1989 Toyota Landcruiser FJ62 review from North America
"Eatin' H2's and crappin' Jeeps"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First of all, nothing mechanical has ever gone wrong with this vehicle since my family purchased it almost 10 years ago. It has never even been serviced except for oil changes, which I regret to say rarely happen on time, and some brake work. The tailgate and rear hatch are rusting pretty badly now, but that is to be expected for a vehicle of this age. The stock cassette player expired in early 2003 but was easily remedied with the installation of an after market CD player.
General comments?
I love this thing! The only downsides are that it is slow, ugly, and sucks gas like it's free. Otherwise, it is truly excellent. But fast, pretty and efficient were never attributes this vehicle was intended to have. It can haul all your buddies, a cooler, your dog, and tow a boat all while negotiating the most awful terrain imaginable while the A/C blows ice cubes. Off-Road bliss. I have been told that these vehicles are good for 300,000 miles. I can't wait for the next 103,000.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3F-E (4.0) I-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 197000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 13th January, 2006 |