive miles.

You missed the most important question! "How easy are they to push home when they break down?" Maybe no need? Don't worry, my Tojos have been like since the '80's... 0:-)

land cruiser one of the best cars on the planet.what are you talking about?!!!!

This video isn't really UZJ100 specific though. This basically applies to a ton of older 4x4s.

Hi, I am greatfull for your videos regarding the LC 100 series. But you should also know quite well, even sitting in Hongkong, that the Lancruiser WORLD is much more than the US. I have driven LC 80 4,2 DIESEL in Africa for about 4 years and the G-wagon 300 TD in Norway for about 12 years. Now I am driving an LC 100 series, model 2000 VX 4,2 TDT. "No one" with a bit of common sense, would purchase any of these 4x4 with a petrol engine for overland or off road use, especialy in Africa or even Norway. TOYOTA are also a world wide brand and you can find spares at almost any remote corner of the world. I am very happy with my LC 100 series 4,2 TDT, diesel of course, even with the working hydraulic suspencion, after 20 years. Good luck with your 100 series videos!!

You can't complain about gas mileage as a bad feature of the vehicle that has a V8 engine pulling a 2.5T fridge on wheels. It's a product of the vehicle and engine, not a fault.

Where there were no roads, there was LAND CRUISER.

I get 20l/100km, and it does cost a lot more than commuting in some tiny car - but a hell of a lot safer. I could upgrade and pay something like USD40,000 for an equivalent product - it will take me the rest of my life to burn that money in fuel (the new one, presumably, will burn some as well). The problem at present is that the new models are nowhere near as reliable, and there is no alternative except the Patrol, which has an even bigger V8 in the current model. I did wear out a few items after 300,000km - never any trouble getting parts.

Why not? I have a 99 model with 120k on it these big boys last long and are extremely reliable I am also my own mechanic I don’t trust people I don’t know to take my beautiful engine apart without making a mistake just did the timing belt water pump and tune up gonna be replacing the brakes and shocks for the first time after 21 years on it had it since high school and still drive it today I drive about 17 miles but I drive freeway gas lasts me a week and a half I pumped mostly Costco premium gas I still trust this car even if mpg is low I also believe since this car is super old after martket is still fine it’s still as good as oem depending on if you know your parts you can trust

Honestly, any 20+ year old vehicle is going to need serious maintenance. 200+k miles is a lot! You can't expect seals and belts to last forever, and lets be real--if your radiator lasts 200k miles, you're doing real good. Regular maintenance is part of owning an old vehicle--it doesn't matter if it is a Jeep, Land Rover, or Toyota.

Australian ones tend to run an inline 6 cylinder engine. They're much kinder on fuel than the V8

Hi! I own HDJ100 4.2 TD year 2000. Just had injector pump repaired. New OEM pump from Toyota is +7000 euro! Here in Finland refurbising cost about 4000 euros! So I found one place from abroad where they rebuild pump for 800 euros! So now Cruiser runs beautiful and cost was minimun compared to prices here in Finland. Nice Cruiser you have!! Great looking!

He's not lying about the maintenance. In 2020 I had to do the timing belt, water pump, high AC line, radiator, and CV axles, wheel bearings, front and rear pads and rotors. Granted, those things will be good now for 100K at least, but when I did the CV axles I did the front brakes and pads at the same time because... might as well! Taking all that off anyway and the parts... THE PARTS were $1,500. I couldn't believe it! I've never had to spend that kind of money on parts for a single job. With the exception of my Phaeton but that's a W12 German ultra luxury vehicle. I love my 100 but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone.

TLDR: Ignore title, buy immediately. Easily in the top 5 of most legendary vehicles ever made. 💯🐐

I installed an LS3 engine in my 100 series LC .. runs like a dream!

Good points! But my 03 LX470 feels like a tank on the road, I can see over the hood too.

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.

I've got a 2000 with 265s. I think it has plenty of power. tows my 4runner no problem. of course you are going to slow down on steep grades like the Grapevine or Cajon Pass that's normal for most vehicles that are towing unless it's a 3/4 ton diesel. you also forgot to mention that Toyota recommends premium fuel for the Landcruiser 4.7.

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.

bro i have a 95' hilux and a lx470 and it never broke down while it was running , it never gave any problems . talking about the power , both the cars have a lot of power and they look so pretty

I just wanna post for people looking in the comments for others opinions, I’ll explain why you should and shouldn’t. 1. Gas mileage or L/100, now if you don’t drive like you stole it, don’t put roof racks or lifts or big tyres there full economy is very good 2. Power. I don’t know why this guy says there’s a lack of power unless he doesn’t have the 1hdfte motor and only the 1hz I can understand that but the 1hdfte model has got plenty of power for anyone. 3. Rarity. Rare? I see at least one 1 to 5 a day. 4. Parts. I’m in Australia for this there are tons of aftermarket and factory parts for this left right and centre. 5. Maintenance. Now if you buy the v8 petrol or gas one don’t know much about but heard they’ve got bad fuel economy. But if you buy a 1hz or 1hdfte and put a snorkel, 2 fuel filters, and a catch can they can run forever I’ve seen some only have to be rebuilt if you flogged them to hard or they go over between 500,000 to 800,000 kms or miles. so there bloody reliable as fuck. Also P.S I drive the turbo one so I know what I’m talking about. 😋

I got a sequoia basically the same vehicle more room more power same reliability…I love Toyota!

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!

The changes in HK over the last 24 years are not only tragic, but a crime based on the handover agreement.

Don’t have mileage problems with the diesel FTE