1983 Toyota Landcruiser FJ60 review from North America
"The ultimate vehicle for a safari!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, I bought the car used from an unscrupulous car dealer.
So, it had a poorly rebuilt engine which just died. I'm in the process of having it replaced as we speak.
Other than replacing and repairing parts that were neglected by the previous owner, it's been really reliable.
General comments?
You don't drive this truck for performance, handling, or comfort. You drive it BECAUSE IT IS A LAND CRUISER!
This is one of the best vehicles ever made. Maintain it and the average engine will last well over 250-300K miles UNTOUCHED! Some even go as high as 500K without even a rebuild.
Plenty of room to haul all the gear you would ever need, and still cruise down the road in style.
However, you do pay for this truck at the pump. Average MPG of cruisers from 1957 to present is around 14-15!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2L 2F Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda MX6 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2001 |