How good was the 100 series landcruser

G'day,

The 100 series was good and low mileage models continue to be highly sought after. If owned, they are jealously guarded, especially the diesel models. Provided they are diligently maintained, they give very little trouble at all. My 2005 auto diesel 100 has been a great vehicle and I wouldn't swap it for quids.

A 2006 model with the mileage quoted in your post is rare indeed. If it is the diesel and has a good history and a few useful additions like tow bar, roo bar, cargo barrier, after market suspension etc., it may well be a very good buy. However, you are right to say that you can get a very capable brand new vehicle for the same money. Glad it is not my call to make.

Regards,

Eric

Yes they are good but I'm not sure they were still making them in manual then? Could be proven wrong though and the mileage seems very low and if correct means a lot of sitting around which is not necessarily good for the mechanicals. A lot of money for a secondhand vehicle and you would almost get a 200 in petrol for that money, a bit more and diesel. If it was me, I would be looking at a 200 and the diesel is way ahead of the old 4.2 and a nicer drive too. Just my two bobs worth.

Three years ago our eldest son purchased a 2003 4.2TD GXL auto with 21,000K on the clock, almost new tyres (replaced immediately), without one thing that a mechanic could find wrong with it, with HF and a other few things for $62K. There were more things done to it that I cannot recall.

The couple bought it new, did one trip and the husband took crook and never got out of bed again. It never got out of the garage again. Almost 1" of dust of the roof. But the fan belts looked as if the motor had been run just as said by the seller and a common friend. An absolutely top buy.

You can be lucky.

We paid $42K for a 2005 4.2TD GXL auto with 110K on the clock just six months earlier. No mud, dirt or grass seeds in those hidden areas like the foam padding on top of the chassis rails.

Not as good a car as the sons but still a ripper.

Phil

Hi

We have just been through the exact same scenario and have ended up with a used TTD 200 Series. We couldn't justify spending that much money on a 7 or 8 year old vehicle (also most of the 100's we looked at had over 120,000km on the clock), and for around an extra $10,000 we bought a diesel TTD VX, 50,000km, 2008 model. We haven't regretted it so far, it is a beautiful car to drive, and a definite step up from our 2003 petrol/gas Sahara.

It's definitely a dilemma.

Leanne

Hi
Is this the asking price or sold price ?

Hi Allein,

I would be a little wary of a vehicle with a big diesel engine thats averaged 4400km per year for 7 years. It may have been used as a daily commuter or take the kids to school. That sort of use for a diesel is not good, if thats the case (only guessing of course). It may not be as good a condition as one thats maybe done 150k km and worked a little but been well looked after. Just surmising thats all.
As has been said above...have a look at the 200 series. Much more powerful and if it has KDSS suspension, a safer and better handling vehicle. My observation is the price of the 200 series have come down in price past 6 months. I saw a nice 2010 model diesel with 76k km on it for $63,000 just last week. I personally would not pay that price for 100 series (no matter how good the model is) the fact is its 7 years old. If I was considering it I would want to know its history, how it has been used, and why the Ks are so low.
Cheers

go and have a good look at the ford xlt px ranger......

I luv my 4wding and have spent many hours behind the wheel on road, offroad, bogged etc etc I couldn't think of anything more enjoyable thana road trip .
I know my 4wds well and have built rebuilt and modified . However !!!!!!
I will never ever be stupid enough to pay $60000 or even $40000 for a 6 year old LC or patrol 4.2 diesel. Yes they are an awesome vehicle. But they certainly are not worth the money some ask for them. They are NOT THAT GOOD.
I loved my 99 GU but after discussing options with the better half we decided to buy new.
I looked at later models, and choked at the offensive ridiculous prices they were asking. Honestly I didn't realise how blatantly foolish some are to pay those prices on a used......yes USED car. Im sorry but $45000 for an 8 year old car with 100000km + on it. You have to be joking......$20-30000 is more realistic.
I found at a Toyota dealer a 99 100 series 4.2td.......wait for it $42000.
Pure criminal.
We bought new, no one else has owned it, 6year warranty 200000km warranty......... I luv my new ranger. I will compare it in ability and handling as just as good if not slightly better offroad and plenty better onroad than a LC or Patrol.
I only hope it gives me many years of happy motoring. 12 months and going awesome.