Watch THIS Before Buying THIS Toyota Land Cruiser

[@bspring101]

This guy has the best consumer information on the net, by far.

[@Wellh0wrya]

Ehhhh his new tundra take is odd… he has a lot wrong with it, yet still “bought” a $70k vehicle. Folks, I think he’s not telling the whole story on that purchase. Why would any mechanic buy a vehicle with a catastrophic engine defect?

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I watch him and scotty, love the car reviews, so extensive!

[@Wellh0wrya]

@@MoneyMindsetCoach3 u sound like a bot 🤖

[@Girzzlyঐু]

​@Wellh0wrya it's not that deep bro, you just want to be negative. Sad.

[@chrisragone8785]

@@Wellh0wryaYou sound like either a bot or a moron. Get lost with your negativity and conspiracy theory 💩

[@ferociousfrankie]

My family owns a 2001. 350K miles and still going strong.

[@gvet47]

So is he talking about Honda or the Toyota?

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

@@gvet47???

[@gunshipanropace2gunshipand119]

Its actually Isuzu hes talking about

[@Nordestada]

​@@gunshipanropace2gunshipand119​, 😅

[@sammye8859]

Very good advice. I bought a 2006 LX470 5 years ago W/ 99.7 k. It had 5 owners before me, which was a bit suspicious but NO rust. If you have a Lexus, you can pull maintenance records from Lexus itself using your VIN. HIGHLY recommended. So there was a common recurring repair W/ several owners b4 me. Starter change, sure enough, the truck would not hold charge after sitting for less then 24 hours, obviously an electrical gremlin (I will get to that later since it took me a year to figure it out). Started looking into forums regarding maintenance and in order I did the following in my garage: 1. DYI. Replaced AHC fluid. 2.Toyota dealer replaced transmission oil, transfer case and front/back differential oil. Make sure you ask, if they will only replace the 2 qt in your transmission pan (that's what Lexus dealership next door to the Toyota was about to do) or all 8 qts, for you transmission.I did the latter. Central locker was stuck from non-usage as the video said. Exercise it until it becomes loose. You will hear a bang for the first time and few times and then it will become smoother. Don't be scared. 3. DYI. There was water intrusion at the tail gate end. Replaced the seal around the whole back. Solved the problem. Buy OEM from Toyota. 4. Timing belt and water pump were replaced by the used car dealership I purchased from. That was the deal. Make sure they use FIPG Toyota sealant for all parts including the timing belt pulley bolt. If they don't, it will have a small oil leak. Off course they did not on my end. So I will address at the next timing belt replacement. It will throw you off thinking that the leak coming is from the upper oil pan. 5. DYI. Greased front and rear shafts. 6. DYI. Replaced all four ball joints top and bottom and rebuild CV axles including new boots. Do your research, lots of KZbin videos. As the presenter said DO NOT use aftermarket and reuse your OEM axles. They are much stronger. Have at least two 2 tons jack and jack stands. That knuckle is HEAVY don't hurt youself. Repacked the bearings. Also borrowed tools from Advance Auto for ball joint removal. 7. DYI. Replaced outer tire rod ends. 8. DYI. Replaced front brake pads. 9. DYI. Replaced all bushings and sway bar connectors front and back. 10. DYI. Replaced Valve cover gasket. 11. DYI. Replaces the coolant lines Ts. There are two. VERY important as the video mentioned. They were brittled and started breaking. 12. Extended Differential front/back, transfer case and transmission breather hoses into the engine compartment. In case you are going into deep water. 12. DYI. Second time in 5 years, this time in my garage changed transfer case and front/back differential oil. Remember the issue at the beginning with the electrical gremlin. I found the issue by sheer luck. I was sitting in the truck everything off, not keys in the ignition and I could hear noise from the back. Like a CD being engaged. Sure enough, the CD changer in the back (passenger side) installed by the dealer when purchased by the original owner was running even when the car was off. I disconnected it and that solved the issue. Also, that was the cause for having 5 owners b4 me. They were told by the Lexus dealer that it was a fuse/relay box issue by the driver footwell that it would cost $4k to replace, so they all ran away. The replacement solution was in that Lexus report. Also when I was investigating the electrical issue, I called mechanics who previously worked on the car (place and phone numbers were in the report). They were surprised someone would call after all these years. They were somewhat helpful. I also did some upgrades, replaced the faded headlights, with glass ones, which were issued for years 99 - 00. If you find them, the dealer will tell you that they won't fit your car, which is incorrect. They will fit just fine and I chose glass so that they won't fade. Notice the 99 LX 470 in the video, the headlights look new after all these years, because they are glass. I believe the landcruiser had a similar set up, but I am not sure which years. I installed a 12 inch Tesla android screen, which gave the car a technological facelift. Replaced front corner lenses with clear ones. DON'T buy after market they do NOT fit, waste of money. Buy Toyota, they will fit perfectly. I also installed side fender blinkers, like the overseas model for safety. Also clear, which I sourced from ebay for a Toyota Hilux. Fender blinkers because ppl don't see me and are not warned when I change lanes. Off course, you have to cut into the fender and run lines. I took the opportunity to also to turn the corner clear lenses into blinkers as well. Long message, but moral of the story, do your research, listen to the man in this video and learn how to be self sufficient. If you have any questions about the repairs I have done, just ask.

[@WestPat23]

I learned more in this post than I did in 8 years of LX ownership. Well done and thank you!!!

[@7haseebakhtar252]

This is officially the LONGEST non bs comment I've read 😂👏

[@Richard-xv7yf]

The glory days of Toyota/Lexus in my opinion

[@JayPoe80]

I agree! I feel like I’m stuck driving 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s Toyotas because of design and production philosophy from the era. Simple and reliable.

[@kftc1980]

@@Richard-xv7yf yes, although the second gen Tundra/Sequoia and 200 series are pretty good. Quality has dropped off a cliff recently. I plan on driving those until my dirt nap.

[@fromliberalleftcalifornia7124]

Love ❤️ my 1st Gen Sequoia with VVTI (2005) & 200K miles! Oil changes every 5k & Timing ⏱️ belt at 100K & now at 200k. 💯 % Solid Toyota reliability with the V8.

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

​@@JayPoe80 I will be keeping my 95 4runner 3.4l v6 and my 98 4runner 3.4l v6. 90s were great besides the 3rd gen 4runner frames

[@gonzaloleongarcia2834]

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[@Tranttdy]

I truly believe The Car Care Nut’s review alone can impact the specific car’s price on the market 😅

[@richardsauer599]

Everything he said is true. I purchased a 2001 LC last August with 240k with zero rust for 9k. I have slowly gone through it with just a couple things left, (Windshield, Front Drive Shaft). If you get one with little or no rust it is EXTREMELY DIY friendly. But do not put anything but Toyota parts on it. It will punish you. Absolutely love to drive it. I am going to get another in a year or so.

[@Bannedone3ice]

That’s a bargain, but how is the interior ? If interior is in good condition along with the engine, you got it for free at 9k

[@richardsauer599]

@@Bannedone3ice Thanks! Interior is 7.5, 8 out of 10. I am going to replace the seat covers next year.

[@cqdelights]

We purchased one new in 2000, it was purchased with the intent to move us around, untimalty we had five children, and many trips in it, today we only have one child now living at home still, it has now become our Sunday adventure rig for offroading, we have 148k on it.... we maintain it by following the schedule and replacing anything that breaks ASAP, we average about $1500 a year to keep it "tip top" for any road trip and for continued years to come

[@jasonp3253]

I just sold mine with 480,039 miles! Loved and miss it greatly! Part you forgot to mention is the rear shocks are impossible to remove. I've had one that was rusty and one that wasn't. Loved them both.

[@kftc1980]

Impossible because of access, rust, or both?

[@ernestbecker5213]

@@kftc1980 Not impossible. Access is the issue. Very tight and frustrating to remove the OEM hydraulic stuff. I worked through it and installed Ironman foam suspension. My truck was a Florida vehicle absolutely mint underneath. 306K and everything still works. 2005 LX470

[@kftc1980]

@@ernestbecker5213 all right. I did a conversion from air to conventional on an LS400, so AHC delete may be in my future as well. That took time and a lot of jostling, but also was not impossible.

[@reyes8444]

I had an LX470 had to scrap it at 277k miles due to a deer hit. Otherwise could have gone to 4-500k miles.

[@Wellh0wrya]

Bet ya car care nut won’t get nearly as many miles with his new “purchased” tundra ! 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@InspiretoVictory]

I just bought a 2007 LX 470 a month ago from Tennessee with 187k. No rust, great maintenance, everything works. But I did walk away from a couple of others that had rust. One of them only had 128k, but was from up north and showing quite a bit of rust. Fortunately, this is not a daily driver as a drive a work van all week. My only plans are to keep up with maintenance and enjoy driving it as long as I can. I've been saving, waiting and watching for 6 or 7 years now and I think I found a real good one. Thanks, TCCN, for another great video. It's really important for people to know what they're getting into and what to expect.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Was it white w grey interior by chance?

[@InspiretoVictory]

@@brkbtjunkie No. White with tan interior. Parts of the front seats were reupholstered and it has a satellite antennae.

[@st184rc]

I’ve had a 2000 100 for almost 10 years and I haven’t regretted it. I also work at a Toyota dealer so I knew before buying how great and expensive it would be to get and maintain.

[@robob221]

Doug DeMuro bought a Land Cruiser and came across multiple issues that many Land Cruiser owners or fans simply dismiss. Claiming this car is bulletproof reliable is simply not true. Sure it’s a cool car, but it seems the community around this car is oddly protective against nay sayers.

[@hankbeiter4045]

Fair point but Doug had a 200 series Land Cruiser which has an entirely different engine than the 100 series. These do require fairly costly maintenance but if maintained properly the engine will run for half a million miles with ease. Not many cars you can say that about….

[@st184rc]

@@hankbeiter4045 that’s how we view cruiser owners. They are nuts to spend the money on maintenance but after owning one I can see it’s worth it. And by no means is this the end all be all of vehicles. I’d take a 97 Corolla to last me a lifetime any day.

[@robob221]

@@st184rc ok!

[@simonflower6356]

@@robob221 I bought my 100 Series new in 2007 and have kept all my service records. In the first 12 years and 170K miles of ownership, I paid a grand total of $400 (new water pump) in repairs (as opposed to normal maintenance). How many other vehicles can boast that kind of reliability? Very few, if any…and those few are certain to be other Toyota models or possibly Hondas.

[@rigbino]

Long time LC / LX enthusiast, this guy know his stuff. 100% accurate info. Cheers

[@marshallshepherd2077]

My shop works on these on a daily basis since all we work on is Land Cruisers and LX/GX. Rust is the biggest killer on these. Second is electrical issues due to improperly installed windshields and clogged sunroof drains. We don't see as many leaks at the top of the windshield than we do from the sides where the rivets that hold the side moldings on are improperly installed with screws wrong rivets or even nothing in some cases. Those holes drip down the A pillar onto the two secondary fuse blocks which house not only fuses but body control modules. We regularly work on the 100 series with over 300k miles. In fact my wife and daughter both own a 98 100/LX series. I used to tell customers that when they started having AHC issues that it was more economical to remove it and and go to the standard suspension but now we diagnose and fix them which is really not very hard. We also do a lot of undercoating on cruisers that come into my shop. We cavity spray inside the frames, doors, rockers, tailgate and upper hatch as well. They are great vehicles just like every other Land Cruiser series Toyota made.

[@douglaslippertindy]

Thank you, Ahmed for the Cars and Coffee today. How nice to see all of you and thanks for brining your LS, the Century and your truck. Really nice to see you in person. The 2015 Honda CrossTour and I are heading back to Indianapolis now with a head full of memories. (Lots of automotive history in Indy if you ever visit!)

[@charley95sheridan44]

I bet the place was packed. Were people lining up to meet him?

[@douglaslippertindy]

@@charley95sheridan44 They sure were. Not so much a line as a semi- circle around him. As you would expect, Ahmed was most generous with his time and very kind. Jason, the detailing guy, and the guy from Legit Street Cars were also there and very approachable. It was fun and thanks for the reply.

[@yma10]

I think that was the century which was brought by a friend of his. Not the crown. It was a fun event with a lot of cool cars!

[@TheCarCareNut]

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you! It was a great day and a definite highlight for me!

[@douglaslippertindy]

@@yma10 You are absolutely correct and I made the correction. Thanks! (But I DID see a new Crown on I-65 on the way home).

[@KSAHAMD]

You will never ever argue with these legends 100 SERIES is the best trucks ever made 💎

[@john_milner]

One the most comprehensive guides on youtube ... thank you. I think commitment to maintain these vehicles is my takeaway. I see so many highly modified, high mileage 'beater' Landcruisers here in Australia ... they simply bank on the Toyota name and unsuspecting buyers fall for it. This is a prerequisite video before buying as is a pre-purchase inspection. One again thank you for posting. 👍

[@willleslie2745]

I recently sold my dads v6 one of these, 460,000 kilometers still ran great, driven around the brutal outback in australia dozens of times, the interior was completely fked and the exterior was horrible but still ran good and aircon was great

[@jrdizon123]

My 1998 Land Cruiser has 316K miles and drives smooth as butter! ❤️🤜💥💯🔥

[@G029er]

This video is priceless. I had an LX470 that was amazing but ended up getting rid of it because it had spent its entire life in the Northeast and the frame rails were falling apart in pieces due to rust. I sold it to a person who had the tools and knowledge to fabricate and weld the frame himself. Was going to cost me several thousand dollars to have a shop do the work. Otherwise, it was bulletproof and smoother than most new SUVs.

[@jakejones5991]

You could probably start a dedicated Land Cruiser channel and get a million subscribers. Great content.

[@StraightUpRainbows]

This channel is a treasure trove of information, definitely my favorite place to get good, valuable car information.

[@KesselRunLX]

I DIY frame swapped a 1999 Lx470 and learned a lot. Replacing all of the original suspension bushings is necessary with the age of these. It’s going to last another 25 years now -it’s my favorite Toyota. With a trd supercharger it’s now a great, modern daily driver😎

[@Asian_Connection]

that is a real job. Hope you created a video on it. Would love to watch it. But I also know how difficult it is to work on the car and record.

[@lumberjackengineering2649]

Jealous of that supercharger!

[@sc3ku]

what’s the MPG with the supercharger?

[@jd2murray]

How'd you transfer the body?

[@KesselRunLX]

@@jd2murray Cut rear crossmember of old frame, hydraulic jack and blocks to raise rear of body, lift front with engine hoist/tractor loader, then roll out chassis.

[@snsumner75]

I've been watching all of his videos for the past year, and this is by far the best one. I own a 2002 Land Cruiser, and everything he pointed out was spot on. I even learned a few things I hadn't realized before. Super helpful video!

[@bernardinjean-loup1168]

I have a 1999 Land Cruiser HZ105 inline 6 cyl diesel manual tranny with solid front axle. Until this day no major repairs except a clutch and regular maintenance. It’s thirsty on gas but never let me stranded. One of the best car i ever had !

[@joshuae6405]

My 06 Lexus is creeping on 300k, AHC is still flawless. 🙏🏽

[@23chnge]

I just had my first cv axle boot leak last year. That was year 25. I’m not mad about it.

[@Mike_44]

Back when I purchased my awesome ’02 4Runner, I knew exactly what to look for thanks to this channel. Such invaluable information for free. Thank you Sir and keep the fantastic work.

[@harryrjones5975]

Thank you thank you thank you. I was on my way to buy a rusty LC in Jersey. This video saved me from buying a mistake. Thanks AMD.

[@gnawty4662]

What a treat! You’re giving us a + 30min video of 2 LEGENDARY Japanese vehicles. Can’t wait to tune in! Thank you TCCN

[@ElCatrinMuerto]

Very informative. The mechanic I go to used to work for toyota for a couple decades before opening his own shop and he knows just about everything that breaks on these vehicles. He works primarily on Toyotas. Very lucky to have someone like this near by.

[@Nathan_Jay]

Scheduling the video to release during the meet was genius. Good seeing you today!

[@horaciomartinez2563]

I have a 2000 LX470 with 374k miles. Apart my AHC failing....this truck has been the best vehicle I've ever owned.

[@senglee8732]

WOW! You're 1000% correct! I am a DIY guy and I replaced pretty much everything you list and still more! 03 LX470 Built with some off road aftermarket parts, it's slowly bankrupting me!

[@akshayrbhavsar]

Just bought a 2001 LX470 with 165k miles no rust California car. Thank you for this information.

[@fredburris5428]

I’m looking for one now in CA, what did you end up paying?

[@akshayrbhavsar]

@ I paid $16,500…which is a lot. But…the vehicle had immaculate service history, timing belt, brakes all around, new rotors, new radiator and water pump, heater Ts, It also came with method wheels and 33” BFG KO2s as well as a full Front Runner slim line roof rack installed. So I might have overpaid slightly but there was minimal maintenance for me + goodies. I know the prices have dropped since I bought it.

[@fredburris5428]

@@akshayrbhavsar That seems about right, maybe even a good deal

[@komradkolonel]

My favorite Land Cruiser is the 80 Series. They had that big 1FZ-FE straight six. The thing is I've heard some Land Cruiser fans say that engine was bullet proof and some say they had a bad tendency to blow head gaskets. If I ever find one that hasn't been wrecked or rusted out and I didn't have to rebuild the whole thing I would seriously consider buying it. It's something I'll not have to worry about because I doubt I'll find one in decent condition that the seller isn't asking a king's ransom for it.

[@EverettCole-k2n]

I have a 98 and 07 Land Cruiser w/362,000 and 144,000 miles respectively. Everything the man says is true. I've owned over 50 vehicles in my life and these are the best, period !

[@skhochay]

I have both and this dude is right on the money when he talking about it. If you are his client you very lucky to have him as your mechanic

[@sziii8417]

In '96, for a graduation present from high school my parents gave me a brand new loaded Lexus LX450 SUV in Cashmere beige metallic. Before that, I drove my own loaded '95 Land Cruiser in Moonglow Pearl. I drove my LX450 up until the early to mid '98 when they exchanged my LX450 for an already ordered '98 LX470 in black. I did love it for sure! I once hit "black ice" on a long dark deserted road and wasn't prepared for it. I might have driven slower and more cautiously if I had. I went over the black ice and I just skidded until I did (no embellishments) 6x full spins around on that dark desolate road until pure*fucking*luck I ended up on the other side of the road in a patch of ice mud! The LX470 shut itself down/off when I was finally fully stopped! I was a physical and mental wreck, but had that not happened I could have kept sliding in circles and then gone over the other side of the road down into a long deep ravine! Nobody would have found me for days or weeks. The only real gremlin with that truck was the stereo system. I had to have it replaced 5x in under a year. Whenever this happened I had to take it to the dealership store, and they had to somehow someway remove it from the truck in a piece then send it to California, and then they would have to ship back to me the CD's inside of it a week or two later. In '01, I ended up trading this black LX470 in and leaving with a new Cashmere beige metallic LX470 again. It was also an awesome machine like its predecessors. The gremlin did surface, the sunroof started to leak inside and get wet the headliner. The seal was replaced and it never happened again to me at least.

[@CarlosRodriguez-db1ze]

I have an 01 with 170,000 miles . The best SUV Ive ever owned and im never getting rid of it :)

[@rossjohnson2478]

I really enjoy these type of car reviews, much more than the new car reviews. Most folks buy used cars. So I think I’m not alone here.

[@TheJoker-qn6vw]

In all my years, I have not come across such an in-depth, honest review video of what goes wrong especially with the 100 series Landcruiser. Subscribing to this channel really pays off. I really am a fan of the 100 series, but i have just got to accept that time & age is catching up to them like us humans, and unless you have the proper money required to properly restore and maintain it and keep it in tip-top shape, the saying "buy the newest/latest Landcruiser you can afford" applies.

[@chicob79]

I just bought a 195k miles 2006 Land Cruiser last month, all-California vehicle so no rust anxieties. I did a PPI but still, I could’ve used this video then before pulling the trigger to ask mechanics what to check (they missed the steering wheel telescoping fail, easy DIY from online tutorials). Wish I could bring it to you for its leaky habit but my current shop has worked on all LCs so I am confident they know what to fix. Thanks for this comprehensive orientation. Bless you, sir.

[@MathiasJarlson]

These tips apply to Sequoias and Tundras with the 4.7L too. My 05 sequoia had nearly every one of these issues he described. Great video AMD!

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

as usual he is right on the money! Luckily I live in a rust free area so my 1999 LC is still rust free. Its a great car/truck/suv/whatever and is worth a little extra time and money to keep it running like new.

[@user-JamesBond]

I own a 2013 LS460 (Std.) with 199,250 miles. You were 100% correct on how expensive it is to maintain it. Lexus/Toyota paid to fix the ABS System and ABS Relay and Junction box. ($7k Free Lexus). Using my own mechanic, I replaced, all at the same time, water pump, radiator hoses, 2 cooling fans, drive belt, 4 rotors and pads, starter (Denso), and recharged the A/C (1/2 lbs. low), all cost me out of pocket ($7k+). Granted, the car is new again, I need to drive it another 150k miles to get my money’s worth. I love this car and there are no more V8's. Next project: New OEM wheels and brand new paint job.

[@lawrenceralph7481]

I don't know. Pay $20k for a well-maintained 20 year old high mileage LC, and it becomes a old family member with all of its attendant needs. Buy a late model base ICE Highlander AWD in good condition with the same money and you get better on-road performance., you give up quite a bit of off-road performance which most people don't often need, You get better winter performance, and it just requires some maintenance for the next 100,000 Mi. But it's boring instead of cool. So how much effort will I pay to feel cool?

[@jameswhite1319]

What about your coil pack

[@user-JamesBond]

@@jameswhite1319 no everything is firing on all eight cylinders. I replaced two coils two years ago and there was something wrong for them. Until I get a DTC there’s nothing to be replaced. My mechanic said, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I did replace one of the TPM sensors. I did buy a machine on Amazon for that: Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 PRO for $188.00. There was a learning curve, but I’m glad I had one. ☝🏼 I just switched from changing the oil from 5000 miles to now 3500 miles. Since the climate here is over 100°F and a regular day I use single weight SAEHD 30.

[@TheVoiceofTheProphetElizer]

Thank you for contributing to my knowledge of the LS with your comment! I really appreciate getting an LS owner's perspective as the 2007 - 2017 are my favorite and I intend to get an LS L one day before too long.

[@805NAVE]

@@lawrenceralph7481you pay to feel cool, you’re also paying for the resale value, Land Cruiser will hold the value tremendously, while the Highlander will just depreciate, and have 0 luxury features and quality that the Land Cruiser has, while you’re losing your money on it. Land Cruiser you can use and enjoy, and get most of your money back when you’re done with it, or just keep it forever and be cool forever.

[@FrancisWong]

Love my 2006 LX470. It has 202k miles but looks ans drives like new, new steering wheel upholstery, bluetooth receiver and HID retrofit and its up to modern standards!

[@5265060]

Watching this as I change all the power steering and put a new rad in my 80 series haha. Great info as always sir!

[@rezuuz]

I had 100 series 1hdfte i was the 2nd owner with 450000km . Now 200series but still miss my 100series😊

[@BonFShaw]

My '03 LX gauge cluster dimmed out and I had to replace about 35 LED's inside. It now looks great again. It's about $1k if you can find one that's already been done. Also, if you lose an AHC pump you can find just the naked pump and not have to replace the entire pump system. The pump by itself is/was only about $200. One more thing, if you want to extend the life of your A/C be sure to replace the fan clutch and retrofit the electric fan that came with the earlier Land Cruisers. This will not only keep your A/C cooler but will keep the A/C pressures lower to reduce stress on the A/C system.

[@garydelr5757]

I own a 2001 and never heard of retrofitting the fan. Exactly what do you mean by that?

[@markmonroe7330]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. Personally, I avoid any car, Toyota or otherwise, that has even a slight bit of rust. I live in the south and it is pretty easy to find clean garage kept vehicles.

[@08chbox]

I have not bought a Toyota for over 20 years. I am thinking about getting a 2024 AN120 2GD-FTV crew cab Hilux 4x4 with hope to enjoy it. That is what I can afford. Thank you for inspire me to get another Toyota. God bless 🙏

[@michaelruys5021]

Another great video. Nowhere else will you get this level of knowledge about a vehicle.

[@iabarrera]

I'm not in the market for a LC, but just listening to his endless knowledge is almost therapeutic! 😃

[@shanechostetler9997]

Anything he teaches about can translate to just about any car. I too think he’s just top notch.👍

[@YardpigTSI]

Best video yet! Keep the Land Cruiser videos coming please! A+++ A1!

[@leehall5447]

I have a 2002 Land Cruiser with 243k miles. Be extra careful with heater Ts! I did mine, they were so brittle they turned into a hundred small pieces of plastic and they fell into the heater core, my heat no longer works because it is clogged with heater T plastic lol it’s a big job because the whole dashboard has to come out to replace the heater core

[@robmadaffari6270]

I have an 04 uzj manual and it’s the best buss I have ever owned 390km and perfect in every way.

[@loarmistead]

Have an 05 GX, 06 4Runner, 07 LX. They go through radiators like candy. Had the front evaporators go out in the 05 and tbe 06 within three months of each other. Love them all and wouldn't trade them for anything.

[@stonewalled9696]

Miss my 100

[@christofonobrown3659]

💯

[@za4117]

06-07 with the VVT-i's are super rare from both the Lexus and Toyota side. Not many were made and sold so you will pay a substantial premium over the earlier years. Also Ahmad neglected to mention the secondary air injection that commonly goes out in the VVTi engines; you can bypass it for $200 or fork over 2K for a unit

[@christofonobrown3659]

Just got rid of my 04LC with 440k miles. Great vehicles, but old age issues are abound. When I changed the mounts at 300k every single one was dry rotted. Etc. once I was looking at a dash out repair (evaporator) earlier this year 2024 on a 20 year old vehicle I was worried about something cracking or breaking on dismantling or reassembling. It paid for itself in reliability and usage (was never on the side of the road or towed). It was time for me to move on.

[@jeremiahglass8262]

Love my 05’ LC….timeless design, and simply bulletproof.

[@tpayne496]

We have a 2001 LC100 with 240k miles. Still love driving it.

[@PeterMenzies-t4r]

Very informative & clear description of strengths and potential issues to look out for, everyone should watch this before buying one. Like a lot of luxury cars they cannot be run on the cheap for long, do not be the fall guy for a previous owners lack of maintenance.

[@kyleeleosida1834]

Coming from the Rust Belt, I assumed that rust was just a normal part of owning a vehicle, so I ended up purchasing an LC that had spent its entire life in that region. I wish did further research and found your channel sooner. However, I soon realized that dealing with the rust was much more challenging than I expected, leading to higher maintenance costs than I anticipated. I don't know much about cars in general and this was an expensive lesson learned. Oh well, I’m just hoping it lasts at least three more years to offset the purchase and maintenance costs. I regret buying the wrong one 😔

[@BullyHayes1977]

2005-2007 LC 100 with the 1HD-FTE the best car to come out of Japan

[@db2020super]

CCN: Dave from Automotive Press told me you guys are doing a collab after I had suggested it (and probably many others did, too). I think you two will break the internet bro! You guys are awesome.

[@slaveet]

I have a 2002 Land Cruiser 100 with 1HD-FTE engine, 4.2L diesel with 263.000 miles. Everything is still perfect, i will never sell it.

[@evidamayani4170]

Mine too..2002 TLC 1hdfte, 180.000 km

[@kriscarmelo]

A beautiful one with low miles sold for over 30k

[@cheezymac]

Bought a 24 corolla hatchback made in Japan thanks to guys like you. Thanks for everything you do

[@LiquidSm0ke]

Enjoy it and take care of it !

[@E39M5SPEED]

What does your VIN number start with?

[@cheezymac]

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[@beribear7956]

2004 with 300k and runs great. Minor surface rust so far so good. Most expensive repair so far was the rack and pinion.

[@angellmarrero8326]

My 2003 GX470 have 400k miles, and I agree that these cars are better for them DIYers, couse if you go to a repair shop for every single thing, you gonna spend more that what you pay for it and technically total the vehicle. Things I have done myself are rotors and sticking calipers, 2 ac door actuators motors, fan clutch polley, 2 speed abs sensor, bilsteins 5100 allaround and still have air bags working with the height sensor washer lift trick for 3 inches, all new speakers amoung other things, I have save tons and tons of money on labor for a truck I just paid 4k

[@vladislavfeldman6562]

In 2002 I made the decision to buy an ML-430 instead of a Lexus LX-470, a very bad mistake. The Merc lasted a very expensive 270,000 miles about $20k in unscheduled services (break downs).

[@briancoleman971]

Well I bought a 99 Land Cruiser and it was the only lemon I owned in 40 years and probably 30 vehicles, so you never know. 😂

[@TheRealCaptainKlutz]

​@@briancoleman971the exception proves the rule

[@Dac54]

I laugh every time he refers to a region as Rustland.😂 In all seriousness, he's absolutely right. Here in the desert southwest, it's Dry-rotland. There's not much in the way of rust, but the hot, dry climate is murder on tires and batteries.

[@adrianw3985]

I have a 100 series. It's a great SUV. I had to replace the engine because the previous owner let it overheat badly. Fortunately, I found a nice used engine out of a Sequoia for $600, and it's been rock solid ever since. Took me a weekend to swap the engine out, I have since put 20,000 miles on the new low mileage used engine. Engine is as quiet as a mouse when idling. The truck is an Arizona truck so very clean rust free.

[@louis-philippegariepy9824]

Great video again! But I’ll stick with my ‘94 triple-locked 80 series!

[@jonss1948]

I am the proud owner of a 2006 105 series Land Cruiser in a configuration you did not get in the US. Powered by a 4.2 ltr normally aspirated diesel (1 HZ engine) with dual solid axles and a 5 speed manual transmission, this old girl is about to turn 300,000 km's. People have had these engines turn 1,000,000 km's and if you keep up the maintenance they will be trouble free. Toyota's charter with the design of this vehicle was rumoured to be 'a vehicle that would last 25 years in Namibia'. Apparently a country devoid of asphalt. I think Toyota hit the mark.

[@Joel-brody]

I have 225k on mine, but despite garage kept and dealer service history, this was a CT car and I had to replace the fuel system and gas tank earlier this year. Frame and body are great but scared of more rust problems in other places. All that said, 6 months with my 2000 model and I love this truck.

[@KurtGross-m4s]

Thank you! Loved our 99 Cruiser, best truck I have ever owned! A Bullet proof legend! We got 20 years out of our GX, show me an American SUV that will go that long! Glad to be in TX and not in the rust belt!

[@timothyokwii7235]

These are very common in Uganda and are prestigious vehicles. Thanks for your wonderful update

[@GM-sk2wk]

Really enjoyed the HVAC section of the video. Mentioning this with future reviews and such would be greatly appreciated - especially for us folks who live in higher temperature areas - knowing how well a car’s air con works is important.

[@superdave4543]

01 LX470 it's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I'm a mechanic so lucky for me maintenance is cheap. I came from a 2018 Tacoma and these are SO much nicer than a Tacoma.

[@annawade5655]

90's toyota were golden age for toyota, our 95 previa sc we had nearly 20 years has never failed us. I can still see a lot of years left in it, with no reason to get rid of it.

[@Brap-yr9mn]

We get the 100 series here in Australia with the fte turbo 6 diesel mine still drives nice with 412k on the clock

[@IcelanderUSer]

He said if the window motor is heavily used they will go bad. I think the opposite. The less they’re used they get dirty and don’t work well too. I’m using my stepfather’s 2001 that sat for 10 years and the windows took months to work normally. Drivers window especially.

[@busso125]

Land-cruiser 100 is really a legend if its well maintained. I am fortunate to own a 4.2 litre turbo diesel version. Fantastic vehicle. The one issue that was missed here is that the steering racks need replacing every 150000 miles or so. The grease in the front wheel bearings and drive shaft plate is important otherwise the drive shaft plate will wear and the spline will be no more. The only way to drive it then is by locking the centre differential. Otherwise super reliable.

[@MathewPollard-vj4uq]

Keeping clean fresh fluid in Toyota steering racks makes a big difference in their longevity. Spindle Grease tool (From Slee Off-road) will allow easy greasing during bearing replacement.

[@simonflower6356]

I bought my 100 Series new and replaced the steering rack for the first time at about 250K.

[@my31and37]

I owned a '99 Landcruiser for 15 wonderful years..mostly trouble free. I did my own timing belt and starter replacements, (not fun). I also had an abs pump failure at 220K, but overall it was a fantastic vehicle that took us all over the US on various vacations..often towing a boat or a trailer with my RZRs on it.

[@wasabitoburrion4409]

I totally love this generation of land cruisers. Since I’m in the west coast, rust isn’t really a concern here, unless the Land Cruiser being offered for sale spent a good portion of its life in a rust belt state.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

I know a farmer in Ireland who got one of those new in 2003 with a 4.2L diesel and its got around 700,000 miles on it.

[@kenty6973]

AMD is spot on the CV boot leak. My 2004 LX470 finally hit 20K miles (yes, you heard that right, 20K miles, not 200K miles) and I noticed a CV boot leak on the front driver side. As the original owner of my LX470, I do all the maintenance by myself no matter what kind of free maintenance the dealer offered me. Thus I have no other problems. My LX470 still smells like the first day it came out of the showroom and runs like the first day I took the delivery. The same to my 2014 Benz Bluetec. Do everything by myself. MB offered me free emission modification along with $3000 cash and kept sending me free gifts for me to do the modification. I know there is no free lunch. Look, how many Bluetec are on the road today after the modification? My Bluetec is still on the road and runs strong across the county and it always gives me 42 MPG on the freeway. Who needs a EV or Hybrid if the diesel gives you over 40 MPG?

[@ZacCostilla]

I have an ‘05 LX470, and love it. One other difference it has over the Landcruiser is the steering rack & pinion. The Toyota dealer had to get a rack from a different Lexus dealer for me to buy it, and it costs about twice as much. But the variable gear steering ratio in the LX is why they’re different. I had to replace mine and I hated paying the Lexus markup. So in that note, find the part number and order online from a Toyota dealer and you’ll save good money. My LX has 360,000 miles, and in the two years that I have owned it, it seems like ALL the long-term maintenance came due: radiator, steering rack, valve cover gaskets, heater tees (the previous owner didn’t replace them when he did the timing belt), front bearings, catalytic converters (I bought maganaflow units and had my local exhaust shop weld them in because they discontinued the original ones). And NOW my wife wants a good size camper, so I gotta sell it to get more towing capacity… just my luck, lol!

[@Palerider2023]

Perfect! I am literally in the market for either a 1st or 2nd Gen tundra, or a Land cruiser, maybe a GX470.

[@805NAVE]

My parents have a green 2005 Land Cruiser. Bought it brand new, now at 310,000 flawless miles

[@donleamon8653]

You see some really nice LC 100 examples here in North Scottsdale. You can tell by the age of the owners, they bought them new and knew what they were when they specifically bought them. Always dealer serviced, generally the same dealer that sold it. There is an enough of a character stereotype IMHO.

[@salahlah23]

If this was uploaded 10 days earlier (just changed the t-belt)!! However, this is a great orientation. Thanks a lot

[@Giannis.Xalkida]

Fantastic way of speaking! I love to hear! Well done! Keep marking nice videos.

[@brm98]

I had an '07 LX470 with 200,000 miles on it. Sold it to get a more "fuel efficient" GX460. ;). I miss the LX so very much. The softer ride, low window sills and the split tailgate. One of these days...

[@23chnge]

Split tailgate is the best

[@FlickyFrames]

i have an 05 tundra, same engine. love it

[@Thankyou_3]

Awesome video, I thought these 100 series LandCruiser were bulletproof vehicles and can run without any maintenance for decades but this video gave the truthful insight. These LandCruisers are too rich for my blood. A Toyota Tercel from the 80s is more suitable for me 😂

[@kevinyoungM14EBR]

I have two 2002 Tundra and one 2006 Sequoia with this engine, and I want to do everything I can to keep them going as long as possible.

[@ztpgarage]

I will say this as a previous diesel truck owner. Nothing on these is as expensive as those. I almost consider them cheap to own compared to those or a comparable German car. These are great as of course you avoid rust. That’s typically with any car though.

[@Beehivefisherman]

I love my 2000 Lc100 with 188xxx miles 😊

[@1987yuksel]

💯❤️Thank you very much for all knowledgeable info mate Everything you said 100% true. I have Diesel 2007 100 series Land Cruiser 1HD-FTE 4.2TD inline 6 cylinder engine I love my land cruiser and this diesel engine so much never give me a single issue, I think this Land Cruiser diesel engine is the best and reliable diesel engine that Mankind ever built ❤️💯👍