After owning three 80 series Land Cruisers over the last eight years, I finally upgraded (downgraded?) to a 100 series. While the 80 is a more robust truck, with closer adherence to the Land Cruiser reputation and legacy, the 100 series is a better family hauler with modern amenities, and plenty capable off road (at least that's what I have been told, we'll see..).
I spent six months looking for my last truck, and I feared this time around would be no exception. Not the case. Within a week after selling my 80, and looking at a couple of rough 100s locally, I found this one up the coast a ways. Seemed to be what I was looking for, with low(er?) miles, good maintenance and condition and within my budget. I picked it up Memorial Day weekend (funny I bought my last truck on Veteran's Day). Completely stock down to the running boards and roof rack.
My plans for this truck are quite different than my last one. That one was built for mainly day trips and more difficult and technical wheeling, while this one will be for longer range exploration and camping trips with the family. Given this, every mod will be strictly evaluated if necessary. I want to keep weight down and fuel mileage up as much as possible, allow easy access for the wife and kids, and still be able to tackle rough terrain when required.
So, without further ado, here it is:
I spent six months looking for my last truck, and I feared this time around would be no exception. Not the case. Within a week after selling my 80, and looking at a couple of rough 100s locally, I found this one up the coast a ways. Seemed to be what I was looking for, with low(er?) miles, good maintenance and condition and within my budget. I picked it up Memorial Day weekend (funny I bought my last truck on Veteran's Day). Completely stock down to the running boards and roof rack.
My plans for this truck are quite different than my last one. That one was built for mainly day trips and more difficult and technical wheeling, while this one will be for longer range exploration and camping trips with the family. Given this, every mod will be strictly evaluated if necessary. I want to keep weight down and fuel mileage up as much as possible, allow easy access for the wife and kids, and still be able to tackle rough terrain when required.
So, without further ado, here it is:
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