1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | Retro Review

[@texan903]

A woman I know bought one of those in 1994. It's still her everyday vehicle.

[@Bartonovich52]

These rusted to nothing ten years ago in this part of the world.

[@texan903]

@@Bartonovich52 that's unfortunate. Where I live there are still plenty on the road.

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

@@texan903 Yeah, Toyota Land Cruiser is favorite in your region. Toyota Land Cruiser is comfortable and solid

[@texan903]

@@fernandorocha-dx1wv with their durability, utility, longevity, versatility, and resale value, I would buy one at the right price.

[@arislopes1924]

@@Bartonovich52thank Americans and their saltiness for that. In Central America you still see these everyday running like new and with stock DIESEL ENGINES!! also the 3rd gen 4runners sold here also have diesel engines like the 3.0 the old Hilux models have

[@shaunrutherford7764]

I will never not click immediately on an old land cruiser video.

[@hsinwulau]

30 yrs passed these cars still on the road, amazing

[@michaelgamble2848]

I just bought one with only 220,000 miles on it this week.

[@jmoney7289]

@@michaelgamble2848 you lucky guy man that's a find

[@tyronsreekley876]

@@jmoney7289 i’m looking at one tomorrow with 140k miles, wish me luck boys

[@gherm5606]

I don't see these on the road

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@gherm5606i don’t either. I couldn’t tell you the last one I saw on the roads.

[@slowbastardo9101]

Still see these on the road!!! Oh what a feeling! 😂

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Lol only in dry garages

[@spaketticarbonada9651]

@@Welcometofacsistube And what about American junk? Think they don't rust?

[@zhila5958]

@@spaketticarbonada9651 you can’t take people seriously who think FCA and GM junk are better than a land cruiser

[@drwisdom1]

We have a 94 we got for when we get deep snow. It isn't fast, but ours has the 4.5 so it is faster than the one in this video. It feels really analog and is more fun to drive than it should be for such a tank.

[@Bartonovich52]

@ Zhila Muhammed You can’t take people seriously when they still want $10K for a Toyota that you can literally see through. Do you know why Toyota’s last forever? It’s because they are bought by wealthier people who take care of them. Of course a Toyota Camry bought by a teacher or accountant that’s garage kept, low miles, well maintained, and washed is going to be more reliable than a Chevy Malibu bought by a hairdresser, street parked, never washed, never maintained, and driven 20,000 miles a year. Residual value is only based on how many are on the used market. Of course lease returns and fleet sales will depress domestic prices which lead to even poorer people buying them. But yet, go look around a Walmart parking lot and you’ll see more Malibus, Grand Ams, and Aleros than Camrys even though it was the best selling car in America. What’s even more telling is that each of those cars will be scrapped for something as simple as a blown head gasket because “it’s not worth fixing” on a 20 year old car when a Subaru is working on its third set. Toyota has had some terrible quality control problems. Excessive oil consumption, unintended acceleration. The new Toyota Tacoma is one of the most recalled vehicles currently on the market. Want to know how many recalls my Impala has? Zero. No Ford, GM, or Dodge ever had its frame literally break in half from rust like Toyota TACOmas from not even ten years ago.

[@HenrySchecker]

Toyota truly was unstoppable at this time, A model for every segment, all reliable, all relatively affordable, all good looking for the time and even today. This was the generation that cemented the legend of Toyota

[@nemonooit]

Indeed, early '90s were Peak Toyota.

[@davidduplessis7800]

Don't forget about the 3VZ-E in the Toyota Pickup/4Runner. Definitely a "reliable" unit there....

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

As a FZJ100 owner, the 80 series is probably my favourite Cruiser out of them all.

[@brantisonfire]

My three practical Toyota vehicles Id love to have would be a FJ100 for family trips, camping, the beach, anywhere that needs cargo space and a decent ride; a well-kept, low mileage Lexus LS400 for long road trips with just me and my wife; and the new model Corolla hatch for a fun, fuel efficient daily driver (6 speed of course).

[@johneldepresso]

Bahraini carguy, we meet again…

[@fernandorocha8459]

I love Toyota Land Cruiser

[@danielcastaneda7801]

Crazy that a handful of these sell for 20k, especially the JDM ones. Just as reliable as the day the rolled out the dealer

[@AdamG1983]

$20K for these is still a steal

[@michaelgamble2848]

I just bought one with 225,000 miles for 16k, best suv ever.

[@dgriffo1369]

I just got one with 200k miles for 13k

[@keynesianeconomics4113]

Where are you seeing these for $20k?

[@jironmeister]

"the offroad king: the Range Rover"... Reliability laughs hard.

[@the_thoss_garage]

😂😂😂🙏🏻

[@thinker2328]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@razvandobos9759]

There’s Land Rovers from this time period that have long been in the scrapyard, but Land Cruisers still going.

[@mtnx7]

The old land rovers are being recycled to make frames for the new land cruisers.

[@Bartonovich52]

And there’s Ford Explorers that have been sitting in a farmers field for 20 years that have less rust.

[@rebelusa6585]

Old motorweek music is even better than the new one.

[@kevinbarry71]

Hysterical comparing it to the range rover; most of which ended up in the junkyard not long after they hit the streets

[@jmin8400]

It was the only one that could beat LR in 1990, as a well as carry a full family.

[@AdamG1983]

Legend has it that this exact Land Cruiser is still on the road somewhere, running strong

[@brantisonfire]

These are through the roof now. The holy grail is the later models with the1FZ 4.5 liter I6. This is my favorite year, with the sliding rear Windows, but I’ll never be able to own a nice one without paying out the ass for it.

[@realAAron124]

I have a 1995 K294 in Emerald Green. 196,000 miles. Restored the seats and paint is in great condition for the years.

[@brantisonfire]

@@realAAron124 was yours able to be optioned with electronic lockers? They still had solid axles back then as well right? That changed with the FJ100 series I think.

[@realAAron124]

@@brantisonfire yep that's the factory code for Front Center and Rear Locking Differential option. K294, mine was optioned with these! And when I first went to check it out I had no idea that it had the "Magic Dial". The dealer (a Toyota Dealer) didn't take a picture of the switch on their website. The salesman I had remembered selling the 80 series new, and that you were Someone when you bought one of these back in the day. And that a lot of people loved these vehicles. Hard to keep on the lot back then. Usually they did have a waiting list.

[@brantisonfire]

@@realAAron124 awesome. I’m not up to snuff on vin or option codes to decipher that kind of stuff. Man, keep ahold of that thing and keep her running smooth.

[@BillLaBrie]

Yep. Slow, heavy, not luxurious, not over-tired, basically unstoppable and indestructible. Perfect. Wish I could buy one now.

[@jhomrich89]

Another difference between this and the range rovers, these are still driving on the road, the range rovers were sent to the scrap yard 20 years ago...

[@blakelip3]

Still looks amazing today

[@P.Galore]

Instant Classic and MW had no idea....

[@Keiji1978]

Only rust can kill it We Japanese still can see it sometimes on the road

[@babavickramadityabedisworl6691]

The fact is that a person who bought one of these back in 1991, could likely sell it for the same amount they paid back then. I knew a couple of people who actually trading them in for more than they paid. This is does not happen often with automobiles.

[@jmin8400]

These were out at the beginning of 1990. By the end of the 1991 (92MY), prices started jumping significantly. The luxury LC proposition began with this due to Toyota adding $5-7k increases annually bottomed out with 100 and died with 200 in 2021. US buyers can no longer buy these as an irrational, bling purchase, so they’re no longer interested. It was in a class all by itself and not even the Trooper and Montero could touch it, so the resale value was well deserved.

[@kc0lif]

the best generation ever of land cruiser no vehicle like it.

[@josiahstearns9615]

Definitely see older Land Cruisers on the road. As of now, only found one for sale online. Over 225k miles for just under $14k. That’s a little short of what I paid for my ‘13 Camry with 40k miles. Crazy how long these things last. An old friend of mine has one from back in 70’s or 80’s and loves that thing. Not exactly my taste or fuel eco but it’s pretty amazing seeing these drive down the road multiple decades later.

[@SnarkyRC]

That's a good deal for a Land Cruiser.

[@badboss5666]

Just bought one a 91 Land Cruiser with 224 for $4200 💪

[@davidaubin3902]

3:44 John: DIEHARD FANS OF THE OLD LAND CRUISER MAY MISS THAT RUSTIC FEEL! LOL

[@MandusahRamirez]

I grew up in The Backseat of My Moms 93 Lexus LS400 & My Dads Lexus LX470!💚 Now My 8 Year Old Is Riding in Those Same Vehicles LOL & Now My Daughter Is Growing Up In My 2015 Lexus LS460💯💪🏽 & If That Isn’t Good Quality Then it doesn’t Exist!👌🏽

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Every time I see these on the roads or on TV, I can't help but to think, "Where's the Cartel which purchased a lot of these." lol

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

0:36 This question is VERY important regarding the new J300.

[@clintonlyle7922]

“I love what you do for meeee, Toyota!”

[@AudiSportFan1970]

I’d give a friggin kidney for a clean low mile one of these in 2021!!!! Just gorgeous!!!!

[@jdubskiwright2380]

Forget the mileage as long as the body is in decent condition you can always have the motor transmission and axles rebuilt and be just as good as new..if not better, build the trans to a stage 1 heavy duty spec waterproof the axles and trans.and put a better intake and exhaust on the motor and bam..you have a bulletproof vehicle..

[@AudiSportFan1970]

@@jdubskiwright2380 Very true! My buddy has a 92 he inherited from his in-laws. Cleanest most unmolested car I’ve ever seen. He’s also going to inherit their 200 series eventually, another crazy clean one too. Lucky bastard!!!

[@Iloveak123]

How many times does he say “The Laaaaaaaand Cruiser” lol

[@castlewhore2007]

Lol 😂

[@GregorsOutdoors]

I grew up on a rural farm in North Carolina. My late grandfather bought Toyota Land Cruisers to pull tobacco sleds full of product, and do other tractor-like jobs on the farm every day. The FJ40 did the heavy lifting and the FJ55 was for quail hunting and adventuring. If you kept oil and gas in them there was nothing they couldn't do. For this reason and many more, I'm a Land Cruiser fan for life.

[@DavidAndre657]

TEST MILEAGE: 14 MPG

[@doug6191]

I love that there's an aftermarket biz that's retrofitting old LC front clips onto new LC models. I hope Toyota reconsiders this for the US market - something like the current non-US version that's more akin to the Bronco or Wrangler.

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

You're referring to the 70 series yeah? Or are you talking about this whole retro syle mods on the 100 series?

[@jmin8400]

Were thinking about it 2 years ago for post-2023 launch. Revealed at September 2019 conference, when it was mentioned 300 would not be coming stateside.

[@enrique3574]

FlexDream Renoca.

[@bikes7777]

Most reliable vehicle ever made

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Bwaaaahaha sure and I've got ocean front property in Saskatchewan I'd love to sell you

[@bikes7777]

@@Welcometofacsistube let me guess you own a range rover LOL

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@bikes7777 and you'd be wrong

[@jmin8400]

@@bikes7777 Nah, he’s just a trolling Mopar hick.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

That truck is an icon now! I would have bought the land cruiser over the Land Rover any day! Is a way better suv and way better quality too! Back then.

[@BradleyEdwardAnderso]

My favorite body style of the Land Cruiser

[@michealcorleone665]

we needed this

[@chesspiece81]

Toyota using a speedometer that reads up to 110 mph was optimistic I'm sure.

[@syxepop]

Pretty much every car since the "85mph / 140kph" days have speedometers that read ABOVE their rated top speed. If you see a 110mph / 175kph speedometer you can bet the top speed is about 100mph / 160kph, but you may not like to speed it even close to there...

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

Yeah, my 96 Accord had a speedometer that went to 140. I never got it near that.

[@goudagalindo1790]

Maybe going down hill Killamanjiro.

[@jmin8400]

When Toyota set out to develop this in 1984, the idea was emulate the F1 project (for yet to be named Lexus) and carefully evolve the incoming 62-Series into a more lofty and comfort oriented vehicle, without sacrificing its off-road prowess and security. In 1987, Toyota was on fire with all of the new final designs coming out of their studios for production. From Celica to LS 400 to this to Previa to MR2, just on a roll. When the first FJ80 prototype hit the test track in 1988, Toyota by then were threatened by the possibility of the Range Rover making deeper in roads stateside and wanted to push up further by making it a 7-8 seater. If Lexus existed already prior to development of the FJ80, it would’ve allegedly been an 1991 Lexus LX 400 at launch and possibly never badged a Land Cruiser again after the 62-Series. Today, that will happen with the J302 LX 600 stateside, as has been the case in Canada since 1998. It’s a shame Toyota cost cut with the 1995 model and cheapened the dash, as a result of jumping costs and Bubble Burst. The Supra and Cressida style went away after 1994.

[@HeIaI]

A Legend never dies

[@the_jarmel]

I really thought that thing was gonna flip over in the cones lol like 1970s boat

[@tinhinnh]

I love cloth seats in a LC

[@jaygee2006]

I love the 91 land cruiser gona be a classic worth a lot in future

[@ronsmith9251]

Love these 80 series Landcruisers.

[@jauxed]

This and the legendary mighty Rover in this era.

[@dstein111]

Just got back from Costa Rica and these things are everywhere. In Latin America I think they’re called the “Prado”

[@xwarped83]

The Prado is smaller. It’s equivalent in the US is the Lexus GX.

[@johnnymason2460]

For 2024, we get the Land Cruiser Prado in the United States as simply the new Land Cruiser. It's a hybrid only, though. Such a shame. Gas powered versions would be cheaper.

[@glanzera]

In Colorado, any Land Cruiser that runs goes for no less than $20k.

[@9inchpp]

glad to see John Davis still reviewing classic cars

[@arturoenriquecujiaamaya_1272]

Wonderful car 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rightlanehog3151]

Motorweek put the Land Cruiser, with front and rear sold axles, through the pylon slalom test. Did they also make Ferraris ford rivers?

[@FantomLightning]

Considering they do it with Jeeps on the same set up and the much less stable Explorer at the same time it shouldn't come as a surprise.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

And 5 years later, Lexus came out with the LX 450 to compete with the Land Rover Range Rover.

[@antwonlewang1390]

Damn!! Imagine only paying $27,000 for a new land cruiser 😂 I know that was decades ago

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

Statistically speaking 1992 had the same median middle class income as today.. So.. You presumably could make exactly what you make now, in 1992..

[@syxepop]

That'd be about U$52.5K in 2021 or close to what a base US-spec Defender 90 sells for. So figure that out... (over engineering is never cheap)

[@LowsJuan]

I never knew that 14 was such an important number on these. 0-60 =14.X sec 100-0= 146 ft and mpg =14. That last number has not changed but the hp is almost double. I have to admit I am a crusty guy as I like the old boxy look and flat plastic dashboard. All those round lines inside and out plus that lack of a third petal is too "jetsons" for me. Maybe I could say even say "Grimm";) Next thing they will put those rolling maps in 'em. The only negative through the years was the odd folding third row. One of the better " Four-wheel drive wagons" made.

[@ianclaudio777]

Still running today in the medium orient

[@samartz]

Would have love to own this new! Too many beaten up 80 series on the market now :(

[@NKPGarage]

The amazing 80 series Land Cruiser. Always a legend!!

[@DavidAndre657]

BRAKING - 60 MPH: 146 Feet

[@personalfunfest]

Our 1995 Camry blew the original clutch at 300k. We walked into Lexus and paid cash for a 2021 GX460 (Landcruiser Prado) and drove off. Not having a car payment for so many years with the Camry made this possible. Toyota is the only car manufacturer that builds them like machines.

[@ferdinand12390]

nice interior sound

[@EDGEDAZZA]

Beautiful

[@steveespinola7652]

I still these on the street almost every day where I live ( in Toronto, Canada.)

[@whoknows8678]

@4:05 I'll bet there was some FIRE in those mom jeans! LOL

[@damilolaakanni]

I've seen someone on KZbin swap this engine for the newer (at the time) 4.7 V8. Some people even swap this engine (and the one in the older FJ60/62) for LS engines. IMO, if you want an LS powered SUV, get any of the GMT400 SUVs, and if you want the 4.7 V8, there are other Toyota SUVs that are as reliable as this one. Do you agree with this?

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I wouldn't put a GM product in this. A more modern Toyota engine perhaps.

[@jdubskiwright2380]

The 4.7 straight six from the lexus gx 470 model is 230 plus HP and around 300 ft lbs of torque and thts bone stock..its not hard to get almost 300hp and over 325 Ft lbs of torque outta that motor..and there reliable as can be. I'd put the 4.7 straight six in a LC with a quickness..tht would be one reliable and powerful LC

[@damilolaakanni]

@@jdubskiwright2380 the 4.7 is a V8.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@damilolaakanni I'd say if it's possible the UR series is preferable as it's even newer and still totally bulletproof. The GX460's 1UR-FE or the J200's 3UR-FE, if any of those engines fit. You probably need a transmission swap for those engines, although a new tranny is probably very desirable on its own as 4 gears aren't a lot.

[@jdubskiwright2380]

@@damilolaakanni theres also a 4.5 and 4.7 straight six I swear...

[@noseefood1943]

Ultimate zombie apocalypse truck

[@perpelle]

30 years later and it's known for its reliability and incredible off-road. 80-series are worth a lot in Australia and that country knows something about good and bad vehicles in terms of reliability.

[@PhillyDee215]

Great engine😎

[@charlie_nolan]

My across the street neighbor had a white one. He sold it and I looked at it, it ran and drove fine but the gas mileage was terrible and the interior was beat up. I still see whoever bought it driving it around town sometimes

[@dalewasson5919]

My favorite generation of Land Cruiser

[@danhummel84]

That's about 41k in 2021 dollars.

[@realAAron124]

Or the 4Runner Sr5 price with a few options.

[@jmin8400]

The prices significantly jumped for subsequent model years. Latest examples retailed fully loaded for almost $60k in late 1997.

[@deborahchesser7375]

I’d love to have one of these babies

[@JH-qy7zw]

You can, they just cost the same 30 years used as they did new!

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@JH-qy7zw I know, shits crazy right now, I have an 09’ Tacoma and have been watching trucks of the same year sell for $15-$20 K !

[@DavidAndre657]

COMPETITOR: Range Rover

[@gregmercil3968]

I was pretty close to buying a ‘99 Land Cruiser about 4 years ago, which at the time had about 250k miles and they wanted $5k for it. The thing drove like a dream (for a big heavy SUV anyways). Unfortunately I wasn’t able to buy it.

[@dodgeguyz]

14mpg hwy! That’s bad even by 90’s standards.

[@TJ-di1lb]

I drove a 96 Landcruiser for years back in the late 90s and early 2000s . That thing was tough as nails. After seeing this video it makes me want another one. But only with the inline 6 engine. That V8 doesn't hold up near as well.

[@cargueone1971]

The 4.7 V8 has documented a million miles on a Tunda. The inline F, has a history of lasting 200k, and the FZ just a little more. The V8 used in the Landcruiser is assembled in the same factory as the Lexus LS engine. Your information is misinformed

[@drwisdom1]

I have heard many people say the 80 series Land Cruiser is more rugged than later models due to losing the solid front axle. But this is probably the first time I have heard the comment that the 80 series isn't as rugged as the 60 series, like Mr. Davis suggested in this video. When I first saw this episode 30 years ago it didn't register because the 80 series was new. The 80 series has proven to be one of the most rugged of all vehicles while the 60 series rusted away. I like the way MotorWeek did their standard performance tests, but instead of saying it is one of the slowest vehicles they have ever tested Mr. Davis said it was better at off-road. That was both a tasteful insult and complement.

[@mediocreman2]

Wow those brakes are horrendous!! A neighbor had one of these in the '90s. You could hear them coming a mile away, that engine was so loud and just always sounded like it was struggling. Must have been the gearing.

[@redneon06]

What truck was the Land Cruiser based upon?

[@jmin8400]

Silly question, as the answer should be obvious.

[@davidyegiazaryan3417]

The Land Cruisers were Land Cruisers, either the "utility" range: 40 series, 70 series or "station wagon" 60 series, 80 series etc. These all shared a lot of parts. For the most part they were more heavy duty and built in a separate plant than the regular Toyota pickups and 4runners.

[@bghoody5665]

I'm betting a lot of the 1991 Land Cruisers are still around and functional today. The 1991 Range Rovers? Not so much.

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

So funny that when I was a kid in the late 90s early 00's our next door neighbor had one of these early 90's land cruisers with a missing front bumper cause it had been smashed in the front. Paint was peeling off it, he always drove with the windows down in the middle of summer cause the ac was broke. I mean this thing was at most 8-10 years old yet looked completely roached out

[@jasperbumgart1891]

But it's probably still on the road.

[@andersonfirmino8925]

Sensacional top demais 👏👏👏😃😃👍

[@wileecoyote5749]

Just 1 year prior to that were the true Landcrusiers

[@fernandorocha901]

I love Toyota Land Cruiser, great SUV

[@tinhinnh]

It does look like a big 4Runner or vice versa

[@zachg9065]

Land Cruiser was 20x better then the unreliable Range Rover.

[@iheartgs400]

As a 120 Series GX470 this would be a killer swap for a 2UZFE.

[@joec1774]

Dang, that's a rough acceleration time... that 4.5L I6 couldnt come fast enough

[@joskjj3625]

Sad to see the land cruiser leaving North America At least we have the Toyota Tundra something the rest of the world doesn’t have

[@RoadCone411]

I wish you could buy a new LC like this one for $27K...did they get the brakes sorted out on later model years?

[@DavidAndre657]

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | Retro Review

[@johnnymason2460]

I would prefer this Land Cruiser over the 1989 version. The 1995 version would be even better since it has standard antilock brakes, standard dual airbags, and full-time 4WD.

[@MasterYota4Runner]

I bought a maroon 91 fj80 4 years ago for 2k. Blew two different engines in the damn thing and sold it for 2800. I still regret selling it though.

[@JH-qy7zw]

These used, are still going for the prices mentioned in the video

[@SnarkyRC]

I love what you do for me, Toyota!

[@kevinW826]

12/14 MPG? Damn, I didn’t think a 6 cylinder would get that bad mileage. I was expecting better considering V8s of the day got those numbers.

[@WheelmanMike]

Great looking SUV but boy is it slow. I test drove one a few years back and decided I rather find a later generation model with a V8.

[@arislopes1924]

Saying that a range Rover classic is better off road than a 80 series is disgrace. This was the Land Cruiser than robbed the Land Rover of all its off road proudness 😂

[@alexe1563]

Imagine belonging to the 3 people disliking this video... Why are you even watching? 😐

[@jasperbumgart1891]

I just love Motor Trend's snobbery. Range Rover has the edge my ass. You can't keep those POS out of the shop. There's a saying in Australia: "If you want to to get to the outback get a Range Rover. If you want to get there AND BACK, get a Land Cruiser."

[@ארנבתפצ]

The legend. !!

[@xpvrrish]

miss the 93 fj80 i had.

[@rhull3939]

One of these in mint condition is 60k+. How crazy is that?

[@giancarlolugo9586]

@Pete crocks

[@emeyer6963]

This is probably still on the road today.