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Wanted to get a few opinions. Came across a 2011 just shy of 100k. Vehicle appears to have been maintained at a Toyota dealer with oil changes spanning every 10k give or take. The exterior looks good, but interior may be a bit rough from a couple of the photos I received. Mainly the door trim above the lever and rear seat and console.
At a quick glance what do you guys think?

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Driver bolster looks pretty good actually. Netting doesn't look too sloppy. Price?
 
Wanted to get a few opinions. Came across a 2011 just shy of 100k. Vehicle appears to have been maintained at a Toyota dealer with oil changes spanning every 10k give or take. The exterior looks good, but interior may be a bit rough from a couple of the photos I received. Mainly the door trim above the lever and rear seat and console.
At a quick glance what do you guys think?

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That is some seriously dirty-looking leather and interior.

For $2k more, my 2008 had only 48k miles, and was perfect inside and out.

I think you can do better.
 
Leather looks really gross in the back seat. Not saying a very thorough detailing couldn't make it look amazing again, but it would give me pause. After looking at 200s for a while now, it seems that most are either basically trashed or virtually perfect - not much in between. I'm flying out to look at one this weekend and drive it home if it's clean because it's too hard to tell from photos alone with these trucks if they've been neglected. Also, unlike the 100s which seem to drive and run the same (extremely smooth and quiet) regardless of how they've been treated, to me it seems like some 200s run very rough and loud compared to others. My opinion is unless the one you're looking at is verifiably next to perfect, it's best to physically lay eyes on it and drive it before pulling the trigger - and I'm someone who's bought around 10 vehicles sight unseen and had them shipped to me.
 
That has been the way it has been going for me as well over the past 4 months or so. I see something that looks promising online and when I drive a few hours to check it out, the thing is in my h worst shape... Quite challenging. I've considered the lx570 as most appear to be in very good shape when returned from lease and so on
 
Leather looks really gross in the back seat. Not saying a very thorough detailing couldn't make it look amazing again, but it would give me pause. After looking at 200s for a while now, it seems that most are either basically trashed or virtually perfect - not much in between. I'm flying out to look at one this weekend and drive it home if it's clean because it's too hard to tell from photos alone with these trucks if they've been neglected.

Agreed. I've looked at 4Runners and LX470s. Practically all 4Runners I've seen were trashed inside, rusted/salted outside, and many were involved in accidents. I've seen a few LX470s and again, heavy interior and leather wear, pretty beat up. Finally found a well maintained LX570 with a certified preowned 2 year Lexus warranty, with the interior in great shape (aside from a few areas of carpet wear and minor scratches on the rear seat plastics), and an exterior with no rust and with southwest history.

My suggestion is if you find a 100 or 200 series that has no exterior rust and a well maintained interior, jump on it. You may have a better chance of finding a LX570 in good condition.

These are great reliable vehicles that can literally last a lifetime.
 
That has been the way it has been going for me as well over the past 4 months or so. I see something that looks promising online and when I drive a few hours to check it out, the thing is in my h worst shape... Quite challenging. I've considered the lx570 as most appear to be in very good shape when returned from lease and so on

Can I ask what your target price range is? I ask because in Southern California, they seem pretty readily available in the LA area, and they tend to be in really good shape. Might be worth a cheap Southwest flight...and a beautiful drive northward with low gas prices. I think you're in Washington state?
 
I bought my '11 cruiser earlier this year for $38 with 80,000 and the leather looked a bit better. That said those knobs on the rear DVD volume controls are $3 each and you would be amazed what mother leather wash can do. It made my neglected seats look brand new.

Since it has 20,000 more miles and is in dirtier shape I'd say you could get them down a couple more grand.

PSA: I'd get the skid out of the way and look for oil residue, '10 and '11 5.7s are the most common to have cam tower leaks. I've got my whole engine apart right now fixing that and a leaking timing chain cover. Figured I'll replace the water pump while I'm in there so it only cost me a few hundred, but if you have to pay someone else to do repair work, expect about $3300.
 
^^^ while I'm sure many have no issues, the skids are extensive bolt wise and can hide potential gremlins, some folks may not be equipped to remove them.

If they are not fully removed things are hidden. Can/will this type of leak, cam tower/chain region smell (burning oil) or be readily noticeable on a dip stick oil level check? Is there any sort of "early warning" indication?
 
^^^well brother, i kinda want to say that what better time to learn how to remove a light skid plate with only 8 bolts holding it on, but I do understand and agree with you that some people my have an issue with that (besides we are all learning everyday). That is the problem with buying used, you better have one of two things, a willing mechanical ability or lots of money.

I would recommend to anyone to see if the seller of any cruiser allows them to let you take the vehicle to a toyota dealership for a look over. You won't buy a house without an inspection, why would you not have an inspection for a used car that costs $35k-$60k.

Low oil level could be a caution, but if the engine was serviced by a shop, and done as fast as possible while the engine is hot will not be very accurate as the level it should be checked when dead cold. The cam towers in question can kinda be seen around the coil-over buckets in the wheel wells. The timing chain cover is much more rare to have problems, but unfortunately you do need to remove the front skid and look at the bottom front of the motor. None of this will smell like burning oil, its just leaking. Even pretty good leaks will be rather slow at a loss of about a .5 quart every 5,000 (your millage may vary)

This next part is only for those still interested, when you look at your motor, the sides where the spark plugs sit, that top is the valve cover (which has a gasket), cam towers are the next break of a separate component below that, and below cam tower gaskets is the head gasket (those are pretty reliable on the 5.7 though). The timing chain cover is the piece that is behind all the components that have belts attached to them on the front of the motor. To replace the cam tower gasketing, the timing chain cover must be removed. So the order of removal incase you are dealing with this and wonder why it costs so much: drain cooling system and engine oil, remove fan and clutch assembly, radiator, intake manifold, fuel delivery system, valve covers, every component with a belt on it must come out (the a/c compressor can remain connected so that's a plus) so water pump, power steering pump, alternator, use puller to remove crankcase pully, now you can remove the 26 bolts that hold the cover for the timing chain on the front of the motor, remove exhaust and intake cams and now you can get to the cam towers. Clean everything spotless, get some bad ass toyota black gasket maker (it doesn't come on the engine from the factory and can even stop Harleys from leaking) and put everything back together and ensure you didn't drop timing. The 5.7 is an interference engine so if not timed right, a piston can make contact with a valve and there goes your engine.
 
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There are two really nice white 200 LC in Marietta GA
The one with 85k looks new.
 
They are both in the autotrader
 
Here are a couple if you are willing to travel:

ALL of these are for sale at Toyota dealerships, which bodes well for condition.
They all look very clean.

Silver 2011 Colorado
76k miles
$39,998
50 Best Used Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale, Savings from $2,459

White 2013 Mass
73k Miles
39,981
50 Best Used Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale, Savings from $2,459

Sand color 2011 Oregon
76k miles
$41,871
50 Best Used Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale, Savings from $2,459

White 2008 Arizona
89k miles
$34,865
50 Best Used Toyota Land Cruiser for Sale, Savings from $2,459
 
I would jump to the 2013 if it has a clean underbelly, there are some great upgrades that year.
 

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