Why can't I get a Land Cruiser out of my head..?

[Kermit]

(not to mention best looking) 4x4 suv's ever!

LOL, I dunno 'bout that. I think the 80 is one of the worse looking Toyotas ever made...(flame suit on!)



Haddix: Also think about the pickup verses wagon. It is nice to have the storage space sealed off from the passenger cabin. It is all personal preference, we own both a pick-up and a SUV, I don't really care for the SUV...good thing, it is my better half's rig, and I don't have to drive it much.

[brentbba]

To the OP here - I have to agree with Jay and to my own conservative fatherly side with two kids in your age range. As a 21 year old in college, keep the Taco. Gas alone with an 80/100 will kill what budget you do have. I agree with other comments that a well maintained cruiser 'may not' cost as much as is being said for maintenance, but remember, these were not cheap trucks when new ($46K for mine back in '94) and parts are not cheap from Toyota. One major repair like the front knuckles will run you some major $$ and a head gasket is worse. Basic fluids, etc. not at all.

[Laxaholic]

is the fuel cost of a Tacoma/4runner 4x4 vs 100 really that big of a difference?
I'm really considering selling my 100 soon, and trying to decide on either a 4runner or a car..

[Flagster]

is the fuel cost of a Tacoma/4runner 4x4 vs 100 really that big of a difference?
I'm really considering selling my 100 soon, and trying to decide on either a 4runner or a car..

My 2005 Tacoma gets 17-20
My 1995 LC80 gets 12-13 same as my FJ60 before I tore out the motor...

50% better is pretty significant to me...howerver the mileage isn't what keeps me from taking the cruiser on longer trips...it's the lack of power...It's fine on the flat highway but pulling long grades at 7000ft here in N AZ it struggles...
I think the best argument for a 100 is the V8...would love to have that motor in my 60 series

[hks3sgte]

Don't believe the hype. Keep your Tacoma.

[Box Rocket]

I have both an 80 and a Tacoma. Given you're circumstances I would keep the Tacoma for sure if I were in your shoes.

[FSU_Disco]

I haven't owned either of these trucks but getting one with worse mpg will not help out at all as a college student. Gas cost wasn't really a burden when I first got my Discovery but as gas got (much) more expensive and mpg got worse with mods, it put a hit on my wallet.

[xCSx]

Too bad we can't get diesel LC 70s!

Nicest SUV there is in production today with decent MPG!