My dad bought two 60 series LCs in the early 80’s. Learned to drive on them...he still owns them to this day. One has 895,000 miles, one has 30,000 miles. Nothing but regular maintenance on the high mileage one, still driven daily, has never broken down...incredible vehicles.
The Iron pig brings back memories. Went honeymooning for a fortnight in one near on 40 yrs ago in Tropical Queensland. So durable ! It even outlasted the wife! ;-)
Being a huge Land Cruiser fan, this has to be one of the best videos you have done. Can you guys stop buying the other off road crappy vehicles and finally pick up an FJ60 or the best one, the FJ80fzj for a long term off road rig.
sfakach t “off-road crappy vehicles”. The diversity of content is why I enjoy their channel. If you remove these “crappy” vehicles than how would average people know the limits on an average car. When they showed the capabilities of the Volkswagen i was very impressed and actually considered buying one. Something I would have never of thought.
Huey Sharapova 80 series are the best because they are unstoppable off road. 5 time winner of the Paris to Dakar rally. They are cheaper now because they are getting a bit older, but they are still probably the best 4 wheel drives of all time
Every version had a corresponding Diesel LC. Noticed you started with a later FJ40. I just traded away my 1967 (rust free desert) FJ40 with the 350 Chevy conversion, great vehicle, but a monster to turn without power steering. I moved up to a 2002 series 100 with only 130,000 miles. We both felt like we got a great deal on the even trade. Also, you didn't mention that all (or is it most) LCs have a white roof to pay homage to the original white fiberglass, riveted roof.
These aren't all of them that were sold in the US either, you could get the long wheelbase 45 series for a short time in the 60s and a higher HP version of the 60 series called the 62 in the 80s for example.
I remember an article in a magazine, some years back: Testing in the most harsh areas of the Ausie Outback...the usual suspects; Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, the Toyota LC, and something else, Jeep maybe ? By the end of the article, the Benz and Rover were falling apart, etc...same for the third vehicle...but, the Toyota L.C., was running strong like nothing ever happened. Truly, an incredible vehicle
I passed a pristine Iron Pig (orange and cream) on the freeway yesterday. It was spectacular! I have to be content with my 62 and 80. Long live the 3FE.
Had a 1996 80s series with factory lockers. That thing was an amazing refined beast. Engine was bullet proof & never burned a drop of oil. If a tire was on the ground, it was going through whatever was in its way. Had it for 10yrs, put almost 200k hard miles on it & never had any problems whatsoever. Sold it with 277k miles on it for almost what I paid. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Period!
I love my 100-series from 2006, it has the 4.2 L 1HD FTE straight six, amazing engine - especially coupled with that 5-speed auto. It’s also very modern, and every time I look at it, I’m grateful for owning it!
CMDR Nacho Man of course they put an automatic in the us nobody would want that garbage in other countries, specially in a land cruiser. It is a crime.
I have a 1990 80 series, love it. It is a TD with manual, leather, triple diff locks, aftermarket part time 4WD kit and a big turbo! It surprises every single person who takes a ride in it. Could do with a taller top gear tho.
In Aus, all the cruisers besides the 200 and most petrol versions had a manual, and as far as I'm aware, the factory diesel/turbo diesel 80 series only came in manual.
I have a line on an 80 and a 100. I'm leaning 100....but, DAMN, that 80 looks SO good. Just the "right lines" on the exterior. So perfectly proportioned...just something right about it. I'm an older guy, so the refinement of the 100 might win out, but that 80 really tugs at the heart strings.
He's way off with the price of a diesel 200 series in Oz. A basic GX drive away street price is about 75-80,000AUD well under 60,000USD. Top of the line Sahara about 130-140,000 AUD or under 100,000USD
I live in Venezuela. We got the 80 series until 2007 because it was so good. I have a 2006 manual 4.5. 120k km. And it is the best car ever made. Love it.
I'd have to say the FJ40 is my favorite. There's a shop down here in South Florida that takes and restores these old Land Cruisers. They sure look cool
Americans will ruin the 70 series if comes to America with their unnecessary modifications so you should be thankful the Yanks can't get them in the US
I've got to admit that my favorite is the old Iron Pig. In my younger days, I had a 76 FJ-40 which was fun, but my daily driver was my '69 FJ-55. It was a beast that made me feel like it could climb a tree, was a smoother ride than the 40 because of the wheel base, and had a lot of room in the back for hauling dogs (I had 3 greyhounds at the time). It even had an electric rear window! It's true that it wasn't a modern vehicle and lacked creature comforts, but it inspired confidence with it's brute force approach to design. On top of all that, the original Toyota F engine sat in the middle of a cavernous engine compartment that gave more than ample room to get in and work on it unlike later versions where the motor was a bit more wedged in. My only complaints were that it was a 3 speed and it had poorly designed 4 drum brakes- each drum had 2 cylinders and the lines had no portioning valves, making them a huge pain to adjust. Those things aside, I loved that truck.
Okay so I must have drove past this fleet of LCs the other week in Utah. I thought I was tripping out when I saw every generation drive past the other direction in just a quarter mile.
My two favorites are the 80 series with 4.5 engine and manual transmission and the 70 series again with the 4.5 engine and manual transmission. I used to have a 1981 40 series with the 2f engine and a 1998 4.5lt 70 series, the true king off road.
I had an 80 series and have a 200 series now. The 80 series was the first LC that looked "cool", and it was a tank. Skipped the 100 series, but the 200 series gives you the comfort of an easy chair along with the power to go over or through anything. But I still miss the 1993 LC I had.
I bought a FZJ GXL manual brand new in 1995 with the aim of using it for family AND off-road. Quarter of a century later, still got it, still go off-roading and love it.
Drove an 80 series for 25 years and loved it. Just upgraded to 100 series and love it too. But especially love the power of the V8 over the straight six.
I have the 200 series (new one) and I absolutely love it, the best SUV in the world no contest. Range Rover and everything else are unreliable over priced SUVs
my 1997 Toyota land cruiser was a good workhorse , but I loved my 2000 range rover p38 , it had a magical ride over rough terrain compared to my land cruiser😏
Toyota should start reading all the comments and come out with the different variations here is the US so the mass can can justify the price point and have a chance to own one at a more reasonable price to fit their needs and wants.
My dad bought a brand new 84 FJ60 back when I was a kid and my sis and I loved the Landcruiser! We definitely went everywhere on it! The FJ80 was awesome but my family got the Lexus LX450 version instead.
I had an 87 LC with a straight 6 cylinder, auto trans, locking differential, rust bucket that got me EVERYWHERE & BACK. Rolled it, got it back upright, crushed roof, started it back up and drove it home. Like driving my living room into the country, have a 2009 now, even then I long for that old rust bucket. Truly the most fun and reliable vehicle 🚗 I've ever owned.
I liked the 2004 100 series. It was the best looking. It would be cool if Toyota made the next generation Land Cruiser as a retro version going back to the Iron Pig
Well I am still stuck with the 77 Model Truck, akin to the Jeep Wrangler, it tough, simple and no nonsense vehicle. When I was in Saudi, I drove a LC pick up 2002 Model 4.5 Liter Gasoline. Man, once driving, I dozed off for a moment at around 80 K's, hit a steel barrier, but survived with out an injury. That's how I realized how incredibly tough these are built. All I need to replace was the front steel bumpers, no damage to the radiator, or the Engine. Magnificently tough vehicles, built like iron nails. But Gas Guzzlers. Love these LC's.
Nice. I found a 2003 LX470, 230k, $6500. (In 2023) Not perfect, but still a bargain. AHC still works great. Cheapest 100 series in decent shape I could find by several thousand.
Check out Barry Crump from New Zealand Toyota Hilux ad from the 80,s. He drives this hilux up this rough as hill, then says to his mate “ There’s only one other way to get up here” and they both look over an old fj40 parked under the trees. Gold.
Great video, you got a taste of why most Land Cruiser owners end up owning several of them and are life long enthusiasts. There is no bad Land Cruiser model but the 55 series is my favorite.
We had a 1978 fj55. In 1993 my wife and I drove our two kids (aged 2, and 7 months, respectively) from Olympia WA to Punta Gorda Belize, where we lived for a year and a half. It was an amazing truck. We absolutely loved it. Of course, it was so loud that you couldn't hear the kids crying in the backseat, which was an added bonus. Wish we could have kept it, but it was too impractical when we came back home to The States.
I daily my 82 fj40. Most of the rattles can be eliminated by modifying hinges with nylon washers and aluminum bushings and grease. If you're never in a hurry, it's a great vehicle.
What a fantastic video! I couldn't help but notice that when Tommy is featured in a video, the quality is immeasurably better than the majority of others published on TFL.
I'd like a video on '80's and '90's Nissan Pathfinders! They are very underrated, and you never see anything about them! I think they are sort of a "poor man's Land Cruiser" - very durable and you can hit 300k miles on them without much fuss
Love the video but just have to add you forgot the one model that actually was the crossover between the more utilitarian models and the more modern. It’s the fj62 not fj80. Had power windows, power antenna, power locks, rear heat, 4spd auto, and 1st with fuel injection. It was the crossover between the older to the more modern models.
I own a fully modified 2006 100 series. Yes fully modified. The 2006/07 100 series were the best two years combining stellar offroad capability with luxury appointments. The issue with the 200 series is that it was focused on luxury at the expense of offroad capabilities. The point of the LC was it's prowess offroad. Same thing happened to the Range Rover.
I really want to get a 200 series for overlanding and general offroading, but it’s just too wide and heavy. I wish Toyota would strip some weight, make it a little narrow while keeping the V8 and I would be in love.
I'm finally getting serious about fixing up my 1991 Fj80 series. It's been sitting idle for almost 2 years now. In the mechanics shop presently getting a fuel pump (genuine Toyota parts). Just ordered a set of tires on EBay for it. Clear coat is in rough shape. Only 160k miles on it. Spent $1,400 on new front axle bearings/seals a couple years ago.... may as well get it back to usable condition. But at 10 mpg...I won't be taking any long trips to west TX in it. Great Video...!!!
100 Series is what I want. That 4.7 v8 accelerates nicely, lasts forever and can tow a med sized rv trailer. There are no crummy ones. I drove one with 277k miles and it felt more like 77k miles. Everything worked on the electrics too. Effin baddass SUV. I agree a few less style points than the 80 or 60 series but floor that v8 and you will be in love.
This video was an instant watch for me, the fact that this is 1 year old and I’m only seeing it now and the 215k views on a video which should have 1m plus tells me your got algorithm’d. Repost this as new content and people will flock to this awesome vid!!
Nice video! The 3FE was plenty fine in the FJ62, it just was a dog in the early 80 series because of the full time 4wd. I just rebuilt the head on my FJ62 (P.O. cracked it after it overheated) which has 220k miles on it and the compression is still factory spec. Drives great! That's now my main rig. Even more so than my 40.
Its about damn time they gave the 3rd row delete and center console option back. Even in Arabia where the fridge and ice maker were options on the 60 and 80 series, nobody used them for that. Nobody in America even used the fridge and ice maker in the old 80s Toyota Vans either.
Having had the pleasure of driving the majority of 4x4s on the PLANET, up to 1993, (plus a few 6 & 8 wheel drive vehicles) while working/living in the Middle East, I can say it was a joy to drive Landcruisers both auto & manual. I used them and Land Rovers at work. I owned a Chevy Blazer 5.7lt 4x4 for a while, however, no matter how much I admire both these 4x4s they still fall short of the Range Rover (RR) both with on and off-road capabilities/performances. Having owned 2 RR V8s you just cannot beat them. I used them mainly off-road so I could load up to drive thru the desert to dive sites for R&R Scuba diving. Superb in Sand, Rocks, Shingle, thick gooey sucking horrible MUD, crossing flowing Wadis using a "Snorkel" you name it the RR did it, full loaded with heavy gear! Had to pull out a few Landcruisers (LC) along the way as they just don't go thru mud that well. Same with desert dune sand! (in certain conditions you need to reduce the tyre pressure giving greater tyre surface area on sand/shingle). One incident in the 1990s. I was driving, at night thru the desert as it was so much cooler. There had been torrential rain throughout the Southern Arabian Peninsula for 3 days - unheard of in living memory! A huge sand dune moved over the road and loadsa vehicles got stuck, including 3 Police Landcruisers. This was before the advent of Mobile/cell phones/tablets/computers etc so no calling for help! I spent about 4 hours towing all the vehicles out of the mushy sand as the LCs couldn't hack it and got bogged in themselves! If the LC can now hack these conditions as well as the RR then I'd certainly take a look. But until then I'd stick to the Range Rover. (NOT the Discovery or the other models they do). I'm sure there will be many LC owners that will disagree with me but this is my opinion having used LC, RR & Chevy Blazers on a day to day basis so I was able to judge performance both on and off road. My next vehicle is likely to be a Toyota RAV4 cos I'm poor now haha and live in UK, in about 6/12. I do love Toyotas. Y'all have a safe journey in whatever vehicle your driving.
I tried to like this video twice, great job!
I clicked the like button 4 times.
@Jose Martinez they probably dislike their car
My dad bought two 60 series LCs in the early 80’s. Learned to drive on them...he still owns them to this day. One has 895,000 miles, one has 30,000 miles. Nothing but regular maintenance on the high mileage one, still driven daily, has never broken down...incredible vehicles.
Diesel or petrol?
895K miles is insane. I heard the new 250 series only lasts 100K before issues
The Iron pig brings back memories. Went honeymooning for a fortnight in one near on 40 yrs ago in Tropical Queensland. So durable ! It even outlasted the wife! ;-)
I had one as well, until it rusted away. I thought the roof was going to come off, hahaha
Thank you boomer, very cool.
LOL
I love saying fortnight 😏
When you get the victory royal in your land cruiser.
Being a huge Land Cruiser fan, this has to be one of the best videos you have done. Can you guys stop buying the other off road crappy vehicles and finally pick up an FJ60 or the best one, the FJ80fzj for a long term off road rig.
sfakach t “off-road crappy vehicles”. The diversity of content is why I enjoy their channel. If you remove these “crappy” vehicles than how would average people know the limits on an average car. When they showed the capabilities of the Volkswagen i was very impressed and actually considered buying one. Something I would have never of thought.
I searched and found a model called fjz80, is that what you mean? Why is it the best?
Huey Sharapova 80 series are the best because they are unstoppable off road. 5 time winner of the Paris to Dakar rally. They are cheaper now because they are getting a bit older, but they are still probably the best 4 wheel drives of all time
You guys in the US have to come down to Australia and see our 79 series
Omg the 79 land cruiser four door pick up is my all time fav land cruise is sad we can’t get them here
i was literally checking for the 79
We have those here in Honduras. They are very rigid and uncomfortable, very expensive. Altbough it will last a lifetime almost.
Damn, I hate you
@@jw715 why
Crazy thing is, these are only the U.S.released models. The rest of the world has so many others.
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Sad but true
Every version had a corresponding Diesel LC. Noticed you started with a later FJ40. I just traded away my 1967 (rust free desert) FJ40 with the 350 Chevy conversion, great vehicle, but a monster to turn without power steering. I moved up to a 2002 series 100 with only 130,000 miles. We both felt like we got a great deal on the even trade. Also, you didn't mention that all (or is it most) LCs have a white roof to pay homage to the original white fiberglass, riveted roof.
The pickup versions you get here in Southern Africa are EPIC
These aren't all of them that were sold in the US either, you could get the long wheelbase 45 series for a short time in the 60s and a higher HP version of the 60 series called the 62 in the 80s for example.
I have 80series manual with 4.2 diesel engine. I have owned around 140 vehicles and this is the one that I’ll never sell . Best vehicle ever made.
1hz?
I hope its a 1hdt
I wish my 80 was a diesel/manual
@@alexbazurto6775 the petrol manuals go good and are not a complete slug compared to the 1hz 80's
@CNend the price and reliability. The extra fuel it uses is compensated by the power it makes and how much it cost in the end
Q: Which Land Cruiser is the best?
A: Yes.
Can't go wrong with any of the first three! But I would take any of them!
I remember an article in a magazine, some years back: Testing in the most harsh areas of the Ausie Outback...the usual suspects;
Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, the Toyota LC, and something else, Jeep maybe ?
By the end of the article, the Benz and Rover were falling apart, etc...same for the third vehicle...but, the Toyota L.C., was running strong like nothing ever happened.
Truly, an incredible vehicle
The 200 series is incredible too. In a world with a million Yukon Denalis and Escalades the 200 is the ultimate stealth wealth.
I would have and Escalade more than a 200 series.
@@joshuakurian5994 What would you rather have in 10 years? 20 years?
The 100 & 200 Series will still be running, in 10, 20 or more years...the Escalade, will be replaced by the "next new thing"
100 series 🙌🏻 I love mine. I have had it since new in 2005 and have 277,000 miles on it! Never had any issues
I passed a pristine Iron Pig (orange and cream) on the freeway yesterday. It was spectacular! I have to be content with my 62 and 80. Long live the 3FE.
Galen Anderson 3FE POWAAAA
Had a 1996 80s series with factory lockers. That thing was an amazing refined beast. Engine was bullet proof & never burned a drop of oil. If a tire was on the ground, it was going through whatever was in its way. Had it for 10yrs, put almost 200k hard miles on it & never had any problems whatsoever. Sold it with 277k miles on it for almost what I paid. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Period!
I love my 100-series from 2006, it has the 4.2 L 1HD FTE straight six, amazing engine - especially coupled with that 5-speed auto. It’s also very modern, and every time I look at it, I’m grateful for owning it!
The 80 Series is my favorite, although I would love to have a manual transmission in it. An 80 series manual would be perfect..
In Australia, alot of diesel models come with them. In-fact, it is kind of rare to see one with an auto.
CMDR Nacho Man of course they put an automatic in the us nobody would want that garbage in other countries, specially in a land cruiser. It is a crime.
I have a 1990 80 series, love it. It is a TD with manual, leather, triple diff locks, aftermarket part time 4WD kit and a big turbo! It surprises every single person who takes a ride in it. Could do with a taller top gear tho.
In Aus, all the cruisers besides the 200 and most petrol versions had a manual, and as far as I'm aware, the factory diesel/turbo diesel 80 series only came in manual.
I have a line on an 80 and a 100.
I'm leaning 100....but, DAMN, that 80 looks SO good.
Just the "right lines" on the exterior. So perfectly proportioned...just something right about it.
I'm an older guy, so the refinement of the 100 might win out, but that 80 really tugs at the heart strings.
I have a poor man's LC, the 4.7 V8 2003 4Runner. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Over 200K miles and going strong.
I have 100 series and i love it. It has only 120,000 miles on it and i feel like it will last a life time. Love LC.
100 series is the best bang for the $ and also has the best on road and off road balance.
No, 80 is the best.
@@svein-haraldribland8559very slow and very thirsty. Gotta have the V8, more power, more mpg.
13:10 Agreed. At $90,000 an SUV reaches the chilled champagne threshold.
He's way off with the price of a diesel 200 series in Oz. A basic GX drive away street price is about 75-80,000AUD well under 60,000USD. Top of the line Sahara about 130-140,000 AUD or under 100,000USD
I live in Venezuela. We got the 80 series until 2007 because it was so good. I have a 2006 manual 4.5. 120k km. And it is the best car ever made. Love it.
The 70 series will always be my favorite.
Wish we got them in the states
80 SERIES!!! Gr8 video. Landcruisers Rock!!
I'd have to say the FJ40 is my favorite. There's a shop down here in South Florida that takes and restores these old Land Cruisers. They sure look cool
I love the 60 and 80 series LCs. They look simple but clean. Like the XJ jeeps also, the boxy look appeals to me.
Same here. I have a Jeep XJ but I'd love to have a 60 Series Land Cruiser to go with it!
No honerable mention of the 70 series still in production? :(
Yes still just does not come to north-america, not much change happen since 1990 .
Americans will ruin the 70 series if comes to America with their unnecessary modifications so you should be thankful the Yanks can't get them in the US
@@davidkamqwerty2346 imagine caring about what someone else does with their own vehicle they spent their money on. 🤡
Tommy's my favorite reviewer on YT. Always fun, always knowledgeable. 🤙🤙🤙
80 Series it's my favorite, in fact I have a special 80 series edition 1997 40th aniversary
80 & 200 series
Actually, my favorite is the 70 series, but it was not available in the US
I learned to drive drive in a 1989 Land Cruiser 70 series
How about having one imported?
70 series are not so good at offroading..
75 series is my personal choice but you would want to change out the leaf springs
So glad to see a vid of this... drooled over these when they showed up to my shop! “Cruiser outfitters”
Awesome videos guys! I can’t get enough of Land Cruisers. I have a 1980 HJ45 and 1987 FJ62 converted to a 12ht.
I've got to admit that my favorite is the old Iron Pig. In my younger days, I had a 76 FJ-40 which was fun, but my daily driver was my '69 FJ-55. It was a beast that made me feel like it could climb a tree, was a smoother ride than the 40 because of the wheel base, and had a lot of room in the back for hauling dogs (I had 3 greyhounds at the time). It even had an electric rear window! It's true that it wasn't a modern vehicle and lacked creature comforts, but it inspired confidence with it's brute force approach to design. On top of all that, the original Toyota F engine sat in the middle of a cavernous engine compartment that gave more than ample room to get in and work on it unlike later versions where the motor was a bit more wedged in. My only complaints were that it was a 3 speed and it had poorly designed 4 drum brakes- each drum had 2 cylinders and the lines had no portioning valves, making them a huge pain to adjust. Those things aside, I loved that truck.
The best most reliable suv of all time !!
Okay so I must have drove past this fleet of LCs the other week in Utah. I thought I was tripping out when I saw every generation drive past the other direction in just a quarter mile.
I already own a 100, but I'm planning on adding an 80.
Get a 60
80s are amazing, love mine
That feeling when you can’t buy any of those 😭🤧
No kidding its hard to justify the cost for a old truck or pay 80k and take it off road
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if you can't buy it build it
You can pick up a 1fz 105 series cruiser for 5-8k
@@elementstudios 105 was never offered in the U.S.
My two favorites are the 80 series with 4.5 engine and manual transmission and the 70 series again with the 4.5 engine and manual transmission. I used to have a 1981 40 series with the 2f engine and a 1998 4.5lt 70 series, the true king off road.
80 series is the best! Coil springs, solid front and rear axle, 3 lockers.
105's are also great. They are effectively a 100 series body on a 80 series chassis with an 80 series motor [yet the age of a 100].
Great video. I'm now obsessed with land cruisers!
I had an 80 series and have a 200 series now. The 80 series was the first LC that looked "cool", and it was a tank. Skipped the 100 series, but the 200 series gives you the comfort of an easy chair along with the power to go over or through anything. But I still miss the 1993 LC I had.
I agree I’m starting around the word trip with my LC62 it’s just amazing car
I bought a FZJ GXL manual brand new in 1995 with the aim of using it for family AND off-road. Quarter of a century later, still got it, still go off-roading and love it.
Drove an 80 series for 25 years and loved it. Just upgraded to 100 series and love it too. But especially love the power of the V8 over the straight six.
Wow!! , when you closed the door on the 2004 UZJ100 Land Cruiser, it was such a good solid thump.👍
I love them all, but the 80 is my fave.
My favorite Land Crusier is the FJ62
I like 60 too, this was the 1st land cruiser in my life i have ever seen and sitting in.
I'm a bit jealous you got to drive them all! Great video!
I have the 200 series (new one) and I absolutely love it, the best SUV in the world no contest. Range Rover and everything else are unreliable over priced SUVs
Free you Can sag this if you ever drove a landrover.
Nizzan Patrol is even or up
Fj 60 is my childhood, I learned how to drive in a 85 model, now 10 years later I own my own fj62 and I'm still in love with jf
Great Job Tommy!!! I love the newest ones!
The 100 series all the way! You could get them used cheap enough, whether you get the Toyota or the Lexus (LX470) version.
The series 100 is my favorite but...that 80 is nice as well!
The j100 is so Nostalgic to the early 2000's!
Indeed. I like the J05's myself, the 100's but with solid front axle and part-time 4wd.
Took our 200 series LC off road, and all of the jeeps there were so surprised about how capable it was.
I'm a Jeep guy and that was a great video Tommy. Tommy you should take care of all the off road videos. You seem know your stuff best in your office.
Love seeing that Texas plate
my 1997 Toyota land cruiser was a good workhorse , but I loved my 2000 range rover p38 , it had a magical ride over rough terrain compared to my land cruiser😏
Very thorough review on all these, well done . The 100 series is definitely the bargain buy for me if I ever decide to leave my 4runner 4th gen
I'm a Land Cruiser junkie. I had an FJ40 for 12 years, now I have an FJ60 and an FZJ80. I can't see myself ever selling them. They are so great.
Toyota should start reading all the comments and come out with the different variations here is the US so the mass can can justify the price point and have a chance to own one at a more reasonable price to fit their needs and wants.
My dad bought a brand new 84 FJ60 back when I was a kid and my sis and I loved the Landcruiser! We definitely went everywhere on it! The FJ80 was awesome but my family got the Lexus LX450 version instead.
I had an 87 LC with a straight 6 cylinder, auto trans, locking differential, rust bucket that got me EVERYWHERE & BACK. Rolled it, got it back upright, crushed roof, started it back up and drove it home. Like driving my living room into the country, have a 2009 now, even then I long for that old rust bucket. Truly the most fun and reliable vehicle 🚗 I've ever owned.
I thought the high end German makes had a patent on reducing content and increasing the price.
Dan Troop The Germans give you more content but they make it unreliable
You forgot to talk about how every Land Cruiser engine block is filled to the core and has MRI’s done to them to make sure of their longevity.
Love the Ace Ventura reference, awesome video, congrats Tommy.
I liked the 2004 100 series. It was the best looking. It would be cool if Toyota made the next generation Land Cruiser as a retro version going back to the Iron Pig
Well I am still stuck with the 77 Model Truck, akin to the Jeep Wrangler, it tough, simple and no nonsense vehicle.
When I was in Saudi, I drove a LC pick up 2002 Model 4.5 Liter Gasoline. Man, once driving, I dozed off for a moment at around 80 K's, hit a steel barrier, but survived with out an injury. That's how I realized how incredibly tough these are built. All I need to replace was the front steel bumpers, no damage to the radiator, or the Engine. Magnificently tough vehicles, built like iron nails. But Gas Guzzlers. Love these LC's.
I subscribed this channel just based on this 1 video
I agree with you a 100%. My favorite Toyota Land Cruiser is the 60 series.
I love ❤️ this land cruiser's all models.The most favourite car of mine.
Just picked up a 1998 LX470. 220,000 miles for only $7,000. great condition!
Nice. I found a 2003 LX470, 230k, $6500. (In 2023) Not perfect, but still a bargain. AHC still works great. Cheapest 100 series in decent shape I could find by several thousand.
Check out Barry Crump from New Zealand Toyota Hilux ad from the 80,s. He drives this hilux up this rough as hill, then says to his mate “ There’s only one other way to get up here” and they both look over an old fj40 parked under the trees. Gold.
When I was 7 years old my father also driving this 50 series jjeep...in nepal cz he is working in Japanese project...so I love this jeep...
Great video, you got a taste of why most Land Cruiser owners end up owning several of them and are life long enthusiasts. There is no bad Land Cruiser model but the 55 series is my favorite.
We had a 1978 fj55. In 1993 my wife and I drove our two kids (aged 2, and 7 months, respectively) from Olympia WA to Punta Gorda Belize, where we lived for a year and a half. It was an amazing truck. We absolutely loved it. Of course, it was so loud that you couldn't hear the kids crying in the backseat, which was an added bonus. Wish we could have kept it, but it was too impractical when we came back home to The States.
I daily my 82 fj40. Most of the rattles can be eliminated by modifying hinges with nylon washers and aluminum bushings and grease. If you're never in a hurry, it's a great vehicle.
What a fantastic video! I couldn't help but notice that when Tommy is featured in a video, the quality is immeasurably better than the majority of others published on TFL.
I'd like a video on '80's and '90's Nissan Pathfinders!
They are very underrated, and you never see anything about them!
I think they are sort of a "poor man's Land Cruiser" - very durable and you can hit 300k miles on them without much fuss
Agreed.
Shopping through LCs, FJCs, LX470s, GX470s and certain 4Runners...glad I came across this vid. Helps my search with more info.
Love the video but just have to add you forgot the one model that actually was the crossover between the more utilitarian models and the more modern. It’s the fj62 not fj80.
Had power windows, power antenna, power locks, rear heat, 4spd auto, and 1st with fuel injection. It was the crossover between the older to the more modern models.
Jacob Carrillo 1988, yes.
I'll take an 80 series with the 1HD-FTE diesel please!
Great soundtrack, it’s elevating to the beautiful videography!
Well made video! The best by far. The legend and history of the Land Cruiser is the true culmination of an offroad beast.
I own a fully modified 2006 100 series. Yes fully modified. The 2006/07 100 series were the best two years combining stellar offroad capability with luxury appointments. The issue with the 200 series is that it was focused on luxury at the expense of offroad capabilities. The point of the LC was it's prowess offroad. Same thing happened to the Range Rover.
I really want to get a 200 series for overlanding and general offroading, but it’s just too wide and heavy. I wish Toyota would strip some weight, make it a little narrow while keeping the V8 and I would be in love.
I'm finally getting serious about fixing up my 1991 Fj80 series. It's been sitting idle for almost 2 years now. In the mechanics shop presently getting a fuel pump (genuine Toyota parts). Just ordered a set of tires on EBay for it. Clear coat is in rough shape. Only 160k miles on it. Spent $1,400 on new front axle bearings/seals a couple years ago.... may as well get it back to usable condition. But at 10 mpg...I won't be taking any long trips to west TX in it.
Great Video...!!!
The FJ 80 series or Prado is the best Land Cruiser variant!
Great video 👍, I currently own a 2015 land cruiser and it has been great and has 81k miles and no problems
Love my solid axle 105 series here in Oz.
Excellent intro, gave me a good chuckle when you were revealed to be driving in an upscale neighborhood. LOL
100 Series is what I want. That 4.7 v8 accelerates nicely, lasts forever and can tow a med sized rv trailer. There are no crummy ones. I drove one with 277k miles and it felt more like 77k miles. Everything worked on the electrics too. Effin baddass SUV. I agree a few less style points than the 80 or 60 series but floor that v8 and you will be in love.
One of the Best review I ever seen
Fj80 followed by FJ80 are my favorite ones.
Plz make a comparative test between the FJ40 and a Defender 90 of the same area. When you described the car, it was lime me describing my Land Rover.
Love my 100 Series! Best vehicle I've ever owned! It's not bad at wheeling either
Why did you sell it?
@@yeahman1975 I still have it! Never getting rid of it! Almost 300k and runs great
@@ricky_skids it will be great for SHTF or Armageddon
Agreed. Yesterday a friend asked what kind of mpg I get and I said without hesitation, I didn’t buy it for the mpgs. Great truck!
@@ladweeb1798my LX470 gets 14 overall. Between the weight and the height and the 4 speed auto, I drive it like a grandma for the most part, no hurry.
This video was an instant watch for me, the fact that this is 1 year old and I’m only seeing it now and the 215k views on a video which should have 1m plus tells me your got algorithm’d. Repost this as new content and people will flock to this awesome vid!!
Nice video! The 3FE was plenty fine in the FJ62, it just was a dog in the early 80 series because of the full time 4wd. I just rebuilt the head on my FJ62 (P.O. cracked it after it overheated) which has 220k miles on it and the compression is still factory spec. Drives great! That's now my main rig. Even more so than my 40.
Its about damn time they gave the 3rd row delete and center console option back. Even in Arabia where the fridge and ice maker were options on the 60 and 80 series, nobody used them for that. Nobody in America even used the fridge and ice maker in the old 80s Toyota Vans either.
Having had the pleasure of driving the majority of 4x4s on the PLANET, up to 1993, (plus a few 6 & 8 wheel drive vehicles) while working/living in the Middle East, I can say it was a joy to drive Landcruisers both auto & manual. I used them and Land Rovers at work. I owned a Chevy Blazer 5.7lt 4x4 for a while, however, no matter how much I admire both these 4x4s they still fall short of the Range Rover (RR) both with on and off-road capabilities/performances. Having owned 2 RR V8s you just cannot beat them. I used them mainly off-road so I could load up to drive thru the desert to dive sites for R&R Scuba diving. Superb in Sand, Rocks, Shingle, thick gooey sucking horrible MUD, crossing flowing Wadis using a "Snorkel" you name it the RR did it, full loaded with heavy gear! Had to pull out a few Landcruisers (LC) along the way as they just don't go thru mud that well. Same with desert dune sand! (in certain conditions you need to reduce the tyre pressure giving greater tyre surface area on sand/shingle).
One incident in the 1990s. I was driving, at night thru the desert as it was so much cooler. There had been torrential rain throughout the Southern Arabian Peninsula for 3 days - unheard of in living memory! A huge sand dune moved over the road and loadsa vehicles got stuck, including 3 Police Landcruisers. This was before the advent of Mobile/cell phones/tablets/computers etc so no calling for help! I spent about 4 hours towing all the vehicles out of the mushy sand as the LCs couldn't hack it and got bogged in themselves!
If the LC can now hack these conditions as well as the RR then I'd certainly take a look. But until then I'd stick to the Range Rover. (NOT the Discovery or the other models they do).
I'm sure there will be many LC owners that will disagree with me but this is my opinion having used LC, RR & Chevy Blazers on a day to day basis so I was able to judge performance both on and off road. My next vehicle is likely to be a Toyota RAV4 cos I'm poor now haha and live in UK, in about 6/12. I do love Toyotas. Y'all have a safe journey in whatever vehicle your driving.
LOL love the entro with you bouncing around like Ace Ventura.
Here in Venezuela the 80 series was produced until 2007 with the FZJ legendary engine. There's thousands of it.