Has anyone seen the white 99 at Easley Toyota? I'm looking at 94-00 cruisers and I've seen pics of that one. I was hoping someone knew something about it/had seen it. Thanks.
99 cruiser in easley
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Haven't seen it and I assume you already know, but there are HUGE differences in Land Cruisers spanning 94-00.
Even from 98-00 in the same series, there are considerable differences and changes, FWIW.
Good luck!
Even from 98-00 in the same series, there are considerable differences and changes, FWIW.
Good luck!
The 99 TLC is a special breed . . .
I have a 98 and a 2000. The 1999 has a couple of issues you may want to think about:
First, you must use premium. While the engine is the same "interference engine" used in Tundara and all american 100 series TLCs, the computer is set to require Premium. You can get away with regular in the 98 or 2000, but not in 99.
Second, watch out for leaks in the exhaust manifold, with the tell-tale sign being a regular ticking noise under the hood at idle (the fix is $1600).
Third, if it has anywhere near 90k on it, the timing belt needs to be changed as well as the water pump ($800). While your at it, make sure the S-Belt is fresh. (This is common to all 100 series)
So, if you decide on this particular vehicle, make sure the dealer checks and fixes all those things before you get out the door.
With all that said, I love both of my 100s, they are safe, reliable, FUN, and relatively inexpensive to own.
I have a 98 and a 2000. The 1999 has a couple of issues you may want to think about:
First, you must use premium. While the engine is the same "interference engine" used in Tundara and all american 100 series TLCs, the computer is set to require Premium. You can get away with regular in the 98 or 2000, but not in 99.
Second, watch out for leaks in the exhaust manifold, with the tell-tale sign being a regular ticking noise under the hood at idle (the fix is $1600).
Third, if it has anywhere near 90k on it, the timing belt needs to be changed as well as the water pump ($800). While your at it, make sure the S-Belt is fresh. (This is common to all 100 series)
So, if you decide on this particular vehicle, make sure the dealer checks and fixes all those things before you get out the door.
With all that said, I love both of my 100s, they are safe, reliable, FUN, and relatively inexpensive to own.
David - This might be a semantics thing, but my old 98 and my current 2000 require Premium gas and therefore that's all I've ever put in them. "Require" and "get away with" might be the difference you are pointing out, I am not sure. I never saw the reason to save a few bucks on a full tank of gas (require versus get away with) on such an expensive vehicle as the 100.
The requirement changed on the 2001 model and after where Regular fuel was the recommended octane level.
I have an 00 and all of David's comments are spot on. I got mine immediately after the 100k service (which is timing belt, pump, etc) and it has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.
Andy-
this issue came up when I was looking at buying Todd K.'s '99, but opted for the 2000. They all "require" Premium, but the 1999's computer was set in a manner that not putting premium in resulted in bad things . . . so bad that Todd K. discouraged me from buying his. So, 1999 is the year you cant "get away" with anything less than premium.
Apparently, the computers on the 1998 and 2000 (and later) "senses" what is running through the engine and makes adjustments. For some strange reason the 1999 doesn't.
So far, on the '98 I have 155k using all sorts of grades depending on how much of a skin-flint I was that week. Runs like a champ.
Who knows what the wife is putting into the 2000.
And so it goes . . . .
this issue came up when I was looking at buying Todd K.'s '99, but opted for the 2000. They all "require" Premium, but the 1999's computer was set in a manner that not putting premium in resulted in bad things . . . so bad that Todd K. discouraged me from buying his. So, 1999 is the year you cant "get away" with anything less than premium.
Apparently, the computers on the 1998 and 2000 (and later) "senses" what is running through the engine and makes adjustments. For some strange reason the 1999 doesn't.
So far, on the '98 I have 155k using all sorts of grades depending on how much of a skin-flint I was that week. Runs like a champ.
Who knows what the wife is putting into the 2000.
And so it goes . . . .
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Thanks for all the pointers. I'm looking at a relatively broad (year wise) range of LC's b/c I've always been a fan of the vehicle in general and I'm looking for something to drive while in Vermont for a year that's reliable and performs well in the snow and on occasional light off-road situations. Anybody with any other pointers or know of any good LC's for sale in SC/NC? Thanks.
Kevin
Thanks for all the pointers. I'm looking at a relatively broad (year wise) range of LC's b/c I've always been a fan of the vehicle in general and I'm looking for something to drive while in Vermont for a year that's reliable and performs well in the snow and on occasional light off-road situations. Anybody with any other pointers or know of any good LC's for sale in SC/NC? Thanks.
Kevin
this issue came up when I was looking at buying Todd K.'s '99, but opted for the 2000. They all "require" Premium, but the 1999's computer was set in a manner that not putting premium in resulted in bad things . . . so bad that Todd K. discouraged me from buying his. So, 1999 is the year you cant "get away" with anything less than premium.
Apparently, the computers on the 1998 and 2000 (and later) "senses" what is running through the engine and makes adjustments. For some strange reason the 1999 doesn't.
So far, on the '98 I have 155k using all sorts of grades depending on how much of a skin-flint I was that week. Runs like a champ.
Who knows what the wife is putting into the 2000.
And so it goes . . . .
Ah, very good. I understand, thanks for the clarification.
I had a friend that seriously considered Todd's 100 as well and now remember his explanation of the very same thing.
where in VT are you headed? that is where I came from...
jfz80
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heres one in savanah http://savannah.craigslist.org/car/408561606.html
there are lots around, and the prices keep coming down. use autotrader and the mud classified, craigslist too. Be patient to find the right one. Do your research and know what you want the first time around. Do you want/need lockers? Doesnt sound like it but they dont affect the price too much usually; just harder to find. Be willing to travel if you got the opportunity.
Look at the difference b/w 97 and 98; they are totally different vehicles!!!
go drive one of each locally, even if it isnt the one for you to get a feel for them.
and have you been here yet..........
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=84888
and
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=30754
best of luck
there are lots around, and the prices keep coming down. use autotrader and the mud classified, craigslist too. Be patient to find the right one. Do your research and know what you want the first time around. Do you want/need lockers? Doesnt sound like it but they dont affect the price too much usually; just harder to find. Be willing to travel if you got the opportunity.
Look at the difference b/w 97 and 98; they are totally different vehicles!!!
go drive one of each locally, even if it isnt the one for you to get a feel for them.
and have you been here yet..........
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=84888
and
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=30754
best of luck
We just came back from vacation where we spent a good bit of time in the Mt Washington area and then in E Burke, VT. Some of the best mountain biking I have ever seen.
the white mountains are beautiful, I used to do a lot of hiking up there and climbed washington quite a few times. the blue ridge reminds me a lot of home actually.
Take David's advice from a
who thought she could 'get away' with using regular unleaded gas in a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser once in a while. Picture this - 'my car is parked in the garage. It won't start. Ken is out of town. I call our mechanic. He comes over with a wrecker and loads my beautiful car (see for yourself below) on the back of a flatbed.' The mechanic drives the car back to me in a couple hours with a bill less than $200. The fuel filter was clogged !!!! 
Andy's point is so obvious..........if you own a 35-50K vehicle, put premium fuel in the damn thing!
Actually, I did a fuel economy test in my '05 100. I average 16.3mpg with regular fuel and 17.8 with premium fuel. It's well worth the extra twenty cents per gallon to run premium. The '99 was a good, dependable vehicle although I only kept it a couple years. It just never had the karma of the '93. Marshall, I hope you are feeling the karma!!
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I'm going to be in Burlington for a year doing a dermatopathology fellowship at FAHC.
Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I don't move until June next year, so I've got a little time to hopefully find a LC that suits me.
I'm going to be in Burlington for a year doing a dermatopathology fellowship at FAHC.
Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I don't move until June next year, so I've got a little time to hopefully find a LC that suits me.
cool, I have a lot of friends up tehre at UVM. Let me know if i can help out with anything.
PS: When you drive up, take I-81. Much better than I-95... it'll take 15-16 hrs in a cruiser.
Premium Fuel notes and LC question
A little known fact a PhD ChemEng let me in on: Premium fuel is a different molecule from unleaded and plus. It has fewer if any olefins. Therefore it doesn't give the waxy buildup with which stale gas often clogs fuel lines and filters. This matters more in seldom used equipment like lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and off-road vehicles. BUT as CC sez, premium yields better mileage in modern vehicles so that it pretty much 'pays for itself'.
This is largely because modern (say post 90's in general) engines have knock sensor(s) that detune the engine until perceived knocking ceases. Less power=lower gas mileage. As I'm sure everyone knows lower octane=knock.
When the FJC's came out there was considerable forum chat about the "Premium Only" tag on the gas cap. Seems in Canada the same vehicle has no such stricture. Final upshot was as above; they'll run on regular but the mileage tradeoff offsets the cost savings. FWIW.
Now here's the reason I've tagged into this thread: At what point did LC's begin to get selectable lockers as options? Are they ever standard? How about the Lexus LC's? Do they ever have TRAC, surely they do by now? ATRAC?
When I retire and move across the pond I'll be selling Bonnie (you can't take it with you). When I come back, or maybe even for a stateside ride, I'll be looking for an older LC for travel and (somewhat) milder wheeling.
Sorry for the ramble, hope this isn't seen as a hijack, but it seemed more or less appropriate to the thread. I suppose the series specific forums would be more appropriate but I'd prefer to communicate with folk I know.
Thanks
b
Andy's point is so obvious..........if you own a 35-50K vehicle, put premium fuel in the damn thing!
A little known fact a PhD ChemEng let me in on: Premium fuel is a different molecule from unleaded and plus. It has fewer if any olefins. Therefore it doesn't give the waxy buildup with which stale gas often clogs fuel lines and filters. This matters more in seldom used equipment like lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and off-road vehicles. BUT as CC sez, premium yields better mileage in modern vehicles so that it pretty much 'pays for itself'.
This is largely because modern (say post 90's in general) engines have knock sensor(s) that detune the engine until perceived knocking ceases. Less power=lower gas mileage. As I'm sure everyone knows lower octane=knock.
When the FJC's came out there was considerable forum chat about the "Premium Only" tag on the gas cap. Seems in Canada the same vehicle has no such stricture. Final upshot was as above; they'll run on regular but the mileage tradeoff offsets the cost savings. FWIW.
Now here's the reason I've tagged into this thread: At what point did LC's begin to get selectable lockers as options? Are they ever standard? How about the Lexus LC's? Do they ever have TRAC, surely they do by now? ATRAC?
When I retire and move across the pond I'll be selling Bonnie (you can't take it with you). When I come back, or maybe even for a stateside ride, I'll be looking for an older LC for travel and (somewhat) milder wheeling.
Sorry for the ramble, hope this isn't seen as a hijack, but it seemed more or less appropriate to the thread. I suppose the series specific forums would be more appropriate but I'd prefer to communicate with folk I know.
Thanks
b
US Spec LCs got selectable lockers in 1993 (FZJ80). They continued (front and rear option) until 1998, where the 100 took over with a rear locker option. My 2000 has no locker but does have ATRAC (first year I believe).
Now, non-US LCs had cable actuated lockers for a long time. I don't even know the first year, but I know they are available for the 60 series and 40 series platforms.
Now, non-US LCs had cable actuated lockers for a long time. I don't even know the first year, but I know they are available for the 60 series and 40 series platforms.
Thanks, good info.
Are those cable lockers available for retrofit or do people just use aftermarkets?
How about the selectables? Do you buy Toy parts for retrofit or use aftermarkets?
What kinda money we talking'?
b
Do the 100s only have rear because they're IFS?
You can add an ARB to the front in IFS (it doesn't matter). It is speculation, but I think Toyota simply didn't see a cost benefit to adding something that could cause potential carnage to a luxury truck.
I know of a few people that have brought in non-US axles and swapped...I know rutbeer up in NC has a beaut.
Non-lockered 80 series involve a modification to the housing to accomodate a retrofit...most opt to simply purchase a replacement housing that is locker ready.
I know of a few people that have brought in non-US axles and swapped...I know rutbeer up in NC has a beaut.
Non-lockered 80 series involve a modification to the housing to accomodate a retrofit...most opt to simply purchase a replacement housing that is locker ready.
