I went to look at this truck and was told before the visit it only had a few scratches on the body. I own a professional landcruiser restoration shop. This truck had some many proublems . Body would need a complete restoration. Drive train had many areas that would need to be replaced or repaired. My estimated repair cost would be well over 30k. The price they are asking for this truck is hwy robbery. It should be listed for no more than 10k.

I have a love/hate relationship with this SUV. It is one of the most capable and comfortable wagons Toyota ever made. It is already in its 20s and is still going strong. My only complaint about this era vehicle was the underpowered, gas guzzler petrol engine. Once I ditched the 3EFI motor for a diesel that remedied the fuel consumption problem. I was originally only getting 10-to-12 MPG, but now I'm getting 17-to-20 MPG depending on my driving. A big fuel savings in spite of the difference in fuel costs. I believe the FJ80 is an excellent platform for conversions. Their relatively inexpensive as used SUVs go, nearly indestructible, and have both good on and off road characteristics. Great for adventuring the country.

Bought my sweet LandCruiser when in AZ when it was 2yrs young, and it moved to TX with me for 2 years, and the last 7 now in Germany. This vehicle is awesome! I have a hoopty for general around town and to-from work, but every so often i treat myself to driving my baby- he loves to open up on the Autobahn! Had an Opel sedan hit me in a Stau on the Autobahn a few years ago - wiped away the front half of her Opel, and I had a scratched bumper...! Of course, I had her buy me a new towing frame and painted bumper, but my heart was hurt more seeing my LandCruiser injured, than there was damage to him! Minute - insignificant note would be a slight dripping above the driver's left foot rest when it's raining hard, or i'm flying down the Autobahn. And, to the note about poor brake pad wear: it was 7 years before i had to change my first pair...if you understand you're driving a beast, and it takes longer to get stopped, you learn to brake gradually, when possible, and not ride the brakes nor slam them in your daily outings. Otherwise, i've turned down a few offers to sell, because i love my Limited Edition 40th Anniversary LandCruiser that much!

I met some one, once, who had one like this. He told me that the manufacturer made a mistake building those Land Cruiser. I asked him what he means. He said: "They are too well made, they are too reliable." I agree with that after owning one for 11 years and counting. If you don't check the speedometer, you won't realise that you speeding. Very smooth acceleration, good braking and handling. It is fun to drive and I particulary feel safe driving it.

You simply can't destroy this beast... love it... comfy and performance is great... with 3 diff locks and a factory winch... full-time four wheel drive... This vehicle is simply amazing. I still believe this is the last of the real 4x4 Land Cruiser... the rest are luxury vehicles.