I have owned almost every model of landcruiser. The big difference between a gasser, and a diesel…. No choke, no hesitation, no back fires, climb a 45 degree hill, great mpg, low maintenance, drive through a deep creek, the list goes on, the only negative is parts availablity and power!
You cant title a diesel here in california, it has to be pre 77, and it will still be a challenge. Every year that goes by, the rules are getting worse, they are are ending all gas powered lawn mowers, blowers, chain saws etc soon!!!!
Bj45 troopys are euro spec and lefthand drive, so very sought after. I owned one for a few years, great rig once I turboed it. They are very hard to source, maybe only a dozen here in the us.