best 80s ever but 35k us is over 50k aus 4 or 5 years ago these were 10k maybe 15k for a low km mint car, I payed 2k bit over 10 years ago for 1 of my 80s and at that price I thrash it off road and use it as daily driver and camping 4wd and keep my low km mint 80 parked up.
We've got them here in Africa too where they have by far the best reputation of any suv. In certain parts of Africa like the DRC it's the only vehicle the people there want or are interested in. They just keep on going no matter the conditions.
That is an absolutely beautiful Land Cruiser. And with diesel straight 6 reliability. My dad bought one of those quirky Toyota torpedo vans in the '80s. It had the same ice maker in it.
@@Justin-hb6cg I did, too. I was waiting until the reveal of the new LandCruiser which was disappointing to me so I just bought 97 40th Anniversary that is 3x locked. I plan on keeping it forever.
@@bogotstogoskiingI’ve had my 1998 GXL for about 10 years. It is badged as a 40th Anniversary model also. Constant 4WD, not triple locked - haven’t seen a factory triple locked in Australia. Not selling mine either.
One feature not mentioned in this video is the option for an auxiliary fuel tank, with the tank gauge on the center roof console. I drove one, more than 25 yrs ago. Known as the VX Limited here in South East Asia. The 1HD inline 6 turbo diesel later in its life acquired 24 valves.....
We had a 94 Land Cruiser 80 with 160k miles that we bought from a couple in Beaver Creek. We didn't use it much so gave it to my stepson and his wife. It was the gas model which is normally aspirated. It could only reach 50 mph on the approach to the Eisenhower tunnel due to the high altitude. If the owner needs the third row seats they are still in our basement.
One nice thing about having oversized off-road tires on an old 4 speed automatic is it drops the RPM on the highway a little bit without re -gearing. There’s a flip side to that though and that’s being bogged down at low speeds. My Honda CRV used to sit at 3000 rpm (halfway to redline) when doing 70, now that the tires are up a size it’s more like 2800.
I have imported a Left-hand drive from Spain 5-speed triple locker with the same engine as this car 1HD-T 4.2 turbo, it was a pain in the butt to register it in CA but I was able to do that, 100% better than the gas version of it.
@@coketey3372 no I have paid only for the fees "dmw and highway patrol and tax" I have done it all by myself but it took me around 4 months for each car
1998 and older are smog expectations in California, but you have to deal with 3 different departments plus any car with a 12 or 14-digit VIN will be rejected by the highway patrol, that is the reason I have imported all my Land Cruiser from Europe because they have 17 digit VIN
The sliding windows came on all LC with a third row. For whatever reason the ones in Japan are either 3 row gas or 2 row diesel. You can’t find 3 row diesels in Japan. In other markets you can find both. A third row is a decently easy retrofit but you won’t have the sliding windows
US-spec Land Cruiser were always the "weakest" when it came to options. If you look at LC's that were sold in Caribbean, South-America, Africa, Australia and other international marktets you'll see that they all came with pretty much all options that the JDM had. The only option that I did not see on non JDM 80-series was the adjustable dampers. Out of the top of my head here are options that US-market 80-series LC never got but international market did: choice between gas and diesel option, choice between most basic trim to middle to fully equipped, coolbox, winch, rear spare tire, sub fuel tank, altimeter/compass, front + rear A/C, two rows or 3 rows, barn door, manual hubs, auto locking hub or full time 4wd etc etc.
Absolutely gorgeous 80 man. Love mine! Not as clean as yours but I wheel mine a lot. 1hdt diesel is fantastic! Someday I would like to import another but with the 1hdfte!
Got an abandoned '99 80 Series Land Cruiser nesr where I live. Probably a diesel too. I badly want to pick ot up and restore it if I could afford it. Its a beautiful machine
Born in Sri Lanka (Asia) I really miss the diesels. We loved diesels because it was cheaper than gasoline and it had more range than gasoline. This HDJ80 is so awesome. I think FZJ80 is the last proper Land Cruiser USA got. For Asian, Australian, African market got one more proper Land Cruiser series 105. Here in the USA the last LC 200 with 5.7 gas V8 with small 24gal tank was not my cup of tea. My next choice was 4Runner 1GR-FE V6 with 23gal tank which 1GR-FE is even available on the big Land Cruiser 300 also goes down to many other Toyotas even on Lexus GX outside of USA. I'd absolutely love to have a LC70 4.5T 5 door with 180L tanks like the troopy. But it would be impossible with US EPA and safety needs. Right side drive in a wrong side driving country is a concern too. Can only dream of USA get touring + offroad friendly 4x4s.
I have the 1GRFE V6 petrol (diesel freezes up here) including the 140 Liter tank and the same 6th spare wheel rack on the back as the one in this vid. Had the Prado with the diesel version which was great too. I haven't driven it as much yet, so am not sure if it will compete well with the Prado. The extra Rear Locker will be off great help though, as well as the factory winch. Have you driven this LC200? Know something interesting about it?
Very cool. I have a triple locked 96 FZJ80 myself that I daily drive and love it. Prefer the inline 6 gasser as its easier to work on and cheaper to maintain and I prefer the LHD of course. This one definitely belongs in a museum and shouldn't be DDed though! Great video.
Just bought one, also in colorado super excited. Def need that turbo charger I was driving a hilux I imported and it would go like 20 mph in the mountains!
i worked for a company with different asian SUVs...the land cruiser drives like a car....very different from the mitsubishi montero and isuzu trooper that drive like utility vehicles
Being from Australia, always thought these were for the ~50 year old empty nester who wanted a capable 4wd but would never actually use 10% of its capability. Always hated these tbh, only now coming around to them
A super slow and easily rusting POS is what it is. These aren't exactly the best thing in the world in terms of power, rust-proofing and parts are becoming rare
God dayum beautiful truck. I can't imagine using it in the US for what it's ment for after paying all that to import/ it being in museum condition. But a great collector pice non the less. Personally I'd probably just modify a Taco or 4runner. But I'm not in the same buying class as this dude!
The only problem with this is the RHD, I don’t think people in the US are comfortable with it and looking at ones for sale, they are a hard sell, I see prices much lower just to get rid of them
In ten years time he will regret selling that for 35k... I sold my mint full spec HJ61 JDM cruiser in 2012 for what i thought was an amazing $20k....now they are going for $50k+ in Australia in mint condition.
That was a dumb explanation of the park interlock override button (the red button by the shifter). It just lets you shift out of park without having the key on so you can tow the vehicle. He said it was something about removing plastics? No.
@@dawiegriessel2052 The big defect is the old 4-gear box, which is why the mechanical 70 series and the 6-gear 200 series automatic are better and just as robust, but it seems to me that you are not prepared for this conversation.
We have these here in Australia
They are indestructible
The rust is their biggest enemy
Diesels are incredibly reliable
We never got diesels because our stupid government
Does a good rust inhibitor prevent rust? I use KROWN RUST on my Toyotas here in Bananada
@@Mr-pn2eh so sad …
You guys missed out so bad !
best 80s ever but 35k us is over 50k aus 4 or 5 years ago these were 10k maybe 15k for a low km mint car, I payed 2k bit over 10 years ago for 1 of my 80s and at that price I thrash it off road and use it as daily driver and camping 4wd and keep my low km mint 80 parked up.
We've got them here in Africa too where they have by far the best reputation of any suv. In certain parts of Africa like the DRC it's the only vehicle the people there want or are interested in. They just keep on going no matter the conditions.
That is an absolutely beautiful Land Cruiser.
And with diesel straight 6 reliability.
My dad bought one of those quirky Toyota torpedo vans in the '80s. It had the same ice maker in it.
I would take this over any new vehicle made today.
I did.
@@Justin-hb6cg I did, too. I was waiting until the reveal of the new LandCruiser which was disappointing to me so I just bought 97 40th Anniversary that is 3x locked. I plan on keeping it forever.
@@bogotstogoskiingI’ve had my 1998 GXL for about 10 years. It is badged as a 40th Anniversary model also. Constant 4WD, not triple locked - haven’t seen a factory triple locked in Australia. Not selling mine either.
U guys are epic... im a diehard Toyota owner. My love is of this unit as well as my A70 Supra Turbo (LHD US model)
@@bogotstogoskiing The new LandCruiser , no manual, no split tailgate, downsized engine, no solid front axle :'(
Funny to watch the Americans geek out on a cruiser we see almost every day 🇦🇺
One feature not mentioned in this video is the option for an auxiliary fuel tank, with the tank gauge on the center roof console. I drove one, more than 25 yrs ago. Known as the VX Limited here in South East Asia. The 1HD inline 6 turbo diesel later in its life acquired 24 valves.....
We had a 94 Land Cruiser 80 with 160k miles that we bought from a couple in Beaver Creek. We didn't use it much so gave it to my stepson and his wife. It was the gas model which is normally aspirated. It could only reach 50 mph on the approach to the Eisenhower tunnel due to the high altitude. If the owner needs the third row seats they are still in our basement.
One nice thing about having oversized off-road tires on an old 4 speed automatic is it drops the RPM on the highway a little bit without re -gearing. There’s a flip side to that though and that’s being bogged down at low speeds. My Honda CRV used to sit at 3000 rpm (halfway to redline) when doing 70, now that the tires are up a size it’s more like 2800.
Love all the Toyota's you guys have had on here as of late, keep up the good work!
This is my first ever dream car. I was like 4 y.o. when I liked the 80 series.
I have imported a Left-hand drive from Spain 5-speed triple locker with the same engine as this car 1HD-T 4.2 turbo, it was a pain in the butt to register it in CA but I was able to do that, 100% better than the gas version of it.
how did you register in CA? did you pay usd 10 k for emissions?
@@coketey3372 no I have paid only for the fees "dmw and highway patrol and tax" I have done it all by myself but it took me around 4 months for each car
@@classic-4x4 i thought diesels had to go through a emissions shop at usd 10k to pass smog. did you smog the vehicle?
1998 and older are smog expectations in California, but you have to deal with 3 different departments plus any car with a 12 or 14-digit VIN will be rejected by the highway patrol, that is the reason I have imported all my Land Cruiser from Europe because they have 17 digit VIN
@@classic-4x4 ok, i see diesels 1998 and older are smog exempt. what makes the highway patrol reject 12 and 14 digit vin?
Logan is super knowledgeable. What a beautiful ride 😍. Definitely the coolest car on the channel.
The sliding windows came on all LC with a third row. For whatever reason the ones in Japan are either 3 row gas or 2 row diesel. You can’t find 3 row diesels in Japan. In other markets you can find both. A third row is a decently easy retrofit but you won’t have the sliding windows
Try importing them from the Philippines. Original left hand drive, diesel 5-speed manual. A good one here cost about $25,000
Thornton, Colorado local here! It’s kickass to know the town has some sick ass classic rides.
I sometimes drive it to Thornton.
Still looks badass today
US-spec Land Cruiser were always the "weakest" when it came to options. If you look at LC's that were sold in Caribbean, South-America, Africa, Australia and other international marktets you'll see that they all came with pretty much all options that the JDM had. The only option that I did not see on non JDM 80-series was the adjustable dampers. Out of the top of my head here are options that US-market 80-series LC never got but international market did: choice between gas and diesel option, choice between most basic trim to middle to fully equipped, coolbox, winch, rear spare tire, sub fuel tank, altimeter/compass, front + rear A/C, two rows or 3 rows, barn door, manual hubs, auto locking hub or full time 4wd etc etc.
MR2's are the same (probably all North American Toyotas). All the "goodies" or newer / better motors came on the JDM / other market models. :(
That's the best spec'd Land Cruiser iv seen, gorgeous.
What size rims is that and size tires ? I love the look
Absolutely gorgeous 80 man. Love mine! Not as clean as yours but I wheel mine a lot. 1hdt diesel is fantastic! Someday I would like to import another but with the 1hdfte!
Got an abandoned '99 80 Series Land Cruiser nesr where I live. Probably a diesel too. I badly want to pick ot up and restore it if I could afford it. Its a beautiful machine
If it had the 5 speed manual, it would be perfect...
Born in Sri Lanka (Asia) I really miss the diesels. We loved diesels because it was cheaper than gasoline and it had more range than gasoline. This HDJ80 is so awesome. I think FZJ80 is the last proper Land Cruiser USA got. For Asian, Australian, African market got one more proper Land Cruiser series 105. Here in the USA the last LC 200 with 5.7 gas V8 with small 24gal tank was not my cup of tea. My next choice was 4Runner 1GR-FE V6 with 23gal tank which 1GR-FE is even available on the big Land Cruiser 300 also goes down to many other Toyotas even on Lexus GX outside of USA. I'd absolutely love to have a LC70 4.5T 5 door with 180L tanks like the troopy. But it would be impossible with US EPA and safety needs. Right side drive in a wrong side driving country is a concern too. Can only dream of USA get touring + offroad friendly 4x4s.
I have the 1GRFE V6 petrol (diesel freezes up here) including the 140 Liter tank and the same 6th spare wheel rack on the back as the one in this vid. Had the Prado with the diesel version which was great too. I haven't driven it as much yet, so am not sure if it will compete well with the Prado. The extra Rear Locker will be off great help though, as well as the factory winch.
Have you driven this LC200? Know something interesting about it?
@@QnA22 1GRFE V6 petrol LC200? No haven't driven that. Only 5.7 V8 driven.
Actually is a 81 series. You lucky man! Keep it in great condition! Greеting from Bishkek CA
Very nice 80 series. They were very popular in Australia and yes, the stearing wheel is on the correct side. Cheers
It's not the correct side, it's the side that only backwards countries use.
Moving to Idaho and about to ship from here in Japan. Mine is also a 92 1HD-T. Cannot wait!
Hidden Gem😊😊What a find👌
Very cool. I have a triple locked 96 FZJ80 myself that I daily drive and love it. Prefer the inline 6 gasser as its easier to work on and cheaper to maintain and I prefer the LHD of course. This one definitely belongs in a museum and shouldn't be DDed though! Great video.
Dang, that is one nice looking example of Land Cruiser!
👏👏👏 LOVING THE MUSIC VIBE ON THESE VIDEOS LATELY 👏👏👏 .. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️
13:52 "The visor likes to fall" Yep, that is a Toyota thing...
Really...why tho?
@@mikefoehr235 No idea why it happens, but common issue in older Toyotas. Just do a google search on "Toyota Sun Visor Fix"
The fix is to put in first gen Lexus LS visors.
Blinkers always by the window just keep that mind and u will never mis it
Just bought one, also in colorado super excited. Def need that turbo charger I was driving a hilux I imported and it would go like 20 mph in the mountains!
The beeper!!! It's so clear why you liked it. It's the same as a Prius! I'll be damn 😮😅
When is TFL going to feature the 'Instant Classic' Land Cruiser 300 with the 1GR-FE engine and 3 locking differentials? 🤔
As an American my dream vehicle is a diesel 100 series
❤ I just felt in love and I want a 80 series to complete my life 🥰
Awesome example of a great rig!
I use my KZJ95 Prado to deliver mail. I would not use an 11 mpg 80 series or a $36,000 4.2TD for that; beautiful JDM though
i worked for a company with different asian SUVs...the land cruiser drives like a car....very different from the mitsubishi montero and isuzu trooper that drive like utility vehicles
Could that diesel engine be a direct bolt in to replace original the gas I-6 0f US models?
It’s a nice truck but i prefer it with the manual gearbox
You're starting to look more and more like your dad, that's awesome
great video tommy. selts belts work fine.
In Venezuela there are thousands of these, it's calles "Burbuja" or Bubble " in english. They were produced until 2007
I have the same one. Nice jdm 92 hd81v. Also in Colorado
Not surprised the motor was rebuilt. I believe Japan still requires a rebuild on every engine after a certain number of miles or age.
1996 lexus lx450 owner with 370k miles. The hype is real.
i won't lie, little jelly of logan right now !
What lift you running, and what wheel size do you have?
Jeez, that thing is gorgeous.
you can get diesel LHD cruisers in US and canad at landcruisermart you can google it
Would be perfect it were a manual, great interview. Diesel engines pre emissions will go 1million miles.
Problem with getting one of these is they're so old and nice you don't want to take it offroad and beat it up so it just becomes a poser vehicle.
Straight six 4.2L is a legendary bulletproof engine. 500K easily
That is an amazing vehicle
How do we follow logan's journey? Would love to one day land something like this from him.
Gotta love Toyota.
Fantastic 80 series, Love the Diesel
One of my dream car
Thank you, Tommy and Logan, great looking vehicle. WHY doesn't Toyota offer their diesel in Trucks and SUVs in the US
Emissions crap I am guessing.
Emissions and all that always has problems and Toyota don’t want to get a bad reputation…
@@jminaya90 It will put Ford, Chevy dealers etc out of business. jmho
My father had a car like this. It was amazing Toyota never let me down
Its a beautiful truck ❤❤❤
As a LX450 owner, it was cool to see some of the other features that we didn’t get. Love my 80, the thirsty pig she is.
Please TFL try to find the Mighty Nissan Patrol and do a review about it.
Cheers
80 triple lock 1hd legend
This is best 4x4 ever!!!!
ALL YA NEED NOW IS BIODIESEL 😎
mostly al diesel land cruisers and Lexus's are without the third raw seats , LC 80 , 100 ,200 and Lexus LX450D D( based on LC200)
Lexus LS400 visors bolt up. Great upgrade
Best 4×4!!!
Buy it TFL!!!!!!!! And do a long tern review!
I regret getting rid of my familys land cruiser when i was 16 for a newer car smh a mistake ill never get over 😔
The original rims for this 80 came with 16" inches. That spare tyre rim shouldnt be heavier than stock. Other the carrier might fail
Being from Australia, always thought these were for the ~50 year old empty nester who wanted a capable 4wd but would never actually use 10% of its capability. Always hated these tbh, only now coming around to them
Bro I was looking for an 80 series before I bought my 4Runner but they’re so expensive now 😩😩
Please 🙏 tried to get one like that, specially Roof rack , 4500 long carrier bench ! . Thanks a lot 🙏 💓 💗 💕 ! . .
He should get a lot more then $35k for it! That's a gem. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A super slow and easily rusting POS is what it is. These aren't exactly the best thing in the world in terms of power, rust-proofing and parts are becoming rare
God dayum beautiful truck. I can't imagine using it in the US for what it's ment for after paying all that to import/ it being in museum condition. But a great collector pice non the less. Personally I'd probably just modify a Taco or 4runner. But I'm not in the same buying class as this dude!
Wow, that thing is cleeaaan. Like it came right off a Jonathan Ward youtube video
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Are you guys allowed to drive with the steering wheel on the right side?
American living in NZ here. I'm kinda weird about this but I'd love to to have a left hand drive car in NZ and a right hand car in USA. Just because.
A well rounded jeep.
The only problem with this is the RHD, I don’t think people in the US are comfortable with it and looking at ones for sale, they are a hard sell, I see prices much lower just to get rid of them
So a vx 80 series, nice. Shame it's the 12 Valve
In ten years time he will regret selling that for 35k...
I sold my mint full spec HJ61 JDM cruiser in 2012 for what i thought was an amazing $20k....now they are going for $50k+ in Australia in mint condition.
In your dreams they are, even an immaculate low km fte 100 series would struggle to get 50
@@justonlyme6121 show me an absolutely mint low mileage HJ61 in JDM spec in Australia right now for sale that's not $50k+.....
Awesome review
Freaking awesome!
Took out my 3rd row for storage.
How can I buy this from you?
Got your message and responded.
Nice...
Correct me if I am wrong, but for 92 the winch must be mechanical
2004 ford Taurus
This is the Land Cruiser it should have been in the Jurassic Park movie
35'000USD?
Do you ship to Switzerland?
Bummer he just imported it to sell it for a profit. Still great but I would not pay 35k.
Imagine a country that allows the sale of reliable quality vehicles. Wow.
People think him sayo 35k is crazy. This guy has had it for sale for monthsss listed at 40K
That was a dumb explanation of the park interlock override button (the red button by the shifter). It just lets you shift out of park without having the key on so you can tow the vehicle. He said it was something about removing plastics? No.
best Land Cruiser is serie 70 , next serie 200 -v8 diesel and next LC80-105
Best land cruiser is the 80 series turbo disel just like this one
@@dawiegriessel2052 The big defect is the old 4-gear box, which is why the mechanical 70 series and the 6-gear 200 series automatic are better and just as robust, but it seems to me that you are not prepared for this conversation.