Recent content by MattK

Thanks for all the help guys. It’s a tough call with so many different opinions without the ability to test the suspensions firsthand. My inclination is to go with the OEM parts. I’ll let you know how I make out. Thanks again!

Hi, The AHC suspension on my ‘02 LX470 is starting to act up and I’m ready to make the switch to a passive system. I’m getting mixed advice from friends and service centers. I’m debating the Strutmaster v the 1.5’ OME kits. I’m not a hardcore off-roader but appreciate quality parts. Cost...

You guys are the best! Thanks for all the really helpful information, without it I don't think I'd have the confidence to buy a used Land Cruiser, and I certainly don't have the means to buy new. :) I'll go and check out the car on Monday and will report back. On my way there I'll check this...

The LC in RI has a decent service history other than 90,000 service was put off until 130k. I asked the dealer about rust and he sent me the following picture: Rust by MattK posted Mar 18, 2017 at 11:46 AM Is this a deal breaker?

Thanks guys! The service lookup at the Toyota Owner's site is slick! I got a text as I was headed out the door that the seller just took a deposit. Ugg. Next up: Used Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale in Providence, RI: 9 Cars from $11,900 - iSeeCars.com I'll let you know what I end up with.

I'm going to check this LC out tomorrow morning and can use some help with what to look out for: Used Toyota Land Cruiser For Sale - CarGurus Carfax checks out. It's a one owner car. The timing belt has not been replaced yet. Thanks in advance!

I know this isn't the right forum for this exactly but I came across what looks like a good deal for a 2006 near me. I plan on going to check this out tomorrow: Used Toyota Land Cruiser For Sale - CarGurus Any advice? Should I insist on taking it to a third party for an inspection? The...

My wife just got a job on a rugged island in the NorthEast. It will be used as a daily driver on the island. The roads aren't great and she'll rarely get over 40 mph. She'll also occasionally be using the LC to commute to NYC (a 140 mile commute on I95). So it'll be a multi-use vehicle. I...

Thanks for all the advice here. As a someone new to LCs I would have never noticed a lot of these things. I'd be buying blind so I'm going to have to pass this up. I'll update with what I eventually find.

Ooooh. Good catch. Thank you.

Hi, I'm on a search to buy my first LC. I've been looking at early 2000s 100-series for the most part, but this recently showed up on ebay: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Base Sport Utility 4-Door | eBay I ran the Carfax and it was in a "moderate" accident early in it's life and spent it's whole...

The carfax on this vehicle ended up showing an accident that resulted in structural damage and odometer irregularities...

Ha! Thanks for sorting me out. Somehow I thought the improvements from 2002 to 2003 constituted the move from 100-series to 200-series. I haven't seen anything close to my price range post-2008. I'll report back when I find something.

My search has turned up 2003s-2005s with around 200k in my price range. Aren't those considered 200-series? I'm new to this though so I could be very mistaken.

Thank you! The FAQs are super informative. Fishers Island is at the tip up Long Island, and part of NY, but surprisingly the only ferry to the island leaves from New London, CT! I followed up on the one owner vehicle. The seller said there is some rust and that the passenger side sway bar...