The Owner of the Company my family worked at had this exact Land Cruiser, and I took note back then. Fast forward about 30 years….. and Mom has been safe and reliably running down the road in 3 generations of Land Cruiser. Understated, yet refined. 100% dependable and not even on the same playing field as anything else. Honored to be part of the Land Cruiser family. These trucks deserve their own wave or 👍!!!
@@takcleberrybody on frame SUVs can be, and are, called trucks. They have a truck power train, and a truck frame. The body is utility but it's a truck. Original comment had no need of correcting.
My 80 was bought brand new by my grandmother, sold to my mother, and she gave it to me. Never sold out of the family, 240k miles and i can still daily drive it comfortably (not good mileage but my camrys down atm haha) absolutely love this thing
I owned a series 80 Land Cruiser in Asia for a few years in the 90s. It's delightful to watch this video. One thing I wish the presenter had done is to start the engine. I've owned and driven all sorts of cars with engines ranging from 4-cylinders to V12s. None of them sounded like the Land Cruiser 80 -- the straight 6 had a distinctive sound that I can only describe as INDUSTRIAL.
This was the true offroad monster, an iconic Suv symbol of high status for many back in the 90's, It's all that comes to mind when the best ever landcruiser discussion comes up !
I have a 96' Land Cruiser that I bought new in the fall of 95'. It is the exact same color which is named "Dark Emerald Pearl" . It now has 359,200 miles on it and I am so emotionally attached to it that I will never sell it. I decided that I might need a new car when it had 300,000 miles on it so I had the engine tested and it was still within acceptable factory settings. I just had it re-painted and re-upholstered and it looks brand new. It has been all over the US, 4-wheeling at Big Bend, numerous times to Colorado skiing. Best car ever. !!!
My mate has one. 560 000km 4.2 diesel. I changed the timing belt and it is mechanically simple to work on. No special tools required. It is the epitome of "simplicity is the cornerstone of robustness".
You really really love it😊 I think you're right. I prefer the 75 but this is the lectury one. 75 is alot mor simple. They still make land cruiser with solid front axle. 79,78,76 Great car Gret machine
This is the best built truck ever. When it came to the shop it was only for basic maintenance....never any major issues even at 200k miles. They don't make them like they use to. Keep up the great work CCN.
I have a daily driven 96 with 350k miles, all original. These 80 series Land Cruisers have to be one of the best vehicles ever built by any manufacturer. Tough, reliable, simple and a pleasure to drive. I don’t think I’d ever part with mine. Thanks for the video!
Great video! I have been driving Land Cruisers since 1987. Bought a new FJ60 in 1987, a new 100 in 1998, and a new 200 in 2015. All daily driven, with lots of miles on rough dirt and gravel roads, with over 450k on my 100. There is absolutely nothing else that brings a smile to my face like a Land Cruiser.
A prime example of the metaphor: "They don't make them like they used to." What a stunning old school Land Cruiser. Nice to see there's a mindful owner looking after it.
Excellent video. I’ve owned my stock 97 Cruiser for nearly 1/2 my life ; 202,000 miles- driven almost daily, never let me down, last year replaced the radiator one of the only repairs over the last 27 years. 6:00 all Toyota service Incredibly well built fun to drive. It’s a roving bank vault ! ; looking forward to it’s 30 Birthday. 0:25
You won’t regret it in buying one of these…I just bought one two months ago with 250K from the original owner and the truck is very stable and solid…love this episode!
This video brings back so many memories of growing up; a very close friend of mine's father had a '96 Land Cruiser in red with the 4.5L and barn doors in the back. I absolutely adore the J80 and that is such a perfect example. Japanese 4WDs of the 80s and 90s were quite special.
Mate in Australia we love these things.. I have had every series and my 80 was very special.. took me to some very remote places.. you are a legend btw
Terrorist groups drive the Landcruiser to attack our American military in the middle east.... despite our fancy tech, the terrorist groups weeded our military out of Afghanistan using nothing buy old Toyota Landcruiser and Hilux truck with AK-47..... shame on us.....
Eyeing one of these for years, I own the grand daddy of this kind of 4x4 vehicles, a 1981 BJ41 Toyota Land Cruiser. Still running very well upto this day. They are dependable, no nonsense, outright reliable 4x4 that ever roamed the earth.
Hello Ahmed once again,I specially like this video.,You know, We work on these Land Cruisers almost on a daily basis in our workshop here in Caracas Venezuela and yes., You are absolutely right, There are very few off road vehicles that can match the reliability and build quality of these trucks. Of course they require more maintenance than the ordinary car but they last almost a lifetime. We have also an FJ 62 with much more than 350000 Kmts and I had an FJ 40 with more than 400000 Kmts .I sold it a few years ago after 46 years of troublefree ownership with the original clutch. Thats how goods those trucks were. Keep up the excelent work and may the Lord bless you.
Went to Jordan and lived with the Bedouins. They might not have anything, but the one thing that they can depend on is their Toyota Land Cruiser. Not only any Land Cruiser, the 80 series Land Cruiser. Shows how beautifully made this is.
Glad to hear the Toyota expert loves my ‘95 Cruiser too! Snagged mine on Craigslist in 2019 with only 143K. Paint and interior in beautiful condition. Shocks were spongy so I upgraded to a set of heavies (why not…only the best!) but I didn’t realize it came with a 2” lift. A little hard for my 5’3” self to climb in but oh, my she handles nice on the highway and off-roading is like a Sunday drive. (Makes me look like I know what I’m doing 😂). Took her for a test drive up the Al-Can Hwy and back in ‘19 and not a single issue (except a floppy mirror and a little duct tape took care of that). The reliability gives me confidence to to anywhere…maybe next Baja! Thanks for validating my obsession with my new toy!
I have owned several Landcruisers, also the 60 modell, but there is for me only one landcruiser and that is the HZJ78. I have 200000 miles on it now and i've had not a single issue with the car.
The other piece here is the fit and finish. Everything solid. Built in Japan. After buying two brand new Broncos in two years in 94 & 96 and suffering multiple failures on both, I really wanted one of these. Wish I had. Your excitement about this champ is palpable.
When I was in college I also worked for a Toyota dealership in AZ. I was test driving all the new cars/trucks/SUV. Yes by far this is my favorite Land Cruisers. I still want one!!
Had my TRD supercharged FZJ80 for almost 20 years and 250,000 miles. Spent 10 years with me, as a single guy and a dog in the Rocky Mountains and the last 10 years with at the Beach and the Sierra Nevada hauling my wife, our dogs, and our 8 year old daughter. Too much history to ever leave the family.
I absolutely agree,the Land Cruisers are bulletproof. I have owned my 96 diesel 80 series imported 2nd hand from Japan to NewZealand for 23years & still cannot part with it after buying a very sought after 2007 100 series diesel.I am so wrapped with Land Cruisers I recently went on to get a 2015 200 series diesel also. I love them all. I cannot believe the power & traction of the 200 series it is awesome! The only problem I have is that I now feel privileged & a little greedy.😢
Yes!!! My LC80, I love this car. Back in 1989, my senior year in HS. I saw this beautiful LC, and ever since I wanted one. It took me 30 years to find my 1995 LC80. I love driving it daily, getting compliments all of the time, and people offering to buy it from me.
I have a 1997 and it has zero rust just like that one. It was purchased from a dealer in Reno NV and has been here all it's life. It was purchased to go skiing and a commute over the summit. It has 214K miles on it. I'm surprised the oil pump cover O-ring isn't leaking on that one. Fantastic description of a beautiful LC. It's obvious you have the same passion for Land Cruisers as I. I've owned several over the years and the one and only complaint I've had is the lack of power. Thanks for a great video!
Very tough and extremely reliable Here in dubai it came with 4.5 gasoline engine and a 5 speed manual transmission( optional) frond and read diff lock, main and sub gas tank, fridge, 2 spare wheel( optional).. Great car 👍👍👍👍
I think the best way to describe this video is to call it a 'Love Letter' to the 80 Series LandCruiser. I wish I get to see The Car Care Nut make a video on the 22re engine some day!
Finally a video about the 80 series! AWESOME!! I own a 06 100 series for the 1. updated v8 2. airbags 3. a little bigger But my ultimate goal one day is to get the 97 80 series triple locked... Thanks for the awesome video!!!
I bought a 93 landcruiser two years ago, triple locked with 330k on it. Painted and did some base maintenance, upgraded with 33s. Look great, runs great.
Here in Florida you almost don’t see them during the week, now in weekends, that’s another story. Is the preferred vehicle for the weekend warriors. You see from the completely original ones, to the ones that had been lifted, modified in any way possible, and there is always a crowd around them. Like you said, it is a tank!
Hello again Ahmed.Yes., you are right.I work on these cars almost every day and I am always impressed with the quality of the asembly and the quality of the materials Toyota used to build their cars. The same goes for the 40, 60 and 70 series wich I also work on. Thank's for the videos and the oportunity to share it with all of us Toyota entusiasts.
I also currently own a 95 in dark emerald pearl. These trucks are amazing. A pleasure to own and drive. My wife and I did a 4500 mile road trip 2 years ago in our 80 series. Loaded all up for camping. We spent 10 days on the road with multiple 12 hour driving days in a row. Lived out of the 80 everyday of the trip. Explored around Death Valley. Put ourselves in some very remote places at times. Not once did the Cruiser hesitate to do anything we asked it to do. Not bad for a car that was 26 years old at the time. A car I will be keeping forever.
Until very recently, I had a beautiful built up '97 80. I don't mean beautiful like showroom for looks - but no rust problems, everything was straight, and so on. 240K & I fully based-lined its systems out of habit - likely forever the best vehicle in every way that I'll ever own. Nothing feels like that tank. I had myself a freak accident and totaled it. I came out unscathed with just a few mild bruises, but I can almost guarantee I would have been injured in an average vehicle. I've seen what an 80 does to another car. I'm devastated for the loss, but grateful for my years with it. Maybe some day I'll have another, but for now - to be honest - I'm happy with the "release" from their parts pricing & scarcity in comparison to others, plus the mpg, and release from cherishing a vehicle so much. Back in my shitbox '98 5vz 4Runner (that's not a fair comment, but it's just not comparable to an 80) My saying is "Toyota is to other vehicles as land cruiser is to Toyota."
I love cars like these. Just well built, simple machines, that are fairly easy to maintain and take care of. Very, very few cars are built like this these days.
Right just slap em together and get it out of the door! Looking at the interior and styling, you would think they are space ships! More like tin cans! In my opinion we have lost the way. Manufacturers are pushing power numbers up and up, adding features up the wazoo, but they don't know how to make a true work of art like this oldie! It's nice to have a turbo from the factory... until it comes time to maintain it! The new designs push so much power through each little piston for "emissions" sake, that the engine wears itself out just from being driven! 😂 we are pushing up against the limit of our materials but I guess they figure it's better to have that punch so they can sell more cars!
My Friend.....As you said!...."Less is more!" Simplicity!!!....the ultimate sophistication. This is a going anywhere, anytime, no nonsense vehicle. Thanks for the walk through. Stunning!
I once was a passenger in the back seat of a Land Cruiser, impressive feeling! I can drive it around the world its smoothness feeling is above the Mercedes SL Land Rover Discovery Jaguar F space Audi A6!
That has to be one of my all time favorites of any all and large SUV type vehicle out on the road from that time period until now. It's a very classic color combination, a favorite across any vehicle of that era. It makes for a very handsome and rugged look. Such a wonderfully well preserved example, thank you for showing it.
I have one with 379,000 miles and I am just now needing to replace the shocks, tie rod ends, suspension bushings, etc. Love these cars. I've had a 60, a 100, and now an 80.
I've been waiting years to see you do a review on the 80! I grew up with one my parents had and eventually got one myself. The thing drives like a dream and just eats up everything I throw at it offroad. I'm sure there would a ton of interested folks to see you work on some of the common issues. Good stuff!
Thank you ……….very much for taking the time to recognize one of the best trunks ever built. I own a 1993 Land Cruiser and it has more than 300,000 miles on it. I am a bit of a mechanic myself, so I have done extensive work on the Landy, but nothing mayor. Once again thank you for your professionalism and your attention to detail on every episode that you do, but I was waiting for you to do one on the 80’s series ……..thank you again. Alex M.
AMD, I salute the owner(s) for their good taste, sound judgment and careful maintenance. That deep green colour is pure class 👏👏We all hope a simpler, not-too-luxurious Land Cruiser is coming back to the USA and Canada.🤞🤞
My '97 "" 40th Anniversary Collector' s Edition has about half a million miles on the odomter, and has exactly the same fctory color. I think Toyota calls it "Deep Emerald Pearl. Best vehicle i have driven, all-around.
YES! Had a 96 80 series until recently...loved going into the backwood forest service roads of Colorado with canoe on top....melted the road into butter with that suspenstion. For those leaky axles, get the birfield rebuild kit, some friends, some beer and a long weekend. Great car. thanks for the review.
Absolutely legendary! What an absolute beauty of an 80 series. So glad to see that the owner is maintaining the OEM look and feel of this gem. An icon in every sense.
This engine was also in the LC100 in the middle east market & the LC100 also came in manual. Actually even the LC200 could've been had with a manual although only on the lower trims and up to the 4.6L 1UR-FE.
I really enjoyed this AMD. These overviews with your technical opinions are really great. Especially for Toyota guys (girls). The 80 series is one of my favorites. Just like this channel.
A guy across the road from me has RHD version in the same Colour. Same Wheels. Paint on the Roof and Bonnet is shot. Still thounds of these on the road in Australia.
Very clean triple-locked specimen. The LX450 is essentially same truck with mostly cosmetic differences and standard features. I "believe" the LX came with a slightly softer factory spring rate than the Cruiser. For a time, one could purchase an LX at less of a premium, but that gap has tightened in recent years.
I own 96 LC w/1HD-FT Diesel engine. Love the distinctive 4.2 L turbo diesel sound and exhaustion . It's like heavy metal music to my ear. Just love it.
What a beauty. When you see a vehicle like this, you know the pride the owner has in it and yes, "They don't make cars like this anymore!" Thank you for this video.
Love the review of the Landcrusier and continue to enjoy the enthusiam and way you comment on the cars you repair and review. From the beggining from your home garage to now, it's no mystery you have something also special the way the information is presented. Continue to do what you do AMD. I appreciate the videos and help wihen I tackle what I can fixing my Toyotas. It's because of your videos I try to do what I can and keep them runnign as long as I can!
It is always great seeing an older rig with oodles of miles still looking pretty much like new and running the same. Simpler is better...less stuff to break or need service and easier to service. The owner of this rig is very lucky..I too love the green as well with the tan🙂 Keep up the great videos..it always makes my day :-)
Two days ago we bought our first Land Cruiser. 1995 FZJ80. No rust, mechanically sound. New brakes, recently serviced. Needs new paint an seats reupholstered but she’s a beauty
Outside of the US, it was possible to get the 100 series as a 105 series with a 4.2 diesel (1hz) or the 4.5 gasoline (1fz) always manual with front and rear solid axles, those configurations made them 105 series, the had very simple vinyl interiors. Good old days.
Exactly! I used to have 105 series in Africa. That thing was a like a tank. The 1hz diesel engine can take you anywhere. Reliable engine with good fuel economy.
I’m feeling nostalgic watching this video. My dad used to owned this Land Cruiser model year 1995, black metallic color, at my home country. It has 4 liter turbo diesel engine and a couple of things I noticed those are different than my dad’s are the head light on my dad’s LC has split head light and the wheels has BBS RS style wheels although he bought from Toyota dealer. It was a bulletproof car and my mom was pissed when my dad sold it out of fear losing money on the car due to 1998 economic recession in Asia.
I worked in a Toyota dealership back in the 90s and fully agree the 80 series cruiser is just superb, very little faults were reported and no factory recalls. I found the 12 valve diesel models best for torque and the newer 24 valve diesel engines were not as responsive down low.
I agree the 80 series is a great vehicle. Luckily in Australia we have the 105 series Land Cruiser which has the same chassis with exactly the same solid axles, steering, suspension and similar engine layout as shown in the 80 series models. The only difference is the 100 series body on top of the chassis. I'm luck enough to own a 105 in similar condition and they are becoming highly prized today. A wonderful vehicle in so many ways. I will keep it and treasure it.
I agree wholehertedly with you about these great machines. I have bought a total of four, and i still have three of them (the fourth one burned with my house a few yers ago. I feel naked driving anything less, in other words--anything else.
The 80 series was the first Land Cruiser to feature coil springs. Toyota at the time was most famous for building reliable cars but not comfortable cars. I think the miles this car has and its condition is a testament to Toyotas reliability. This vehicle is sought after and costs more than some new midsize SUVs in some parts of the world.
This FJ80 is SWEET! This has a few features the '97 doesn't but I wish it did. I picked up a 1997 LC triple locked and 275k miles. AZ car so no rust. I am documenting my full restore on YT. @thecarcarenut has helped me run through a lot of the work I am doing DIY. GR8 truck!
I got a new black 1976 Chevy blazer when I was 16 years old in western Montana when Montana was still a low population, great state..It was built like a tank and was a great off road vehicle..From weekend keggers, hunting and exploring the mountain roads in our endless forest it was like a dream in paradise.. I miss real 4x4 vehicles that were strong, tough and reliable..
I had an HDJ81 VX Ltd (4.2 L turbo diesel) for many years.. best LC I ever owned.. Indestructible.!!! The automatic transmission in these LC was also used in the Toyota Coaster bus. That's how tough these are..!! Thanks for showing us this beautiful example..
I have a 40th anniversary model with 435,000 kms on it. The interior is original and near pristine. No rust to speak of. Had it for 10 years, used as a daily driver on bad roads in extreme weather - well maintained but not ‘babied’. Reliable, comfortable, handles well and makes good usable power. Brakes are TERRIBLE, but it’s still the best 4WD I’ve owned. P.S - it’s a thirsty beast.
I absolutely love the old 4Runner’s. I had one back in 97 and it was like new. Was actually very hard to let it go, but I know the owner and they still have it, believe it or not. These older Toyota’s are awesome. I had an 82 Toyota Cressida and that thing was luxury. Beautiful in-line 6, power everything. That one was a Cali car, not one speck of rust. Unfortunately I lost that one in an accident.
We have a California zero rust white 1993 version of this truck that has the factory lockers, light blue cloth seats with the 3rd row seats and sunroof. This truck is bulletproof I will never sell it.
This was the the last of the great ones! The undercoat is either an enamel or very durable plastisizer which should have been standard on all cars/trucks but which unfortunately was a dealer option. This was the only true way to save the metal of any Toyoda. I can overlook the various leaks simply because the rest was so bulletproof. Probably my favorite apart from 1979 SR5 Corolla liftback. Glad we see commonalities here...
9:03, both the 100 series land cruiser from 1998-2007 (Middle East Spec) and the 105 series land cruiser (Australia) came with GEN 2 1FZ-FE's on some lower trims along side the 4.7L V8 that the higher trims were equipped with. In fact, the 1FZ-FE trims were more popular in the Middle East and have amazing aftermarket support and OEM spare part availability to this day due to the demand. The GEN 2 1FZ-FE variants received some nice updates, some noteworthy ones are: a revised intake manifold with longer runners, coil pack ignition in wasted spark instead of the distributor, higher compression flat pistons.
Drove one in 1995 accross Cambodia numerous times for United Nations. Mostly flooded jungle roads. The front axel got bent and one leaf broke, when we ran over a landmine, but it ran for many years like that on 2wd until a Japanese Aid mission from Toyota themselves came to replace it.
Toyotas are the best. I've been a Toyota man since getting my 1st 1984 Hilux back in 1995. I've owned around 30 Toyotas over the years and worked on hundreds of them for my customers. No other vehicle is engineered as well as a Toyota. They're not perfect, but as an aggregate, they're the best.
I was waiting for you to talk about these! I had a 97 with 233k miles. It was a good truck, but it burned a lot of oil and had an EGR problem. I also had to replace nearly all the coolant hoses, and the power steering was also leaking, and I think the piston rings were worn since compression wasn’t great. I had to mash the throttle in 2nd gear to get up even a small hill! They are solid trucks, but can be a nightmare to maintain if the PO wasn’t religious about fixing leaks and fluid change intervals. IMO the 100 series is overall more reliable.
@@rosssmith9941 lol here in arab world habibi tuned this to 500hp with anti lag tune popping like AK47 drive them crazy and hooliganise on desert. Even if blown re-engineered precision and upgraded oem available locally here
@@amandeepbaa6978 these are naturally aspirated retard sure you can boost them but if you have the money you can Bulletproof anything... not sure what your point is here teezy
Ooooh finally you got one. I love these. My parents had a green LX450. I always say those were the last of the best land cruisers. I’ve seen some restored and low miles sell for 40-65k
i‘m 60 now and own a 95er HD-FT Diesel VX 4.2 liter for 20years now…the car never ever let me down even i‘ve done extensive trips…and for sure this truck will survive me…got 340‘000 km on the clock right now…
I have owned my HZJ80 since 1999. LOVE it. Had a 60 series before it. Live in the Western Desert of Western Australia. THERE IS NOTHING BETTER. I use mine for what it was made for. I work in the mining industry and go where others fear to go. All time 4WD with diff lock turns sloppy, muddy tracks to roads. Spending a bit of money on it to ensure it has and will be my daily drive till MY end. Even my Wife thinks it is good!!!
The Owner of the Company my family worked at had this exact Land Cruiser, and I took note back then. Fast forward about 30 years….. and Mom has been safe and reliably running down the road in 3 generations of Land Cruiser. Understated, yet refined. 100% dependable and not even on the same playing field as anything else. Honored to be part of the Land Cruiser family. These trucks deserve their own wave or 👍!!!
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@@takcleberrybody on frame SUVs can be, and are, called trucks. They have a truck power train, and a truck frame. The body is utility but it's a truck. Original comment had no need of correcting.
But try finding a nice used LC. Nobody is selling theirs.
@@jessefloyd4835 suv for Eastern world terms
I had a 80 series Turbo diesel direct injection.
1HDT engine
Really enjoyed long drives in it
My 80 was bought brand new by my grandmother, sold to my mother, and she gave it to me. Never sold out of the family, 240k miles and i can still daily drive it comfortably (not good mileage but my camrys down atm haha) absolutely love this thing
Love it do u have pictures of it
My family bought our 96 in 2000. My mom is going to pass it down to me soon. I can't wait
Don’t ever sell it! But if you do hmu
I owned a series 80 Land Cruiser in Asia for a few years in the 90s. It's delightful to watch this video. One thing I wish the presenter had done is to start the engine. I've owned and driven all sorts of cars with engines ranging from 4-cylinders to V12s. None of them sounded like the Land Cruiser 80 -- the straight 6 had a distinctive sound that I can only describe as INDUSTRIAL.
This was the true offroad monster, an iconic Suv symbol of high status for many back in the 90's, It's all that comes to mind when the best ever landcruiser discussion comes up !
I have a 96' Land Cruiser that I bought new in the fall of 95'. It is the exact same color which is named "Dark Emerald Pearl" . It now has 359,200 miles on it and I am so emotionally attached to it that I will never sell it. I decided that I might need a new car when it had 300,000 miles on it so I had the engine tested and it was still within acceptable factory settings. I just had it re-painted and re-upholstered and it looks brand new. It has been all over the US, 4-wheeling at Big Bend, numerous times to Colorado skiing. Best car ever. !!!
My mate has one. 560 000km 4.2 diesel. I changed the timing belt and it is mechanically simple to work on. No special tools required. It is the epitome of "simplicity is the cornerstone of robustness".
The 4.2 i think is the best.
You really really love it😊
I think you're right.
I prefer the 75 but this is the lectury one.
75 is alot mor simple.
They still make land cruiser with solid front axle.
79,78,76
Great car
Gret machine
This is the best built truck ever. When it came to the shop it was only for basic maintenance....never any major issues even at 200k miles. They don't make them like they use to. Keep up the great work CCN.
As good as the 80 is I’d say the GU is the best made
Better alternatives is Nissan Patrol in eastern world
You are correct Yippie I’m Winning. I love my 1993 FZJ80, it’s so much fun to drive!
Obviously hasn't been driven in anger like its built for, going offroad
Toyota built the best vehicles in the 90s
Yes I am a Toyota man and would not own anything else. Your video was music to my ears, enjoyed every minute of it.
I have a daily driven 96 with 350k miles, all original. These 80 series Land Cruisers have to be one of the best vehicles ever built by any manufacturer. Tough, reliable, simple and a pleasure to drive. I don’t think I’d ever part with mine. Thanks for the video!
Still have it?
Bought mine new in 95
I will never get rid of it. Once you have owned an 80 they become part of you
Now has over half a million kms and going strong
Great video! I have been driving Land Cruisers since 1987. Bought a new FJ60 in 1987, a new 100 in 1998, and a new 200 in 2015. All daily driven, with lots of miles on rough dirt and gravel roads, with over 450k on my 100. There is absolutely nothing else that brings a smile to my face like a Land Cruiser.
A prime example of the metaphor: "They don't make them like they used to." What a stunning old school Land Cruiser. Nice to see there's a mindful owner looking after it.
Excellent video. I’ve owned my stock 97 Cruiser for nearly 1/2 my life ; 202,000 miles- driven almost daily, never let me down,
last year replaced the radiator one of the only
repairs over the last 27 years. 6:00 all Toyota service Incredibly well built fun to drive. It’s a roving bank vault ! ; looking forward to it’s 30 Birthday. 0:25
You won’t regret it in buying one of these…I just bought one two months ago with 250K from the original owner and the truck is very stable and solid…love this episode!
Same here about 2 months ago
1993 242k
What’s a fair price for buying one like you guys found in okay shape with those miles?
Bought a 95 with 425k km. I love it. Best car i have ever owned
This video brings back so many memories of growing up; a very close friend of mine's father had a '96 Land Cruiser in red with the 4.5L and barn doors in the back. I absolutely adore the J80 and that is such a perfect example. Japanese 4WDs of the 80s and 90s were quite special.
We used to have an old FJ. Love when the Land Cruiser was simple and not a hugely complex mega expensive beast.
Well, it was still huge, expensive and a beast.
Mate in Australia we love these things.. I have had every series and my 80 was very special.. took me to some very remote places.. you are a legend btw
Terrorist groups drive the Landcruiser to attack our American military in the middle east.... despite our fancy tech, the terrorist groups weeded our military out of Afghanistan using nothing buy old Toyota Landcruiser and Hilux truck with AK-47..... shame on us.....
Yes, they are loved and Toyota charges accordingly. 😂
Eyeing one of these for years, I own the grand daddy of this kind of 4x4 vehicles, a 1981 BJ41 Toyota Land Cruiser. Still running very well upto this day. They are dependable, no nonsense, outright reliable 4x4 that ever roamed the earth.
Hello Ahmed once again,I specially like this video.,You know, We work on these Land Cruisers almost on a daily basis in our workshop here in Caracas Venezuela and yes., You are absolutely right, There are very few off road vehicles that can match the reliability and build quality of these trucks. Of course they require more maintenance than the ordinary car but they last almost a lifetime. We have also an FJ 62 with much more than 350000 Kmts and I had an FJ 40 with more than 400000 Kmts .I sold it a few years ago after 46 years of troublefree ownership with the original clutch. Thats how goods those trucks were. Keep up the excelent work and may the Lord bless you.
Went to Jordan and lived with the Bedouins. They might not have anything, but the one thing that they can depend on is their Toyota Land Cruiser. Not only any Land Cruiser, the 80 series Land Cruiser. Shows how beautifully made this is.
Glad to hear the Toyota expert loves my ‘95 Cruiser too! Snagged mine on Craigslist in 2019 with only 143K. Paint and interior in beautiful condition. Shocks were spongy so I upgraded to a set of heavies (why not…only the best!) but I didn’t realize it came with a 2” lift. A little hard for my 5’3” self to climb in but oh, my she handles nice on the highway and off-roading is like a Sunday drive. (Makes me look like I know what I’m doing 😂). Took her for a test drive up the Al-Can Hwy and back in ‘19 and not a single issue (except a floppy mirror and a little duct tape took care of that). The reliability gives me confidence to to anywhere…maybe next Baja! Thanks for validating my obsession with my new toy!
So do you still have and love it?
I have owned several Landcruisers, also the 60 modell, but there is for me only one landcruiser and that is the HZJ78. I have 200000 miles on it now and i've had not a single issue with the car.
The other piece here is the fit and finish. Everything solid. Built in Japan. After buying two brand new Broncos in two years in 94 & 96 and suffering multiple failures on both, I really wanted one of these. Wish I had. Your excitement about this champ is palpable.
When I was in college I also worked for a Toyota dealership in AZ. I was test driving all the new cars/trucks/SUV.
Yes by far this is my favorite Land Cruisers. I still want one!!
Had my TRD supercharged FZJ80 for almost 20 years and 250,000 miles. Spent 10 years with me, as a single guy and a dog in the Rocky Mountains and the last 10 years with at the Beach and the Sierra Nevada hauling my wife, our dogs, and our 8 year old daughter. Too much history to ever leave the family.
I absolutely agree,the Land Cruisers are bulletproof. I have owned my 96 diesel 80 series imported 2nd hand from Japan to NewZealand for 23years & still cannot part with it after buying a very sought after 2007 100 series diesel.I am so wrapped with Land Cruisers I recently went on to get a 2015 200 series diesel also. I love them all. I cannot believe the power & traction of the 200 series it is awesome! The only problem I have is that I now feel privileged & a little greedy.😢
Yes!!! My LC80, I love this car. Back in 1989, my senior year in HS. I saw this beautiful LC, and ever since I wanted one. It took me 30 years to find my 1995 LC80. I love driving it daily, getting compliments all of the time, and people offering to buy it from me.
13:55 For Australia, Landcruiser 105 series is the last one with front solid axles (carried over from 80 series).
you bet. i’ve got a 1999-105 diesel. just an awesome car.
I have a 1997 and it has zero rust just like that one. It was purchased from a dealer in Reno NV and has been here all it's life. It was purchased to go skiing and a commute over the summit. It has 214K miles on it. I'm surprised the oil pump cover O-ring isn't leaking on that one. Fantastic description of a beautiful LC. It's obvious you have the same passion for Land Cruisers as I. I've owned several over the years and the one and only complaint I've had is the lack of power. Thanks for a great video!
Very tough and extremely reliable
Here in dubai it came with 4.5 gasoline engine and a 5 speed manual transmission( optional) frond and read diff lock, main and sub gas tank, fridge, 2 spare wheel( optional).. Great car 👍👍👍👍
My favorite Land Cruiser year model. The golden era of Japanese cars: ‘95-‘05.. Awesome, analog cars, simple to work on.
As a 80 series owner… I have been WAITING for you to make a video of it
I think the best way to describe this video is to call it a 'Love Letter' to the 80 Series LandCruiser.
I wish I get to see The Car Care Nut make a video on the 22re engine some day!
Finally a video about the 80 series! AWESOME!!
I own a 06 100 series for the
1. updated v8
2. airbags
3. a little bigger
But my ultimate goal one day is to get the 97 80 series triple locked...
Thanks for the awesome video!!!
100series is better the 4.5 inline 6 is a bad engine
Yes, I have an 06 too.
I bought a 93 landcruiser two years ago, triple locked with 330k on it. Painted and did some base maintenance, upgraded with 33s. Look great, runs great.
Here in Florida you almost don’t see them during the week, now in weekends, that’s another story. Is the preferred vehicle for the weekend warriors. You see from the completely original ones, to the ones that had been lifted, modified in any way possible, and there is always a crowd around them. Like you said, it is a tank!
Hello again Ahmed.Yes., you are right.I work on these cars almost every day and I am always impressed with the quality of the asembly and the quality of the materials Toyota used to build their cars. The same goes for the 40, 60 and 70 series wich I also work on. Thank's for the videos and the oportunity to share it with all of us Toyota entusiasts.
I also currently own a 95 in dark emerald pearl. These trucks are amazing. A pleasure to own and drive. My wife and I did a 4500 mile road trip 2 years ago in our 80 series. Loaded all up for camping. We spent 10 days on the road with multiple 12 hour driving days in a row. Lived out of the 80 everyday of the trip. Explored around Death Valley. Put ourselves in some very remote places at times. Not once did the Cruiser hesitate to do anything we asked it to do. Not bad for a car that was 26 years old at the time. A car I will be keeping forever.
Until very recently, I had a beautiful built up '97 80. I don't mean beautiful like showroom for looks - but no rust problems, everything was straight, and so on. 240K & I fully based-lined its systems out of habit - likely forever the best vehicle in every way that I'll ever own. Nothing feels like that tank. I had myself a freak accident and totaled it. I came out unscathed with just a few mild bruises, but I can almost guarantee I would have been injured in an average vehicle. I've seen what an 80 does to another car.
I'm devastated for the loss, but grateful for my years with it. Maybe some day I'll have another, but for now - to be honest - I'm happy with the "release" from their parts pricing & scarcity in comparison to others, plus the mpg, and release from cherishing a vehicle so much. Back in my shitbox '98 5vz 4Runner (that's not a fair comment, but it's just not comparable to an 80)
My saying is "Toyota is to other vehicles as land cruiser is to Toyota."
I love cars like these. Just well built, simple machines, that are fairly easy to maintain and take care of. Very, very few cars are built like this these days.
Right just slap em together and get it out of the door! Looking at the interior and styling, you would think they are space ships! More like tin cans! In my opinion we have lost the way. Manufacturers are pushing power numbers up and up, adding features up the wazoo, but they don't know how to make a true work of art like this oldie! It's nice to have a turbo from the factory... until it comes time to maintain it! The new designs push so much power through each little piston for "emissions" sake, that the engine wears itself out just from being driven! 😂 we are pushing up against the limit of our materials but I guess they figure it's better to have that punch so they can sell more cars!
What a beautiful car. I love it. The owner truest treasures his car. “The car in front is a Toyota” ❤
Toyota acknowledged this was the best LC model they ever made. Every luxury LC model that came after is based on the LC80's blue print and design.
Interesting to note, the new GX looks its design is inspired by the design of the LC80. Just goes to show how influential and respected this model is.
@@ritchierichh The new Sequoia seems to take cues from the 60 series LC which is the best looking of them all to my eye.
My Friend.....As you said!...."Less is more!" Simplicity!!!....the ultimate sophistication. This is a going anywhere, anytime, no nonsense vehicle. Thanks for the walk through. Stunning!
My FJ80 was built in Venezuela in 2004. Production last until 2007 in this country. In my opinion, the best car ever built.
Love how enthusiastic he is about it. The 80 series is legendary.
I had one and yes, one of the best vehicles that I have owned. It just worked great. I missed it as soon as I sold it.
I once was a passenger in the back seat of a Land Cruiser, impressive feeling! I can drive it around the world its smoothness feeling is above the Mercedes SL Land Rover Discovery Jaguar F space Audi A6!
That has to be one of my all time favorites of any all and large SUV type vehicle out on the road from that time period until now.
It's a very classic color combination, a favorite across any vehicle of that era. It makes for a very handsome and rugged look. Such a wonderfully well preserved example, thank you for showing it.
Drove LS460 with 181k miles this weekend at valet. Looked and drove new. Not a scratch. Guy was blown away when I spoke to him about it.
I have one with 379,000 miles and I am just now needing to replace the shocks, tie rod ends, suspension bushings, etc. Love these cars. I've had a 60, a 100, and now an 80.
I've got one of these, i started BSing it up with the usual addons, quickly saw the error of my ways and fast put it back to standard
This LC was legendary back in the 90's aside from the reliability it was just THE coolest thing on wheels. It was also seen as sort of a status symbol
I've been waiting years to see you do a review on the 80! I grew up with one my parents had and eventually got one myself. The thing drives like a dream and just eats up everything I throw at it offroad. I'm sure there would a ton of interested folks to see you work on some of the common issues. Good stuff!
Thank you ……….very much for taking the time to recognize one of the best trunks ever built. I own a 1993 Land Cruiser and it has more than 300,000 miles on it. I am a bit of a mechanic myself, so I have done extensive work on the Landy, but nothing mayor. Once again thank you for your professionalism and your attention to detail on every episode that you do, but I was waiting for you to do one on the 80’s series ……..thank you again.
Alex M.
AMD, I salute the owner(s) for their good taste, sound judgment and careful maintenance. That deep green colour is pure class 👏👏We all hope a simpler, not-too-luxurious Land Cruiser is coming back to the USA and Canada.🤞🤞
Emerald Jade, I think is the color.
@@nathankoroush7918 Dark Emerald Pearl.. I have a 1999 4Runner that is Imperial Jade Mica, which is a little brighter.
My '97 "" 40th Anniversary Collector' s Edition has about half a million miles on the odomter, and has exactly the same fctory color. I think Toyota calls it "Deep Emerald Pearl. Best vehicle i have driven, all-around.
@@jamesreid8638👍
YES! Had a 96 80 series until recently...loved going into the backwood forest service roads of Colorado with canoe on top....melted the road into butter with that suspenstion. For those leaky axles, get the birfield rebuild kit, some friends, some beer and a long weekend. Great car. thanks for the review.
Absolutely legendary! What an absolute beauty of an 80 series. So glad to see that the owner is maintaining the OEM look and feel of this gem. An icon in every sense.
Love this model. Specially the twin headlight one. Just the right amount of curves.
This engine was also in the LC100 in the middle east market & the LC100 also came in manual. Actually even the LC200 could've been had with a manual although only on the lower trims and up to the 4.6L 1UR-FE.
yo tengo un 97, desde hace 12 años y me dicen que lo venda, por que ya es un carro viejo,
pero nunca me ha fallado nunca.
I really enjoyed this AMD. These overviews with your technical opinions are really great. Especially for Toyota guys (girls). The 80 series is one of my favorites. Just like this channel.
A guy across the road from me has RHD version in the same Colour. Same Wheels. Paint on the Roof and Bonnet is shot.
Still thounds of these on the road in Australia.
Very clean triple-locked specimen. The LX450 is essentially same truck with mostly cosmetic differences and standard features. I "believe" the LX came with a slightly softer factory spring rate than the Cruiser. For a time, one could purchase an LX at less of a premium, but that gap has tightened in recent years.
That’s true!
I own 96 LC w/1HD-FT Diesel engine. Love the distinctive 4.2 L turbo diesel sound and exhaustion .
It's like heavy metal music to my ear. Just love it.
This model is not for MPG, but it's dependable and reliable. Snow, mud, sand whatever this makes it through. 20+ years old and everything works.
This is the sort of vehicle I would buy just for my own use. Since I don't drive a lot for my own use.
Jdm diesel version is quite economical, I can get low 20mpg and towing doesn't hurt the mpg too much
Love mine. It's heavily modified now into a LS powered 2-door, but I've proudly owned it now for 16 years
What a beauty. When you see a vehicle like this, you know the pride the owner has in it and yes, "They don't make cars like this anymore!"
Thank you for this video.
I remember when I saw it at dealership in college and knew it was going to be one of the best ones ever.
Love the review of the Landcrusier and continue to enjoy the enthusiam and way you comment on the cars you repair and review. From the beggining from your home garage to now, it's no mystery you have something also special the way the information is presented. Continue to do what you do AMD. I appreciate the videos and help wihen I tackle what I can fixing my Toyotas. It's because of your videos I try to do what I can and keep them runnign as long as I can!
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LC80 it is a legend across the board!
It is always great seeing an older rig with oodles of miles still looking pretty much like new and running the same. Simpler is better...less stuff to break or need service and easier to service.
The owner of this rig is very lucky..I too love the green as well with the tan🙂
Keep up the great videos..it always makes my day :-)
Two days ago we bought our first Land Cruiser. 1995 FZJ80. No rust, mechanically sound. New brakes, recently serviced. Needs new paint an seats reupholstered but she’s a beauty
Outside of the US, it was possible to get the 100 series as a 105 series with a 4.2 diesel (1hz) or the 4.5 gasoline (1fz) always manual with front and rear solid axles, those configurations made them 105 series, the had very simple vinyl interiors. Good old days.
And diesel 80 series too.
You could get them auto also
In Australia GXL 99 105 came with the 1FZ-FE power house mine was build date 06/99.
Exactly! I used to have 105 series in Africa. That thing was a like a tank. The 1hz diesel engine can take you anywhere. Reliable engine with good fuel economy.
@@Herbcliniquehave an HZJ79 and a 1HD-FTE 100series
I love the sound of Toyota doors closing. They just say quality. The hood and trunk lids are the same, quality.
I’m feeling nostalgic watching this video. My dad used to owned this Land Cruiser model year 1995, black metallic color, at my home country. It has 4 liter turbo diesel engine and a couple of things I noticed those are different than my dad’s are the head light on my dad’s LC has split head light and the wheels has BBS RS style wheels although he bought from Toyota dealer.
It was a bulletproof car and my mom was pissed when my dad sold it out of fear losing money on the car due to 1998 economic recession in Asia.
Your mom is smart.
What's you mean fear losing money on the car due to recession , does the car have problem ?
@@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022 selling for less than its worth
I worked in a Toyota dealership back in the 90s and fully agree the 80 series cruiser is just superb, very little faults were reported and no factory recalls. I found the 12 valve diesel models best for torque and the newer 24 valve diesel engines were not as responsive down low.
I agree the 80 series is a great vehicle. Luckily in Australia we have the 105 series Land Cruiser which has the same chassis with exactly the same solid axles, steering, suspension and similar engine layout as shown in the 80 series models. The only difference is the 100 series body on top of the chassis. I'm luck enough to own a 105 in similar condition and they are becoming highly prized today. A wonderful vehicle in so many ways. I will keep it and treasure it.
The 105 goes unnoticed, everyone thinks the 80 was the last to have the solid front axle
Did those come with a V8?
@@austinaubinoe2195 indeed they did
I agree wholehertedly with you about these great machines. I have bought a total of four, and i still have three of them (the fourth one burned with my house a few yers ago. I feel naked driving anything less, in other words--anything else.
The 80 series was the first Land Cruiser to feature coil springs. Toyota at the time was most famous for building reliable cars but not comfortable cars. I think the miles this car has and its condition is a testament to Toyotas reliability. This vehicle is sought after and costs more than some new midsize SUVs in some parts of the world.
LJ78G was the 1st one
Lj78 lj79 had coil springs 😙
80 series are beautiful. I was infatuated with them since I was 16 when my uncle bought one new. Now I can afford one but a 100series.
80 series LC were always amazing. A true off roader. You forgot to mention how rare the diff lockers were.
I love the 80 series Toyota Land cruiser. It's perfect of an over built long lasting Toyota 😎😎👍👍
This FJ80 is SWEET! This has a few features the '97 doesn't but I wish it did. I picked up a 1997 LC triple locked and 275k miles. AZ car so no rust. I am documenting my full restore on YT. @thecarcarenut has helped me run through a lot of the work I am doing DIY. GR8 truck!
I got a new black 1976 Chevy blazer when I was 16 years old in western Montana when Montana was still a low population, great state..It was built like a tank and was a great off road vehicle..From weekend keggers, hunting and exploring the mountain roads in our endless forest it was like a dream in paradise.. I miss real 4x4 vehicles that were strong, tough and reliable..
I had an HDJ81 VX Ltd (4.2 L turbo diesel) for many years.. best LC I ever owned.. Indestructible.!!! The automatic transmission in these LC was also used in the Toyota Coaster bus. That's how tough these are..!! Thanks for showing us this beautiful example..
I have a 40th anniversary model with 435,000 kms on it. The interior is original and near pristine. No rust to speak of. Had it for 10 years, used as a daily driver on bad roads in extreme weather - well maintained but not ‘babied’. Reliable, comfortable, handles well and makes good usable power. Brakes are TERRIBLE, but it’s still the best 4WD I’ve owned. P.S - it’s a thirsty beast.
I absolutely love the old 4Runner’s. I had one back in 97 and it was like new. Was actually very hard to let it go, but I know the owner and they still have it, believe it or not. These older Toyota’s are awesome. I had an 82 Toyota Cressida and that thing was luxury. Beautiful in-line 6, power everything. That one was a Cali car, not one speck of rust. Unfortunately I lost that one in an accident.
We have a California zero rust white 1993 version of this truck that has the factory lockers, light blue cloth seats with the 3rd row seats and sunroof. This truck is bulletproof I will never sell it.
This was the the last of the great ones! The undercoat is either an enamel or very durable plastisizer which should have been standard on all cars/trucks but which unfortunately was a dealer option. This was the only true way to save the metal of any Toyoda. I can overlook the various leaks simply because the rest was so bulletproof. Probably my favorite apart from 1979 SR5 Corolla liftback. Glad we see commonalities here...
9:03, both the 100 series land cruiser from 1998-2007 (Middle East Spec) and the 105 series land cruiser (Australia) came with GEN 2 1FZ-FE's on some lower trims along side the 4.7L V8 that the higher trims were equipped with. In fact, the 1FZ-FE trims were more popular in the Middle East and have amazing aftermarket support and OEM spare part availability to this day due to the demand.
The GEN 2 1FZ-FE variants received some nice updates, some noteworthy ones are: a revised intake manifold with longer runners, coil pack ignition in wasted spark instead of the distributor, higher compression flat pistons.
My absolute favorite SUV of all time. Used ones with 200k still command a hefty price tag. You get what you pay for.
Drove one in 1995 accross Cambodia numerous times for United Nations. Mostly flooded jungle roads. The front axel got bent and one leaf broke, when we ran over a landmine, but it ran for many years like that on 2wd until a Japanese Aid mission from Toyota themselves came to replace it.
Loved the old school LC... except for it's thirst for gas.
Toyotas are the best. I've been a Toyota man since getting my 1st 1984 Hilux back in 1995. I've owned around 30 Toyotas over the years and worked on hundreds of them for my customers. No other vehicle is engineered as well as a Toyota. They're not perfect, but as an aggregate, they're the best.
I was waiting for you to talk about these! I had a 97 with 233k miles. It was a good truck, but it burned a lot of oil and had an EGR problem. I also had to replace nearly all the coolant hoses, and the power steering was also leaking, and I think the piston rings were worn since compression wasn’t great. I had to mash the throttle in 2nd gear to get up even a small hill! They are solid trucks, but can be a nightmare to maintain if the PO wasn’t religious about fixing leaks and fluid change intervals. IMO the 100 series is overall more reliable.
Bingo the 4.5 inline 6 is a piece of shit the 100series is way better and the 2uz is way better
@@rosssmith9941 yea the 1FZ loves to blow head gaskets as well.
@@mirandoelmundo131 ya they're junk after 200k miles
@@rosssmith9941 lol here in arab world habibi tuned this to 500hp with anti lag tune popping like AK47 drive them crazy and hooliganise on desert. Even if blown re-engineered precision and upgraded oem available locally here
@@amandeepbaa6978 these are naturally aspirated retard sure you can boost them but if you have the money you can Bulletproof anything... not sure what your point is here teezy
Ooooh finally you got one. I love these. My parents had a green LX450. I always say those were the last of the best land cruisers. I’ve seen some restored and low miles sell for 40-65k
Love the LC! Thank you for doing this video tribute. @TheCarCareNut can you do a 100 series video? I'd love to hear your opinion as I own one.
i‘m 60 now and own a 95er HD-FT Diesel VX 4.2 liter for 20years now…the car never ever let me down even i‘ve done extensive trips…and for sure this truck will survive me…got 340‘000 km on the clock right now…
IT'S JUST BROKEN IN
It is so interesting to listen to this narration. You can tell how much love this man has for his trade. Much respect!
I have owned my HZJ80 since 1999. LOVE it. Had a 60 series before it. Live in the Western Desert of Western Australia. THERE IS NOTHING BETTER. I use mine for what it was made for. I work in the mining industry and go where others fear to go. All time 4WD with diff lock turns sloppy, muddy tracks to roads. Spending a bit of money on it to ensure it has and will be my daily drive till MY end. Even my Wife thinks it is good!!!