1985 Toyota Landcruiser HJ60 review from Australia and New Zealand
"It's like a tortoise: slow but long lasting"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Required a new radiator.
Had a bunch of electrical problems.
Several oil leaks, sump, transfer, transmission, rear diff.
Couple of tiny rust spots.
General comments?
Great car. Most of the above are due to age and wear and tear.
The only problems innate in its design are the rust and the oil leak between the transmission and transfer. These are common 60 series problems.
But none of them prevent it from driving. It just keeps on going. It's a slow engine, and comparatively weak, but it only adds to its durability and reliability.
I think it looks great and has real character, and can do anything. Pull things, daily ride, off road.
I think if you take good care of it, change the oil every 5000 kms and keep the rust at bay, it'll go on forever.
It's like a tortoise: slow but long lasting.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2H Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 350000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 354000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Corsair |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2009 |