Wanted Slim pickins in Montana - LC100 LX470 GX470

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Greetings, I've been driving a '97 Toyota T100 4X4 3.4L stick since '98; it has gone almost 200K miles with me and still runs smooth. No offense to the T1Honey but now I want to step it up a notch. I came on board here last weekend via my inter-tube search for either a Land Cruiser 100 series or LX470 within a day's drive of Great Falls, MT. Since joining, I've learned a great deal already. For example, I knew nothing beforehand about the GX470 and now am quite interested by its promise of brawn and beauty. My wallet's limiting this quest to about $13K worth of vehicle (clean and well-maintained w/records). The GX470, preferably with the KDSS (kinetic dynamic suspension system), has joined the target list. All of my desired vehicles seem especially hard to come by in this area. Can you steer me to a potential source? All leads will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
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mcgaskins said:
Totally understand @smoothcruiser thank you for clarifying. A lot can be lost in translation on message boards no doubt! My girlfriend over the last few years (who works for a non profit helping those in special/protected classes) has flipped me from being completely insensitive to the opposite extreme LOL. She literally hit me the first time I said the "r" word (mentally challenged) in front of her which I had been using casually to make fun of things my whole life, and now when I hear it I cringe!

Good luck on checking it out. I'm sure you know all the normal things to look for with the 90k, but also check for the condition of the sunroof drains to be sure they're not blocked, definitely be hyper aware of the transmission as the model year 2000 seems to be the only one around here that's had failures, check for rust in the usual places, look out for the normal driveline "clunk" by stopping pretty abruptly then letting off the brake quickly again (not a big deal just means the driveshafts need to be lubed well which is often overlooked), and do the normal checking each body panel for the VIN number to be sure it's original. Hopefully it's easier to work together in person as it can be tough doing it over the phone - I know as I've fielded over 20 calls in the last week selling my 100. Good luck and let us know what you find out.
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Now we're cross-posting, oops. Thanks for your sentiments, all clear here. And thank you for the suggestions! Can you be more specific about the normal things to look at regarding the 90K, because actually I probably don't know what to check regarding the timing belt. I read somewhere it's almost impossible to tell when it needs a change. ?
 
ryanCA said:
The part that sucks about the GX (my mom has one, bought new with 180K trouble free miles), is even though it is the amazing Land Cruiser Prado, TOyota decided never to switch the door to the right side. So in a LHD country, when you park next to a curb, notice which way the tail opens, hate that.

I grew up with office sanctioned U.N. Land Cruisers. When we lived through the gulf war, Land Cruisers got us to the airport and out of the region.

Nissan Patrols are amazing too. MPG sucks on Land Cruiser. Lugage room, with 3rd row up sucks on teh Land Cruisers, but like most stereotypes, there is truth in it.

The lore of the Land CRuiser is true. THough in America all are gussied up Luxo Cruisers, in other parts of the world the Land Cruiser is good enough for the Taliban.

When I am doing Doctors without Borders in international places, we use Land Cruisers. ATF agents in Columbia all use Land Cruisers.

To me the go anywhere ability with the 500k bulletproof reliability is what me draws me to it. Only thing I have owned with similar build quality is our Toyota Crown, and Lexus LS.

I could go on and on, and this whole website is dedicated for the love of the Land Cruiser.

4 runners, Prados, are great. Different machines for different needs.

For me it is like a woman. I can't explain to you why I like women and not men. Just wired that way.

I am wired to love a Land Cruiser. Whether you see one, driven by old money in the Hamptons or Greenwich, or a 500k mile one driven by someone doing Outlander activities, there is a right Land Cruiser for every situation.

How do you explain your love of your own children? I can't. I have 2 boys.

I am a car/bike junkie, on car #41. I have no attachment to any of them. BUt I can never sing praises like I can of a Land Cruiser.

It will save your life, give you eternal joy, take you anywhere in the world. It is more reliable than your Dog, and will never ever talk back.

If you believe in God, as I do, God invented the Land Cruiser.

Land Cruiser-there is no substitute and no comparables. In a league of its own.
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Hey Ryan, just wanted to let you know. I ended up buying a 2001 LX470 with about 140K miles. Not a Land Cruiser but I think I can relate now to your well-turned words above. I drove it from Sacramento to Great Falls, including 680 miles from Elko to GF on Monday. It drove like a dream the whole way, seemingly getting smoother and smoother. To think about its off-road and winter driving capabilities is amazing. I am confident it will serve me and my wife very well. Thanks for the inspiration. You're right about that.
 
smoothcruiser said:
Hey Ryan, just wanted to let you know. I ended up buying a 2001 LX470 with about 140K miles. Not a Land Cruiser but I think I can relate now to your well-turned words above. I drove it from Sacramento to Great Falls, including 680 miles from Elko to GF on Monday. It drove like a dream the whole way, seemingly getting smoother and smoother. To think about its off-road and winter driving capabilities is amazing. I am confident it will serve me and my wife very well. Thanks for the inspiration. You're right about that.
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Congratulations!!!!!

Please post some pics, and welcome the family
 
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Thanks. Here it is.
 
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One more for good measure. The paint's in great shape. "Vapor blue metallic" color. I want to get paid to make up names for colors.
 
Sweet! Looks awesome. Now all you have to do is unbolt those anti-vibration step rods from the sides and let her fly and be free. :cheers:
 
Wak said:
Sweet! Looks awesome. Now all you have to do is unbolt those anti-vibration step rods from the sides and let her fly and be free. :cheers:
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Thanks, brother. Now what are you referring to by those "step rods"? I have no clue!
 
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