Why did you buy your land cruiser?

[177mph]

I know why I got mine. I'd be interested to hear from some of the owners who made the choice to buy an 80 series with over 100k on it - as opposed to an newer expedition/tahoe/etc with less mileage. I really like my land cruiser (95 - 106k on the clock) but I second guessed myself lately when I drove a 2000 tahoe that someone bought for similar money. I'm not switching - but did anyone else have similar thoughts? thanks.

Rich

 

[bjowett]

When it comes down to it, one word - durability.

 

[georgeoka]

Yup D*u*r*a*b*i*l*i*t*y

Australian Outback, Africa, 3rd World Countries, South America, South East Asia and T O Y O T A

 

[Truckasaurus]

02-25-06 08:26 AM
georgeoka Australian Outback, Africa, 3rd World Countries, South America, South East Asia and T O Y O T A

Hey,

I got mine for the same reason (told a sales guy this rig was Africa-tough, and he replied, not Rhode Island tough, like the "competition" ), as well as just having loved the flexibility of the beast. Finally, because the lay-down tailgate is great for, what else, TAILGATING!

 

[IBCRUSN]

Quality & durability.

What else can you buy that's 10+ yrs. old with an avg. of 150k miles on the clock and you can expect another 100k out if it?

 

[Zane]

I purchased my 1997 FZJ80 w/ 139K on its clock without hesitation. If I were looking to purchase a Tahoe I wouldnt touch one with less than 45K. I purchased mine because of my love for the toyota brand and even more so for its sub-brand the Land Cruiser.

 

[MH_Stevens]

Some bastard here told me to.

Thanks bastard.

 

[loquito]

First rig was becouse it had 8 seats, second becouse it takes a hit like a tank.

 

[clarkrw3]

because everything else just sucks!!

 

[fzj80kidpen]

1. Reliability (toyota)
2. Durability (Land Cruiser)
3. Capacity (wife and 2 kids)
4. Safety (wider stance then explorer etc)
5. Will become my monster play machine later (now)
6. Some many stories, for example - my uncle has a nice cadi norstar load and the engine just had to be replaced at 60K. They will cover it but WTF

 

[reffug]

Junk made me.......

 

[Razorshock]

Value, reliability/longevity, DIY repairability, size (both height and interior volume), reputation of LC name, and of course lots of knowledgeable support via this forum for common problems/upgrades!

 

[TB Cruzer]

The awesome fuel mileage!!!!

 

[reffug]

The awesome fuel mileage!!!!

I get jokes........

 

[Boston Mangler]

Sounds like chat to me!

 

[FJ809496TLC]

I was curios myself so I took a survey and these were the responses: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=8906

 

[Dan_J-spec_fj62]

peer pressure


i feel used...













but in such a good way

dan

 

[LX_TREME]

Quality = Superiority of kind -> Landcruiser
Durability = Very stable, lasting -> Landcruiser
Superior Craftsmanship = Purchased the LX brand new back in ' 97 and now 9 yrs and it still looked very elegant -> Landcruiser
Popularity = Now if you travel around the world peoples, widely admired or appreciated -> Landcruiser

 

[Romer]

I didn't, I bought a Lexus

 

[sea2skydad]

It's my third LC, dunno, maybe I'm in a rut!