Thinking about buying a 1986 BJ73 3B

[Bigal87]

Im thinking about buying a 86 BJ73 3B diesel.

What are some things I should look for

I have read that the 3B is not fast by no means, but what kind of
cruising speeds can you achieve.

-AL

 

[roscoFJ73]

Im thinking about buying a 86 BJ73 3B diesel.

What are some things I should look for

Rust and low compression.Watch it start dead cold .

I have read that the 3B is not fast by no means, but what kind of
cruising speeds can you achieve.

-AL

100-110kph ,maybe a little more with no headwind on the flat. And be prepare to down change 1 or 2 gears on hills

 

[BobBJ74]

Go for BJ74, tubro 125hp or HZJ 74, 130hp and can add tubro later.

 

[Bigal87]

Thanks alot roscoFJ73 and BobBJ74 for the info

I would like to have a turbo diesel landcruiser the extra power would be great. They are hard to come by.

This BJ73 i am looking at has around 30,000 Km. Looks to be in good condition. Does have some rusty spots.

Can an adult fit comfortably in the back seat?

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks alot roscoFJ73 and BobBJ74 for the info

I would like to have a turbo diesel landcruiser the extra power would be great. They are hard to come by.

This BJ73 i am looking at has around 30,000 Km. Looks to be in good condition. Does have some rusty spots.

Can an adult fit comfortably in the back seat?

I was very comfortable in the back of my 73 series,but Im not sure if the 70 was the same.
What country are you in?
On the the 73 series I think the Japanese models had less legroom,again,not sure about the 70 but Im sure the others will know

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Not sure about a BJ73 but on the BJ71 the rear seats are only seats in "theory"
A "Munchkin" from the "Wizard of Oz" was the model passenger that the Toyota engineer's used to design those seats.

 

[Bigal87]

Thanks again everyone for the info

I live in Georgia USA,

I believe this land cruiser was imported from Japan.

Well if Munchkins can only ride in the back,
That means no adults

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Im thinking about buying a 86 BJ73 3B diesel.

What are some things I should look for

I have read that the 3B is not fast by no means, but what kind of
cruising speeds can you achieve.

-AL

As the saying goes.....if you don't post photos the Cruiser really doesn't exist.

 

[crushers]

i suspect i know the cruiser you are looking at and it is a Japan import. NO leg room in the back.
you will need a windshield frame.
the 70, 73, 74 JDM versions have no rear legroom.

good luck in the search.

 

[roscoFJ73]

i suspect i know the cruiser you are looking at and it is a Japan import. NO leg room in the back.
you will need a windshield frame.
the 70, 73, 74 JDM versions have no rear legroom.

good luck in the search.

Is it soft top?

 

[crushers]

nah a silver 73 hard top in Texas ... i suspect.

 

[roscoFJ73]

nah a silver 73 hard top in Texas ... i suspect.

My mistake ,for some reason I thought it was a BJ70.

There must be a big difference between an aussie model and a JDM as far as legroom goes. Im a little over 6.2 and I had plenty of room in mine.

 

[crushers]

the JDM version, you have about 2" clearence between the back seat front edge and the front seat back.

probably good for baby seats and dogs.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

i suspect i know the cruiser you are looking at and it is a Japan import. NO leg room in the back.
you will need a windshield frame.
the 70, 73, 74 JDM versions have no rear legroom.

good luck in the search.

"You will need a windshield frame" ..... unfortunately that is just one of many issues with this particular Cruiser.

 

[roscoFJ73]

"You will need a windshield frame" ..... unfortunately that is just one of many issues with this particular Cruiser.

But they have come down in price a lot. They use to be nearly a $1000 ,now you can get them in oz for $650

 

[Gun Runner 5]

But they have come down in price a lot. They use to be nearly a $1000 ,now you can get them in oz for $650

Unfortunately "cheap in OZ" does not translate into "cheap in the U.S."

 

[Bigal87]

Thanks everyone for the info and help

Turns out this cruiser has way to much rust for me.

Still on the look out for a BJ73 or BJ74

-AL

 

[crushers]

hummm,
if your wallet is big enough ...
if your life style is acceptable for it.

i know of a really clean 87 BJ70 ragtop that is extreme low miles and all original that is for sale...