test drove a 2004 LC 100 w/ 64K...

[jgolden]

The vehicle has the rear curtain airbags, rear seat entertainment, Nav. Overall nice car.

Are there any options or faults that I should look for? I'm going back for a 2nd test drive this week.

Thanks

[jgolden]

I test drove a 2004 LC 100 series with 64K on it. One side of the steering wheel seemed slightly closer to me than the other. Or maybe the steering wheel wasn't perfectly lined up with the seat??? I couldn't really tell if i was imagining this or not.....

Has anyone experienced this before?

thanks
James

[pagemaster]

Are there any options or faults that I should look for? I'm going back for a 2nd test drive this week

There are not a lot of faults but you have to remember that the 100 series was introduced in 1998 and because of that it lacks things like a front dual climate control (almost all manufacturers) offer dual on the front these days. The 100 series still hase the only power antenna...there have been some issues with exhaust manifolds leaking and the 100 series require a lot of maintenance.

None of these should be factors if you really want one.

[gearguywb]

Not sure what "a lot of maintenance" means. I have 53k on my 04 yet and have done nothing more than tires and oil changes, but it will need brake pads in the next 5k. The first real maintenance comes at 90k.

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by gearguywb

Not sure what "a lot of maintenance" means. I have 53k on my 04 yet and have done nothing more than tires and oil changes, but it will need brake pads in the next 5k. The first real maintenance comes at 90k.

I am referring to things like:
Lubricate wheel bearings,
Lubricate propeller shaft
Lubricate drive shaft bushings,
Re torque propeller shaft bolt.

All required at 30k according to Toyota.com Toyota Parts and Service

If you have AHC in later models...AHC fluid needs to eventually changed.

[Trunk Monkey]

Originally Posted by pagemaster

I am referring to things like:
Lubricate wheel bearings,
Lubricate propeller shaft
Lubricate drive shaft bushings,
Re torque propeller shaft bolt.

The things you're listing are common to most every vehicle on Earth. It is not a "lot of maintenance", or any amount of care above and beyond what is normal for a truck. To portray it as excessive is misleading.

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey

It is not a "lot of maintenance", or any amount of care above and beyond what is normal for a truck. To portray it as excessive is misleading.

Compared to what the previous poster mentioned that he has done "nothing more" than tires and oil change is 54k is misleading....

I owned a 98 Land Cruiser and used if for towing, off roading, hauling crap in the back...every day it was used and abused on my ranch in Northern Ontario...it only stopped working for me twice but tt required a lot of maintenence to keep it in tip top shape.

I qualified for the severe maintenence schedule...so too does my Tundra however my 4runner never was used as much.

Early 1998-2002 models required more maintanence than the 2003-2007 models.

But to say that nothing more than oil and tire rotation is required in 54k in misleading and wrong.

[LandCruisers4Life]

Dunno what planet you're from pal, but I have owned Toyotas for years and never had to stay on top of em like other vehicles. You must be confusing this vehicle with Land Rover.....

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

Toyotas for years and never had to stay on top of em like other vehicles. .

Not at all. You must not use yours very hard.

[gearguywb]

Originally Posted by pagemaster

Compared to what the previous poster mentioned that he has done "nothing more" than tires and oil change is 54k is misleading....

I owned a 98 Land Cruiser and used if for towing, off roading, hauling crap in the back...every day it was used and abused on my ranch in Northern Ontario...it only stopped working for me twice but tt required a lot of maintenence to keep it in tip top shape.

I qualified for the severe maintenence schedule...so too does my Tundra however my 4runner never was used as much.

Early 1998-2002 models required more maintanence than the 2003-2007 models.

But to say that nothing more than oil and tire rotation is required in 54k in misleading and wrong.

misleading and wrong.....not at all. Would you like to see the receipts? Every vehicle requires maintenance, period. I am not familiar with AHC so I am not making any type of comment regarding it. I have however owned 2 different 100 series (03, 04) and they are great rigs requiring no more maintenance than most and have far greater track records of service than about anything else....that's why I bought another one.

I have also owned a FJC, 80 series, 40 series (2), and a 4 runner, all great vehicles when matched with the right purpose but I will take the 100 over any of them for an all around comfortable, powerful, safe truck that is a pleasure to drive and at the same time an extremely capable off road rig.

Rant over.

[jgolden]

Thanks for the input guys

What about the cock-eyed steering wheel?

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by jgolden

Thanks for the input guys

What about the cock-eyed steering wheel?

Don't know what you refer to here...

[Trunk Monkey]

Alignment? On my 80 the steering wheel was 45 degrees off going straight after an alignment. The wheel is a fine spline shaft, so if the alignment is okay, they can pull the wheel and move it to center. I wouldn't do it yourself, you have to remove the airbag.

[Travis351]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think he is referring to the allignment of the steering shaft and the actual steering column, instead of the wheel turned slighly when going straight. Perhaps the truck has been in a front end crash. Did you carfax? Check the VIN on the body panels.

I read something about a breakaway plate and a defomable shaft on the UZJ100 to help lessen collision effects. I would take a very close look at the steering components and front end in addition to checking the front end for signs of a crash.