khronus79
Adventurer
Yesssssss, another comparo thread:sombrero: . (OK, not really)
I've read MANY, MANY threads these past few weeks comparing Land Cruisers vs Land Rovers of all types and must admit that is hard reading through all the bias opinions and extract the few non bias posts in the forums. Toyota forums bash on Land Rovers and Land Rover forums are quick to return the favor.
Mi idea is not necessarily to do a head to head comparison, what I would like to do is gather as much data as possible from actual owners of all 3 trucks, and then post all that in one place to make it easier for others that are looking for the same answers.
The reason I chose these 3 trucks is their capacity for 7 passengers, their price, and of course their 4wd.
An early LC100/Lx470 can be had for around 15k(give or take a couple of grand), I've found models from 1998 to 2002, with mileage anywhere from mid 70ks to 250k.
For the same price one can have a 2005/2006 Land Rover Lr3 with much lower mileage.
The Sequoia is the oddball of the trio, being larger and heftier overall, but lately I've seen more and more of these being used as an adventure type vehicle and tackling some off road obstacles, maybe not a full blown rock crawler but it seems to hold its own on mild offroading. The 2005 to 2007 Sequoia can be had for as low as 10k with mileage in the low 70ks to mid 100ks.
So, since this is the Land Cruiser section of the forum
-What year 100 series is best and why????
-What are the strengths and weaknesses of your 100 series LC????
-What major problems have you had with your 100 series LC????(Major failures, enough to leave you stranded)
-Other minor problems with your LC100????(annoyances such as electrical stuff)
-What modifications are a must have????
-Which modifications have you done that you wish you hadn't????
I'll post this same thread in the Land Rover section and I'll try to compile as many answers as possible.
Thanks in advance for any input/info you decide to share.
I've read MANY, MANY threads these past few weeks comparing Land Cruisers vs Land Rovers of all types and must admit that is hard reading through all the bias opinions and extract the few non bias posts in the forums. Toyota forums bash on Land Rovers and Land Rover forums are quick to return the favor.
Mi idea is not necessarily to do a head to head comparison, what I would like to do is gather as much data as possible from actual owners of all 3 trucks, and then post all that in one place to make it easier for others that are looking for the same answers.
The reason I chose these 3 trucks is their capacity for 7 passengers, their price, and of course their 4wd.
An early LC100/Lx470 can be had for around 15k(give or take a couple of grand), I've found models from 1998 to 2002, with mileage anywhere from mid 70ks to 250k.
For the same price one can have a 2005/2006 Land Rover Lr3 with much lower mileage.
The Sequoia is the oddball of the trio, being larger and heftier overall, but lately I've seen more and more of these being used as an adventure type vehicle and tackling some off road obstacles, maybe not a full blown rock crawler but it seems to hold its own on mild offroading. The 2005 to 2007 Sequoia can be had for as low as 10k with mileage in the low 70ks to mid 100ks.
So, since this is the Land Cruiser section of the forum
-What year 100 series is best and why????
-What are the strengths and weaknesses of your 100 series LC????
-What major problems have you had with your 100 series LC????(Major failures, enough to leave you stranded)
-Other minor problems with your LC100????(annoyances such as electrical stuff)
-What modifications are a must have????
-Which modifications have you done that you wish you hadn't????
I'll post this same thread in the Land Rover section and I'll try to compile as many answers as possible.
Thanks in advance for any input/info you decide to share.
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