| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3F Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.2 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 350000 kilometres |
Summary:
Great quality
Faults:
The cooling system is not efficient at all. Too noisy. Very uncomfortable in the back seats. Very unstable on curves. The body stains with ease. Not a complete 4x4 (no differencial blocker)
General Comments:
Very funtional. Great power at the start.
Very good manufacture materials on engine and mechanical parts.
Rate for price-quality is fair.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st September, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 448000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 455000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
Summary:
Totally reliable, very trustworthy vehicle, willing to buy a newer model of the Land-cruiser
Faults:
I started with doing some minor repairs as some of the electrical work on the interior. I fixed all electrical problems at no cost because I used to be an Auto Electrician.
The first real problem I noticed there were some gearbox noise, however was told the problem was the clutch needed to be replaced.
I drove it around for about 4 months doing about 4000km's since I bought it and the rear brakes failed. The problem was a completely worn out disc rotor, calipers, brake pads and seals. I was quoted by a professional $1600 to replace both sides on the rear differential, instead a friend of mine who is a Diesel mechanic helped me to rebuild the brakes for a mere $550 in parts and $50 for a carton of beer.
Looking into the car's history, it hadn't had any work done to it ever since sold brand new. It had a very good service history.
The other problem was, I had the clutch checked out at 455 000 km's. The mechanic told me that my transfer case, gearbox, and clutch had completely worn out and needed to replace all parts. This cost me a further $7000 for a new gearbox, transfer case and clutch.
General Comments:
I am a 19 year old male, I thought the availability of parts and service were not quite good enough as I would have expected. The parts were a little too dear.
Having towed a 20 foot caravan, I thought the Cruiser was very reliable on towing power.
I have taken it on a few 4wd trips such as mountains and beaches. I thought the Cruiser performed very well, much better than my last 4wd I owned 3 years ago which was a Ford Courier 4x4 ute. It does have a very comfortable ride and is very solid.
Most cars I have driven, can have a lot of bad effects on my damaged spine. However the Cruiser seems to ease my back in rough 4wd trips.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th April, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3F-E Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
Summary:
Best vehicle in its class
Faults:
VERY few.
Other than normal maintenance (plugs, filters, shocks, etc), the only things that are not original are the thermostat and alternator (at 149,000).
General Comments:
Best I've owned. Intend to put another 150,000 miles on it. At 10 years old, it is worth much more than my wife's 5 year old Grand Cherokee.
Off road abilities can't even be challenged by today's SUV.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th August, 2000
I have a '90 Landcruiser with over 260,000 miles, still going strong, original transmission too. It's unbelievable! Daily use, over 100 miles a day stop and go, freeway, in LA no less...