[ParadiseCruiser]

This thread has been very interesting reading...

PitB's comment about the value of used 2006 LCs got me to thinking about a point that has not been brought up (in this thread) about the pending demise of the Land Cruiser in the North American market - and what effect that might have on resale value.

As I (and others) have posted in several other, unrelated threads recently, it is almost a certainty that the 100 series will cease production for the U.S. market with either the 2004 or 2005 model. The LX-470 will also disappear from the U.S. and Canadian markets, in deference to the new VX-470 (a rebadged Sequoia).

So, that leaves the U.S. and Canada with no long WB Cruisers of any flavor, and perhaps only that new wave, IFS Tacoma chassis-based FJ Cruiser thing-a-ma-jig to carry the Land Cruiser name.

How do you all suppose that will impact the popularity, and resale value of the long heritage of long WB Cruisers both here (U.S.), and in Canada?

Cheers, R -

[cruiserdan]

R-

An interesting thought starter.

I need to hit the lotto so I can make a feeble run at the pimp. I have a line on a 38k mile 78 FJ55 and a 30k mile 97 80 series but no coins to do anything about them :'(

Oh, and like him I am going to keep them hidden from you Vultures

[Pitbull]

I'm glad to see that my smart ass comment was of some value. I knew the teachers were wrong when they told me growing up, that these types of remarks never contribute to the conversation.

[Gumby]

Saying a 40 needs fixing less than an 80 suggests the 40 is more reliable given similar driving distances.

OK, no

Driving a 40 every day is an adventure. Driving an 80 everyday is a non-event.

[Landpimp]

thats becuase you stuffed a 350 in yours .......if you stayed with the 2f it would be as non eventfull as an 80, maybe more so, less crap to go wrong and a heck of alot easier to work on. Driving either of my 82 fj40's in truly non eventfull, I hate the frikin 45 wagon with small block......now thats an adventure

but yeah yeah yeah........80;s do make a better all around rig.....

John H

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Saying a 40 needs fixing less than an 80 suggests the 40 is more reliable given similar driving distances.

OK, no

Driving a 40 every day is an adventure. Driving an 80 everyday is a non-event.
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Paradise cruiser raises an intersting point..If they will cancel it in North America as of '06, I can tell you that we can look to Canada for a possible parallel.

89 was the last yeart you get a new cruiser in Canada. If you had one available now, it would command some serious $$..so I wonder if a '04 cruiser would do the same...or an 80 of some other vintage...

[CDN_Cruiser]

I think they will continue to hold value relatively well vs other rigs.

However, in Canada, with the LX450, I doubt that you will see them sell for C$75-80K or whatever they sold for new (same with C$100K + LX470s) - even accounting for inflation. The rigs you see for sale for big $ have often had some serious work done to them (complete rebuild)...I sold my stock BJ60 for something like C$5K

Cheers, Hugh

[Pokemon]

My picks...The 91-97's 80 series.
1) size room/storage..
2) solid axles.....
3) EFI...
4) Straight sixes...


Off roading purposes in "general", Solid axles and EFI is it....

For a starting foundation these seem to offer the most, from the slow but tough 3FE 91-92, to optional lockers 93-97...
If you want a shorter wheelbase then the 40 is a great choice
Seriously, they are all good and have their advantages...