I have been following this site and lusting after others Land Cruisers for almost two years now with the plan of eventually buying one. I have been searching CL for months and finally bought what I think is a great bargain LC yesterday. The rig is a black 2004 Land Cruiser with 108,000, clear title, no accidents, original owner (middle-aged lady who had all work work done at the dealer 
$$) and what appears to be every option available (DVD player, bluetooth, awesome upgraded stereo). I can't believe how much I love driving this truck. I have owned a number of cars and I have never driven anything quite like the LC. It feels indestructible and solid but is silky smooth at the same time. It is not perfect though unfortunately, as it served it's life carrying around four kids. It has some child related cosmetic defects (what I think is juice stains, dirty/somewhat sticky leather). The exterior also has some nicks and scrapes, which the black doesn't hide well. The only mechanical problem I have found so far is that the wiper fluid pump doesn't seem to work. I plan on using the LC as a DD but I would also like to start adventuring off pavement (extreme novice but I'll work at it
). My first improvement will be to give the leather a good cleaning and maybe get the carpets shampooed. I also plan on removing the running boards and getting some better and bigger tires. One of the reason I was comfortable buying an LC was because of the enormous wealth of knowledge provided by the members of this forum. I'm really glad to finally be part of the Land Cruiser club. Thanks for all the information and LC love
$$) and what appears to be every option available (DVD player, bluetooth, awesome upgraded stereo). I can't believe how much I love driving this truck. I have owned a number of cars and I have never driven anything quite like the LC. It feels indestructible and solid but is silky smooth at the same time. It is not perfect though unfortunately, as it served it's life carrying around four kids. It has some child related cosmetic defects (what I think is juice stains, dirty/somewhat sticky leather). The exterior also has some nicks and scrapes, which the black doesn't hide well. The only mechanical problem I have found so far is that the wiper fluid pump doesn't seem to work. I plan on using the LC as a DD but I would also like to start adventuring off pavement (extreme novice but I'll work at it). My first improvement will be to give the leather a good cleaning and maybe get the carpets shampooed. I also plan on removing the running boards and getting some better and bigger tires. One of the reason I was comfortable buying an LC was because of the enormous wealth of knowledge provided by the members of this forum. I'm really glad to finally be part of the Land Cruiser club. Thanks for all the information and LC love
