1997 Toyota Landcruiser FZJ80 - 40th Anniversary review from North America
"Best 4x4 ever made - buy the Beater edition"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew due to previous owner never changing the oil (not the truck's fault).
Blew second 1FZ-FE engine, again covered under warranty due to poor diagnosis by dealer (the fan clutch had died so the truck ran hot for about 8 months and eventually killed the #6 rod bearing).
General comments?
Greatest truck ever made. Super reliable and built tough. This is no SUV, it is made for off road use although it also cooks down the highway comfortably blowing by other cars.
Only gripes are seats don't go far back (far enough for me, but I'm short) and bad mpg - although I didn't buy it for good mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5 with supercharger Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2004 |