I know its not 5th gen related but lots of you guys know about toyotas in general.

Going to look at a 2001 Land Cruiser with 127k on it for my brother who lives out of state. Anything special I should look for? Known problems?

If it has been even remotely maintained it should be almost like new with 127k miles.

I'd strongly recommend checking out the Landcruiser section of expeditionportal.com or IH8MUD.com for specific things to look for on 100-series cruisers. Excellent trucks, I almost got one.

I bought a 2000 LX470 with 59k miles on it in 2002 as my lease on my 3rd gen T4R was up and the bank wouldn't negotiate on the buy out amount.

That LX470 now has 314k miles on it. My 16 year old son has inherited it until he's off to college.

I had to replace the starter at 90k miles (not inexpensive as starter is under the intake manifold), ignition key cam rod at 250k miles (it breaks in half and you get towed to the dealer for an $800 repair) and throttle body at 280k miles (electric motor gets tired and is not replaceable by itself, $1500 at dealer). These are fairly well known issues. You will also most likely need to replace the back two O2 sensors. Took me 30 minutes to do that myself. Other than that just standard maintenance, brakes and tires.

Incredible vehicle, never planned on having it this long but it just won't quit. Still looks damn good as well. Only downside is 13.5mpg but I haven't had a car payment in forever so $100 per tank is a bit more palatable.

Thanks guys - I'll take some pics. It's at 10:30 tomorrow asking $12,900 for it.

If anyone has anymore info on these let me know.

My dad just got his 2003 LX470. He actually printed this Slee Off-Road 100 Series Newbie Guide and used it as his checklist.

The 100 series has been known to grenade its front diff and front suspension because Toyota put an IFS on a truck that was designed for a live axle and didn't sort everything out right.

13k is about right.

I'd really look into a 1997 LX450 or an 80 series if you want to take it off-road--not necessarily for the front live axle, but the huge aftermarket.

I'm currently shopping for an LX450 donor car to graft all of my ARB/OME crap on from my dying 80 series.

There is a really nice one owner lx450 on ebay right now! 115k miles

Ok bought the LC for my brother. Needs new tires and an alignment. Other than that it looks awesome! I'll post some pics in a bit.

Nice, I've been running Michelin LTX M/S stock size since mine was new. Average 70k-80k per set, great tires, running them on my T4R now as well.

Here are some pics

funny I just went and looked at a MINT 99 LX470 4x4 w/97k on the odo.... only $15k

We paid $11.5k cash.

not bad... $15k is asking I have them at $13.5 out the door but still working on them



also looking at this 03 LC with 91K on the odo.... but they want $18k

Those look real clean.