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Toyota LandCruiser Used Car Review

When 13 Toyota LandCruisers were imported to Australia in 1958 to serve as workhorses on the Snowy Hydro Scheme and various mining and construction projects, the off-roader's reputation for robustness and ruggedness was born. Today, it's still considered by many to be the 4WD benchmark, despite the latest-generation LandCruiser - the 200 series - having been on sale since 2007. Its mighty size allows it to carry vast amounts of cargo or up to eight people in GXL, VX or flagship Sahara form. Performance comes from a choice of V8s - the more powerful 4.6-litre petrol or more fuel efficient and torquier 4.5-litre turbo diesel.

Pros

Cons

  • Supreme off-road ability; comfortable on the road
  • Vast dealer network great for spares throughout Australia
  • Effortless, refined V8 turbo diesel
  • Cavernous cabin; most versions seat up to eight people
  • Huge size can make it feel cumbersome in cities/towns
  • Expensive pricing, with top-spec Sahara above $100K
  • Thirsty petrol V8
  • 200-series getting old, having launched in 2007
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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1965 Toyota FJ40 soft top

  • 6800 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

If you want one of these, you won’t find a better one. It’s a rare car in amazing condition. Some details are set out below: • 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 soft top • 1965 colour Judson Green • A genuine soft top, not a cut down hardtop • Full history from new • Professional ground up restoration in 2016 • Country car, always garaged, just 6,000km since restoration • Nil rust • Original soft top, new hoops (SOR) • 3.9l motor, Toyota H55f 5-speed, all reconditioned including drive line and diff

$47,000
Deer Vale, NSW

18/04/2024

1977 Toyota LandCruiser

  • 999999 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

1977 FJ55 Landcruiser wagon, project. 2F petrol with 60 series 5 speed manual. Front axle from 60 series. 60 series rear diff centre to keep it all working evenly. Interior is fair condition. Dash is cracked. No air con, no power steering, no radio. Heater and seats removed however comes with original back seat and Jackaroo front seats (to be fitted). Comes with new front indicators, door pulls, and bits and pieces. Front guards done, they require sanding and painting, minimal surface ru

Negotiable
Cloncurry, QLD

15/04/2024

1983 FJ45 Toyota LandCruiser 11 SEAT Manual SUV

  • 305631 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.0L

TIME TO PART WITH MY TROOPY. DONE A LAP OF THE MAP AND A LOT OF TRIPS ACROSS THE TOP OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS. IT'S BEEN BUILT AS A WORKHORSE AND NOT A SHOW PONY. MECHANICALLY IMPROVED TO BE A PROVEN TOURING CRUISER BODY IN ORIGINAL CONDITION AND PATTINA STRONG 2F PETROL MOTOR. EXTRACTORS, 2.5” EXHAUST. ELECTRONIC IGNITION, CATCH CAN, RACOR 2 MICRON PETROL FILTER, ALWAYS SERVICED AT 5K KLM H55F 5 SPEED OVERDRIVE RECONDITIONED GEARBOX WITH SPEEDO RATIO CONVERTOR NEW CLUTCH DONE APPROX 35

$24,000Negotiable
Darwin CBD, NT

14/04/2024

1975 Toyota LandCruiser (4x4) 4 SP MANUAL 4X4 P/UP

  • 819990 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.2L

Hj45 no rust needs finishing has new clutch and wheel cylinders extra doors roof and various extra parts

$12,000
Lake Macdonald, QLD

13/04/2024

1975 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER (4x4) 4 SP MANUAL 4X4 P/UP, 3 seats All Others

$15,000Negotiable
Weethalle, NSW

13/04/2024

1981 Toyota Landcruiser Ute

  • 192999 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.2L

Classic example of a great F2 motored Cruiser Motor runs perfectly and starts first time every time. Some rust in the usual body places but none on chassis. Chrome steel wheels with good tyre tread. Alum tray in good condition Really good example ready for restoration

$8,000Negotiable
Bangalow, NSW

29/03/2024

1975 FJ 45 Landcruiser Utility

  • 90000 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.2L

Restored 1975 (June) FJ 45 Landcruiser Utility. Originally the old Flinders Ranges CFS unit and found on a local sheep station. It is mechanically restored with new radiator, alternator, fuel pump, wheel bearings, ball joints etc. it had a closed door respray a few year ago and has a few chips in the paintwork. It has never had any rust repairs as it has not needed them. The seats are recovered and there is sound deadener in the roof and floor. I love this car and it’s taken many years of love

$22,000
Loveday, SA

12/03/2024

1972 FJ45 Landcruiser

  • 50000 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

1972 FJ45 Landcruiser Ute, long wheel base, hardwood tray, 253V8, runs and drives well, needs battery and clutch, minimal rust and pretty straight, excellent restoration project, been my farm truck for last 11 years, easy online registration in SA.

$5,000Negotiable
Mount Barker, SA

09/03/2024

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Overview of the Toyota Landcruiser

Overview of the Toyota Landcruiser

When 13 Toyota LandCruisers were imported to Australia in 1958 to serve as workhorses on the Snowy Hydro Scheme and various mining and construction projects, the off-roader's reputation for robustness and ruggedness was born.

Today, it's still considered by many to be the 4WD benchmark, despite the latest-generation LandCruiser - the 200 series - having been on sale since 2007.

Its mighty size allows it to carry vast amounts of cargo or up to eight people in GXL, VX or flagship Sahara form. Performance comes from a choice of V8s - the more powerful 4.6-litre petrol or more fuel efficient and torquier 4.5-litre turbo diesel.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GENERATIONS (SINCE 1998)

1998-2007

2007-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

4.6L V8 petrol: 13.4 litres per 100km

4.5L V8 turbo diesel: 9.5 litres per 100k

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

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WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

V8 diesel defines the latter-day Toyota LandCruiser, but early examples did give owners a few headaches. The biggest problem reported was that the engine had an appetite for oil between oil changes. Running changes were made by Toyota, so the later the build date, the better.

Electronics were also mounted relatively low in the engine bay, so deep water crossings could prove costly. Find out how the car has been used.

Speaking of which, the automatic transmission in the 200 Series meant the big Toyota was a good tow-car, though try to gauge how much load-hauling it has done. Is the tow-bar fitted, for instance, rated for huge loads?

The fact that the Toyota LandCruiser was so good off-road also means that many have led hard lives.

Be wary of examples with winches, mud tyres and panel damage. The flip-side is that many have never been off-road at all. They're the ones to buy second-hand.