If you have a hundy, the next pic for me is/was a 40. The hundy is the family packing sofa on the trail, the 40 is a top down, hair blowing in the wind, hunk of historic awesomeness. Best of both works IMO. Although I have often told myself that having one of each series - 40, 60/62, 80, and a 100 - is the only thing that will ever quench my addition to land cruisers. My pocket book, not to mention the Mrs., hasn't come around to the idea yet, tho.
Owners of multiple LC's
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We own 3 LCs right now and egerly looking for a 4th too. I have run many other 4WD drive trucks but always go back to LC's.
Here is why multiple LCs in our lifes:
'99 UZJ100: for US grocery getting and glamping. Its lifted and lightly armored but not a "wheeler" It handles beutiffy at 85MPH and gets 15MPG at 70MPH. With V8 it tows 6K# with ease. And It comforatbaly seats 4 with weekend luggage. Why me worry.
'96 FZJ80: for US wheeling. 80% of its usage is offroad. Noisy 36" TSLs, 6" lift, fully armored, every body panell dented, flares torn off, smells of mud and gets 10MPG down hill. The neighbors (over 18 years old) look at it with contempt, like its precence is lower resale value of their homes. (which it probabaliy is...)
'94 FZJ80 For Central American exploration, overlanding, and 4 wheeling. 4" lift, armored, safe boxes, lots of spares, regeared for mountains, wicked dark tint. Easy to get parts and service for all over central america. Its the truck all the US expat who own Defenders wish thy had bought.
In search of BJ45 for a beach/surf truck in Costa Rica. Wife RELLY wants soft top too. Add awning, gas grill, and big water tank for some beach side luxury. Will be nice to keep surf boards & kayaks load on all the time too, less loading and unload
As you can see all vehicles have different uses, and for different geography. I am one of those types that owns multiple bicyles too, each for different ride conditions. Most compelling answer to "why Land Cruiser?" Its been answered here many times, but will once again: Reliability. Second to that is the community, the Land Cruiser marquee a fantastic ownership group.
Here is why multiple LCs in our lifes:
'99 UZJ100: for US grocery getting and glamping. Its lifted and lightly armored but not a "wheeler" It handles beutiffy at 85MPH and gets 15MPG at 70MPH. With V8 it tows 6K# with ease. And It comforatbaly seats 4 with weekend luggage. Why me worry.
'96 FZJ80: for US wheeling. 80% of its usage is offroad. Noisy 36" TSLs, 6" lift, fully armored, every body panell dented, flares torn off, smells of mud and gets 10MPG down hill. The neighbors (over 18 years old) look at it with contempt, like its precence is lower resale value of their homes. (which it probabaliy is...)
'94 FZJ80 For Central American exploration, overlanding, and 4 wheeling. 4" lift, armored, safe boxes, lots of spares, regeared for mountains, wicked dark tint. Easy to get parts and service for all over central america. Its the truck all the US expat who own Defenders wish thy had bought.
In search of BJ45 for a beach/surf truck in Costa Rica. Wife RELLY wants soft top too. Add awning, gas grill, and big water tank for some beach side luxury. Will be nice to keep surf boards & kayaks load on all the time too, less loading and unload
As you can see all vehicles have different uses, and for different geography. I am one of those types that owns multiple bicyles too, each for different ride conditions. Most compelling answer to "why Land Cruiser?" Its been answered here many times, but will once again: Reliability. Second to that is the community, the Land Cruiser marquee a fantastic ownership group.
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I own two LCs. The biggest reason for buying my second was a teenage son who like to 4-wheel too. The follow-on reasons are as follows: 2nd car that allows my wife's Lexus to remain in the garage during Winter, a safe vehicle for my daughters to drive when they get to driving age, IT HAS LOCKERS, camping with 4 kids, and the biggest reason I chose another LC:
IH8MUD technical support.
Now, pass the booze...
I own two LCs. The biggest reason for buying my second was a teenage son who like to 4-wheel too. The follow-on reasons are as follows: 2nd car that allows my wife's Lexus to remain in the garage during Winter, a safe vehicle for my daughters to drive when they get to driving age, IT HAS LOCKERS, camping with 4 kids, and the biggest reason I chose another LC:
IH8MUD technical support.
Now, pass the booze...
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Thought I'd add a link to an excellent article about purchasing slightly depreciated luxury vehicles...the article hints squarely at the reasons for purchasing not just one but two land cruisers..
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-owning-a-used-luxury-ca-1582610274
http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/5-things-no-one-tells-you-about-owning-a-used-luxury-ca-1582610274