Land Cruiser Prices
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LOL. Gee thanks! I should have been more specific.
Looking at FJ80 between 1991-1997. Is Kelly Blue Book values accurate for these vehicles?
LOL. Gee thanks! I should have been more specific.
Looking at FJ80 between 1991-1997. Is Kelly Blue Book values accurate for these vehicles?
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Sure, but there is an "enthusiast factor" that you have to add for TLC80 with lockers. I would check Ebay or Autotrader for more real-world pricing.
you're looking for IH8MUD Forum
80-Series Tech - 80 series (91 - 97) tech
faq for 80 series FAQ for 80/LX450 -Mar 2011 - Added concretejungle's 1FZE overhaul
prices (classified) Vehicles/Trailers For Sale & Wanted
All the information you could possibly want is on the ih8mud site, search
edit: I just bought a 97 Lexus lx450, which is just a rebranded land cruiser. They are great trucks, but know what you are getting into.
Biggest downside, 12 - 16 MPG.
80-Series Tech - 80 series (91 - 97) tech
faq for 80 series FAQ for 80/LX450 -Mar 2011 - Added concretejungle's 1FZE overhaul
prices (classified) Vehicles/Trailers For Sale & Wanted
All the information you could possibly want is on the ih8mud site, search
edit: I just bought a 97 Lexus lx450, which is just a rebranded land cruiser. They are great trucks, but know what you are getting into.
Biggest downside, 12 - 16 MPG.
much appreciated
hey there,
Thanks for the pointers. IH8MUD looks like it has a lot of information I need.
To IronHippy: How are you enjoying the Lexus? Was there a reason you went with the Lexus vs the Land Cruiser? I understand the higher cost of parts but what else should I be aware of? Would you know if maintaining a newer Lexus (post 2000) be less costly than a pre-2000 Land Cruiser?
Thanks again.
hey there,
Thanks for the pointers. IH8MUD looks like it has a lot of information I need.
To IronHippy: How are you enjoying the Lexus? Was there a reason you went with the Lexus vs the Land Cruiser? I understand the higher cost of parts but what else should I be aware of? Would you know if maintaining a newer Lexus (post 2000) be less costly than a pre-2000 Land Cruiser?
Thanks again.
I absolutely love the truck. I bought a Lexus because it was available (somewhat) locally and was affordable. Toyota land cruisers are not available in canada, because as a nation we "don't like rebranded vehicles" so toyota canada dropped the land cruiser. I bought it over a 4runner, because I realized if I had unlimited funds, I would basically turn my 4runner into an 80 series land cruiser. Plus I use it for camping and sleeping in, and it is much larger inside than a 4runner. It's a much bigger truck too.
The cost of parts are only more expensive if you go through a lexus dealer. With the I h8mud forum, you can find many writeups for you do it yourself stuff and if you find cruiser dan, he can get discounted toyota parts shipped to you. Cruiser Dan and Beno (Onur) (both work for american toyota) both know the 80 series land cruiser/lx 450 inside and out and will sell you everything you need except for the (very) few lexus specific parts. The lx450 is almost identical to the 80 series, except the trim, suspension (which if hasn't been replaced yet, needs to be) and some interior components. I believe everything that is lexus specific, can be replaced with the bolt on toyota equivalent.
The 80 series are not cheap to maintain, but if you maintain them well, they will never let you down. They have several known flaws, the headgaskets in the first run are almost all faulty, if it hasn't been replaced, you can expect it. Toyota redesigned the gasket, and once you replace it, it should last until a rebuild is needed. The front axle needs to be rebuilt every 100,000 miles and there is a pesky heater hose (PHH) that is prone to failure that is in a bad spot. All of these flaws can be fixed with preventive maintenance.
The lx450 were sold in 96,97. The lx470 (100 series land cruiser) was sold from 98 - (sometime in 2000, i forget). I can't comment on the lx470, it does not have the same problems as the 80 series, but trucks are trucks and nothing is perfect. I know the 98,99 lx470s had some crazy air suspension that probably didn't last long. The lx470 also has IFS where as the lx450 has a solid front axle and optional front/rear lockers. So the lx470 would be better on road and the lx450 is a true off road beast.
However it can't be stressed enough how much you'll be spending on gas. 16 mpg going 60 mph on the highway is tough to swallow sometimes. Being able to crawl through stuff that'll stop almost any other stock vehicle out there is worth it though
Anyway the people on ih8mud know way more than me, just make sure you know what to look for and you'll love the truck. I strongly suggest browsing the classifieds on ih8mud, most of those guys will take better care of their truck than 90% of the people out there.
OH, and the 80 series is slow as hell on the highway. You can push it a bit, but it's got a tractor engine. Superchargers can fix that though
The cost of parts are only more expensive if you go through a lexus dealer. With the I h8mud forum, you can find many writeups for you do it yourself stuff and if you find cruiser dan, he can get discounted toyota parts shipped to you. Cruiser Dan and Beno (Onur) (both work for american toyota) both know the 80 series land cruiser/lx 450 inside and out and will sell you everything you need except for the (very) few lexus specific parts. The lx450 is almost identical to the 80 series, except the trim, suspension (which if hasn't been replaced yet, needs to be) and some interior components. I believe everything that is lexus specific, can be replaced with the bolt on toyota equivalent.
The 80 series are not cheap to maintain, but if you maintain them well, they will never let you down. They have several known flaws, the headgaskets in the first run are almost all faulty, if it hasn't been replaced, you can expect it. Toyota redesigned the gasket, and once you replace it, it should last until a rebuild is needed. The front axle needs to be rebuilt every 100,000 miles and there is a pesky heater hose (PHH) that is prone to failure that is in a bad spot. All of these flaws can be fixed with preventive maintenance.
The lx450 were sold in 96,97. The lx470 (100 series land cruiser) was sold from 98 - (sometime in 2000, i forget). I can't comment on the lx470, it does not have the same problems as the 80 series, but trucks are trucks and nothing is perfect. I know the 98,99 lx470s had some crazy air suspension that probably didn't last long. The lx470 also has IFS where as the lx450 has a solid front axle and optional front/rear lockers. So the lx470 would be better on road and the lx450 is a true off road beast.
However it can't be stressed enough how much you'll be spending on gas. 16 mpg going 60 mph on the highway is tough to swallow sometimes. Being able to crawl through stuff that'll stop almost any other stock vehicle out there is worth it though
Anyway the people on ih8mud know way more than me, just make sure you know what to look for and you'll love the truck. I strongly suggest browsing the classifieds on ih8mud, most of those guys will take better care of their truck than 90% of the people out there.
OH, and the 80 series is slow as hell on the highway. You can push it a bit, but it's got a tractor engine. Superchargers can fix that though
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Right-handed drive
Thanks for the feedback. I've found a couple of right-handed drive LC80s. The years range from 1991 to 1997 and they have been asking for are between 4-8K. I've looked at Las Vegas craigslist (have family there) and it looks the the prices are much lower there for much new cars (post 2000 models). Will have to do a lot more research before committing to it... BUT I HAVE TO GET ONE SOME DAY!
Thanks for the feedback. I've found a couple of right-handed drive LC80s. The years range from 1991 to 1997 and they have been asking for are between 4-8K. I've looked at Las Vegas craigslist (have family there) and it looks the the prices are much lower there for much new cars (post 2000 models). Will have to do a lot more research before committing to it... BUT I HAVE TO GET ONE SOME DAY!
I'll definitely have to get a better understanding first. Have a 2007 sr5 now and really like it but the lc is just so damn cool. Having a second kid coming so I've given up my sport car dreams (for now) but still want something fun to work on. Thanks again.
