buying advice

New to the community here, but hoping to become a proud owner of a Land Cruiser soon. I’m looking to buy a troopy in the next couple of years and wondering if someone who owns one in the US could talk me in or out of it. I would use it on weekend trips for the first few months, and put as...

I’m negotiating with a seller on an 07 LX with 140k miles on it. The truck was in 2 minor accidents according to car fax and there were no noticeable signs of the frame being damaged when I checked out the vehicle. There is a minor amount of rust, car spent most of its life in South Carolina...

Hi Folks I am looking at 1999 Land Cruiser with 300k miles on the frame and 110k on the motor & transmission. The frame looks rust free on the photos and it appears to be up to date on maintenance (new timing belt, alternator coil packs etc). However, it throws a code for the throttle position...

Hi, apologies if this is a 'noob' question. New here! I've done some research and I know these 80-series hold their value, but I was wondering if anyone had some more insight if this is a good deal or not. Current owner only drove a few thousand miles. Carfax reads 5 owners and 25+ service...

Hi all, I am new here. Just got rid of my Wrangler and now excited to find the right 80 series. Not sure if there is a dedicated thread for buying and selling so posting a new thread. The prices are quite spread out between 8k to 30k depending on the owner and what he thinks his car is...

Hi Everyone! My names Daniel. Primarily have a background in sports cars and street driven SUVs, but I've got a need to get in the dirt ;) After lengthy lurking and searching, I think I'm ready to dip my toe into the LC/LX world. (Apologies if there is an official "advice" thread, but I...

I'm looking for a 2020 GX460, and had some questions and hoping to get some opinions on those that have experience. Background - I have been driving a 2000 Landcruiser for the last 22 years - it has been great, but showing its age and I'm ready for something newer. My wife has been driving a...

Hi All, I am new to Land Cruiser, but the J80 has been a dream since I was a kid. I like the sturdy design and reliability. But the overinflated price of JDM especially in California, have always kept me afar. I did not plan on buying one but I saw a deal on a Lexus version (non-locked) that...

I am looking at buying a 2005 Land Cruiser 100 that is just below 150 000 miles. All service done at Toyota. Since I am unable to inspect the vehicle on site the dealer agreed to film a few clips. The dealer filmed a 5-minute-long clip of the frame, body and engine bay to show the amount of...

Hello all! I've been lurking on the forum for a bit now and went to look at my first 100 Series today. Its a 2000, black with 151k miles. I can definitely see why they have such a fantastic following! I drove the LC and immediately fell in love. However, the one I looked at has spent most of its...

Hey all, brand new here so let me know if there is a better place for this post! On mobile so hopefully formatting is okay. I found an ‘84 fj60 for sale near me with 240k on it. It’s a 4 speed and it looks like the seats have been redone. Seller is claiming that it just needs the fluids...

Hello all, lurker for a little while and finally made an account. I wanted to ask for guidance on getting a 100 series I have my eye on. I believe from the user guide that links will eventually go through but have to be approved first, so hopefully this works...

Hey everyone, I have the opportunity to get and LJ78 or a pzj77 for effectively the same price. What would you rather have? I like the looks and reliability of the PZJ, but I'd have to find a solution for some third row seating. PZJ: 220k miles, looks clean mechanically. LJ: 84k miles. Leaky...

I have searched for a good deal on a 100 or 200 series land cruiser for 1.5 years but obviously hard to find with used car prices being so high right now. My budget is $25k and I’m not in a hurry. I was just curious what would be a fair deal on a 2008 and with how many miles. A realistic deal...

#1 I'm looking to buy a fully built out Tacoma with 250k. Am I stupid for buying a vehicle with that many miles? and am I overpaying? This would be my first overlander--I'm just trying to get into it. Here is what the seller said about it--haven't see yet. I'm looking at it on Saturday...

Hi everyone. I posted this on the minitruck section and someone suggested posting it here. Appreciate any comments regarding the engine swap and any personal suggestions. I am thinking about buying a 1987-1995 SWB 70 series. I hace found an interesting one which is a 1987 model and the engine...

Hi everyone. I am thinking about buying a 1987-1995 SWB 70 series. I hace found an interesting one which is a 1987 model and the engine has been swapped with a 2010 3.0 Diesel from a Prado. I will see it next week and test drive it. I know the reliability for the engine is great, however my main...

Hey mudders, I'm considering trading my 2019 4R TRD ORP with 14,500 miles for a 2008 Toyota J200. It's located in Illinois and the interior and paint/body look nearly brand new. My concern is that the vehicle spent its entire life in central Illinois and the chassis looks to have a significant...

I always dreamt of owning a classic 40 or 70 series Land Cruiser, so I found one this week and really want it. I started searching for more info about Land Cruisers and found your forum! Does somebody have advice about this LJ70 2.4 Turbo Diesel...

Hi All, I have been eyeing a 100 series and talking with an owner about one. It has 270k miles and was in an accident back in 2018 (have the records and photos before/after). The owner was daily driving it until getting a smaller car this past month and is looking to sell because they don't...