Can I drive a 100 as many miles as an 80?

[DTAYLOR]

I'm looking into getting a 100 series for my wife as a DD, then at some later point taking it over myself (3-4 years).

My 80 is the most durable vehicle I've ever owned, and I have the beleif that I can drive it till I die.

So how many miles is a 100 good for, with anal maintenance, light trail use, and a City Girl behind the wheel for the first 150k or so?

I've read the Slee Newby guide, and see the various changes for different year models. Initially it takes me to the 2001 or newer for navigation system.

Any other favorite options of you 100 owners?

Thanks for your input.

Dan Taylor

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

I certainly hope so. I'm planning on it.

 

[hoser]

I wouldn't pass on an '00 because of the lack of Navi. The '01 Navi is 6 years old. There's been some good improvements since then-- i.e. Live traffic monitoring.

 

[spressomon]

Kitkraft has 212,000 on his 100 https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=120110

I think, all things being equal, the 100 will go the distance or more compared to an 80...especially the '98 & '99 with fewer electronics to fail.

 

[fzjchase]

It does say Land Cruiser on the 100's... Good enough for me.

 

[ShottsUZJ100]

especially the '98 & '99 with fewer electronics to fail.

This could be very true. Time will tell.

 

[Jim_Chow]

As far as the engine/drivetrain itself goes, I'd say the 100 is better since there's no PHH or HG problems (but no t-chain...that's what i like about the 1FZ). As far as overall reliability, I bet my 22re '86 w/ manual everything (windows, doors, tranny, climate control, etc.) can be competitive with either the 80 or 100 in terms of longevity (20 yrs and 197K mi so far, mostly everything original). I don't think the US-spec 80 or 100 or any vehicle sold in this country can compete in terms of overall lack of problems with, say, an international spec LC 70/80/100/105 w/ manual everything. But we can't get 'em here, so there's no point on thinking about it. Hey, maybe you could create your own "aid organization" and then buy them from TGS.

 

[NMuzj100]

Everything I've seen so far points to good longevity.

I wouldn't shoot for a nav system built into an older vehicle. Get the truck you want w/o nav and then add a top of the line aftermarket Nav. It will be up to date, go between vehicles and if it crashes can be cheaply replaced.

 

[calamaridog]

Dan,

Buy a vehicle in great condition within your price range. I would add a nice aftermarket nav system, etc. and not worry so much about the stock nav stuff.

5spd auto tranny would be nice. That is the only thing I don't have on my 00 that I wish I had.

 

[waydownunder80]

unbreakable

service a clients 2000 100 series with a 1hdfte engine and 485,000kms at last service no problems only PM and no oil leaks no issues other than a faulty torque converter ( common problem)

 

[HDJ100L]

You can drive as many miles as you want even until you die.

 

[Landpimp]

I suspect the 100's will go as far or farther than the 80, I would expect 250K+

 

[BMWSTOY]

I too wish I could have afforded a newer model with the 5spd tranny. But I am glad I went with the 2000 over the 99. I will repair or replace the electronics before I replace the 2-pinion front vs. the 4-pinion front end.
I read some horror stories about the 2-pinion front exploding on the trail and a few on the road.
I have such great faith (perhaps blind) in the 100 that I purchased mine with 116K on it. Then again, I never thought I could have afforded a 2000 100, since I have been dreaming about one for 8-9 years.

 

[dclee]

I seem to remember once reading an engineering spec on the 1FZ-FE in the 80, that it was designed to go 300,000 kms between rebuilds, and that the rebuild consisted of basically re-shimming the valves, and it was designed to survive three such rebuilds (i.e. 1.2 MILLION kilometers). I wish I had the source around here somewhere...

 

[Campfire]

143,246 miles on the clock so far and haven't looked back yet. Sold the Tahoe with 122k on it and it was falling apart, i.e. trans, trim, oil leaks....
Bought this rig with 133k on it and it is 3x's as solid as as the Tahoe. As far as an 80? I think so and you'll be more comfortable. And when it won't do as a daily driver, cut the top off and really wheel it.