This week I finally got my first Land Cruiser. After looking for several weeks, I discovered a 2001 Land cruiser with 188k miles. It is a southern SUV so the frame was in good condition with no rust. The vehicle drives very well and solid and look forward to many excursions with the family. The interior is in very good condition with some of the best leather seats I have seen on one of this age. It made me wonder if the grey leather holds up better than the tan leather that I saw in most of the ones I looked at. Exterior is in decent condition for its age with main issue being some hail damage and minor scratches. Was able to get it for $7500 which seemed like a decent price.
I have read thru the FAQ and many threads which have been very helpful and I have learned so much. I would be much appreciative to any feedback that anyone could give
First items on my list
One concern I had was the lack of maintenance records I could find. Thanks for the tip on the registering on Toyota website. I was able to verify that the timing belt and water pump was changed at 108k. A transmission service and fuel injector service was done at the same time. There are no other records that I could locate, I also checked auto check report and nothing there also. Based on my lack of knowledge of the history from what I have read on here it seems one of the first things I should do is flush and replace most of the fluids such as brake fluid, coolant, power steering, and I assume a transmission service? I would consider myself to have basic mechanical knowledge but willing to try most repairs if I have time or use proper mecahnic if beyond what I can do.
Should I take it to Toyota dealer to have their Land Cruiser mechanic to give it a good inspection to look for any other issues as a starting point?
Soon upgrades to make:
Radio upgrade. Will replace the original with a touch screen with bluetooth, back up camera. Also some of the speakers sound like they may need to be replaced. Antenna mast is broken so I have ordered that. Only had one key so have ordered 2 to program. Glad this version didn't have NAV so from what I have read seems to be a much easier job. One thing, I didn't see on the radio threads, is could anyone give me a ballpark estimate on how long it should take to replace the radio and install backup camera? My guess is 6-8 hours, just trying to decide if I want to tackle the job or get an car radio place to do it
Much of the fake wood trim on the console doesn't look great so might try to replace it. Are there any non wood options? I'm not crazy about the fake wood look.
Thanks and look forward to the interaction with everyone
Anyway here are a few images
I have read thru the FAQ and many threads which have been very helpful and I have learned so much. I would be much appreciative to any feedback that anyone could give
First items on my list
One concern I had was the lack of maintenance records I could find. Thanks for the tip on the registering on Toyota website. I was able to verify that the timing belt and water pump was changed at 108k. A transmission service and fuel injector service was done at the same time. There are no other records that I could locate, I also checked auto check report and nothing there also. Based on my lack of knowledge of the history from what I have read on here it seems one of the first things I should do is flush and replace most of the fluids such as brake fluid, coolant, power steering, and I assume a transmission service? I would consider myself to have basic mechanical knowledge but willing to try most repairs if I have time or use proper mecahnic if beyond what I can do.
Should I take it to Toyota dealer to have their Land Cruiser mechanic to give it a good inspection to look for any other issues as a starting point?
Soon upgrades to make:
Radio upgrade. Will replace the original with a touch screen with bluetooth, back up camera. Also some of the speakers sound like they may need to be replaced. Antenna mast is broken so I have ordered that. Only had one key so have ordered 2 to program. Glad this version didn't have NAV so from what I have read seems to be a much easier job. One thing, I didn't see on the radio threads, is could anyone give me a ballpark estimate on how long it should take to replace the radio and install backup camera? My guess is 6-8 hours, just trying to decide if I want to tackle the job or get an car radio place to do it
Much of the fake wood trim on the console doesn't look great so might try to replace it. Are there any non wood options? I'm not crazy about the fake wood look.
Thanks and look forward to the interaction with everyone
Anyway here are a few images
