Is The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Worth The Hype? Let's Find Out!
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The 80 series land cruiser is stupid expensive now, it it worth it? Let’s find out!
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If your wife makes you sell a 60 series, she ain’t the one. I prefer the 80’s though. My favorite 4x4 of all time. They are insanely capable indestructible machines
Agreed! Hahahahaaa!!!!
Oh hell no. My lady would leave me for the FJ60 or 80 lol she would never sell either.
Agreed. Dump the wife keep the car.
When I'm dead my family will get rid of my 80 and not until then.
She will realize her mistake years down the road when they triple in vaule.
You don't buy a 80 series for speed or economy, its because they are
reliable,capable,comfortable, good looking and legendary.
Reliable, but the diesel version. Petrol blows head gaskets
@@NiePieerdol Not the 3f engine it doesn't
I sold my triple locked 80 series about 5 years ago. The only downfall imo was the lack of power. I kick myself everyday for selling it.
I sold my unlocked 80 and I regret it but I bought a 100 and it has more power but not as old school as my 80
What motor?
@@nolz262 mine had the 4.5 1F-ZE
@@chrish1850 my 1hdt absolutely flys
I bet you regret it.
These petrol 4speeds go for 4k in Australia. A turbo diesel in good condition between 20-30k because the 1hdfte is the real desirable engine down under.
🤣 a td goes for $40k and has 600k kms 🤦 so overpriced… we ended up getting a brand new Isuzu MU-X top model with a bull-bar, snorkel, roof racks, tow-bar with electric braked towing, weather-shields, bonnet protection, floor-mats for all 3 rows and seat covers… for $50k drive away… and to believe we were about to buy an 80-series for 40k 🤦 it had 450k kms
@@animalscars3799 also an 80 series only has a 2500kg tow rating where as the Mu-X has a 3200kg?
@@dougswamprat5275 96/97 has 3500kg towing.
There's no fte in an 80 series.
They had the ft.
Hello,here in East Africa i found a lot of 80's land cruiser. And there cheaper. Maximum 5000 usd. I m planning to buy them and restor them.
We live in the mountains outside of Denver and have a stock 94 with about 165k miles. Because of the low mpg (around 15) it can't be a daily driver. We use it for commuting when the snow gets deep, Costco shopping, driving around Colorado, and picking up in-laws at DIA. Ours has the cloth seats with manual controls so they are still working and in very good condition. I like it because it feels more sporty than later Land Cruisers. It isn't fast but it doesn't matter. That is part of its charm.
Is the gasser or diesel?
@@thomasgrace8312 Toyota only sold gas in the US, so it is gas.
I’m in Lafayette, and I love my Jeep
Xj with 3.5 inch lift. Clears everything. It’s Mountain goat!! .
There was such thing called the "Poverty Pack," which was just complete base model with no sunroof, no leather, no CD player, no running boards, no 3rd row seat, no window tint, no alloy wheels, no fender flares, and no sliding rear windows. This base model is rare and very valuable in the states.
@@brushmonkeys Ours didn't have leather or running boards, but it has everything else you listed. We did get some stock running boards from someone who had upgraded to sliders.
I don't care what anyone says, the 80 series Land Cruiser is the best platform to make a go-anywhere, camping, off-roader out of. Just bring plenty of gas because it only gets about 15 MPG loaded down.
And a pressure washer.
15? Wow you get 15? Jealous
I wish it could get 15, more like 12
@@yotagang3705 that's about where mine is
@@yotagang3705 I can get 15 MPG due to the tuning, fiberglass/carbin fiber parts, and tires. Every little bit helps.
I really like these videos of real people showing off their real vehicles. Keep them coming.
80 Series LC - a sledgehammer approach to a thumb tack world. My brother in law has one and I can personally attest to the accuracy of that statement!
I absolutely love that you’re keeping the motor and interior stock.
Keeps it real!
That. Is. A. Beautiful. Truck!!!!
Great wrap and it’s sooo straight! I have always liked these but was deterred by the cost new. They are still quite expensive.
Like Tommy says “It’s fantastic!” This guy has put it together for some decent $$$.
My son and myself both had 80’s. We had so much fun with them. Unfortunately my head gasket went and possibly the head as well. At the same time my sons 80 got T boned so we did a complete heart transplant. He now has my 80 with his heart in it. I went and bought a 100 series, which goes well but, damn I miss my 80. His one is so good to drive, so much smoother than the 100 and his 6 nearly matches the power of my 8. The 80 is so easy to work on and under. I put that beast through hell and she never gave up. Buying a 4x4 was the best decision I ever made. It allowed us to have a common interest and bond even more. Camping, 4x4 ing, hunting & fishing. So many great memories and all due to buying an 80. Can’t do that with a sedan. Long live the 80.
Currently have 4 LandCruisers, and a Tundra. They're the 1965 LandCruiser LV, 1967 FJ40, 1971 FJ40, and my built 1997 LX 450. All factory original. Pretty much translates into me being a Cruiser nerd. For instance, these had 215 ponies with 275 torques on the FZJ models (1993 - 1997), 155 ponies and 225 torques with the earlier FJ80 (1991 - 1992). On my Lexus LX 450 (the same as the 80 series), I blew a head gasket (which is common around 200k miles) and that ended up with a new short block from Toyota. All in all, cost more than a new base Tundra. It's triple locked from the factory, and it being the Lexus model, has all the options. They are bomb proof, no doubt. The factory bronze tinted glass is a beautiful addition to them.
I have a 40th anniversary with 130k with factory lockers we've had for almost 13 years now. Its one of five of our land cruisers currently in the fleet
Another “The beauty of Land Cruiser”.👍
My 40th Anniversary had Slee Bumpers n Sliders. I love it🙂
Dandy Land Cruiser,... well described, thank you Ron, and especially ( of course ) thanks to TFL and Tommy for this.
Solid axles front and rear, full time 4WD, coil sprung suspension, and reliability and capbility never seen in any modern car made today. Yes, 100% 100x times it is worth it all the way. Make sure to get one that has front and rear lockers too.
Just love mine like a child… ❤️🇷🇴
The nice thing about this is, the wife had a say. Respect.
You caught it and agreed
Love my 96. Had to give her some serious TLC when I purchased her, but dead reliable over the last 10 years.
Thanks Tommy! I absolutely loved this vid. That 80 is so perfectly put together. I see a lot for sale that are over-lifted, over-tired, and accessoried to the point they look silly. Good job at keeping it clean and useful, Sir.
Yay 80 love. Those bumpers and sliders are looking 👌.
1992 was a great year! These are super hard to find, there is a guy at my work that has a bone stock 92, beautiful color, and really looks taken care of
What makes the 1992 'special'?
It's mine.
@@mig0s it was a great year, a massive boat on wheels, and it won't leave you stranded
Had my 1992 fj80 since 2013. Costed my dad 4k usd to get. It has its issues (primarily winter starts and over heating) but I love that thing more than I love most of my electronics.
Gamaviti roof rack and options look amazing. Worth looking up. Wish they existed when I owned my Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40
I just started the adventure….I bought my JDM 80 series LC 2 weeks ago. It has the 1-HDT engine and is in great shape. I plan on keeping it for as long as I can.
IMO 80 Series is the last of proper Land Cruisers in the USA. Sadly every where else Toyota still sells proper Land Cruisers called 70 series. These was a limited run for the LC105 outside of USA where you combine 100 series creature comfort with a solid adventure base.
With all due respect to the 80 series, I bought my 100 series with 298k miles and it purrs like a kitten, runs 33's stock, has Jeep Rubicon ground clearance, Bronco RTI score, and it takes anything I throw at it. And there are a couple of 200 series that keep winning Baja 1000 stock class races. I am jealous of the triple lockers though.
@@cstyle1917 I my self still thinking of buying a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I bet that is the best vehicle for trails here in CO that I can buy from dealer now. Thinking of the diesel one as I believe the diesel will have better fuel range than the gas one.
What’s wrong with the 70 series?
this interview is funny af, the filming and everything is just comedy
Right. Love how the owner approached his build conservatively and kept it practical as wife approves each mod lol
I have an 95 LC, and I’m in love with her.
Seriously, why is it always the wives that make men sell their cars? If it wasn’t for women there wouldn’t be any used classics for sale. Classic case of “Can’t live with them, can’t live without them”
Only week men…..
My family has had our 1992 FJ80 for 22 years and counting. Whenever anything else breaks down, it’s always the one that soldiers (slowly) on.
These things were built to last, no other car company has been able to mimic this, what an icon to the car community.
These build videos are the best.
Thats a very tasteful build! Congrats on an iconic vehicle.
Great video.
The 80 was definitely a brilliantly built car. Built to last. Putting an LS doesn’t hurt either :)
Or a 2UZ. Guy in my club just did that with his 80.
lol
Got rid of my ‘14 GX460 because I drove the LX450 way more! Great video!
Thanks Tommy, great review. Land Cruiser - my dreamboat.
Very nice bro! You made me consider a wrap for mine. Looks great!
Just bought My 95 for 3400. 190.000 miles. Our daily Driver. Can't wait to get a pair of slee Bumpers!! I bought it because I have been turning wrenches for 35 years.... I drove past it for a week and decided to stop and look at it. I thought it was just an old dirty toyota. Lol..... Boy , I got lucky 👍💯
Daily drive my 95 FZJ80, best vehicle I've ever owned.
I just saw a 80 series for sale for $33,000 in stock form. Glad you got it when you did.
I'm shocked dealers are not buying old used Land Rovers and Land Cruisers doing restomods. Tuners have been on this for awhile.
Finally bought a bone stock 80 and am in the middle of the interior restoration now. Zero rust, zero leaks, southern vehicle (253k). It’s getting new carpet, sounds deadening, new leather. Keeping it as close to stock as possible. Will post videos on my channel.
What did you have to pay for yours ?
Killer 80! And a great story behind it. Any ideas on what suspension setup (Ron, you reading these comments?!?!)? Looked like some remote res shocks peeking out, but couldn't tell...and likely something in the 2.5" lift ballpark....anyone?
I had to laugh about him throwing his wife under the bus for selling his dream car! Lol I see some serious "not now I have a headache " coming for him.
He's not worried, he's been getting the headache excuse for years 😂
A couple of notes.
It was the last solid axle landcruiser in the US, but the subsequent 100 series was also available elsewhere with a solid axle - called the 105.
One problem I see is that the aircon receiver is hanging out under the bumper. You will damage it if you use the clearance the bullbar has.
You can relocate it or do what I can did - build a strong guard bolted to the chassis.
As to speed, yes its happy to cruise @ 80, but have maxed mine out a few times. It gets up to 110 mph if you have enough empty straight road.
But that is with an un-lifted car on standard wheels, manual transmission & part time 4x4.
Maybe because its a manual I don't find towing a real problem. I tow a 3300lb trailer which is about the same width & height as the car. On normal roads I can maintain my target speed of between 60 & 70 mph. Although I have to sometimes have to drop to 4th (I live & 5700').
On mountain passes I have to row it with the gear lever, but I can stay close to the speed limit.
My favourite is the 80s too but the front axle seals leaking grease is an on going maintenance item.
@@prawnshop4573
Really?.Mine have never leaked grease .What I do have is a slight ooze of oil.,
I did replace the seals (OEM), but it still leaks. Having had it apart I can see why - there is no bearing @ the outer end of the shaft, just a seal.
It relies on the wheel hub + bearings and the CV joint to keep it central in the seal - a bad design.
@@gregculverwell yours is rare case. Every single solid axle landcruiser that has come to my shop has this issue. It is a design flaw that has no long term fix. This is why toyota gave up on this design.
@@prawnshop4573
Could it be that they are being over packed with grease?
The spherical part on mine actually went rusty.
I have a 94 model 80 series most basic version the DX diesel 1hz with 395,000kms on her and she is the most reliable, capable and indestructible 4wd. Blows no smoke and idles like new. Amazing vehicle. Toyota's finest.
Awesome video… and im glad he bought that TLC80 and put love money and time to it… im sure it’ll last you a lifetime …. Congrats :)
These are going for $60-80k + in the SF Bay Area right now. For a BASE model. Would love to have one but not at that price
You're kidding right ? Show me 3 ads with these price and I'll ship 5 to sell you and give you one 😄
This model (4.5l petrol 4 speed auto) go for $4k all day in Australia. But you'll pay 180k (AUD) for a RHD converted ram 2500 or silverado HD.
No they’re not
18 years and 245,000 miles on my supercharged FZJ80. Lol…I remember 25 mph running the gauntlet, before adding the supercharger 10 years ago. My old 60 was not much better. It’s kinda fun passing up unsuspecting 100s in an 80 going up the pass.
All said, nice build. I’m running the 1st gen Slee Short Bus and single swing out rear - with an Aussie Locker in the rear.
I look around at all the 4wd’s in the world and i can honestly say when i got out and see my 1990 GXL 80 series non turbo manual diesel beast in my driveway i think its the best looking 4wd ever made. It has its peculiarities but I have never been stuck, and when i go remote i always feel confident. I love mine more than life itself 😁
It’s slow, but I see that as a time to enjoy the environment around me more🥰
No it's not the best looking 4wd ever
The best looking ever is the Nissan Patrol y60 and by far better than the j80 in off-road
Not my problem if you don't know it or weren't released in usa
I think the clear lenses for the corners, and blinkers would look good, you could even add the fender lights, just my 2 cents. 🤷🏽♂️
I just purchased a TRD Supercharged and Triple Locked 1997 40th Anniversary Edition Land Cruiser coming soon to my channel ;)
It's a solid looking 80 Ron. Props
Old school charm!! I’m 43 w a 2006 LR3. That would be the best
Great vehicle and video
I too wanted 35’s on my 07 FJ Cruiser. But glad I went with 33’s.
Great looking rig always liked the 80 Series LC
As an owner of a FJ Cruiser on 35s, I’m glad it’s on 35s and soon moving to 37s. 33s weren’t cutting the mustard.
@@CACressida I bet it’s a beast. 👍🏻
I have a 94 triple locker with 33 right now and i can go almost anywhere. but i bought 35 just because most of the people i go with are going to 37... lol i dont see myself going bigger then 35 because i feel it's more then enough of what i need. I'll stick between 33 to 35.
Is there any issue in the US with inspection or can you literally put any size tire on an LC? 40s are ok, or?
@@DaciaProject have you not seen the vehicles roaming America? We have no "engineer" approval for modifications. We don't even have any real annual safety inspections on private vehicles. Putting 40s on a Land Cruiser is nothing as the axles are full floating heavy duty units capable of laughing off 40s. There's Jeeps running around on even bigger tires with weak Dana 35 axles.
California for example requires a bi annual emissions inspection and that is all. If you register a vehicle from another state in California, it must pass a very simple "Brake & Light" inspection which is exactly what it sounds like. All lights and brake system should pass one time only.
I love these, but yeah, the engine is down on power for pulling big things up hill, and still gets about the same mileage as I get in my 200. That said, if I ever have the chance to get the pickup version somehow (70 series?), I’d jump on it without even hesitating. Truck looks great though man.
I have a 1993 4.2 diesel factory part time 4x4. I've driven it all across Australia with a 2 inch lift and 33 Mickeys its never skipped a beat just change the oil often and you're laughing.
Beautiful rig!
00:32 "I'm still upset about it". He meant every word 😢😢
Cool ride! And tasteful mods, too!
Wet Okele seat covers also is the same. Once you order them they make them.
I was expecting him to say. “I want a locker but my wife hasn’t allowed me to make the purchase “ she must be a pleasant woman.
The problem isn't her, it's him
Yeah this dude is on a tighter leash than Rintintin would be if he was still working in 2021.
Easy there, champ. These folks are pals of mine.
@@bobgriffith7484 Oh... Golly gee willikers, Mister. I yield to your warning!! 😱
@@wretchedrider2157 I was actually responding to Daniel up top, not you, so you can stand down, son.
my father in law bought one from a PGA golf trainer with 105k miles, lol im not gonna say we treated it the same as the previous owner but lets say this thing has been in two accidents from driving rough. but let me say. no other car would have rode off into the sunset with the damage it had. IT IS A TANK!! 100 percent recommend! BUT get skinny AT tires for good MPG and good traction!
Please make more 80 series videos!
I loved my '94 and totally regret selling it.
had a '94 as well sold it 2 years ago fully regret it as well
I like that flat grey color.
Got lucky and grabbed a 96 FZJ80 a year before the prices went crazy. Did some work to it and its been absolutely amazing.
thinking to sell my bj60 ... and i know i am gonna regret it.. but i want a 80 series... lol ... Great Video!
I prefer the v8 4runner or a gx v8. Really the only reason to get one of these is the sfa and its a cruiser.
Ditch the petrol motor and put in a 1HDT on 20 pounds of boost, stick a manual gearbox into it with a VDJ79 gearbox and you will fall in love.
Yes! Next question?
“I went through the oil” you can tell this guy doesn’t turn a wrench ever
Prob just as well if you don't know what you are doing, as long as you have the dosh to pay someone who does. Back in the 80 & '90's I knew my way around a car, enough to service it, change a gearbox etc, but these days they are too complicated to work on, at least for my brain cell :) Best wishes...
Ugh, I just sold my FZJ80. Had to do it to help finance the move to another state. 😔
I bought my beautiful wife 3 Land Cruisers which she loved. BJ60, HJ60, FJ80.
What's the website for the roof rack?
It's around USD 50K in Indonesia for a decent unmodified 80 series with low mileage. I find it quite amusing.
Id be embarrassed to ever say that my wife made me sell it.
An angry wife can bring a kind of misery into your life that is like nothing else. The embarrassing thing is getting married in the first place and ending up in a situation where you need her permission.
Beautiful FJ80!
Awesome machine, especially the Wrap 🙃😎👌👍🤝
Almost 20 years of daily driven 97 close to 400,000 miles "Regular maintenance".
Its ran ever trail in the west with all the goodies. I'm getting old but my cruiser is not.
The factory lockers blow. You have to drive snake patterns for miles to get them to engage and replacing them costs the same as new ARB air lockers. Full time locked or LSD in the back will fishtail, click and mess up handling in normal conditions, I’d air lock for sure.
Good 👍 job Tommy expressing the passion of the ride
i got a 94 triple locked 80 as my first car
Wow 3,000 bucks for the wrap? Very expensive to have it done in the US… in Indonesia, for big SUV like VX80 probably its gonna cost around 1,000USD .. however, the price for a good condition 1996 VX80 is around USD30K - USD35K 😁
And why does the price keeps on going up?
Had the LX450 (80 series) Heavy, poor gas mileage. Love my 5th gen 4runner now
I liked the video before it loaded because of the 80's. I disliked when he said his wife made him sell his first LC and I was looking for a second dislike button when he mentioned he sold his 3rd gen 4Runner because of the wife. Come on guys, what's wrong with you??? it's your money, you got to spend it anyway you want... and that works the other way around too, couples should respect each other not restrict... cool ride, not so much the wife.
The last Toyota to have a solid front axle. Nice purchase, though.
100 have solid too depends on the trim but there is nothing like 80, its beautiful
@@TemoTemo1995 100 series had independent front suspension, you might be speaking of the 105 which was sold everywhere but the US and Canada.
As long as the frame ain't rotten it's a great find 👌
I have a running and driving 80 on the way to my house as we speak that I paid $3k for, so... no, not overpriced if you're patient.
my dad is a mechanic and he is a die hard fan, the virus spread to me, and I am sure it will to my son
Four link rear end, three link front end from the factory, you can fit 35s with a mild 2-inch lift and even the "unlocked" ones will get you through most obstacles you'd find on the average trail. Where the Land Cruisers shine is how they are built. Climb under an 80 and start measuring the diameters and thicknesses of suspension components, frame, etc. and you'll begin to understand that aside from a few weaknesses that are easy to correct, there isn't much that can stop a TLC. The A44xx transmissions, while a little awkward (and a performance limiter, IMO) are built for buses and extremely stout. The 1FZ is a high revving masterpiece of an engine. There's a reason that there are 300K, 500K, and 1M mile benchmarks for these trucks. Pound for pound the 80 Series is the best 4x4 ever built.e
I have a 96 and bought it for $1,600 almost 3 years ago at 280 K miles. Still my daily driver. I'm just wondering what is worth now.
If it has dif lockers 10,000 if not 1,600
Whenever people ask me about the mileage on my 2006 LC, I say I did not buy it for the mileage. 🙄
How much u have into it and the mileage ?
80 Series is the GOAT.
nice truck!
A 2UZ swap would be perfect and a 5 Speed Auto bare min.
If only Americans used right hand drives, you can pick up super clean petrol 80 series in Australia for $5000AUD
You can use right hand drive in the US....the issue is vehicles have to be 25 yrs old to be imported to the US...and there is a ton of documentation to be done.
Beautiful rig! Tastefully done. Keep it as it is!
(Maybe a supercharger?)
If you can find one
What happened to keep it as it is?
I've got a 93 fzj 80 I'll never sell it's a mean machine only 126,000 miles
You guys need to buy one, restore it and make a video series of it. I doubt you'll ever sell it. In fact, I bet you fall so in love with it, you'll start driving your Jeep less and less. I know that's a bold claim, but I am fairly confident that I'm right. ;-)