I had a 2011 with around 30k miles on it, I think they worked out all the issues by 2011.
J200 Longevity
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Some if my repairs I count as PM service,
The cam tower leak was the only real issue that I had to address.
The drivers side boot on the steering rack had a small spot of moisture on it, was a very early sign of a leak. You could count the new rack as a very premature repair.
I opted to replace the water pump as PM (it had not failed), the front cover had a small seep so they resealed it when we did the water pump. The radiator was replaced with the water pump at 95k, again not failed. Just PM
I have OCD issues and dust my truck inside with an electric leaf blower. My kids do not eat in it and know anything they leave in it is deemed trash and they will never see again.
I have issues....
I have people I work with ride in my 1999 LX470 and they all thing from the inside the truck is only a year or two old.
The cam tower leak was the only real issue that I had to address.
The drivers side boot on the steering rack had a small spot of moisture on it, was a very early sign of a leak. You could count the new rack as a very premature repair.
I opted to replace the water pump as PM (it had not failed), the front cover had a small seep so they resealed it when we did the water pump. The radiator was replaced with the water pump at 95k, again not failed. Just PM
I have OCD issues and dust my truck inside with an electric leaf blower. My kids do not eat in it and know anything they leave in it is deemed trash and they will never see again.
I have issues....
I have people I work with ride in my 1999 LX470 and they all thing from the inside the truck is only a year or two old.
. So your 2011 LC had the cam tower leak at what mileage?
I first noticed it at about 86-87,000 miles and had it fixed relight before the truck hit 100k. The dealer said it was normal seepage and was nice enoug to wash the engine for me when I brought it up the first time. They (Toyota) really did not want to do the repair. My truck has been dealer serviced it’s whole life and never had anything differed. Just bad luck I guess.
2013 86,000 miles... new breaks and a battery that’s it... I usually think the first year runs usually have more issues. I.e. 1998 and 1999 land cruiser seems to have more issues than later ones, 2007 2008 fj Cruisers have more issues than later ones, 2008 2009 land cruiser have more issues than later ones... toyota usually tries to work out the bugs in the first two years. IMHO the 2013-2015 land cruisers are the sweet spots... I hear 2016 2017 with the 6 speed transmission can be spotty. I have an 05 lx470... no issues at all 110,000 miles but I’m on the maintenance at 90,000 miles I put 2,200 into the truck to keep it going 20,000 miles later still solid... just keeping an eye on the alternator and starter but everything else looks good
Totally agree with your analysis
2016+ has 8-speed tranny and actually is much better than previous after sw update. Very smooth. Also great updates with 16.
Whats the SW update?
Software
I think he means what's included as part of this update? What did it fix?
Lol yes meant to say 8spd as 6spd is what’s in the 15’s and older 200’s... I have an 18 on order some nice minor changes... I’m a fan of the bigger brakes
Suppose to fix the jerky shifts
Taco2Cruiser
Crazy American Off Road
I bought an 2011 in the begininng of 2016 with 87,000 miles and a timing chain cover leak for $35,000 and no tax. So the price made it the best option for me as I knew I could fix the leak myself for no more than $500.
Everything else has been fine (which I still will always acknowledge that Toyota having leaking 5.7s was a let down, not really for any real issues, but just that they had it happen in general).
I don’t plan on replacing any parts until they fail, just going to run the truck. The truck also had zero rust and I really liked the 2008-2011 tan interior over the 2013-2015 tan interior.
Everything else has been fine (which I still will always acknowledge that Toyota having leaking 5.7s was a let down, not really for any real issues, but just that they had it happen in general).
I don’t plan on replacing any parts until they fail, just going to run the truck. The truck also had zero rust and I really liked the 2008-2011 tan interior over the 2013-2015 tan interior.
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
My '08 LX570 was purchased at 45k in 2010. It now has 139k on it. I had to replace the starter last summer. Other than that, I've done nothing but drive it. Best car/truck I've ever owned. Beside the 40 I sold. Brainfart on my part.
