1990 Toyota Landcruiser from North America - Comments

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).

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.

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...

I love my Land Cruiser, great looks and great reliability. I just have to laugh at the people who pay so much more for a new SUV. My 91 Landcruiser will outperform the best on or off the road. My only negative is the 4.0 liter V6 is very underpowered.

As a Mechanic and having driven Both the Landcruiser and Patrol of the early 90's I must say that if a prospective buyer is looking for a all-rounder 4x4 then look no further than the GQ (1988 onwards) Nissan Patrol. This vehicle is very stable (more so than the Landcruiser), cheaper to maintain and is equal in off-road performance with the Landcruiser. Very powerful, and great for towing.

I disagree. I have driven both and and the land cruiser fj62 rides and handles better. I swear the fj62 have the most comfortable seats ever. Plus they will last longer than the nissan.

If you are looking for a reliable, tough and sturdy vehicle, look no further. I have a 91 with 99K on the odometer. The only issues are power and MPG (around 8C, 10H), but believe me, you CAN'T get it stuck... These beasts go where other can't. Take a look around, look at Autotrader and other sites, if you can FIND a Grand Cherokee with 120,000 miles on it, you'll pay $2,000 and take your chances, but L/C's are out there with 150K+ and still sold for $10,000 or so. Someone once told me... look at the Discovery Channel, how many Ford and Chevy's do you see on safari?

Here in Texas my 1989 FJ 62 has 215,400 miles, still going strong. Periodic servicing from qualified mechanic. Sent the Cruiser with my son off to college & figured that would be the end of it. He kept the oil changed regular, ran off the road during a freak snowstorm, got several windshield cracks during a strong dust storm, brought it back all dusty. I hosed it off, replaced the windshield & drive it daily now. He still wants to drive it. Everything, but the alternator is still original. I can't see getting rid of it.

I drove a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser with nearly 300,000 miles. Ran like new. But I broke my feet and could no longer use a clutch. Gave 1984 to woman at church to drive and bought a 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. Now has nearly 200,000 miles. It too drives like new. Only problems have been automatic door lock solenoid, replaced alternator, and low power. People leave notes on the car asking if it is for sale.

It is comfortable, handles well, easy maintenance. Only issue is low power. You cannot be in a hurry.

The Toyota Land Cruiser as the best car in the world is second only to the 1965 "C" model Porsche.

I have a 1985 LC diesel with 285,000k on the clock.

I purchased it in1989 and it has become part of the family. With the frame in advanced stages of rust I am frantically looking for a good frame and or body so I can keep going for another 200,000k. It still has the best visibility and storage capability of any SUV I know.

I own a 91 Land cruiser and no one could tell the difference between my wife's 97' from mine. I, like most know I could get more power from a Dodge or Chevy few a while until I have to start replacing parts like motors and transmissions!!

I have one issue that three mechanics including the dealer couldn't figure out. I have a tremendous amount of heat accumulating under driver seat from the exhaust manifold to the cadalydic converters area. The extreme heat kills my battery charge and the truck will not start until it cools. My computer diagnosis comes out clean. I replaced the converters, but after an hour or so of driving the heat has become unbearable. I was warned the vehicle could catch fire.

Any comments out there???

I drove my sons fully loaded 1995 Range Rover for a week in Fla. that he bought off ebay this summer for only $7000. It had a new auto height air suspension, new dark green paint, brush guards, great ac and a new sound system. Although Land Cruisers are nice this car rides better. I am looking for a used one myself now.