purchased new and at 17 years old it appears near perfect at 10 feet up close some rock chips and careless shopping cart smudges leather has held up very well doors seal tight and close with a satisfying clunk every time I consider a new vehicle what is going to be more satisfying to own? no answer so far

I’ll start by saying the Land Cruiser is the best Car/SUV/Truck you’ll ever own. It was a Childhood dream of mine to own one of these someday and it came in 2006 when my father bought a brand new GXR (Only available overseas) which had a 6 cylinder engine and no leather but still 4x4, unfortunately I didn’t get to drive it that much since I left my country to come to the U.S. in 2007. In 2017 I finally was able to purchase a used Land Cruiser which would bring back the long lost love for this machine. For reliability you cannot go wrong with LCs Comfort level is very high especially with the AHC(Adjustable Height Control) suspension system that shares it with the Lexus LX470, you can make it comfortable and plush or stiff and sporty by a turn of a switch. Then comes the height control which helps when you park and need to unload so you press a button and it goes down 2 inches or you’re off-roading and you need clearance so you press a button and it raises itself by 2 inches. Engine is very strong and smooth but it has a timing belt which needs to be replaced every 90k miles which is a $1000 job at the dealership. Transmission is very smooth and responsive although on the road a bit slow when passing since it’s a heavy car. Fuels efficiency is not great but if you drive the King Of the Road it’s worth the gas money. Comfort inside is so good, leather is nice and plush, so many cup holders and storage options you don’t even notice they were there until you dig deep. AC front and rear keeps everyone happy and chill. Video system in the back is very useful for families with children. Third row seat is very useful when you have more than 5 people to carry with you and they’re very easy to remove when space is needed. Rear side flap windows are very useful when using outside air for cooling to avoid the noice at high speeds from the moon roof. I like that it still has the lighter and ashtray even if I don’t smoke. Cassette tapes were a big part of my youth and I like having them in my LC when I feel like a trip down memory land me. You can modify the LC and make it suitable for your purposes very easily wether you do off-roading or street luxury driving. Safety is number one in the LC, I had an accident where I went through a wooden electrical pole and cut it in half and still made it out with no injuries, so it saved my life. Overall I love the Land Cruiser and will not downgrade to anything else.

We’ve had our Cruiser since new. It went through 3 teenage drivers, two of whom took it jumping in the desert, unbeknownst to their parents. Now, at 145,000 miles it needs a new rear suspension. Otherwise, it’s been a great vehicle in the AZ desert.