I used to be worried about the automatic tranny. Then, I started this thread:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...st-thread.html
Read it. It may ease your worried mind.
My experience with Land Cruisers is basically this: If you pay someone to work on your cars, have a fat wallet if you want to buy a Cruiser. If you are willing to get your fingernails dirty, they are fun trucks to own, and not too expensive.
They are bulletproof; very durable and very reliable. But, they need maintenance.