Cost of ownership 200 vs 80 series?

[ckkone]

4Runner? Get a 200.

 

[studawg]

I would have to say that the 200 would have a lower cost of ownership.

But, after driving Land Cruisers for 25 years Ive decided that one can survive with no less than 3 Land Cruisers.

The 3 Land Cruisers needed for survival are a 40, an 80 and a 200. The 60 isn't as good as the 80 and the 100 isn't as good as the 200, so those can be passed over. For the 40, there is no substitute. Im currently without a 40 and, therefore, dying.

 

[bloc]

Would I be too far out of line to compare an 80 to a modern 4Runner rather than a 200?

80 vs 5th gen 4Runner has been covered quite a bit in the 80 section. They are quite close in a lot of ways, outside the obvious solid axle and age differences.

 

[chilibit]

Any difference in estimated maintenance costs would not be a good basis for making a selection. Choosing a good VIN is the key. All other things equal I would take my 200 over my 80. And I am very fond of the 80. All other things are seldom equal.

 

[TonyP]

The intangibles aren't a question.
The 80 is Kobe, the 200 is LeBron.
The 70 is Jordan

 

[Overland Tailor]

I'm in a bit different situation as my 80 has a 4.7 2UZFE. The truck was super clean when I purchased it with 72,000 miles and no issues.

I'm crazy on the maintenance, so cost probably has been a bit Has been WAY higher on the 80 than those who only fix when broke, but I look at that the opposite way. I'll agree with those that the 200 is probably an all around better choice between the two for someone looking to buy at this point. I love the 200 for the parts support and longevity of that support, but again that reflects my insanity of OEM parts.

Many guys are much more realistic and will install dorman or other aftermarket branded parts, but me not so much. Cost savings on the 80 can be found with that type of relaxed moral standard of aftermarket parts

I'm sure some day I might part with the 80, but right now the 2UZFE along with the rugged looks and nostalgia make that a difficult decision.

Another plus for the 200 is this forum... No knock on the 80 Series forum, but these guys in the 200 section have been really great and welcoming to me as a new 200 series owner. @mcgaskins @TonyP @Markuson @bloc just to name a few.

As they say - These are tough problems to have.

Cheers,

john~

 

[Volunteer]

Today I would say the 200 would have a lower cost. Like some of the others I'm also coming from an 80 I drove and wheeled hard for 10 years loved it and by the time I parted with it I had just about done everything there was to do to it as far as maintenance goes including the headgasket and complete engine refresh. Even with all the maintenance done its a 25 yo vehicle expect things to come up and as others mentioned getting quality OEM parts is getting harder. If I didn't have two teen drivers I would have kept it. I looked to move into a low mileage 100 but they were still fetching top dollar and if I was going to spend that much coin I just assume hop into an early 200 so thats the route I went. I like everything about the 200 and besides the fluid flushes, radiator and starter replacement I don't see having anything much in the way of future maintenance to do beside the normal wear items like brakes.