5 Things I LOVE and HATE about my LANDCRUISER 200 Series - Should I keep it?

[@erich964]

The 200 series land cruiser is the Lionel Messi of vehicle. It may sound cheesy but I will say it. It’s the greatest vehicle ever made. V8 an engine that last for 400,000 miles extremely luxurious, the most dependable, reliable hand built car ever made. It’s enormous seats eight has incredible off-road capabilities and will last for 25 years. Again the Lionel Messi vehicles.

[@motneb123]

The only other “hate” would be the AC controls that are part of the touch screen. Much prefer dials. Otherwise the LC200 is brilliant…love it

[@sharartimunda]

100% touch screen ,, cheap out.. they could've put manual controls.

[@vunye]

No matter what, it's the best vehicle i have ever owned

[@DalysandIanPaterson]

A negative is turning circle. Inside set is appalling compared to a Disco. Disco tows better.

[@geoffbarratt7661]

@@DalysandIanPaterson I think the disco has a few more mechanical problems if we are being unbiased!

[@thetoyotalc]

I bought my 2014 200 series about 2.5 years ago. It was a soccer mom/grocery getter with 117k US hwy miles. I baselined the truck and built it up for overlanding and rock crawling. It is a beast and I love it. I will never sell the rig.

[@offroadcrusader]

They're a beast hey! I couldn't imagine ever selling mine or buying a different model of car. Enjoy bud!

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Subscribed. Just doing up my own 21 200 series. Look forward to watching your vids and following.

[@offroadcrusader]

Legend, thanks mate! Really appreciate it

[@markbailey9639]

Love your video,l agree with you best looking design ever,l started with a Hilux in the 80’s & am on my 4th Landcruiser now.l started with an 80 series then 2 x 100’s & now the 200 series.l’ve taken the 300 for a couple of test drives,l like the internal layout dash & driver position.lts getting good reviews with the V6 & 10 speed box but early days yet.Externally hate the look of the front end design the way the venting is situated,lights & daytime running light fine.Side profile the guards around the wheel arch ,looks like it’s been driven through a tight lane way & squashed all the guards flat.The rear,come on Toyota what were you thinking no split tail gate,& this is why l love my 200 series Great design & even Better Landcruiser.

[@YangGQ]

Fun video! I also moved from a J120 Prado (in a high petrol cost country) to a LC 200 full fat Landcruiser (in a low petrol cost country. The LC200 renders my old Gwagon old S-class Mercedes redundant. LC200 out aces them in every way.

[@tnexm660]

Great Vid. We have a 2015 LC200 with a Manta exhaust, remap, lockup kit and we average 12.6L/100. Unreal car!

[@ALHAMOOD100]

On diesel or petrol damm thats crzay

[@RedAppleApe]

wow thats a good rate. What tires do you have? Besides having the lowest HP Diesel 200 you can get with like 220hp the lowest I get is something like 13.3L

[@rodneyjones6584]

Have a 2019 200 series Sahara and bought in July 2023 to tow a caravan full time.October first injector blown and now up to 4 injectors gone today yet Toyota will replace one at a time under warranty and now it is out of warranty.Last one took 7 weeks to replace and after fixed came back worse shape in power.Had a tune so they pass the buck saying it was the software installed.Tune people after half hour found crack in intercooler plus rat had chewed on hose and wires yet they could not find or fix.Still waiting to get mechanical again

[@terry4823]

Sold take my money Feeling the Love Todd ❤

[@kubenkain7169]

The split tail gate is sadly and sorely missed on the 300 :(

[@offroadcrusader]

Yeah I have heard that feedback a lot. It's super handy!

[@babydoc3622]

I have one, I adore it but I'm very strict on weight because of the fuel economy. I'm getting 10.3 to 12 per 100 with a clamshell and stock body. Best highway car.

[@daveclarke5512]

Thoroughly enjoyed your update review. Your easy and clear to understand and very knowledgeable. I now will go back through your previous uploades. Subscribed thankyou.

[@offroadcrusader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisnicoleweir7711]

I own a 2019 vx it was a ex private security I paid 106.500 for it got it at 80.000km I now have it at 114.000km and love every minute of it car and it’s been my dream car but some times espicaly servicing and when it comes to rego it Is pricey but u can’t put a price on on something that makes mile every time u hit the start button mine is stock apart from a 3inch dpf back exhaust and I a evc I drive in it drives awsome

[@offroadcrusader]

Very true Chris, completely agree! Enjoy your Cruiser mate. The exhaust definitely helps get a few more smiles!

[@DarrenPearce-j2g]

2016 Sahara, i came from the 120 Prado as well , and yes it’s my dream rig , love your setup , just started my mods ,the video was very helpful thanks. Daz

[@offroadcrusader]

I recognise your name from all the old 120 series forums, glad to see others have joined the 200 club!

[@neilkemp9118]

My 200 stock largely, II have no issue getting 12.5-13 l/100

[@Becomingwildman]

Cheers for this vid mate. I currently drive a 120 and love her. The only car I've owned longer then 5years. Unfortunately im moving from Belgium to Slovenia and due to the rules here I cant get my car to pass the technical due to the mods. Therefor I will sell here but dont find another car to my taste as the prado hits th sweet spot between, luxury, comfort and off-road capability and its so reliable car. Looking now to go for a 200 as I need space for a 15y old kit,the wife and 2 dogs. We tour for 3 months per year,would love to make a test drive with a 200 but affraid for my wallet 😂 thanks again,good vid. Greetings from Slovenia

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks for your comment! The 120 series I think will always be a special car for many. The step up to a 200 series is so worth it though, if you can overcome the initial buy price. Fuel economy is better and parts aren't too much more expensive for maintenance. The luxury, comfort and power are big draw cards too!

[@peterj5751]

Good video but you missed my biggest hate, the gearbox. It’s 2 decades out of date in design and is tuned terribly. For a start stubbornly resists going into sixth under about 120km/h which is a major issue in a country where speed limits are 110km/h or less. The torque converter is so loose it is one step off a high stall and the computer hates to lock it up. Its ‘s as if they set it up for a smaller high revving petrol engine and then stuffed it behind the V8 turbo diesel. The result of all of this is that it wastes half the power made by the engine (I am exaggerating) creating gearbox temperature rather than driving the car forward. Reprogramming the gearbox tune will save at least 1 litre per 100kms and make the car nicer to drive but the real question is how and why Toyota made it this way to start with and why they never addressed it in 14 years of production. I can’t help to wonder what it would have been like if they fitted the 10 speed in the 300 series to the V8 in the 200 series.

[@offroadcrusader]

Yeah, it's frustrating that they haven't updated the gearbox, I wonder what it would be like with the newer transmission?

[@peterj5751]

@@offroadcrusader great I would think. It’s a pity they never did it.

[@PeteWaller-n7o]

Question, I have a 2024 suzuki jimny coming soon and am considering the Fallen at3w vs the new at4w. I live in Cozumel so lots of pot holes and patches in the roads. Which do you recommend and also is there another tire you think would be better for here?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hey there, The Nitto tyres are probably my number one pick right now. Very durable, no chipping, last a long time regardless of punishment, and not that expensive. Maxxis are good, but mine wore really fast. Falken Wildpeak or the Bridgestone Dueler D697s are good too.

[@TimYmtjm]

My wife loves her 2020 200 vx i get thanked atleast twive a day 😉 that alone has paid itself of in my opinion

[@eamon1648]

I think you are significatly under estimating how much weight you have on the roof, not that it matters with the 200kg limit. But id guess ite more like 130kg

[@cjwest9094]

Is the 200kg static rating? IE should actually be 100 for normal driving and 50 for off-road..

[@ElioFrankAnthony]

I love .ine it's the best 4x4 iv ever had, I don't think twice about about the price to keep it running loved your vid I can relate to it Cheers

[@offroadcrusader]

Couldn't agree more! You can't put a price on happiness

[@starhopper8862]

Thanks for the video. I love my 200 and wouldn’t part with it for anything too. Would like to know where you got you side scrub protection from.

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, thanks for the comment! The scrub bars are from ARB, but if you mean the graphics panels on the side of the car, they are from Bushbarrier 4x4. They are large magnetic panels that stick to the side of the car, and you can get a variety of different designs printed on them.

[@maxgermasi3302]

Nice video! You are spot on when you mention the look of it, I like the 200 so much I get exited every time I see one on the road!!!😊 Personally I prefer my GX model barn doors for the cargo area easier accessibility but that’s me. Also I intentionally declined the Toyota offer for 2016 face lift in favour of the 2015 non PDF model 😏 Seriously this cars are absolutely fantastic and very hard to match even by their successor the 300!

[@vunye]

Strongly agree, i own a pre facelift as well, but everytime am on the road, and a 200 passes by, my eyes can't help but keep looking untill it disappears 🥰

[@mariuscoetzer8553]

Great video mate. I'm currently looking to buy a 200 and saw a '13 VX petrol that is well looked after. The diesels are scarce and way more expensive in our country. How do you rate the sound system in your VX?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hey mate, yeah the sound system is great, I'm pretty happy with it. Some higher output front speakers would be good and maybe a bit more bass, but for a factory system its very good.

[@jfitzrecluse]

Has anybody had injector problem with the 2018 2019 models? Just had replaced at 142km lucky covered under warranty

[@mojo2353]

Nice wheels . Details ? My VX needs some . 😊Ps Re head unit I’ve been talking to guys from Vhedia and they are trying desperately to get one that works . You would know about the complexities of the existing one . Toyota didn’t make it easy .🤔

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate! I have ROH Trophy alloy rims. 17x9 +35 offset. 295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grappler MTs. Yeah there isn't many options that seem reliable with all the climate controls integrated into it. Fingers crossed Vhedia can sort something out.

[@fishernick2447]

How did you choose which 200 to buy ?

[@offroadcrusader]

I always loved the facelift on these (2015+) and I knew I wanted the digital dash but I didn't want all the radar safety stuff that comes with a Sahara, so a VX was the go!

[@xuliang2121]

I'm driving this car in Japan, never go to any off-road.

[@samcarthew2599]

I have a 2016 gxl my biggest dislike about it is the factory headunit its terrible & no steering wheel controls. Other than that its a fantastic car.

[@offroadcrusader]

I agree, even the VX head unit could do with an upgrade. This is my first car with steering wheel controls and I'm surprised I like them as much as I do!

[@michaelhermans4753]

Would you upgrade to the 300 one day

[@offroadcrusader]

I think maybe. The 300 keeps impressing me and they are super nice to drive. But I still don't think, they are a better 4WD than the 200 series, and I am a sucker for the twin turbo V8 haha.

[@zahid-ur5lp]

No diff lockers in LC200?

[@offroadcrusader]

No mate, not from standard.

[@Christmoore155655]

Bro that fuel is horrendous. May as well have a petrol at that stage what's the advantage

[@kdogauch]

Torque, but for me the economy is the biggest negative, to be fair that comes with the weight of being very solid off-road. Just the price you pay.

[@AquaMarine1000]

For 100 series owners stay with best of best.

[@DestroyerOfLiberals]

I'd say poor fuel economy is mostly caused by all that camping crap.

[@hawkward957]

I have nothing extra on my 2014 and it still gets bad mileage. It's just how it is

[@peterj5751]

Yep. The ‘camping crap’ certainly costs extra fuel but they suck diesel down like there’s no tomorrow even standard.

[@ausguy4385]

Worried about insurance then has tinted brake lights 😂

[@offroadcrusader]

In WA it is completely legal to tint your headlights and tail lights. Different rules in different states though. But my tail lights are a full replacement with ADR compliance, so I'm not concerned about them at all.

[@croaker4747]

Short answer: Never ever sell it.

[@offroadcrusader]

Can't argue with that!

[@BADQ]

Should buy a Prado, soooo much better 😂

[@offroadcrusader]

Haha I nearly did!

[@Coordinator61]

Done with these stupid videos. Its a 4x4 so live with it and get on with your life.

[@eamon1648]

Relax fella

[@paulboon1100]

Yeah that bloke with the gun pointed at you, telling you to watch these videos or else is is a real pain hey!?

[@raygiddings2715]

Seriously I drove them up North for work on mine sites they are a shit boxes. You are definitely right on fuel they are shit I was putting a 135 litres a night in it and driving it around the mine site I also blew 2 diffs towing lighting plants and they are the most basic interiors and uncomfortable seats and also you forgot to tell everyone that the payload on the car is only done with 10 litres of fuel in the vehicle it actually says it in the manual that is why they recommend that GVM upgrade on the 200 series straight away. Seriously if you look at all your dislikes about it they are major issues and they are fuel guzzlers so seriously I don't know why you would even buy it because there are other 4 wheel drives out there that run rings around Toyotas.