Toyota Land Cruiser Reddit
Hi everyone, I'm in the market for a Lexus LX 470 or Toyota Land Cruiser from the 2003 to 2007 model years. I have a specific set of criteria and I'm curious if it's realistic to find a vehicle that meets them: Mileage: Less than 200,000 miles Ownership: Preferably few owners (1-2, maybe 3) Maintenance: All routine/preventive maintenance done, Timing belt and water pump changed twice (or. I have been a diehard ford F150 driver for many years, my wife and I purchased a 2011 FJ Cruiser new in 2011.
This was her daily driver. We both loved that vehicle. I recently decided to try Toyota myself and bought the new 2025 LC.
I just got back from a 1400 mile trip to North Carolina. I. The US Land Cruiser is built on the same platform as the LC300.
Has the same 112 inch (2850 mm) wheelbase. It is not a prado (shortened LC that still has the off road tools/capabilities). Toyota has omitted the following from the US Land Cruiser.
People tell me the quality is unsurpassed in the Land Cruiser, and anything else would be a step down. But from local mechanics, I've heard different" "Buy any Toyota but a Land Cruiser," "All the hoses always leak and they're a PITA to change," "They leak oil like a sieve," "They blow headgaskets all the time.," "They're expensive and hard to work on," etc. Again this is just what I've heard.
Not sure why I'm getting downvoted in r/LandCruisers for wanting a Land Cruiser and stating common reasons (looks and badging) that are also commonly found on ih8mud. I bought a new 200 series LC over the LX when the price difference was only $5-7k, and I'll be doing the same for 250 series LC unless GX is very compelling. New Land Cruiser 250 2025, Mirror change Reckless-Ronald Dec 22, 2025 👋 Land Cruiser Introductions Replies 3 Views 692 Dec 22, 2025.
Hi All, Another noobie here with another annoying question. I own a 1999 100 series landcruiser 105FZFE. Recently in the past few days, I've started to notice a couple of thud and clunking noises along with some rattling noises.
The rattling noises I think looking back now have been gradually getting stronger except I've only really noticed them now with the introduction of these Thud. The largest forum for 2024+ Land Cruiser owners. Your destination for the latest news, reviews, rumors, how-tos, modifications, events, buying tips, and more! Plus, enjoy the gallery of photos and videos shared by our Land Cruiser Group!
A lot of people here are disliking the Land Cruiser and for valid reasons such as price and the fact that it only has a 2.4L hybrid. I think that is genius by Toyota however. Many of the off-roading people in these forums dislike this, but tbh although they speak with a loud opinion on these subs, they actually make up a minority in the real world.
Most people actually want a hybrid vehicle. View all 34 consumer vehicle reviews for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2026 Land Cruiser.