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History of the Land Cruiser
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Don't forget the wagons 
http://blog.toyota.co.uk/history-of-the-toyota-land-cruiser-station-wagon-models
http://blog.toyota.co.uk/history-of-the-toyota-land-cruiser-station-wagon-models
sailor
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History ended in 1997- just saying...
sailor
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Wagon history anyway.
according to the link:
Japanese production ended in 1997, by which time the 80 series had accumulated 550,000 sales from a total production volume of 3.4 million Land Cruisers. The model persevered for another ten years in the South American market from its production site in Cumaná, Venezuela.
but you are correct that the 80 is probably the best all around model when it comes to true off road performance and comfort combined.
It usually ends up being a matter of personal opinion. Out of all the models, the 80 series is the most comfortable and arguably the most capable (mainly due to the suspension and articulation) but it has suffered in reliability when compared to earlier models. The amount of break downs I keep seeing with the 1HDT, bearings, fuel pumps, etc. Something that was never as frequent with the 3B or 12HT engine. There are many old 3Bs and 12HT that are over 300,000 and never had the engine opened. Harder to say that about the 1HDT. So if reliability also is entered in that equation, is it still as good? And then you get into all kinds of other personal choices that can split hairs even more. What about the 75 Series, that are still produced till this day in Australia? I would think that would be a clear sign of history living strong. But yes, all the shiny mall Cruisers made for the house wives are a far cry from the historical reputation that the Land Cruiser has established.
Has anyone told Stone that a sex change came with that 80?
I know the reliability of the Toyota diesels, but I wouldn't discount the reliability of the F, 2F and 3F engines, many guys on the 3F-E forum have over 500,000 miles on those motors, miles, not kms. Again, without the engine ever being opened up. I'm sure there are trucks with more miles found around the world
Bwahahaha! I just noticed the tag under your avatar! Awesome!
Very true, it would be really interesting to somehow find out what engines have the highest, non rebuilt run times.
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not sure if you guys downloaded this or not but here it is some good reading
90MB PDF
http://getwapi.com/search/view/office/GbGcsGFw/Toyota_-_The_Land_Cruiser_Stor.html
see pic click on link and save
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90MB PDF
http://getwapi.com/search/view/office/GbGcsGFw/Toyota_-_The_Land_Cruiser_Stor.html
see pic click on link and save
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What about the 79 series? They're still being produced arnt they?
Crap I meant 70 series
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sailor
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Bill- Please try to keep this thread on track.
-now back to the regularly scheduled douchebaggery-
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