Shhhh, I am also looking into a Land Cruiser, but dont tell anyone!!!
So as I have been posting tons lately, I am a Cherokee guy but would like something a little more comfortable. Starting price to get an expo rig would probably have to be 8K, but local sales for Taco's are around 4K, and I figure some baselining, some lift, and tires, RTT, front and rear bumpers... etc.
After reading up on here, the most reliable years seem like 2001-2008. But I would like to know if there are any problems that seem to pop up? Like FZJ80's have the PHH and expensive axles etc, so I am wondering if Taco's have similar things. BTW, I can afford the maintenance on a LC, so I am still keeping it in mind 100%, but wondering other Yota options.
I am sorry if this is jibber-jabber, I am excited about getting into a new vehicle within the next few months.
My style of driving is FEW MILES. I average 2000 a year in my current cherokee. I do about 1000 miles of snow travel on steep roads and highways, so I am nervous about the Taco with the pickup being so light. I would definitely put a spare tire carrier in the back to add some weight, but worry this would not be that much. I also would like the back end not to spin around on bumpy roads, lots of washboards here.
Tell me your thoughts please. And if I need to clarify more I would be glad too. Thank you very much!
So as I have been posting tons lately, I am a Cherokee guy but would like something a little more comfortable. Starting price to get an expo rig would probably have to be 8K, but local sales for Taco's are around 4K, and I figure some baselining, some lift, and tires, RTT, front and rear bumpers... etc.
After reading up on here, the most reliable years seem like 2001-2008. But I would like to know if there are any problems that seem to pop up? Like FZJ80's have the PHH and expensive axles etc, so I am wondering if Taco's have similar things. BTW, I can afford the maintenance on a LC, so I am still keeping it in mind 100%, but wondering other Yota options.
I am sorry if this is jibber-jabber, I am excited about getting into a new vehicle within the next few months.
My style of driving is FEW MILES. I average 2000 a year in my current cherokee. I do about 1000 miles of snow travel on steep roads and highways, so I am nervous about the Taco with the pickup being so light. I would definitely put a spare tire carrier in the back to add some weight, but worry this would not be that much. I also would like the back end not to spin around on bumpy roads, lots of washboards here.
Tell me your thoughts please. And if I need to clarify more I would be glad too. Thank you very much!