Should You Buy a TOYOTA LANDCRUISER? (100 Series Test Drive & Review)

[@randie450]

The Landcruiser is legendary in Australia, we particularly love the diesel models, we love the reliability and longevity and the economy of these 4x4s.

[@banksy3026]

1HD-FTE 😍

[@oliverdance8642]

My dad owned a 2006 100 series V8 (in Australia) for about 8 years, did 170,000km and the only thing that went were a flat battery and a flat tyre. It was an absolute beast and was stopped by nothing.

[@trizvanov]

That was an excellent Rugby vs. Football player analogy. :D One pretends he is hurt, while the other pretends he is okay.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I thought it was fitting

[@trustinflames1022]

It certainly made me laugh, to top it off that you used Ronaldo. 🤣

[@sividproductions6591]

I'm in Australia and have owned both the 4.7 Lt V8 and the 4.2 Lt straight 6 diesel 100 series landcruisers. The first one being the top of the line GXV with the 4.7 Lt petrol V8. It did a total of 520,000 km before I sold it for $15,000 Aus. The only thing that I repaired on it was a starter motor and a alternator. It never used any oil , even right up to the date of sale. The 2nd landcruiser that I bought was a 2002 GXV with the 4.2 Lt diesel. That one had clocked up 645,000 km before I sold it for $30,000 aus , and without major repairs, only a timing sensor. I now have another 100 series diesel GXL with the 4.2 Lt diesel turbo , 2005 , that is up to 300,000 km and no repairs. Not even a alternator or starter motor. Just tyres and one set of brake pads, and a battery. These 100 series are bullet proof and are increasing in value. The last time I checked, they were bringing anywhere from $45,000 to $65,000 , and rare as hens teeth. They sold new for $75,000 (GXL turbo diesel auto) and the aftermarket boys are achieving over 200 kW and 800 NM of torque, using bigger turbos and aftercoolers, without any detriment to drivetrain reliability. These turbo diesel landcruisers , IMHO will be worth over $100,000 in the near future. By the way. You made a couple of mistakes in your review. The petrol V8 you were driving was a 4 speed auto, and not a 5 speed. The 5 speed came out around 2002 -2003. And the diesel you mentioned is a straight 6 and not a V8. I enjoyed your review BTW

[@terrysmith7740]

You have to own a diesel 100 series cruiser to really appreciate how awesome they are for quality and reliability. Not too many 4x4s out there would go 15 years and still be going strong and looking great even through the toughest treatment.

[@ln5747]

I have a diesel one. But aren't the petrols equally reliable?

[@SolarErazer]

Petrol v6 is better

[@imprator]

Unfortunately, a number of inaccuracies in this review. Nothing against the guy in the video, but prospective buyers might find the following information useful; There is no air suspension. The AHC suspension comprises coil sprinngs, hydraulics and nitrogen spheres. With AHC the Amazon handles extremely well. The test vehicle was clumsy because the AHC had been replaced by coils springs, without replacing the various items (anti-roll bars etc.) which are designed to work properly only with the AHC (which incorporates electronically controlled anti-roll, anti-dive, anti-squat springing and damping features). The 100 series Amazon was replaced by the full-size 200 series, which was sold in the UK (badged " Land Cruiser V8")until 2015. The Amazon is smaller than the current Range Rover. It therefore be hard to consider it to be too big for the UK. Timing belts on the Amazon are twice as wide as they are on european cars (including Range Rovers). The only reason for it jumping teeth would be that it wasn't replaced until way past the correct interval (all timing belts stretch eventually, Land Cruiser belts later than perhaps any other car). The video is right, however, about the AHC going wrong eventually (all things do, with time) and it can be expensive to fix. Replacing it with steel-only suspension is a good economy measure, but the vehicle drives and handles significantly less well as a result.

[@harri9865]

6:48 also says the diesel version is a v8 instead of the i6td

[@lexuslfa4739]

The AHC normally doesn’t break it only needs the seals to be replace and the hydraulic fluid to be replaced. Most people haven’t worked with it so they don’t know, they just assume it’s like air suspension and get rid of the whole system.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

The most reliable and proven over 1 million miles LC and when toyota was very strict about QC and long Durability are LC 80 series and LC 100 !

[@taylorlivingston5963]

I've owned multiple Land Rovers, I've always ended up rebuilding motors, Turbos and R380s after the main shafts go bang. Never had a single mechanical failure with my 80 series or 100 and both Toyota products have accumulated much higher mileage. The drive train of the LC is just simply tougher and more bush proof with heavy industrial use in mind.

[@deathrager2404]

and this guy wants to claim land rover are not that bad. lmao dude is deluded.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

​@@deathrager2404 Land Rovers aren't that bad. The reliability issues are often more to do with the type of people who own them. My brother has had a few Rangies and they're pretty easy to live with if you stay on top of the maintainence. I love Land Cruisers but I'd take a well maintained L405 over a badly treated LC100.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Are you based in the UK mate?

[@deathrager2404]

@@SeaJayBelfast yea, yea they are. they suck big time.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

@@deathrager2404 They're undeniably great bits of kit and more suitable than a Cruiser for 99% of people. Maybe your wife's boyfriend drives one and that's why you're so touchy.

[@dansimmons21]

Absolutely love this car. I have the same 4.7l petrol in my 2006 Tundra 4wd (similar platform) and it's brilliant. In fact, there was another Tundra driver that did 1,000,000 miles and still going strong. Toyota actually swapped him a brand new Tundra so that they could take it apart and see what they did right. According to Toyota, these vehicles are built to last 750,000 if properly maintained. The only thing is that I wouldn't drive it in the UK because of petrol being about 3x the price. It is a highly-capable vehicle but very thirsty. I think your description of its issues was a tad unfair. The timing belt needs to be replaced after 100,000 miles and it says so in the owners' manual. If somebody didn't do it, it still took 30,000 miles for it to cause an issue. I don't have air suspension on my Toyota and never have had it on any vehicle, but I hear it often can have issues, regardless of what vehicle it's on. Furthermore, if the timing belt wasn't done then it's unlikely that the suspension was serviced properly either. Also, I'm not talking down Land Rover. I'd have a newer old-style diesel Defender in a heart-beat if I were in the UK but they're expensive here in the US and I don't think they ever imported the four-door one. Love your videos man, keep 'em coming.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@texlad04]

In the US, a 200K mile version in decent condition still costs close to 20,000 USD.

[@ablietski]

Got this exact model, 1999. Haven't had a single problem in over 6 years of driving. The only thing that's dated is the interior, the exterior is fairly timeless I'd say

[@IceMan-il7dx]

I dislike any Toyota, but seeing Greta, well inspires me to preserve such an old chunk of steel!😁 Blimey the Land Cruiser is a tank - even in Australia, but they do live long lives. In fact 500kms+ from any Aussie city there are loads of them some older than me!!🤩

[@kyle_vr]

These have aged very well! The design is quite timeless (in my opinion). 😁

[@paulparoma]

I knew I was sold when you said, "You could just get into this thing and drive to Africa." Driving to Africa is at the top of my to-do list, naturally.;)

[@kmuinde]

Say no more

[@miremadr7937]

Love your Honest Reviews about cars . keep the great work going 👍🏼👍🏼

[@hassanm.hassan4799]

I drive a 94 LC here in East Africa. The thing is an absolute tank. Even though there were 3 previous owners the car is almost brand new. The 80 series are unbelievably reliable and most importantly easy to repair vehicles.

[@johngunning2123]

I can't believe I haven't watched this one until now. The v8 petrol engines were not popular. The turbocharged 4.2 diesel was an amazing vehicle and still hold its price today although the kilometres on them now at usually in the 300,000 klm range tends to scare people off. An honest review from a self-confessed Land Rover fan. Well done!

[@vizi0123]

Lol " Japan takes an idea from the west and improves on it.." Have you look at the shit America makes???? The whole automotive industry needs innovation and improvements. I would never buy an American brand car...

[@jaganr7788]

Can't agree more. Infact Japanese automakers have sent many western brands back to their drawing boards. Honda NSX, Toyota Supra are few examples. And Toyota's production process KANBAN. The world uses it.

[@dillonh321]

As an American, I agree. As much as I would love to buy domestic only they are all pieces of shit.

[@PegasusTenma1]

I’m an American and I’d agree. As much as I love my country and local businesses, I’d never buy an American car. These guys are idiots and don’t know what they’re doing. All they care about is short term profit.

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

I've had an 80 Series turbo diesel which did 545,000kms on original gear till I sold it for $20,000 at 24 years old, ran like new. It lapped Australia countless times towing a caravan etc. Then had a 105 Series which if you're looking to buy a 100 I'd recommend hunting. The V8 wasn't desirable in Australia for anyone doing dirt roads or remote travel. The 105 was made by Toyota as Frankenstein given the 100 wasn't as tough as the old 80 it replaced and they knew harsh environments would still demand robustness so, they took the chassis and running gear from an 80 Series and put a 100 Series body on it. I had a inline six petrol 105 and she drove around Australia too. Off road into no man's land. 345,000kms she did. The only issue was a failed fuel pump but, Australian Landcruisers have two fuel tanks and pumps for that reason. Push a button and get to safety. $90 and half an hour she was back running.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats interesting. I can't get my head around the size of Aus - I'll have to visit one day

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

@@HighPeakAutos we just drove from Perth to Brisbane last week. 5000kms. What makes Australia different is that there is next to nothing in between major cities so it's allot of nothing. Worth a visit mate.

[@HighPeakAutos]

The Prophecy Cat Definitely!

[@ghanshyamghyani5854]

I like how you concluded the review by saying, 'It is more at home in Bulgaria than Belgravia' :)

[@SeaJayBelfast]

I'm a bit of a Land Cruiser nut and this is a really good review, Matt. LC's are strange beasts and you were fair and balanced. Removing the AHC (the hydraulic suspension system) is quite sad as it's insanely good and reliable when maintained. It gives the car a Range Rover type glide and it can often be repaired for a reasonable price. Unfortunately most of the ones for sale in the UK have horrendous rust issues, failed MOTs, the MPG is in Lambo territory and the fact that many owners buy them for long term keeps means a lot of the ones on the market have issues. Like what you said in one of your Rangie vids, they're great if you just keep a few grand tucked away for repairs.

[@usandutz]

Great video! Here, in Eastern Europe we call it the "one hundred" and nowadays use it a lot for hunting. It's a fantastic boring car ;-).

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks for watching! Thats a good way of putting it :)

[@Freddy-td8fl]

Finally a vehicle with real quality. Not fake quality (land rovers,BMW,MB,Audi,jaguars,VW, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini,etc.) The land cruiser is the best vehicle ever made.

[@harveysmith100]

The 4.2 Diesel is a straight six. Oh and what a six it is! The later 4.5 Diesels are V8

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right :)

[@tumadoireacht]

I have and like the 3 litre 2001 commercial SWB

[@the_useless_photographer]

@@tumadoireacht you must feel a lesser man with that choice lol. Joke.

[@the_useless_photographer]

Is the straight 6 the better option of the two diesel's?

[@harveysmith100]

@@the_useless_photographer Depends on what you want. The sixes and there are four or five of them are all great engines for the purpose they were made for. The V8 is much more modern with common rail injection and computer controlled. A straight six cylinder engine is about the smoothest layout you can have south of a V12. The early sixes, 1PZ and 1HZ were normally aspirated and about as rugged and reliable an engine as it was possible to be. The 1HDT six is similar but turbo charged. The 1HDFT is a turbo with a 24 valve head. My personal favourite because it is the last of the great engines that doesn't need an ECU. The 1HDFTE is like the 1HDFT but computer controlled ECU fly by wire throttle etc. The V8 is a brilliant diesel but for me I would choose the 1HDFT, others would choose the 1HDFTE , some may even want the under powered 1HZ for it's simplicity.

[@gardenweld]

If a Range Rover or a Land Rover are not leaking oil then the oil needs topping up.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahah

[@bombardierrecreationalprod1023]

Both of my land rovers leaked oil onto the ground and had electrical problems , my 1993 Landcruiser however never had one problem except window motor and blower motor failure after 20 years 🤣!!! Those landrovers only had around 150,000 km on them while my Landcruiser had 600,000 km !!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Bry Pom a window motor AND blower motor? What a piece of rubbish! 😂

[@gibsonethirty2836]

more lies.

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

@@bombardierrecreationalprod1023 I love the 322 Range Rovers, but holy hell every KZbinr makes them sound like reliability nightmares. I don't mind the higher running costs, but I don't want to be stranded somewhere because my Ranger Rover decided not to move. Things break on cars and have to be replaced. The kind of reliability I care about is going on a trip and having the truck crap out on you.

[@paullees7111]

One "problem" I have with your videos is I used to live near there & I keep trying (sometimes pausing on road signs) to recognise where you are :(

[@fasthracing]

Me too

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahah

[@bernarddorkin946]

Just bought my first Landcruiser today. A 1998 100 series 4.7l V8 Petrol. Will pick it up on Monday 06/01/2022. I'm chuffed.

[@VolvoXC90TV]

Haha I was one of those people, but glad to see the proper Land-Cruiser 💪. Great channel man 👍

[@thesaint8400]

Unfortunately they're only as good as the person maintaining them. As you mention, most of the UK ones have serious rust issues, the active height control (hydraulics) often fail, parts are really expensive and there's not a huge amount of garages familiar with them (Vs independent Land Rover specialists). Realistically, a 200k mile LC100 will require thousands of pounds per year to keep it on the road.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s quite right

[@ln5747]

Aside from the rust issues that's just not correct. They are extremely robust and require only routine servicing. The hydraulic suspension issue is largely avoided with proper servicing and if required is a one time fix by simply removing it. I have one at 280k miles (since new) and it's been cheaper to maintain than hatchbacks I've had.

[@thesaint8400]

​@@ln5747Thanks for the response. I'd agree with some of what you said but... 1. You can't sweep the rust factor aside so lightly. It's a bugger, particularly up north where I am. 2. The car is significantly worse without AHC. We got ours redone by a local commercial hydraulics company but it's still time, effort and cash. A normal garage wouldn't touch that. 3. The bits of maintainence they require do add up. 4. A lot of people selling them online now are total cowboys. It's easy to pick up something that's been abused. I absolutely adore ours but here's just a few things we had to fix in the last 2 years: New steering rack, chassis welding, new engine mounts, AHC repair, new AHC fluid, parking brake fix, tailgate repair, 2 new batteries.

[@ln5747]

@@thesaint8400 I didn't sweep the rust factor aside lightly. The AHC can be repaired pretty cheaply if you find someone who knows what they're doing and it's likely a one-off job. Bits of maintenance add up on all cars. It's been much less on my 100 series than on hatchbacks and estates I've had, heck even a Mini, aside from a Civic which of course was dirt cheap to run. All older cars have cowboys selling them. It's not hard to do research and have them properly checked over, anyone who doesn't do that with any car deserves what they get. Either way, I doubt I'll have another car that will be as reliable and as cheap to run for the amount of abuse it's had and often poor servicing also tbh being a farm/work vehicle.

[@ellisstandleyfun5131]

The best of 4x4s and the Colorado I've had two never let us down my current d4d 180 k never missed a beat💪

[@HighPeakAutos]

Pleased to hear it!

[@kenbina]

“The center console is as big as most Ryan Air seats.” 😂😂😂 Good one! 😅 I had to watch this one again. It’s the first video of yours I ever watched. I’m glad I did because I didn’t remember this vehicle being equipped with 4.7 2UZ V8 Petrol. That is EXACTLY how I want this truck. I love that engine I love the 100 series Cruiser (especially the Lexus LX470 version). Thanks for sharing. Your content is the best. 👊😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching. All the best

[@EinkOLED]

I've seen nearly 20 year old landcruisers with high milleage on auto trader going for nearly £10,000!!! You can pick up a more recent S class for less. I can can think of better vehicles to drive for the same money. Good review as always.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah me too. Its an awful lots of money to spend unless you absolutely need one

[@finesoul677]

Yeh but they won’t get you back from the bush.

[@pictlandpickers1171]

The thing is if you bought a landcruiser when you commented on this, you could of driven it 60-100k miles and sold it for at least if not more than you paid for it. An s class would of gone wrong with a silly sensor issues and lost 40% of its value. Plus you'd of known no matter what the weather was doing you'll be alright and safe.

[@cj-hx3dr]

I was expecting more from this video, like how it perfoms offroad and stuff! But, thank you for the video!!!😁😁

[@landcruiserscotland]

After this video I went and bought two. I absolutely love this car now.

[@arthurbush8341]

Great vid as always mate. Would love to see a video on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04 model if you ever get the chance. As always down to earth honest content!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! When I get one I will :)

[@texlad04]

The UZ series engines are some of the most durable engines in modern times. No RR V8 is this durable. Sadly the UR series engines do have gasket issues despite not having the timing belt issues. In the UZ you must do the timing belt periodically. If you buy one used, make sure it’s been done. I do think the 5.0 JLR engine is very good, though. The electrics will leave you crying though after time whereas this won’t.

[@michaelhall7921]

we've owned a land Cruiser Colorado 2002 J95 series that I picked up brand new in April 2003. We part chopped a bit older Maverick 5 door with a TDi 2.7 diesel engine in it. My wife is meticulous keeping any car she has in good nick and we got a very good price against the Land Cruiser. The difference in the two vehicles was spectacular and the drive home to Nottingham from Chesterfield was like driving a 'Rolls Royce'. As soon as I get hold of a new purchase whatever it is I lather the new project in waxoil to keep britains wet weather of the steel and even aluminium. Our weather rots any thing if given the slightest chance..... I was appalled to find an inch and a half of steel not covered in the new plastic underbody sealant on both rear wheel arches near the outer part of ther inner steel wings. This was wire brushed and rust treated before roof polyurethane primer which will stick to even bitumen and then two coats of the new type roofing 'plastic'. It's tough and flexible and similar to 'modern' cars underseal. Lately two injectors are faulty and are being replaced right now. Getting one of them is very difficult so there might be a run on them due to it being perhaps one of the few faults land Cruisers are susceptible to. I have a great deal of respect for this engine which was one of the first common rails. Thankfully it does not have a particle filter. I'm told though and you can see it on you tube that the innards could be removed if you had one and then tig the hole up with a plate that would look like a manufacturer job. Some one said they fail the emissions though straight away after doing that & I kept it a secret by not replying that ---not if you are using biodiesel ! Another plus is that these 'early' Land Cruisers' don't clog up in the air intake so readily as the 'newer' versions do. They do clog up though after about 90k and it dawns on the viewer when taking the EGR Valve off and of course the Air mass valve that these components can give trouble unless the air intake is hoovered and the devices as mentioned cleaned carefully with Mr muscle & carb cleaner to remove the remnants of soot before the oven cleaner gets at the ali ! It has been said by those 'who don't know' Avoid oven cleaner like the plague it'll eat the ali........ with respect if that cleaning is done with care the alkali does not get onto the ali but is washed off & then what bit of carbon is left then that is dissolved with the carb cleaner. It's a time consuming job and not for the faint hearted I must add. I would have taken the air intake manifold off if only I could see the bloody bolts. As it is I'm pondering on the oven cleaner & then a good industrial hoovering before the chemical gets at the ali... I have learnt a great deal about the fact that the 'keep the air clean brigade' who I respect have succeeded in getting the manufacturers to design engines to leave the products of combustion stuck firmly to the insides of all engines and not be blasted out of the tail pipe as in my younger days........ The younger the engine the sooner the blockages!

[@biffadog2]

Nice vid to watch, having just bought a 4.7 Cygnus, look forward to a few miles ahead . . .

[@Elfin4]

I bought a Prado Grande 4.0lt in Australia and shipped it to the UK. Best car I have had. 4ltr fuel injection petrol engine with 8 seats, same as what goes in Lotus cars. Problem I had in the UK was no Toyota dear would service it as it was an import, so ended up taking it to a local lotus dealer. Ended up shipping it back to Australia when I moved back as loved it so much. It had real pulling power up extreme hills and had real comfort and an excellent music system. I fitted onboard air compressor and updated the rear diff breather so the breather was high up in the engine bay. This is one of the negative points that the breathers on the diffs need raising if going through water of any depth and teh front diff is hard to access behind the engine. Great 4x4 though

[@HighPeakAutos]

I had no idea you could do that. Sounds good. Does it cost a fortune to ship a car to Australia?

[@Elfin4]

@@HighPeakAutos yes you can import vehicles from Australia to UK and they are right hand drive. You just need to fit fog lights and change the speedometer clock to show mph, but you can purchase new printed displays that repack the old and you wouldn't know it had been done. They also have long range fuel tanks in Australia as standard. Once you have updated you vehicle you just take it to your local Vehicle Test Centre to get its first roadworthy certificate like a MOT and thats it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. What about the actual shipping cost?

[@Elfin4]

@@HighPeakAutos depends, we were shipping house goods also so used the same container. From memory about Au$10k

[@kingoneeyed3433]

Now that's much better, just the sort of motor I might want to have as a second car, now I can pop over to auto trader and check out which one I'm not going to buy. Just cut out the seat euro boxes in future, that;s not what we're here for.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha cheers!

[@sinemetu9037]

Great reasoning... A great product for sure and I have owned a few over the years along with other Japanese 4x4s, they are good. However, I still keep coming back to the Land Rovers and Range Rovers... and I honestly cannot complain at all. Right now I have two that are pushing 200,000 and in the last three years one has cost me £50 for a water pump and the other nothing at all except service parts. I understand that many have had issues with certain models... but I do wonder what sort of history they had before. Like anything in life they just need to be cared for.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Given the choice I'd still go for a RR. They appeal to me more and they have better road manners

[@davidhynd4435]

Loved the video as always. I found your reliability comments interesting and agree. We have a 2000 Discovery 2 Td5 with well over 400,000 kilometres on it which we bought as a used vehicle but which we've now had a long time. Yes, we've had a few issues over that time, but there's only been one "stranding" episode when a hose parted company with the transmission (at least that's what I remember it being). The Disco 2 will also tow 3.5 tonnes and does so very well. It's comfortable, reasonably economical (around 30 mpg) seats seven and is good looking. My wife's cousins are all devoted Toyota fans, but that didn't stop their Land Cruiser completely crapping itself (catastrophic engine failure of some kind) out in the middle of nowhere (halfway between Adelaide and Darwin). They came up with all kinds of excuses for the Land Cruiser but are always ready to remind us of even the most minor issues we've had with the Land Rover, so, as you said, a lot of this is about pre-conceptions. Also, I see a lot of V8 Land Cruisers around here (admittedly we live in a rural area of Australia) but with petrol currently hovering around $1.50 per litre and threatening to go much higher after the latest middle eastern stupidity, their owners must have much deeper pockets than me.

[@ForgingMyLife]

Yeah, that's the reputation here in Australia with Toyota over Land Rover but really it stems from early on when there was no infrastructure for Land Rover all over Australia like there was for Toyota, and parts from Japan were available and a lot cheaper. There was no expertise with mechanics and so that's where it came from. It's pretty much bullshit because I here about Toyotas crapping themselves as much as Land Rover. Also, I know a guy with a standard Defender 110 who has had to rescue MANY Toyotas and whatnot from bogs with their massive over sixed tyres etc. wherein he has not had that trouble at all with standard skinny wheels.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for your comments, thats interesting. I totally agree. Thats what I have thought for a while and its good to have that confirmed.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats another interesting point to think about.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

High Peak Autos talking about reliability its not like toyota or toyota fans says their cars are the most reliable, there are always going to be issues, but in general the issues found on Toyotas are less than the ones on land rovers , in the Us for example toyota/lexus are always on top of the list of reliability surveys. finally with the latest technological advancements in cars due to EPA and safety , cars have became way less reliable than the one of the past, only EV will tell us the future

[@alanbstard4]

@@ForgingMyLife should have been land Drover servicing available. It helped open up the interior before LC was imported into Australia

[@santana9537]

Used to have a 2002 Land Cruiser Amazon with the chrome exterior trim, Dark blue with the 4.7 V8 in Pakistan for 10 years. Amazing car before we replaced it with the newer 5.7 V8 Land Cruiser V8 ZX

[@masteryoda498]

Yes, buy a Toyota Landcruiser, they are the King of off road vehicles, they are reliable, and their engines and gearboxes are bulletproof. Here in Australia, if you go out in the bush outback, you’ll see tons of Landcruisers.

[@lukebrinsmead]

The V8 petrol engine came from the Toyota Soarer (GT road car) so it wasn’t specifically engineered for remote touring. The I6 diesel non turbo and to lesser extent the I6 turbo engine was. Most people who choose wisely won’t choose the V8 petrol and even the I6 petrol engines for remote touring.

[@edwardpeters4700]

The 4.2 1HD-FTE is an inline 6 diesel.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right although the later 4.5 was a V8 diesel

[@edwardpeters4700]

@@HighPeakAutos Yep. The motors we Canadians wish we had but didn't get because of the US market's low appetite for diesel. The 200 series was the first to get the v8 diesel. The 80 and 100 series mostly had a steady evolution of a 4.2L inline 6. 12 valve, then 24 valve, finally electronically controlled 24 valve with intercooler. Also the 1HZ NA diesel with 12 valves and indirect injection that's still available today in certain markets.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Edward Peters yeah the 4.5l diesel twin turbo is a very powerful and efficient engine i dont know why toyota didnt bring it to the US. its confusing, ford and other american manufacturers sells thousands of trucks with diesel engines and toyota doesnt even offer a diesel engine in all of their cars line up there, but at least toyota has HINO trucks there

[@scumpert]

The landcruiser 100 diesel is actually a V6 and does about 25mph. This is our older vehicle of choice in australia

[@pedro-po4fi]

nah not here in Queensland the diesel motors are both inline 6 cylinder turbo and non turbo versions here

[@AntonKramer]

A very safe investment in my expirience. The land cruiser is more like a tool than an accessory. The Range Rover is more an accessory than a tool. I' m a fan of both and owned several of them. Both are cars we never really need in the wild wild west Europe, but both cars are icons in their own way. Last year I sold a 1986 landcruiser FJ 60 for 20 k, and those prices are no exception. Try that with a Range rover

[@nickderooy480]

And only a tool drives a Range Rover

[@friedookiehil]

We also call it a PRADO in South Africa, and if you own one, you can knock any person's choice of vehicle if it's not a Toyota. Badge snobbery is rife in SA and therefore any Toyota owner can say what they want about other brands. My friends who are Doctors / Vet's / Wealthy all at least have or had a Land Cruiser.

[@Jason-fp7vi]

Here in Canada we would never think of this as a work vehicle or an off roader. We don't even have it as a "land cruiser". We only sell it as the top level Lexus LX

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

It only took me a couple of years to notice they dont sell the Land Cruiser here.... Although i can always go to the US and bring it back... right?

[@simonhaslam]

My Dad worked in Saudi Arabia for many years and said if you were going to a restaurant or hotel you'd go in a Range Rover, but if you were going into the desert proper you'd take a Landcruiser or a M.Shogun. I think it's quite telling that the U.N. always seem to use petrol Landcruisers when they were in potentially hostile environments.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah good point

[@themanipulator1]

I'd love to see you review more early 2000s bmws, like an e46 clubsport or an e39 540i. And if course the georgous e38 flagship

[@jaymoar3561]

themanipulator1 bmw most unreliable overpriced junk ever made.

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

A good and fair equal to Land Rover. I can see Quality in many a Japanese Goods. Prefer RR if in trouble up to ya kneez. COZ A RR will pull you out with out worries

[@HighPeakAutos]

Id rather have a RR too :)

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

@TheLambo2 I never talk down British products because I have been around! I worked for a MERC garage as a young man and have driven most of the model, all the SL's up to the 450. I have 3 licences covering all vehicle driven over 2 million miles through 17 different countries as a HGV1 44 tonner Driver also had my own business in the motor industry, so I do know what I am talking about compared to other who think they do (NOT) Regards. Al :o)

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

@Richard Williams Hi Richard, we have two Range Rovers in the family group. one of which is used to full effect, as we live on the South coast we use the old N reg range on the shingle beach in the summer to retrieve speed boats from the sea, I have seen this vehicle up to its sills bogged down in the beach shingle and if by magic with diff locks pushed it just climbs out of trouble as I said above, also this old range has done over 320,000 (original land rover engine) miles and many caravan holidays across the UK. it has had some welding but it is so old, and we expect it to continue for years to come, I LOVE BRIT VEHICLE...

[@markwinter7511]

Find a good 105 1hz and then pop a 1hd ft in there with the appropriate gearbox and you have the ultimate cruiser

[@paulmac3176]

The whole Range Rover/land cruiser debate...... there’s a reason it is landcruisers that are used throughout Africa, the Middle East and Australian bush and not range rovers

[@esfwr17]

The Rugby vs football (soccer) player analogy was so spot on.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@jaganr7788]

I love your videos and the simple yet excellent presentation. Nevertheless then and now, there is this sense of bias in your reviews. Automobiles eventually fail. But the time and kms they give up calculates reliability. RR and LC will both have engine issues. But at what point in time?There is no comparison between these two interms of reliability. Luxury, technology, looks-- I give it to RR. But my choice would always remains LC. PS: To me an automobile is a companion or like a brother. RR to me is a gold digger. Sorry but that's how I would like to put it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

For me a Range Rover is like a pet. It might occasionally make a mess on your floor but you still love it

[@jaganr7788]

@@HighPeakAutos hahaha. I hear you. 🤣🤣🤣

[@SparkyOriginal]

Its not air suspension on the 100 series, its hydraulic.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right, I meant adjustable suspension

[@lewlewis6511]

If the 100 series hydraulic suspension fails, you do not necessarily need to replace with steel springs, Pleiades of Sawty Cambridgeshire are well known for fixing LC suspension up as good as new, apparently C5 spheres can be used slightly modified at a fraction of the cost of Toyota replacements. I don't have a 100 series, i run a 120 series Prado (have run LC's going right back to 70 series), my model has air rear suspension and many people decide to fit spring kits if a rear airbag fails, not only is changing a rear airbag a doddle you do nothing for the handling of the LC5 Prado version. There's a reason Toyota spent serious money designing and fitting these suspension systems, think laterally before doing as everyone else and spoiling the magic carpet ride and safe handling you get with the higher spec versions.

[@TOYOTA.Overland]

I have diesel LC 100 from 2001 with AHC. More than 400k km and no fail !!! People do not understand the system, so they are afraid of it. When is some problem, it is usually with sensors. There are 2x front and 1x rear. After lot of years in mud, water, salt there is corrosion. First on the sensors, later on brackets also. Than system has wrong data and not work. Sensors (not difficult to replace, but they are not very cheap) need to be clean, dry, in proper condition and position! If yes, you are winner. Easy peasy. Mechanical failure of system like this is rare. After aprox 90k km/5years replace AHC fluid. After 15 years replace 4 pcs of Globes (I order from Japan, need slim spanner No37 with open end, untighten old, tighten new), because they are have hard jumps and not flying carpet. ....Mechanical chassis is sure, fine for whole Africa or Australia overland. For drive 90% on asphalt is better AHC, because really pleasant and comfortable :-) ... Please do not forget adjust front bearings, grease by molycote cardans. Some diesel cars has already lower power of Turbo. If it is not late, some Vaxoyl/Dinitrol is good investition. Happy driving Gents.

[@gaylongraham077]

The analogy was spot on lol. I've owned 62 different cars and trucks and the Landcruisers and Land Rovers have the same niche appeal in the US. Only here the Landcruiser owner will brag about their reliability for supermarket runs over the Landrover. Ultimately resale is where the two differ but Landcruiser owners rarely let them go - the asshole grandchild usually ruins it with mud tires, 3 inch lifts and blaring sounds systems.

[@Pmjs]

I've driven a Ford Transit Facelifted mk1 LWB with Quad rear wheels&a Vxl Frontera 2.2CDTI.

[@Cupat1]

Brilliant comment about pulling up at the Dorchester and if you're in the RR Rupert will open the door. In the LC he'll presume you're lost lol. Your vids as ever are ace, funny and one the best on YT keep up the great work. Hope you had a nice Christmas and all the best to you and your family in "22" and the future.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@retepyam5858]

Best comment EVER if you ever wondered what it would be like to drive a bungalow! lmfto. My sister in law's partner had a 1980's model which she drove and bumped a low wall coming out of a car park. Put a small dent in the car but the wall was rubble. The thing only revved to about 3K and was more like driving a lorry but hell did it have road presence.

[@genieb]

We had a Landcruiser like that (6 cylinder manual) for a few years and it was the most unreliable car we have ever owned. It had fuel system issues, AC system issues, steering issues etc. and despite many repairs. At the same time I had my first 2006 Range Rover L322 Supercharged and that was far more reliable AND much nicer to drive in. I know they do last long on average but as I now know they are not always bullet proof and not very comfortable. Oh and my 2010 Range Rover is absolutely bullet proof and WAY nicer that any Landcruiser I have ever driven :).

[@HighPeakAutos]

Eugene Bajema I totally agree! Id have the RR any day

[@destroyerarmor2846]

What?🤣🤣🤣

[@v10cylinder]

Out of 100 opinions about Toyotas Landcruiser vs Range Rover (RR), yours is the only one that favors the RR.

[@genieb]

@@v10cylinder maybe that's because I had both, side by side for 4 years in a harsh environment. Both got used every day and were well maintained and driven well. Can't get a better comparison than that one would think 😉😉😉

[@ln5747]

​@@genieb as if the whole industry is wrong and your anecdotal experience is correct. Clearly Landcruisers are infinitely more reliable and suited to harsh environments than Range Rovers.

[@luqmanrahimhf]

We want to hear the deisel sound, please make 1hd engine

[@AJ6spd]

My favourite Land Cruiser is the 80 series but this comes right after that. Great suvs

[@noamzacks3315]

I'm an Israeli.In the U.S the prado is not sold.It is there as a Lexus 4.7 litre(i think).It has minor changes from the prado(it looks a 'little fatter' and wares a few more 'bells and whistles' that are not on the 'european' prado

[@christophernewman5027]

Now l know all the pros and cons of a car that l'll never buy. 😊 Another cracking upload.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you!

[@gibsonethirty2836]

Well done, you just proved your not as stupid as all the toy ota twats.

[@adwellmasango5801]

Great review as always thanks mate, you know the next generation land cruiser is going to be a straight 6 so hopefully fuel wise it will be better and we might at last get it here in the UK along with the Prado

[@HighPeakAutos]

If thats the case that might be better to live with. Thanks for watching!

[@Br1anuk]

The bull bar is spoiling its looks. I think the doorman of an exclusive hotel would think "heres Lord So and So" in the Land Cruiser instead of a flash g*t in a new Range Rover.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Perhaps you're right

[@geomichael1]

He did mention its for the outback. Cattle and kangaroos everywhere. Your screwed if no bull bar

[@andrewbass6837]

If I was a car collector that had some cars I would definitely get the Toyota Land Cruiser as my daily as there built to last

[@RHP-pw8xt]

I had the diesel version 4.2 diesel back in 1996-7, what a superb car, at the time it was and probably still is the best 4x4 in the world. As you say though it's a ruffty-tuffty car which has little social credibility compared to the Range Rover.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree!

[@ericgeorge5483]

There are 3 things that would put me off buying one of these fantastic off roaders. 1. The ludicrous fuel consumption 2. the Sky high road tax and 3. the hideous dated interior, its just bloody awful. Off road though, these things are truly ASTONISHING; I have been sand dune bashing in Dubai a couple of times and the way they handle the gradients in such a fuss free manner is mind blowing.

[@richardshaules3981]

I've had four 100/105 series cruisers (petrol & turbo diesels) between 1998 and 2002 and have to say they have all been underwhelming performers. Low torque, low power and high fuel costs. Super reliable and great resell value, but poor towing.

[@ThumbFunker]

Huge is great, everyone loves huge, huge rules.😊

[@MrSimonfoz]

I've always loved these since driving armoured ones in Baghdad a few years back. May end up changing my Disco 3 for one.

[@jasonrandall8624]

BTW, the TB is a MAINTENANCE item, replaced at 90k intervals. If you got an LC (not the LX/Amazon) you'd never have to worry about the AHC (the broken buttons) because the previous owners typically ignore the AHC maintenance -just like the PO ignored the timing belt maintenance, as you did yourself. The RR is a complete piece of JUNK compared to the same age RR- not even a comparison.

[@HighPeakAutos]

It was done at 88k by the way but thanks for your input

[@The1979_]

I have a Discovery 3 TDV6 for 10 years. 294.000 km on odemeter with original air suspension including original airbags, original engine , original turbo, original transmission and original injectors. I’m still in love with it. I can't stop looking at it, I'm starting to miss it when I'm on a business trip, on a plane! But.. Everything was normal and understandable, down to that damn high pressure fuel pump issue with the p0087-00 fault code. This made me sick! It was replaced by the mechanic with a brand new siemend vdo pump but sometimes that damn code still shows up and the car goes into limp mode. We replaced the pump with a new one again but the code is still showing. Actually, I'm a little tired of it. So I started looking at the Vx100 but no no no..! Each road leads to a Land Rover after research. That’s the truth! That charisma, capabilities, cargo space, design, luxury brand image, yes that luxury restaurants doormen opens the door, interior design, road comfort, that torque pulls like a train etc etc.. Apart from this fault, Disco in 10 years is PERFECT!!! But this breakdown scares me for the future. Note: I’ve never ever used aftermarket filters parts etc. Only Land Rover brand parts except that High Pressure Fuel Pump.

[@markmoore3975]

The only reason the AHC hydraulic (not air) fails is if it’s not maintained properly. The timing belt should be changed every 60k miles which equals a smoother quieter engine than a chain drive LR.

[@BlurryFace-zz2ro]

This car is built the way Range Rover should have been built.

[@trizvanov]

I'd be interested to see your review of a used VW Touareg, which had always slotted somewhere between Land Cruiser and Range Rover, while being just as capable offroad.

[@grantswan8525]

they most certainly do not slot in any where near the land cruiser or a range rover. a toureg is not designed for off road use. it might be all wheel drive but it is not an off road vehicle at all

[@trizvanov]

@@grantswan8525 With the right tyres, it is no less capable offroad, than Discovery or LandCruiser. There are also plenty of factory and aftermarket accessories, offering the underbody protection, snorkels, etc.

[@grantswan8525]

@@trizvanov nonsense. they take substantial modifications to be off road worthy and even then don't come close to the capability of the landcruiser Amazon

[@trizvanov]

@@grantswan8525 Define "capability". You cannot take either 4x4 on a really long and grueling journey without heavy modifications. We aren't talking about military-grade equipment here. For regular off the beaten track adventures, which is what 99.9999% of all people ever do, all of them are perfectly adequate. What helps Touareg and Range Rover is the factory air suspension, where you can bring them up higher than you can with Land Cruiser.

[@thesaint8400]

Sorry but Touaregs just don't slot into that gap at all. They're city cars in all honesty.

[@mustsilm]

Could you do video on Nissan Patrol?

[@michaelpaul5498]

Hey mate. Come to Australia and do a long distance trip in a cruiser. You will really appreciate the space and the ride.

[@kramsenoj1]

I have got a foot in both camps here. The Rangie for style, swank and more of a daily driver, but if you really want to get somewhere time and time and time again, well let's say there is a reason these things rule Africa, Australia, mine sites and UN around the world to cope with hard, hard work. Exciting? No, but very hard to stop or kill, absolutely!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@JJ-mf8ru]

Perfect analogy--the rugby player and the footballer!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I thought so :)

[@alanbstard4]

@@HighPeakAutos i remember that Benny Hill skit years ago on footballers. Fairies they are. Divers are a disgrace kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3e8Y42Bo5praNE

[@georgem579]

In the Australian outback it’s 90% Land cruisers, 10% Nissan patrols. Land or Range Rover??? What’s that??

[@xotic8617]

The late 100 series ( facelift ) had the 5 Spd auto instead of the 4 Spd and also had a much nicer more modern dash and centre stack...

[@PenkillerDIY]

Anyway, they should be all recycled.

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

@@PenkillerDIY Why would you recycle perfectly usable, reliable Toyotas?

[@PenkillerDIY]

@@MeDicen_Rocha Because they are perfectly usable at the price of 40.000 km OCI's of 72 liters of expensive oils (engine at 10.000 and everything else at 40.000) They brake front differentials. They require 5 new nitrogen pressure accumulators every 8 years or 150.000 km that cost 3.500 pounds without suspension fluid and labor. They consume up to 15-16 liters of diesel on the autobahn and at least the same in city. They are slow. They are too big outside and modest in length inside. Tyres are expensive and last less than 50.000 km. The thing rusts. Valve clearance must be adjusted regularly. (though it rarely shows a valve or two out of spec) Front bearings must be adjusted and greased regularly. Gearbox is crappy, even the 5 speed. It only locks on 4th and 5th gears. Torque is limited below 2000 rpm deliberately. Constant high speed cruising will eventually burn the gearbox. And shred the tyres. Rear differential will leak. Torsion bars must be adjusted. Rear springs (250 pounds per) should be replaced together with pressure accumulators. Rear brakes seize from time to time. Which necessitates replacement of pads and rotors. All pads wear similarly or faster than the tyres. Air filter is expensive. Comes from the factory with no cabin filter. AC compressor clutch will disassemble. Alternator will need rebuild, several times. Headlight bulbs burn. If you rearend a Fiest it will seem that you had a collision with a tank. The turbo charge pipe to the intercooler is plastic and will disintegrate costing a fortune. The headliner will hang on the third year. Fuel system is prone to clogging from the tank up. It makes big difference from gas station to gas station and performance will vary vastly with different fuels and different seasons. Turbocharger will require rebuild, especially the variable geometry. All vacuum hoses will require replacement on pretty young age. According to scheduled maintenance fuel injectors will require rejetting at 150.000 km although no one does it including me. It can snap alternator belts and accessory belt and will do it although checks and replacements. It will improve it's performance at timing belt replacement irrespective whether it's Toyota one or Dayco and the fact that I do it at half intervals. It has two big expensive JIS batteries that will last between 2 and 4 years. Because it will either overcharge them, undercharge them, overheat them or tortures them with the air geater system for up to 90 seconds after cold start. Air condition system is primitive, but with three cirquits, put the cool box in max mode and all the Freon temporarily goes there leaving the other two systems empty for several minutes. No catalog on earth has reliable data on how much Freon you have to put in it, they left a glass under the fender to look for bubbles... about 950 grams is alright in case you gave one and it has the same pipe volume... 1350 or whatever is written is overfilling it. The main electrical junction is under the front AC evaporator, so a clogged drainage pours water on it and burns it. Costing 300 pounds without labor. The glass lifter mechanism of the drivers door will disassemble itself - unique amongst my 15 cars. Although it's a DIY job and never repeats after some thread lock. It has less drivers foot length than Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan Quashquai or '16 WV Jetta. Happy first owner for 13 years and 271.000 kilometers. If there is anyting else, I'll be glad to help.

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

@@PenkillerDIY Good fucking lord... well you got a point there. Normally with Land Cruisers you just hear the "Change the oil and it will run forever" kind of stuff.

[@PenkillerDIY]

@@MeDicen_Rocha it might run forever... I also replaced rear upper control arms and stabiliser bar links as well as front hub bearings. Also, the loose vacuum hoses at 8-9 years cause malfunction of EGR that affects the whole intake and the catalytic convertor due to increased soot. The cleaning is painful and expensive. It's a mountain of a car designed in 1994 (design frozen) and even earlier. For 1994 it is several times more reliable than classmates, but still ridiculous from modern point of view. Driven long enough it will consume an entire Tesla Model X in maintenance and fuel. Have in mind I am a car guy and a hobbyist and I have a very good and knowledgeable mechanic. It's a pain to use this thing. The good part is it only goes to the shop 2-3 times of the year. Most "reliable" 100's are just as reliable as 1969 MB W115 220D automatic. It will start, will move, turn and brake. The list for maintaining a 70's car is endless. Starting with adding oil to the fuel pump, regular piston rings replacements and fuel injectors rejetting. All that is part of the normal maintenance. Opel 30E had 500.000 km warranty in the Senator A1... Under the condition that you replace the timing cover and the oil pump wheels every 60.000 km... (Timing cover is also oil pump housing) And so on, and so on. The 100 is a continuation of that breed of old cars. It should be babied in order to be "reliable". If you had Senator, Omega and Cherokee like me in the past, then you have the habits to baby cars... But it gets old on me now.

[@lukejackson4368]

Just watched a few of your 4x4 reviews - typical brilliance, well done 👍 Try and get hold of a Daihatsu Fourtrak and get that on camera! Maybe recreate that scene from The Bourne Supremacy 😆

[@kustu]

They are very nice cars, quite reliable as well.

[@Jameswoodgo]

ive had two and two hiluxs never put a major part on any of them one hilux did 1300,000ks. they are by far the most reliable cars ever made there is no discussion in my opinion

[@happyhermit2022]

Great video thank you....the GX is fitted with coil suspension and only the VX with air....the GX has fewer options but really capable. A word to the wise...the a/c compressor is fitted at the top of the engine on both and prone to overheating with naturally depleted refrigerant level...servicing the a/c annually will save the owner a LOT of money....

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah you're right :)

[@lastknownlocation8760]

In Australia I have a 2006 100 series HDJ100R (1HDFTE diesel) 190,000 klm and I asked Toyota to regas the a/c because of its age. They checked it and said they’ll just be taking the gas out and putting it back in. Still as good as new.

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

Hey mate, saw on your website that the Cruiser has a problem with the VSC. There are a few things that can trigger this, and it's a well known issue here in Oz. -Tyres the wrong size; tricks the VSC/traction control as the rotational speed is not what the computer is expecting -Load proportioning valve failure -Believe it or not, ECU problems can trigger the VSC light Hope these are of some help. 100 series Cruisers are like Vectras here in Oz; bloody everywhere. You've probably tried this already, but try Googling Aussie Toyota fan websites to if anything pops up which might help

[@HighPeakAutos]

Turbo X Hi, thanks for that. We’ve tried several things but cant get to the bottom of it. I’ll try the things you mentioned. Cheers

[@naboo3901]

Correction - 5 speed auto was only available post '03, when the 2uzfe(4.7 V8) got VVT-i. And for the US market, we didn't get the hydraulic suspension until 2006 on the 100 series. It was only available on the LX470

[@mikedv23]

Its 2022 now and its still going and now has a 4 year waiting list in some countries.

[@johnniethepom2905]

The last of the 4.5 litre V8's will be Au $139k ( top of the range ) and will be sold out by March / April . The new Land Cruiser for Australia will be powered by a 3 litre V6 . Not happy Jan !

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

It’s a good donk, but the 2.8TDi produces the same power and torque whilst using two thirds as much fuel. As much as I like the V8, Toyota are now producing it basically to appease the blue singlet brigade

[@angelvasilev3528]

I enjoyed watching your review! Thank you for the great content!! Keep the good stuff up. ;)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@robarbour3982]

Correction, it doesn't have an air suspension, it's oil based similar to older Citroën C5.

[@jem0911]

Which would you buy. Close run thing but for me it would be the Full Fat RR.

[@adilsulfiqar]

Jeremy Baker definitely this over the Rr. Lc all the way💪🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

I'd still go for the RR!

[@ukvette]

@Aryan1 Perfect, would be a stylish FF RR with Amazon running gear

[@kekchup6288]

Toyota didn't kill of the Land Cruiser. They brought out the new 300 Series full sized Land Cruiser.

[@sasikanthsasidharan6272]

Love its shape mate.. its awesome, unbeatable machine on earth