Any known issues with 2008 landcruisers?

[Tripledave]

I've driven this truck. It's at the Toyota dealership in Marshall, TX. I ended up buying a different LC (albeit still Salsa Red but with tan interior vs. gray). The issues seemed minor to me but I found one in better shape for about 2k more with 40k less miles. IMHO, it's not a bad truck and if the dealer will address the minor issues, I'd give it some serious thought. It's been on their lot for at least 6mos. You should even be able to talk them out of another thousand or two off the price at this point. Good luck!

 

[FJ62INTX]

Hey tripledave,

Yes, that's the one.

We decided to buy it today. After speaking with the owner of the dealership, the dealer is going to address all of the issues and fix everything listed along with including a 6mo/6,000 mile warranty for no charge.

My wife loved the dark gray leather because we have kids and it seems to keep nice easier.

Congrats on your salsa red one also!

 

[Tripledave]

Right on. Enjoy it. BTW, I live in the dfw metroplex. If you live near me or are ever in the area drop me a PM, perhaps we can be of assistance to each other if questions or issues arise. Post up some pics too

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[FJ62INTX]

Right on. Enjoy it. BTW, I live in the dfw metroplex. If you live near me or are ever in the area drop me a PM, perhaps we can be of assistance to each other if questions or issues arise. Post up some pics too

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Thanks Man!

Will do!

 

[patrickfinley]

The cupped tires, isn't that a sign of shocks that are in need of changing?

Have you're shocks checked out and see if they need to be done. If so, try to get them to pay for a chunk of it.

 

[FJ62INTX]

The cupped tires, isn't that a sign of shocks that are in need of changing?

Have you're shocks checked out and see if they need to be done. If so, try to get them to pay for a chunk of it.

After driving the vehicle, I believe that the lack of consistent rotation is what caused this wear.

The shocks feel firm and control the vehicle well over bumps at low and high speed.

I will have them checked for good measure as You suggest

 

[arich]

As far as the dealer not keeping one in stock, that's not unusual. I am in the Charlotte, NC area and the dealer I bought my '13 form had one in stock, but that is unusual even for here. With only about 5000 sold in the US annually, it is likely that most dealers do not sell many, much less stock these rigs.
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Elkaholic I really respect your opinion but from reports I've read Toyota sale vary drastically year to year. It's truly a rare vehicle in the US. Part of the mystique.
http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/toyota-land-cruiser-sales-figures.html?m=1

 

[elkaholic]

Looks like I was off by a factor of 2+ depending upon the year. Do you know if those figures are model year or calendar year figures?I am guessing calendar year since there technically was no 2012 US spec land cruiser. Sent from my iPad using

 

[OGBeno]

With only about 5000 sold in the US annually

Toyota has not sold more that 2000 Land Cruisers a year since 2007 (last year of the 100 series).

Toyota sells 2-3 times more LX570's in the NA market than they do Toyota Land Cruisers.

At this point, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a niche vehicle and the LX570 is a bling vehicle.

 

[Rallyroo]

I've seen more 200 Series Land Cruisers in Australia during my vacation than I have ever seen in the US. In Sydney, I could spot 5-10 of them on the road a day. Outside of Sydney, didn't see any 200 series, then all I saw were 80, 70, 100 series.

 

[FJ62INTX]

Even in a small market area of 100,000 people where I live, I see a whole lot more LX570's than 200 series landcruisers....

It is because of the bling and status symbol of the LX570 I guess...


.......Admittedly, my wife oohs and aahs over the LX570, but more because of its appearance apparently.

She doesn't really like the 2008 landcruiser wheels... And I think that is the major appearance difference to her. We may try to get some like the ones shown in the Europe spec 200 thread that comes on other US spec Toyota trucks

 

[BulletHead]

Dropped off my URJ200 today at the dealer and here were the symptoms and diagnosis. 100k miles.

1. Driveline vibration at 28-35mph.
Diagnosis - bad torque converter, dealer wants to replace tranny.

2. Rattling sound which appears intermittently at idle.
Diagnosis - bad cam gears or water pump. Will need another day to correctly diagnose. Worn out serpentine belt. I thought it sounded very much like a bad belt tensioner, but they're the "experts".

3. Clicking sound and slight resistance in steering when beginning to accelerate from stop, and is often heard on uphill acceleration from stop.
Diagnosis - checked steering rack and CV joints. Couldn't find anything.

I'm waiting for the estimate. Looks pricey. I hope my extended warranty covers it all.

 

[OGBeno]

Get a second opinion.

 

[BulletHead]

Looks like the warranty company will be sending an inspector tomorrow to confirm issues. I'm hopeful he is more qualified.

Replacing the tranny and cam gears does seem unnecessary. Water pump replacement seems common at 70-80k but they can't confirm that until they tear it apart.

edit: Warranty company denied claim, he doesn't hear 1. and 2. above in my post #33. The service tech and the service manager went with me on a drive and confirmed the noise. So maybe the 3 of us are imagining the noise. But they did say if the noise becomes louder in the near future they will cover it but refuse to put it in writing.

 

[BulletHead]

Well looks like I'll be getting a new transmission. Had to make my case and go on multiple test drives. Failure should be attributed to bad torque converter, but they want to replace whole tranny.

 

[Junglejack]

Elkaholic I really respect your opinion but from reports I've read Toyota sale vary drastically year to year. It's truly a rare vehicle in the US. Part of the mystique.
http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/toyota-land-cruiser-sales-figures.html?m=1

Toyota has not sold more that 2000 Land Cruisers a year since 2007 (last year of the 100 series).

Toyota sells 2-3 times more LX570's in the NA market than they do Toyota Land Cruisers.

At this point, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a niche vehicle and the LX570 is a bling vehicle.

Indeed. I actually test drove a 2011 LX570 that is at the local Lexus dealer. Kinda freaky to actually have passing power. While it would be great to wait a few years in the rational hopes that depreciation would be steeper, the sales numbers are so low that I believe that pricing is also going to be that of a niche vehicle.

It makes more sense for me to get one now and benefit from the historically low interest rates. While I have never financed a car in my life, these are expensive enough where not paying in full will net a decent financial benefit. Also, a warranty sure sounds good too. While I honestly prefer the LC, the allure of free loaner cars is strong. For the past decade every make I have owned has provided them and it is addictive.

 

[BulletHead]

While the tranny is being replaced, should I get anything else replaced while in there? It's a bad torque converter, but they're replacing the whole tranny.

 

[SWUtah]

While the tranny is being replaced, should I get anything else replaced while in there? It's a bad torque converter, but they're replacing the whole tranny.

Have them use new transmission mounts and torque converter mounts.