toyota land cruiser 80 series

**lowslowbenz** · December 30th, 2010 01:35 PM

Land Cruiser's never grow old ... we have a yellow FJ40 in the province that was bought brand new in 1986 .. the last of the diesel cruiser's sold by Delta Motors and Mageco ... and its still running up to this day doing farm duty.

It's very cheap to maintain, parts are plentiful, no electronics, robust and rugged, has a lot of aftermarket accessories, and can go anywhere.

For me, that's what a 4x4 is supposed to be...

**voltscastillo** · December 30th, 2010 01:54 PM

LC80s are like the AK-47s of the 4x4 world (well, next to the defenders). very rugged and if properly cared for, very reliable.

and compared to LC100s, these are cheaper and more available. dami dati subic na imprt versions nito.

**vinj** · December 30th, 2010 05:11 PM

There's a saying that the break-in period of the Land Cruiser is 100,000kms.

Our family has a LC80 (one of the local units sold by TMPI) and it still garners a lot of interest; not as many units were sold as compared to the Pajero and Safari so it also is quite hard to find, thus the higher resale value. Even the old FJs, BJs fetch a tidy sum if in good condition.

Very rock-sturdy, bulletproof to wear, tear and depreciation; to quote Barney Stinson, it's legen... wait for it... dary.

**cammer** · December 31st, 2010 12:06 AM

Thanks guys, looks like i would prefer this over fortuner or montero sports.

**OTEP** · December 31st, 2010 12:15 AM

I drive a 2002 Nissan Patrol and I stepped backed into a 1995 Land Cruiser 80.

I didn't know what I was missing! Now I know what this Land Cruiser magic is all about.

I've also had a chance to live with a Fortuner (3.0D4d) and Montero Sport (2.5 GLS A/T). The Land Cruiser is not as fast or as smooth but there is something about it that makes me prefer it over the others.

**joaquim** · December 31st, 2010 03:23 PM

For me best land cruiser by far comfort and ruggedness nya panalo. Even ang resale value parang hindi nagdedepreciate next only to the defender.

Classic design parang hindi naluluma inggit lagi ako pagmaynakikita ako sa daan ng makinis na LC80 na local version and stock look.

Had the chance to buy makinis na lc80 way back 2002 for 1.1m my brother advice me bili na lang ako sport trac brand new pa. After three years benta ko na sport trac lugi at ilan beses nasingil ng malaki sa casa. Looked at LC80 again 1.1m pa rin yung nakita ko!!! kaya bili na lang ng hilux

**OTEP** · December 31st, 2010 03:45 PM

If you have a chance to get hold of an original LHD 80 series especially one with the 1HD-T diesel engine, don't let it go.

**renzo_d10** · December 31st, 2010 03:46 PM

Yup. Land Cruisers never grow old. Heck, if a properly maintained old land cruiser ( even older than the LC80 ) parks beside me .. I can't help myself but look and appreciate its beauty. ;)

Going back. IMO, the earlier land cruisers were one of the best. LC80 below. They both have the quality of being a 4x4 and a family car. Equal distribution of comfort and ruggedness.

It's a can-go-anywhere vehicle. Pass it through rough terrains and it will simply treat them as one puny " dirt ". Pass them through knee deep floods and it will simply treat it as a puddle of water.

The newer landcruisers, LC100-present are inclined more on the executive side. It has lost the rugged look that what past land cruisers have. It's more of modern styling.

The 700k-1.1M price of the LC80's are rather cheap than expensive. This is a vehicle that you can rely on and keep for more than a decade. A car where you can just lay your back and relax, simply forgetting the kind of road that you're passing to.

Frankly, if I just have the money, I'll get one. And I'll be choosing it over modern SUV's ( Monteros, Fortuners etc. ) anytime.

**vinj** · January 2nd, 2011 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

I didn't know what I was missing! Now I know what this Land Cruiser magic is all about.

I've also had a chance to live with a Fortuner (3.0D4d) and Montero Sport (2.5 GLS A/T). The Land Cruiser is not as fast or as smooth but there is something about it that makes me prefer it over the others.

True, its not as fast as the newer Forts and Monty Sports but the thrust you get when you floor the 4.2 in-line 6 turbo is just awesome. The newer CRDis will just leave you behind once you hit triple digit speeds but you'll still be tailing them all the way to 160kph. When you get off the paved roads or onto real off road obstacles, its bye-bye Fort and Monty in favor of the LC. A 1996 LC80 will probably cost just a much as a 2005 Fortuner on the second hand market IMO.

**lytspid** · January 2nd, 2011 09:55 PM

we used to own a fortuner, but sold it immediately as soon as i learned all the problems were' gonna face up ahead, so opted to buy a lc80 , God is good by blessing us with a 97 model dubai version, though it has no turbo, but we just replaced it with 1hdt engine and inter cooled it, though it is not fast as the new once but it can beat all those 100 and 200 in terms of durability, the 80 and 105 are the LAST living legend of toyota's durability , a real 4wd with go anywhere capability, it will probably outlast the 200..if you want to drive a legend get an 80..