Over the holidays, my 99 reached 300K miles. I bought the truck in 2017, 2-owner Texas truck with tons of maintenance records. This forum has been a HUGE help during this journey for our family Cruiser that continues to show why it is just in another category of vehicles.
It started back in 2017 when I wanted a Tundra to take family road trips down to Mexico...well, no Tundra but I found a higher mileage (or so I thought, 99 with 243K with a folder full of maintenance records for my budget ($7.5K) Since, I've spent many thousands of dollars baselining in including Front differential, Brake Booster, U-Joints, shocks, brakes, PS pump/hose, alternator, motor/transmission mounts...previous owner did Radiator, Valve Cover gasket and a lot of other things lol. I've had many of the problems discussed on the this board for a vehicle with this mileage. I didn't want to lift my truck as it cruises the highway 99% of the time...but I added a few things to make it unique.
Notes after 300K miles
* Use OEM parts...more expensive, absolutely, but i learned the hard way with PS hose lol
* Expensive to baseline, especially when doing it at a shop. An expensive vehicle period...but its paid off and well worth it. Finding a good LC shop has been worth it for me...not cheap, but well worth it
* I have driven this vehicle 15+ times to Mexico from DFW....1500 miles round trip. I have loaded up the back seat with hundreds of lbs of luggage, etc...truck purrs down the road
* I have a 99...so 4 speed. It likes to cruise at 65-75mph. I consistently get 13-15mpg
* I use premium fuel....not needed, but neither is a 99 vehicle with 300K miles.
* Why get an "extra vehicle"? Well, I use mine and get great use out of it. I always say, some people have motorcylces, 4-wheelers, snow mobiles, boats....I have a a Land Cruiser. An expensive toy...that keeps me and my family safe on our drives.
* Truck is SOLID...difficult to explain, just feels different, hit a bump, close a door, put a rear seat down, grab the shifter...no vehicle compares in my book
Thank you for the smiles while I drive you down the road in comfort and for keeping my family safe. I'll keep taking care of you and please keep doing the same for me.
It started back in 2017 when I wanted a Tundra to take family road trips down to Mexico...well, no Tundra but I found a higher mileage (or so I thought, 99 with 243K with a folder full of maintenance records for my budget ($7.5K) Since, I've spent many thousands of dollars baselining in including Front differential, Brake Booster, U-Joints, shocks, brakes, PS pump/hose, alternator, motor/transmission mounts...previous owner did Radiator, Valve Cover gasket and a lot of other things lol. I've had many of the problems discussed on the this board for a vehicle with this mileage. I didn't want to lift my truck as it cruises the highway 99% of the time...but I added a few things to make it unique.
Notes after 300K miles
* Use OEM parts...more expensive, absolutely, but i learned the hard way with PS hose lol
* Expensive to baseline, especially when doing it at a shop. An expensive vehicle period...but its paid off and well worth it. Finding a good LC shop has been worth it for me...not cheap, but well worth it
* I have driven this vehicle 15+ times to Mexico from DFW....1500 miles round trip. I have loaded up the back seat with hundreds of lbs of luggage, etc...truck purrs down the road
* I have a 99...so 4 speed. It likes to cruise at 65-75mph. I consistently get 13-15mpg
* I use premium fuel....not needed, but neither is a 99 vehicle with 300K miles.
* Why get an "extra vehicle"? Well, I use mine and get great use out of it. I always say, some people have motorcylces, 4-wheelers, snow mobiles, boats....I have a a Land Cruiser. An expensive toy...that keeps me and my family safe on our drives.
* Truck is SOLID...difficult to explain, just feels different, hit a bump, close a door, put a rear seat down, grab the shifter...no vehicle compares in my book
Thank you for the smiles while I drive you down the road in comfort and for keeping my family safe. I'll keep taking care of you and please keep doing the same for me.
