what 100's year would you buy? 99'-03'

[amit]

Hello
I'm looking
to buy a 100 TLC,read a bout all the model rear AC factory diff lock .....
what year has the less problems and what I do need to check on those years?

thanks

Amit

 

[bamabrock]

100 series LC/LX FAQ and Featured Trucks

 

[jLB]

Preference in 100 model year??

 

[tacoduck]

I really like my 2001 without NAV. Analog HVAC and you can update the stereo head unit to a double din. I compare vs my 07 and really prefer the 01 HVAC controls and the non integrated stereo.

 

[ppdd]

I dislike the factory nav in mine. It's A) clunky compared to a smartphone, B) sticks you with a worse climate control interface, C) sticks you with the stock head unit and D) ugly. Ideally, I'd also like a rear locker, side airbags, 5 speed, non-AHC, LX470 headlights and a Land Cruiser badge. Which year is that?

Ultimately this is like asking what to look for in a spouse. You can tick a bunch of boxes and try to figure out what to look for in a wife while you're just fantasizing, but when push comes to shove you shouldn't turn down the right woman just because she's got the wrong rear end.

 

[jLB]

Ultimately this is like asking what to look for in a spouse. You can tick a bunch of boxes and try to figure out what to look for in a wife while you're just fantasizing, but when push comes to shove you shouldn't turn down the right woman just because she's got the wrong rear end.

Darn, I forgot to check the headlights!

 

[tabraha]

Condition, Value, Maintenance Records. Year is ranked below all of these for me.

 

[DJCloz]

everyone knows that the 99's were made for "Y2K"..... when the world was going to end, making it the best vehicle ever........ j/k. No complaints about my 99. a 5 speed tranny would be nice from an 03+, but then your talking a huge price jump there. The climate control on the 99 is simple and you can easily throw in a modern double din radio with blue tooth, nav, rear view cam for under $400 these days