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Help me avoid buying a Land Cruiser!
Heyo!
I've really enjoy hitting the national parks across America and have been dying to explore more and eventually start camping out in some of the local parks here in Washington. However, I've come to the realization my car (a 2020 Subaru WRX base w/ 35k miles) is too low riding to get me to most of the cool areas.
I've been really debating selling my paid off WRX to outright buy a 1998-2000 land cruiser, lx 470, or 4Runner with 140-150k miles for $8-12k. I would likely only profit around $7-10k from selling my WRX and would gain approximately 100k miles on the swap. Even though the LC is more reliable long term and will likely be my endgame vehicle, I can't help but feel that it would be a mistake for me right now given how low the current miles on my WRX are. What are you thoughts? Maybe later for when I'm rich just have both?
I appreciate any advice.
Thank you!
05:59 UTC
They get me every time.
Edited meme from previous advise, message still the damn same. 70 series Prado is goated.
05:25 UTC
Still the best 800$ i ever invested inside
04:57 UTC
Traded my ORP 4Runner in today. Really loving this thing so far.
01:34 UTC
Thoughts on this 100 series 4.2 diesel
Hey everyone, I would appreciate if you guys that are more familiar with 100 series could take a look at this one. It is a 2002 4.2 1HD-FTE, but I am suspicious about the mileage. Owner claims 140k miles but the interior looks more worn to me than I’d expect, center console and driver's seat especially, and that carbon foil is a bit of a turn-off. Also, how does this trim compare? Is this more of a base model, or does it come with some non-standard features? Owner is asking $12400, so I’m wondering if it’s a fair deal considering it is not the one with 5-speed trans nor it has rear locker. Ofc for things such as rust I would have to go and check it out. And one more thing, would you tune this engine? Or is tuning it without a turbo/intercooler upgrade pointless? (I am in Europe btw) Thank you!
00:33 UTC
How to turn off Seatbelt Alarm beeping
Disclaimer: I do not recommend doing this. This is not a recommendation.
The 20 Times Trick
This method is widely circulated, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the specific Toyota model and year.
Enter Ignition Mode: Press the start button twice without starting the engine. This will turn on the electronics.
Buckle and Unbuckle: Within 30 seconds, insert and release the driver's seatbelt 20 times.
Turn Off Ignition: Press the start button again to turn off the electronics.
The seatbelt chime should now be disabled.
Everyone should always wear your seatbelt before you drive and keep it buckled while driving.
00:03 UTC
200 Series Purchase Advice for Moderate Accident
Hi all,
I am looking at a 2011 200 series with 163,000 miles. Price is great ($25k), vehicle looks super clean (no rust) and it's had 2 owners w/ great service history always at Toyota Dealership. It got into a minor/moderate at accident at 104k miles but that owner drove it another 60k and had no other big items replaced in that time except radiator leak at 128k and a wiring harness (right seatbelt assembly) at 110k.
See attached photo of Carfax accident. Would this be a sketchy truck to buy?
Any input is appreciated!
23:18 UTC
Anyone here come from a bigger SUV?
Hey guys,
Out of curiosity, have any of you switched from the Sequoia, the GM trio or the Ford/Lincoln duo to the LC? How's that experience been?
22:38 UTC
Project Wrong Way, FJ40 Custom Skid Pan…
https://youtu.be/RSSa0-4S5FY?si=amkwkGixPnR_tB_k
Have to give credit to my man Cole Seitz for the title. I smashed my skid plate / pan (whatever you want to call it) on the Rubicon during last years Rubithon. So, in light of the upcoming 2025 Rubithon I figured I should make some adjustments to enjoy the trip a bit more. Since I folded my skid plate like a soda can, I felt the need to make something stronger. At least try. Have a watch and please like, share and subscribe, you all that stuff.
22:35 UTC
2003 LX470 radio options. Any advise on upgrades are most welcome.
Help needed
21:56 UTC
Headers
Anyone know where to get a header like this one but that ships to the us for 4.0L il6 fj80
20:41 UTC
Registering Imported LC in California
Has anyone here dealt with the Californian registration process of a 25+ year old imported Land Cruiser? If so, would you care to share your experience? I am looking into the possibility of importing a 105 series from Qatar, but first, would like to know any challenges/implications I may encounter during that process. Thank you for reading!
18:54 UTC
Bed Racks for LC75
Hi All,
I keep stumbling across great LC75 builds with bed racks that have mounts for gear, but the internet has failed in helping me find them. Almost no results of any kind.
Does anyone have a sense of who makes bed rack systems for 75 series trucks?
18:44 UTC
What is the Best sounding Valved Exhaust for my 2010 landcruiser GXR 4.6 V8
18:11 UTC
Are these safe?
I've been seeing these LC250 steering wheel decals and wondering about airbag deployment. I'm not familiar, but would it still safely deploy, fail, or send this through your face? Any thoughts?
17:04 UTC
Looking forward to buy a LandCruiser 95 in Netherlands but what about the rust in this video ??
16:46 UTC
Any reputable Landcruiser mechanic shops in the Houston metro area?
14:58 UTC
Perfect 4 cylinder turbo two car garage?
This is the current set up- considering swapping out the golf but not sure what to get next! It’s a Middle East spec 2.4l turbo (not a hybrid) and a stage 2 mk7.5 gti
14:53 UTC
I am buying my first LC today!
I can’t wait.
I have been a Tacoma guy for 15 years, have a 1st and 2nd gen. Today I will be buying a 2005 Land Cruiser 100.
This is a mexican car, absolutely no rust at all and 220k km (13-0k miles) which I feel should be considered low mileage for this vehicle.
It is very rough on the outside, it was on a crash and has the rear hatch bent, but mechanically it is super good and the interior is super nice except from some leather tears in the middle row seats.
I will pay a bit under $9k usd (at todays exchange rate) and being sold by a business I can deduct 30% from my taxes. This is not very common on used cars and was icing on the cake.
12:29 UTC
Exhaust on fj80
If anyone has a custom exhaust on there fj80 can I have some pictures of it as would like to know how you went from the header and back
06:57 UTC
100 series Nomad wheels
New to the Land Cruiser- anyone have a 100 series with nomad wheels to share a photo? If so, what wheels do you got?
05:32 UTC
Anyone install LED bulbs for the tailgate brake lights in a 100 series?
I have a 2003 LX 470 and I want to install LED into the tailgate brake lights - anyone do this before? If so what bulb did you use and did it work with the OEM assembly?
04:09 UTC
Wondering what this noise is. If anyone has some insight into what it could be I would appreciate it.
Took it into the mud and it was there for longer than I would have liked before it was winched out. I replaced all fluids etc. but then I had a wheel bearing wobble so I did the front wheel bearings. However when I get up to 60 mph or higher on the highway and let off the gas I get this grinding strange noise. I had this noise before replacing front bearings and the noise is still there after replacing them. Wondering if my exhaust is somehow loose somewhere or what. If anyone has an idea of what it is I would really appreciate it.
02:20 UTC
1KZ vs 1KD
I am looking at getting a 120 series prado, and I was wondering whether I am better off getting one with the 1kd or 1kz engine. Just looking for some advice
02:13 UTC