What is the life of a Land Cruiser?
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My buddy (a Toyota master tech of nearly 30 years) says these motors and transmissions, when properly maintained, are good for 300-400k.
When we're talking life of a Land Cruiser, are we asking how long will it last on it's original drivetrain - engine and tranny? Owning V6 Honda's for many years, the tranny was typically the mode of failure at or before 200K miles.
Anyone know much about the transmissions used in the 100 series? Are they really designed to last 500K miles?
Anyone know much about the transmissions used in the 100 series? Are they really designed to last 500K miles?
Per Toyota chief engineer the 100 series was build to last 25 years in a third world country.
That's a wide margin, however that's 250K-375K miles in a third world type area.
I guess at 143K on my 07' LX470, I should be good for a few more miles! Then again, I do live in WA where people do not know how to drive!!
I guess at 143K on my 07' LX470, I should be good for a few more miles! Then again, I do live in WA where people do not know how to drive!!
I think what typically happens is people put 200-250k on their cruiser, then they sell it for next to nothing because they become overwhelmed with repair costs. Instead of repairing something as soon as it starts to show signs of wear, they just let those things go. They dent a fender-they don't fix it. They have the rack seeping-they don't fix it. The leather seats get torn-they don't fix it. The Tbelt is due-they don't fix it. The AHC globes are blown-they ignore it. Brakes are pulsating-they ignore it. Wheel bearings are loose-ignore that too. CV boots torn-hey its still driving. Then the transmission starts slipping and truck won't make it onto the highway, they take it to the dealer, the dealer looks at everything on their inspection and gives them a 10k dollar estimate to repair a poor neglected vehicle. The person is shocked because all they have been doing is spending 400 bucks a year for the last 10 or more years on oil changes and tire rotations and ignoring every issue the vehicle has had until now all those things that have been showing wear for a while are now trashed and must be replaced. So the person trades it in for a new 200, the dealer sends it to auction where it is bought and parted out. Fixing stuff immediately as soon as it starts to go bad and keeping all the fluids fresh would bypass such a situation, but most dont set aside money for such things and stay on top of repairs. As a result they only get half the life they really could have gotten out of the vehicle. Now as a result they have a 90k dollar 200 series car payment to take care of.
That $10,000 sure looks cheap compared to buying a new $90,000 LX sounds real cheap. Plus the newer model 200's are not ??? Pretty
We just came back from WA to Florida roundtrip. Triple your insurance coverage before going to FL!
And I could not agree more with White Stripe
not when all you care about is the monthly bill
I agree, and the reverse is true. Most of the folks here are probably big on preventative maintenance, and maybe a little over the top like I am. I'm all in at this point. So when the tranny or some other big ticket item dies on me, I'll have it repaired without a second thought. I want to join the 500k club. Of course I'll be 93.
BullElk
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Life of a 100 LC/LX or a LC/LX ??
This is from one of my 80's with zero issues with tranny. Never change the tranny fluid either....up to level, smells right, looks right, tastes right...I leave it be.
But I do have a 100 with 288K also with absolutley zero issues with tranny or engine.
This is from one of my 80's with zero issues with tranny. Never change the tranny fluid either....up to level, smells right, looks right, tastes right...I leave it be.
But I do have a 100 with 288K also with absolutley zero issues with tranny or engine.
Lol! You are not kidding! Worst drivers ever I saw!! Flew into Miami one time and just about got killed 3 times before we got to the keys!!
As to maintenance, I agree it's a problem for people, especially once they start seeing the bills, say at 90k, when it time for the belt, $1,200, then brakes, then tires, and then some electrical issue, then they fold. I have never gotten rid of a rig because of cost of maintenance, plenty of other reasons though!!
I've got an 80 with 275k on it and it's still truckin. Tranny is acting a little funny and it burns about a quart of oil a week, but I paid $3300 for it 3 years ago and driven it every day since. I'm looking for a 2008 200, but I'm going to wait until they dip to $20k. If anyone has one with with less than 170k and wants to sell it for $20k, I'll cut you a check.
I envy all those high miles I see on Mud....I wish I had a longer commute and more time off work for longer trips....At my current rate, it will take me another 43 years to get 500K miles.... 75K at the moment on my 05.
I landed into my first LC (7th or 8th Yota) a few months ago.
It was a single business owner (translated any and everything it ever needed was paid for and done as it was a business expense) non-smoker, no pets, ZERO rust South Carolina rig, no accidents 2000 model in white with 435K on it.
I'll be replacing the steering rack this year but everything else is in great shape. Next T-Belt is due at 505K.
It was a single business owner (translated any and everything it ever needed was paid for and done as it was a business expense) non-smoker, no pets, ZERO rust South Carolina rig, no accidents 2000 model in white with 435K on it.
I'll be replacing the steering rack this year but everything else is in great shape. Next T-Belt is due at 505K.
re_guderian
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I don't think anyone really knows, or agrees, on what "designed to last 25 years in a third world country" actually means. These trucks will inevitably have increasing costs of ownership and repair, and ANYTHING can be fixed with enough money... I just spent a (relative) ton on both my cruisers this year. That said, I don't see the actual end of the service life for them. They just keep going, and going, and going, with relatively few breakdowns, leaks, and annoying things on the "I should probably fix that" list compared to my 60 & 80 series.
Those who choose a mileage before 500K, why? And what is your criteria for ending the service life? At some point consumables like tires and oil start to be more valuable than the "market value" of the truck, even though it still functions fine. For me, it's "trust", comfort, frequency of repair, and relative affordability of newer models that will remove the 100 from my garage regardless of service life left. At which point, I will sell them, and someone will buy them and continue to drive them...
Those who choose a mileage before 500K, why? And what is your criteria for ending the service life? At some point consumables like tires and oil start to be more valuable than the "market value" of the truck, even though it still functions fine. For me, it's "trust", comfort, frequency of repair, and relative affordability of newer models that will remove the 100 from my garage regardless of service life left. At which point, I will sell them, and someone will buy them and continue to drive them...
I bet it still drives super buttery.
And at $5k it's a steal!!!!
I have an 80 series 3f carby. With 498,765..kms...They just don't makem like that anymore
