Like a millionaire to a millionaire: choose a used Toyota Land Cruiser 100

What's good about TLC 100?

The SUV came out at the end of the last century. Despite its age, the appearance of the jeep fits well into the picture of the present time. The design of this giant does not become outdated and is still enjoyed by representatives of different generations.

The dimensions of the car determine its capacity. The owners note the free space inside the cabin of the Kruzak 100, which can be seen in the photo, and the ability to seat from 5 to 7 people. In this case, passengers will not experience any inconvenience.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is considered a safe car. The Japanese company has equipped the SUV with all the advanced functions responsible for the safety of passengers. In the event of an emergency, airbags will deploy, and stability systems will make it easier to control the jeep.

The hundredth Kruzak justifies its SUV status. The modified suspension and engine power will allow the driver to overcome difficult obstacles along the way.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is available with two types of engines: diesel and gasoline. According to reviews from owners, both types of assembly, with proper maintenance, can last a decent amount of time. There are known cases when a car exceeded the mileage mark of 1 million km.

Owner reviews mention the high reliability of this car.

A breakdown of major equipment is an extremely rare event that occurs through the fault of the motorist himself.

Diesel engine 1HZ

This is a simple, reliable motor and therefore durable. It is very unpretentious and can work for a long time with fuel that is not of the highest quality. I am pleased with the heat resistance of the device, which is tolerant of extreme temperatures. If you take care of the engine, its mileage easily exceeds 600 thousand km. Thrifty drivers achieve up to 1 million km. Fuel consumption is as follows:

• city ​​- 13 l;
• highway - 9.5 l;
• mixed - 10.1 l.

Body and interior

The TLC 100 is a large SUV. The surface of the body is covered with an anti-corrosion mixture. This guarantees the preservation of the appearance of the car.

The brutal design appeals to the male community. Despite its age, the Land Cruiser 100 is still not inferior in beauty to new models. The length of the body is 4890 mm, the height is 1880 mm, and the width reaches 1940 mm. The weight of this impressive iron horse exceeds 3 tons.

An SUV belongs to the class of utility vehicles. Owners note the spacious luggage compartment. In addition, the trunk folds out seats for 2 passengers. This leaves room for loading other items.

Due to its dimensions, the Kruzak provides free legroom under the seats so that passengers do not experience discomfort.

The interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100, shown in the photo, corresponds to the executive class.

The central panel attracts attention. There is a display on it, under which there are buttons for control.

The salon is comfortable and practical. The seat material is easy to clean. The Japanese company made a lot of efforts and approached with all responsibility in order to turn this model into a popular favorite.

How to reduce consumption?

As you can see, Toyota Land Cruiser J100 engines consume a lot of fuel. But there are many ways to help reduce resource consumption. Here are just a few of them:

• Increased engine power. It's simple - more fuel is consumed with any acceleration of the car. The start is the most expensive moment of the trip. Therefore, with increasing power, the car will start easier. This can be achieved through chip tuning or purchasing a compressor along with turbines.
• Change your driving style. If you drive aggressively or constantly try to “make” someone at a traffic light, be prepared to incur additional expenses. Those who drive too slowly should also change their driving style. The ideal speed for saving fuel is around 80 km/h. This, of course, is not a call to drive around the city, but a warning.
• Fuel with the best fuel. Overpaying for gasoline can easily be recouped if you buy less of it. In other words, the better the gasoline, the less frequent the refueling.
• Use of ultra-low viscosity oils. There is no need to explain the choice of good oil. Any car enthusiast knows that thanks to the lubricant, engine wear resistance increases and fuel consumption decreases.
• Change spark plugs. Not super efficient, but still a way to reduce fuel consumption.
• Replace dirty filters with new ones. Engine maintenance is the secret to minimal fuel consumption.
• Increase tire pressure. If the main place for driving is the city or the highway, with high tire pressure the car will handle these places more easily.
• Increase the streamlining of the body. Physical laws also apply to a car. And if a trailer is attached to the vehicle or there is luggage on the roof, air resistance will cause the Land Cruiser 100's fuel consumption to increase.
• Speed ​​up engine warm-up. In winter, it is better to insulate the engine so as not to waste extra time warming it up. Nowadays, various companies provide a choice of compact insulation materials instead of blankets.
• Choose tires with a narrow tread. If the season allows, it is better to choose tires with a small tread, and also change to summer tires.
• Set the speed to neutral when stopping. If the car is equipped with an automatic transmission, it is better to use neutral when stopping. The transmission will be disconnected from the engine, which will help save a large amount of fuel.
• Use a cavitator. This device destroys the chains of molecules that make up the fuel, therefore increasing the efficiency of gasoline combustion. The cavitator increases engine efficiency and reliability.
• Use a magnetic saver. The device is designed to increase the polarization of gasoline molecules through exposure to a magnetic field. The amount of exhaust gases is reduced and combustion efficiency is increased.
• Use a power saver. This is a capacitor that is needed to reduce the load on the battery. It equalizes the voltage in the car and guarantees a stable connection with the spark plugs. Because of this, gasoline consumption is reduced.

These operations require a minimum set of skills and tools. However, in order to seriously save money, it is better to consider replacing the gasoline engine with a diesel one. The fuel consumption of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 vehicle will be less and the fuel will be cheaper. The advantage of a diesel engine is that with additional load (trailer, motor boat, fully loaded trunk and interior), diesel consumption does not increase significantly. However, on gasoline models the increase will be one and a half times or more.

Attention! Switching to a manual transmission is another alternative way to reduce fuel consumption. A manual transmission will help save up to 20% of fuel consumption.

Many car enthusiasts resort to installing gas equipment. The replacement is justified for long trips. Buying such equipment is not a cheap thing, but it does not pay off quickly.

Electrical and electronics

The engine power system has undergone a major modification. The result allows you to save on fuel, even despite the engine size of this giant. Diesel fuel consumption within the city will be 12 liters, outside – 9.

The manufacturer has built into the car increased protection against theft. If you break in and try to start the car without using the key, the security system will block the power and fuel supply.

The Japanese company placed the main emphasis on the safety of passengers' lives. The jeep has an all-wheel drive system. If the permissible speed is exceeded, the blocking is activated. In the event of a collision, airbags located in front and on the sides of the passengers are quickly deployed.

The gearbox is available in mechanical and automatic versions.

There are 2 sockets for additional devices. The electrical power allows you to connect even household appliances.

Air conditioning is included as standard in the SUV. Temperature adjustment is carried out automatically.

Gasoline engine 1FZ-FE

Easy to maintain, but a little more capricious than its diesel brothers. Every 20 thousand km it is better to inspect the engine and change the fuel filter. The air filter needs to be replaced a little more often. Sometimes problems arise with the starter, but these are minor issues compared to reliability. If you keep the device in good condition, you can count on 400 thousand km or more. Due to high consumption, many motorists install gas equipment, which allows them to reduce costs. And you need this much fuel for 100 km:

• city ​​- 23 l;
• track - 14 l;
• mixed - 17.1 l.

Specifications

For Land Cruiser 100 there are 2 types of engines:

1. A four-stroke gasoline engine requires an automatic transmission. The volume is 4.7 liters. At the same time, consumption per 100 km reaches 16 liters, which is very economical for such a giant. The engine makes 3800 revolutions per minute and is capable of accelerating the car to 175 km/h. The gasoline engine provides the model with high maneuverability and good handling.
2. Turbocharging was introduced into the diesel unit. The engine capacity is 4.2 liters. To cover a distance of 100 km, a car will require 11 liters of diesel fuel. The diesel engine operates automatically and manually. Making 3400 revolutions per minute, this engine is not inferior to a gasoline engine in terms of maximum speed. Drivers note reliability and, despite the size, efficiency.

Photo of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 engine:

The Japanese company equipped the model with a front suspension with double wishbones. The rear suspension remains unchanged, similar to the previous generation of Kruzaks. It was this solution that increased the cross-country ability of the SUV and allowed it to overcome obstacles without effort.

SUV owners are unhappy with the built-in brakes. Working at the limit leads to rapid wear of the pads and discs.

Immediately after purchase, owners are forced to replace parts in order to increase technical performance.

The popularity of the Land Cruiser 100 could not eclipse the Prado 120 (comparison in the photo) - its younger brother, which became a product of the new millennium.

Salon

This Land Cruiser does not have a luxury interior, there are no sliding tables or monitors, it is entirely intended for relaxation. The seats recline very comfortably. There are a lot of handles, blowing from all sides. Climate control in the rear seats is adjustable. There are music controls, you can connect two headphones. Each has its own volume setting and radio control.

Below is a huge shelf with three cup holders. A huge lampshade so that the light falls evenly. Very wide armrest near the driver's seat. Very large and convenient buttons. The simplest on-board computer.

A huge hatch through which you can see everything. It's right over your head, just like it should be. Huge canopies with lanterns and mirrors. A very comfortable car exclusively for recreation. Gear shift lever, there is a Power mode (Sport type). Memory only for two positions. There are also buttons on the steering wheel.

Engine

When studying the technical characteristics of the Land Cruiser 100, attention should be paid to the choice of modifications with different power units:

1. Diesel. Three variations of six-cylinder turbocharged engines. Working volume – 4.2 l. Power, depending on the type of engine, is 131-204 horsepower.
2. Petrol. Six-cylinder units, varying in volume: from 4.5 to 4.7 liters. Engine power – 205-235 hp. With.

The buyer could choose one or the other option according to his preferences.

Transmission, suspension

Representatives of the hundredth series are classic frame SUVs.

The front suspension is independent, the rear suspension is dependent, both spring.

There are ventilated disc brakes on the front axle and disc brakes on the rear axle. Billed as an SUV, the car moves confidently on any road. The only exception will be wetlands - due to the weight of the hundredth Kruzak.

The buyer could choose a gearbox that suited his needs: an automatic with 4 ranges or a 6-speed manual transmission. All Land Cruiser 100 trim levels are equipped with all-wheel drive.

Off-road performance comparison

The transmission has not undergone significant changes. It remains all-wheel drive. The difference is in the differential: while previously it was free, in the 200th model it is automatically locked. The lock is activated when the front or rear wheels slip. Forced blocking is also available.

The gear shift has changed. The transfer case lever was removed. The downshift is engaged in approximately 4 seconds using the handle to the right of the steering wheel, the automatic transmission is in neutral. This is inconvenient: after all, in a few moments the swamp can swallow up the car.

Comparing the off-road characteristics of the Kruzak 100 and 200 is not difficult. It's difficult to determine which model is better. Both cars drive the same off-road, the difference is in the little things. Due to the smaller clearance, the new model clings to the ground earlier on uneven surfaces. The 200 has more suspension travel. This gives more resistance when hanging diagonally.

In swampy areas, the “weave” wins, as it weighs 300 kg less.

Dimensions table

Modification of Land Cruiser 200	Dimensions, mm	Weight in kilograms	Year of issue
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 MT DLX	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.6 AT GX-R	4950x1970x1950	2585	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.5 TD MT DLX	4950x1970x1950	2600	2012
Restyling 11th generation 5.7 AT Xtreme	4950x2070x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 MT DSL	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 MT GL	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 MT GX	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 AT GL	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
Restyling 11th generation 4.0 AT GXR	4950x1970x1950	2415	2012
2 restyling 4.0 AT EXR	5095x1980x1930	2455	2015
2 restyling 5.7 AT EXR	5095x1980x1930	2505	2015
2 facelift 5.7 AT VXR	5095x1980x1930	2505	2015
2 restyling 4.6 AT VXR	5115 x 1990 x 1905	2585	2015
2 restyling 4.0 AT GXR	5170 x 1980 x 1930	2455	2015
2 facelift 5.7 AT GXR	5170 x 1980 x 1930	2015
2505
2 facelift 5.7 AT VXR	5170 x 1980 x 1930	2505	2015
2 facelift 4.5 TD MT	5170 x 1980 x 1930	2600	2015
2 restyling 4.5 TD AT	5170 x 1980 x 1930	2600	2015
2 restyling 4.6 AT GXR	5170 x 1990 x 1930	2585	2015
2 restyling 4.6 AT EXR	5170 x 1990 x 1930	2585	2015
11th generation 5.7 AT	4950 x 1971 x 1880	2615	2007
Restyling 11th generation 5.7 AT	4950 x 1971 x 1880	2615	2012
5.7 AT Heritage Edition	4950 x 1971 x 1880	2592	2015
5.7 AT	4950 x 1971 x 1880	2638	2015
4.6 GX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2430	2007
4.6 AX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2490	2007
4.7 AX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2490	2007
4.7 AX G selection 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2500	2007
4.6 AX G selection 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2530	2007
4.6 AX G 60th black leather selection 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1880	2530	2007
4.6 ZX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1915	2700	2007
4.6 ZX 60th black leather selection 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1915	2700	2007
4.6 ZX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1870	2690	2012
4.6 ZX Bruno Cross 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1870	2690	2012
4.6 GX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1870	2430	2012
4.6 AX 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1870	2490	2012
4.6 AX G selection 4WD	4950 x 1970 x 1870	2530	2012
4.6 ZX 4WD	4950 x 1980 x 1870	2690	2015
4.6 GX 4WD	4950 x 1980 x 1880	2430	2015
4.6 AX 4WD	4950 x 1980 x 1880	2490	2015
4.6 AX G Selection 4WD	4950 x 1980 x 1880	2530	2015
4.6 ZX G-Frontier 4WD	4950 x 1980 x 1910	2710	2015
4.7 AT Lux	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2555	2007
4.7 AT Prestige	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2555	2007
4.5 TD AT Lux	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2640	2007
4.5 TD AT Prestige	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2640	2007
4.5 TD AT Lux (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Lux (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Brownstone (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Brownstone (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Prestige (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Elegance	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.6 AT Lux (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.6 AT Lux (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.6 AT Prestige (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.6 AT Elegance Plus	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2012
4.5 TD AT Lux	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2012
4.5 TD AT Elegance	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2012
4.6 AT Lux	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2012
4.6 AT Elegance	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2012
4.5 TD AT Lux Safety (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Lux (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Elegance	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Comfort	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Executive	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Prestige	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Executive Black and White	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Excalibur	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Executive Lounge	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT TRD	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2510	2015
4.5 TD AT Lux Safety (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.5 TD AT Lux (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Lux Safety (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Lux (5 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Elegance	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Comfort	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Executive	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Prestige	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Executive Black and White	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Excalibur	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT TRD	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015
4.6 AT Lux Safety (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2785	2015
4.6 AT Lux (7 seats)	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2785	2015
4.6 AT Executive Lounge	4950 x 1970 x 1950	2585	2015

Toyota Land Cruiser 2008

Characteristics of the Land Cruiser car

The Land Cruiser 100 appeared on the automobile market in 2002 and is still very popular among car enthusiasts. This is due to the fact that this car model was produced both with a manual transmission, running on diesel fuel, and with an automatic transmission, which in turn is available in two versions - diesel and gasoline models.

Engine	Consumption (highway)	Consumption (city)	Consumption (mixed cycle)
4.2 TD (diesel) 1998-2002	9.4 l/100 km	14 l/100 km	11.1 l/100 km
4.7 V8 32V (petrol) 2002-2007	—	—	16.4 l/100 km
4.7 V8 (petrol) 1998 - 2002	13.3 l/100 km	22.4 l/100 km	16.6 l/100 km

Folk retro. Toyota Land Cruiser 80/100/105. The Last of the Mohicans

The question did not sound idle: there is money for a TLC 200, but since I am in the civil service, the purchase of such a car will cause misunderstandings. And the “weave” is already used - it seems to have status and at the same time inconspicuous. It will not provoke sidelong glances from colleagues, or anything worse. So is it possible to take it? After all, the most recent copies are 9 years old! Well, the TLC 100 is indeed still relevant - as a car for all occasions, for off-road use, including expeditions. What will you have to face during the purchase and after it? At the same time, let’s look at the TLC 105, which has no alternative in many respects. Well, let’s start, perhaps, with the TLC 80 - for those who are not afraid of possible repairs, the “eighty” can be a good alternative, for example, to Chinese SUVs.

You will not find any dumping regarding TLC 80. There are, of course, copies for 400–500 and even 300 thousand rubles. But, firstly, some of them are without documents, which can explain such a cost. Secondly, if such copies are officially registered, you need to approach the purchase with a calculator and keeping in mind the cost of spare parts that are to be replaced. This should also be done in the case of “eighties” that are more expensive, even significantly (the average cost of cars is 650–750 thousand rubles, but in some cases it exceeds a million and approaches two). After all, this is a jeep, which leaves a certain imprint on its operation and, ultimately, on its condition. However, along with cars prepared for off-road and probably having tasted all its delights, there are Land Cruisers that were used as passenger cars.

Produced from 1989 to 1997, the TLC 80 had 13 versions for different markets, but we are more familiar with the VX (photo above), GX (lower left) and STD (lower right). The maximum VX configuration is easier to distinguish from the average GX by the rear door, which swings up and down, rather than right and left. The spartan equipment of the STD had similar “gates” to the GX, as well as simpler headlights, unpainted mirror housings, simple steel wheels, and no running boards.

Specifications and equipment TLC J80 (1989–1994)

Specifications and equipment TLC J80 (1995–1997)

These photos show the interior of the STD equipment before and after restyling (1995)

Interiors of the VX version (which differed from the GX in small things like a richer radio)

Both the GX and VX had carpet rather than leatherette trunk flooring. In the “maximum speed”, in addition, there could be leather upholstery

In 1998, a new generation of the model appeared - TLC 100.

“Sotki” without documents are rare, and all supply for them is mainly concentrated in the east of the country. The average price here is about half a million. If you take a “clean” car, then you should expect at least 700-800 thousand - for copies before restyling, 1998-02. release. In order to buy “hundreds” after the first update (2002–05) for at least a million, you need to monitor advertisements throughout the country and be at a “low start” - rush for the car you like to a neighboring or not so region. Otherwise, you need to prepare to give away 1,200,000–1,400,000 rubles. Sales of jeeps of the second update (2005–07) only begin with these amounts, and the ceiling is 1,800,000, although there are cars for more than two.

The main configuration of the TLC 100 (left) was the only one - VX, but special versions were offered in different markets. And the GX and STD equipment were brought into a separate model (right), designated J105 (produced in 1998–06). The key difference of the J105 was a solid axle at the front instead of the independent suspension of the Sotka. In the GX configuration, the road Cruiser was not much different in appearance from a luxury SUV. And at the same time, on the same Green Continent, Sotka had simpler versions, GXL and GXV

In most markets, the models differed externally in the design of the rear door. In the J100 it was divided into halves horizontally (on the left), in the J105 it was divided vertically. But, for example, in Australia the “stop” had a door similar to VX (right)

Technical characteristics and configurations of TLC J100 (1998–2002)

Technical characteristics and equipment TLC J100 (2002–2005)

Technical characteristics and configurations of TLC J100 (2005–2007)

And yet, it’s more common to see the TLC 105 with black bumpers-mirrors and steel “stamping”. Inside, it was no longer as spartan as the corresponding “eighty”

In the center, the interior is not just VX - special G-selection equipment with an optitronic instrument panel. On the right is the interior after restyling in 2002

“Stocks” more expensive than luxury Cruisers - bridge exclusive! For less than a million, it can be purchased in isolated cases. Even SUVs 14–18 years old are valued at RUB 1,100,000–1,300,000. What can we say about younger cars - their cost exceeds one and a half million, and for some tuned models they can charge up to three. Meanwhile, TLC 105 needs to be chosen almost more carefully than the “hundredth”. If they, too, sometimes drove in the tail and mane, then the “beam” SUV was often bought specifically for expeditions. So what should you pay attention to?

Half a million is not the limit

Honored veterans - in-line petrol "sixes" 3F-E and 1FZ-FE (the first, 4.0-liter, TLC 80 received from the "seventy", the second, 4.5-liter, in 1992) - how gluttonous they are (15 -20 liters, sometimes for 3F even 25), that’s how resourceful they are. Several hundred thousand kilometers? No problem! The 4.2-liter 1HZ naturally-aspirated diesel engine and the 1HD-T turbo unit of a similar volume with the 1HD-FT version, which has 24 valves, deserve the same rating. You can kill engines only by frankly not caring about them. True, if gasoline engines can die only if they are left without oil, then diesel engines can theoretically be destroyed by becoming addicted to frankly vile diesel fuel. Of course, not the diesel engines themselves - the fuel equipment, but in a sense it is equivalent. Judge for yourself, the TA components (pump, injectors) for 1HD-FT will cost 350 thousand rubles. Of course, age also plays a role. It would be a good idea to do some diagnostics when purchasing. Although, in terms of their ability to digest our diesel fuel, the equipment of these diesel engines can be considered indestructible in comparison with the current common rail.

The 4.5-liter R6 1FZ appeared on the Eighty, but, for example, the J105 was offered with it in the UAE, Australia, Asia, Africa and South America. The “six” was also installed on “hundreds” - for the markets of the Middle Eastern countries and China. This engine is better suited for SUVs than the 1HZ both in terms of power (215 horsepower versus 131) and torque (373 versus 271 Nm). Is that the fuel consumption is higher - 15-20 liters compared to 12-15. There was still one problem with the 1FZ - the winding of the ignition coil inside the distributor sometimes breaks. At the same time, the Arabic and Japanese versions of the engine were different from each other; you can’t just change one engine for another.

1HZ, 1HD-T (top), 1HD-FT and 1HD-FTE (bottom): one family of 4.2-liter diesel engines - “a, 24-valve” and with electronically controlled equipment. 1HD-FT appeared only during the restyling of the 80, in 1995. 1HD-FTE debuted only on 100%. Moreover, modifications of the latter for Africa and South America continued to receive 1HD-T. All turbodiesels are very economical - it’s quite possible to keep within 10-11 l/100 km

Of all the things that relate to these engines that can cause problems, let’s mention only the difficulties in adjusting the fuel pressure regulator on the 24-valve 1HD-FT and the fuel regulator on the 1HD-FTE that can fail. Naturally, “electronic” diesel is more demanding on the quality of diesel fuel, but again in this it is far from modern “sissies”. What else to say? All engines run well in cold weather, are temperature-balanced, and with proper maintenance can reach the 500,000 mark on the odometer.

By the way, some 1HD-FTEs were equipped with variable geometry turbines. These people live less than usual - 150 thousand km versus 250 thousand or more. And 1HZ are turbocharged. There are two options - installing a unit from 1HD-T (with replacing the equipment or modifying the original one) or purchasing an Australian kit ($5000–6000). Someone changes the piston - they say, without this, the 1HZ with a turbine does not last long. There is an opposite opinion - depending on how you drive! However, now it’s cheaper to buy a turbocharged 1HD for two hundred thousand.

The V-shaped “eight” 2UZ-FE, which also appeared only on the J100, was, in general, similar to its predecessors and diesel engines. Minimal disadvantages.

In the V8, the timing belt idler roller bearings are not particularly durable. Especially if there is no protection from water and dirt from below. The weak link is the pump, located in the camber of the cylinder block and driven by a timing belt. It works under the influence of a bending moment and over time begins to snot, which is usually noticeable only by a decrease in the level of antifreeze. You need to keep an eye on this - leaked coolant crystallizes due to temperature and can break the belt. The generator is located low, which can also be damaged by road salt and reagents. But the service life of 2UZ, with quality service, is also ready to exceed half a million km. But gasoline consumption is also considerable - with a 4-speed automatic transmission it reaches 23-25 ​​liters, with a five-speed transmission it drops to 16-17.

Look for backlash!

The transmission is something that needs to be assessed most closely when purchasing. Let's start with "automatic machines". The TLC 80 was equipped with boxes A440F and A442F (the second had electronic control). Old, reliable, and almost eternal units, whose service life is comparable to that of the engine.

TLC 100 with 2UZ until 2002 received the A343F gearbox (the diesel engine was equipped with the 442nd automatic transmission). It’s also a good unit, but clearly weighed down by the torque of large engines and the weight of the car. You shouldn’t get carried away with off-road exercises with it. The same applies to the 5-speed automatic transmission A750F, which appeared in 2002. The only difference is that this box is generally delicate. Long-term slipping at 70–80 thousand will primarily lead to wear of the torque converter locking. Its products clog the valve mechanism and damage the solenoids. Next, the clutch packs begin to burn. Another malfunction often occurs - the surface on which the blocking operates bends in the transformer. This will be noticeable by vibrations at speeds close to idle. If you continue to drive, ATF may begin to leak through the pump seal. Then its bushing will fail, and then the pump itself. On the other hand, careful operation and oil changes after 50–60 thousand km should extend the life of the “automatic” to 150–200 thousand.

The mechanical boxes on the models were different. So, on the “eighties” there was an R151F gearbox. Until 2002, the TLC 105 was equipped with the H55F manual transmission, after which the jeep was transferred to the same R151F. And “weaving” received the H151F. Of these, only H55F is considered weak. Other units are quite worthy of motors.

There may be options for all-wheel drive TLC 80. In most cases, the jeep has Full Time with a forced locking center differential. But on the “Arabs” there was also a Part Time with a rigidly connected front axle (this is present on the TLC 105 without an alternative). For Europe and, possibly, Japan, permanent 4WD was offered, but with a differential lock with a viscous coupling. The latter options are rare on the Russian market, although some owners transferred the “eighties” from Full to Part Time.

A distinctive feature of the 5-speed automatic transmission is the groove of the lever in the form of a ladder. The “center” was blocked by a button on the panel or by turning on the lower row with the “transfer case” lever, when the “interaxle” was activated automatically. The RO itself has a ratio of 2.48:1. There are no weak points...

There is also an alternative for inter-wheel locks. The TLC 80 has either a self-locking LSD at the rear, or both have forced locking. “Stopyatka” came only with those. The luxury Cruiser has one rear hard lock.

The activation of two forced “blocks” was carried out from the “lamb” - first the rear one was activated, then the front one

Locking mechanisms can become sour after salty winters. But when purchasing, more attention should be paid to the front axle. It is believed that it requires bulkheads after 150, maximum 200 thousand km. And as if it didn’t have to be changed at all. The fact is that with heavy use it often bends along the “stockings”. In addition, it begins to leak over time.

The depressurization of the bridge is caused by the welds, which together with the main pair housing form a triangle - in this area the beam bursts and leaks

Off road is also capable of condemning the front main pair, whose teeth are cut off. After all, it’s small, eight inches (the 100’s have a GP with a diameter of 7 inches; rough off-road driving is even more contraindicated for it, and before 2002 the differential had a couple of satellites and fell apart in hothouse conditions). Moreover, everything described is also typical for the TLC 105. Fortunately, the rear main pairs - 9.5 inches - run on all jeeps without problems. You just need to know that they are not interchangeable. By the way, the bridges of the “eighty” and “stop” are also different. In the latter case there are five studs, not six, but they are thicker, as are the axle shafts.

Under certain conditions, the front gearbox can become a consumable item - it costs 25-30 thousand rubles. There are enough tuning main pairs for Toyota, up to 4.88:1 for the TLC 105 and 5.29 for the “eighty”. This is at standard 4.3 and 4.1. On gasoline engines the standard is 3.9:1

You also need to know that rear axles come in unloaded (with hubs) and loaded (without them) types. On TLC 100/105 and TLC 80 in VX configuration, always the first. The “eighty” comes equipped with GX and others, while the STD has only loaded ones. The axle shafts in them not only transmit torque - they experience bending load. If they break down, in the first case the car will remain on wheels, in the second case it will require evacuation.

An emulsion - oil diluted with water that gets into the crankcases during fords - effectively “kills” all the insides of the beams. Higher breather outlets are required for off-road use. And they need to be cleaned in any case, otherwise the seals will leak over time. Finishes off axles and wheel size. Despite the fact that the TLC 80/105 is driven on tires with a diameter of 37 and even 38 inches, 35-inch wheels are considered optimal. With them, both the main pair and the CV joints are more or less guaranteed to remain alive. In any case, bridge diagnostics must be thorough. It is better to trust it to specialists, otherwise you will then have to turn to them for restoration - for each bridge this will cost 50-70 thousand rubles.

The front driveshaft also suffers, or more precisely, its splined part. Crosspieces must be injected at each maintenance or after crossing puddles and rivers

Don't go overboard with wheels

How to characterize the suspension working together with the beams and frame? Simple, reliable, durable! True, the frame itself (on the TLC 80 and 105 is very similar, but not identical) on the “eighty” used to burst at the attachment point of the front Panhard rod. This doesn’t happen behind the “stop”.

The situation is rare - after all, “eighties” are practically not used in trophies. Nevertheless, you need to keep an eye on the steering gear - and change the oil, as in any other unit

The J100 frame is original and already has deformation zones to improve passive safety. However, if you do not cut down trees with power bumpers attached to it, then there will be no complaints. But the independent front suspension... Yes, it’s also reliable and durable. If you don’t drive full throttle on gravel roads and don’t force holes, relying on smoothness and energy consumption, then silent blocks, ball and shock absorbers are ready to last up to 150 thousand km. The same period is measured for the steering rack, and the torsion bars will probably last longer, although the part in the fastening of the rod to the frame falls off. Welded.

Much more problematic is the hydraulic suspension, which combines the TEMS (Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension, change in shock absorber resistance) and AHC (Active Height Conrtol, body height adjustment) systems. Here the body position sensors fly, and the hydraulic accumulators are subject to external influences, and the fluid must be changed after 100 thousand km.

The service life of the conventional TLC 100 suspension will be reduced by large wheels. In particular, this applies to the upper ball joint, and the lower one, if the size and offset are abnormal, will be overloaded. The best option here is 33rd tires with two inches of lift.

The independent front suspension is lifted by tightening the torsion bars. To fit 33 wheels, one and a half inches is enough. They can also be obtained by using tuning parts. A radical option is to install a bridge instead of a “double-lever”. Difficult because due to the wide frame in this place there is no space left for shock absorber springs. There were proposals to replace torsion bars with springs, but they didn’t take root

The TLC 80/105 dependent suspensions can be lifted without difficulty. It is enough to choose the wheels for yourself and decide from them whether two inches of suspension lift (33) is enough or four (35).

Springs, shock absorbers, split torque rods, a castor kit or a kit that lowers the rear of the front trailing arms - depending on two or four inches, this will cost 85-140 thousand rubles.

At first glance, it may seem that these SUVs have too many shortcomings. But all of them are in one way or another connected with the hardships of operation, often off-road, when the owner, relying on an impressive margin of safety, “forgets” about basic maintenance. In the opposite situation, these are reliable cars with a huge resource, which, without a doubt, are superior in all operational parameters to modern Toyota jeeps. They don’t make these anymore, if you don’t take into account the “seventy” that is going into oblivion.

But to find a worthy copy, you have to try hard. Let us give the floor here to people who are familiar with this process first-hand.

Roman Borovik Repeated winner of various competitions, two-time winner of the Eastern Siberia Cup in trophy raids, author of many non-standard engineering projects

— “Eighty” is a car for all occasions, for all times. With a little preparation, you can drive around the city and go on not particularly difficult expeditions. Spacious, comfortable, off-road! The main thing is to be reliable! There are specific problems, but they are all age-related and aggravated by heavy use. This is me, for example, about the bent stockings of the front axle and the front main pair, whose teeth are cut off. It is known, predictable, you need to pay attention and, perhaps, budget money for repairs. Buying a TLC 80 in good condition for less than a million, in my opinion, is very difficult.

But I personally don’t like TLC 105. If it had a turbodiesel and an automatic transmission, it would be a different matter. When installing wheels of larger diameter, the 1HZ is too phlegmatic, the “mechanics” are not suitable for daily use. I had to get acquainted with the “turbocharged” version of this “aspirated” engine - it drives better than the initially turbocharged 1HD-T. But this is an extra investment, as is the case if you install an automatic transmission on the “stack”. It’s easier and cheaper to buy a live “eighty”.

Land Cruiser 100, if we talk about some kind of off-road preparation, needs to be used wisely. No more than 33 tires and in no case on hard off-road conditions. I know of examples where “weaving” with such preparation was used carefully, that is, without consequences.

And one more thing - should I take the Land Cruiser standard or with preparation? In the latter case, you need to be sober about your own capabilities in assessing off-road tuning. The collective farm is enough! Firstly, they will probably ask for extra money for it. Secondly, it will have to be redone later. Either buy it “stock”, or before purchasing, show the selected car to specialized specialists so that they can evaluate what their colleagues have done there.

I must say something about the body and electrics. The first one can actually be found rust-free even in cars that have been a quarter of a century old (unless the plastic sockets under the batteries are destroyed over time or during hard driving). The second endures frank swims

Vladimir Volkov Director of specialized auto

— Finding a “live” “eighty” is extremely difficult. Almost 9 out of 10 cars are in a condition that requires serious financial investment. To evaluate a future purchase, you should contact specialists not only if the car has undergone some kind of off-road training - standard Cruisers have also been driven. But at the same time, in such a situation, sometimes it is still advisable to buy a cheaper car and then bring it to life using high-quality spare parts. What to overpay for is unknown. And, of course, you need to pay attention to the “documentary” cleanliness of the car - as a very popular model, the TLC 80 often became the object of various kinds of “leftist” schemes. There is another nuance - very often cars in decent condition are sold to friends, and there are almost queues for them. To catch “your” copy, you need to sit tightly in the advertisements.

It's easier with TLC 105. According to the documents, it is mostly clean, however, it is also worth showing it to servicemen. Even though he’s younger than eighty. And finding it is, perhaps, no less difficult - there are few cars on the Russian market. And once again about tuning: in my practice, there were cases when the jeep looked well prepared, but upon closer examination it turned out that the design solutions were incorrect, and the components were chosen from cheap ones.

The TLC 100 is rarely prepared for off-road use. This does not mean that you can count on excellent condition. Quite often, “hundreds” became corporate vehicles; the mileage of these vehicles could reach 700–800 thousand km. But the Arabic versions of Toyota SUVs are sometimes undeservedly underestimated. They say, for example, that there are no stoves at all. I've never met anyone like that. Rear heaters - yes, sometimes they don’t exist. And the radiators of the main heaters are smaller, but during Russian operation this does not have any effect. But there is an additional tank of 42–43 liters; the price may be lower; and the “stops” for those markets have a gasoline 215-horsepower 1FZ-FE. A worthy alternative to atmospheric diesel.

Modifications

The SUV was produced only in a 5-door configuration. And the Japanese manufacturer’s competitors produced short and sometimes even open versions of the bodies. The car is based on a very powerful spar frame. The body is very powerful and galvanized on both sides. You can verify this by looking at the design of the Land Cruiser 100 SUV (photo can be seen below).

"Sotka" was produced in various modifications. The cheapest ones are GX and STD. They are distinguished by unpainted bumpers and a hinged rear door. The STD version does not provide electrical seat adjustment, mirror adjustment and steering column adjustment. This version lacks ABS and many other options. The interior is trimmed with cheap leatherette.

The GX version looks richer. There is an electrical package, the interior is trimmed with velor, and roof rails are installed. This version can accommodate more than 10 people. For this purpose, there are folding seats at the rear. In addition, there were GX with 9 seats.

The VX version is considered luxury. It was supplied in versions for 5 and 7 seats. The car has excellent sound insulation. The options and equipment here are much more functional and more expensive. The interior is trimmed in leather, has climate control, standard xenon, and stability control system.

Here you can find Arabic versions of “Cruisers”. Among the mass of similar Toyotas, they can be distinguished by their golden nameplate and air conditioning. As for service, everything here is the same as with European models. Reliability at a high level.