Used 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews
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Richard, 09/15/2009
Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Rock solid build quality with no rattles or squeaks after 235,000 miles. The only major maintenance was replacing the radiator at 215,000. Other than that, just the routine 30,000 mile maintenance stuff. Expensive to buy, but inexpensive to operate. The Land Cruiser is a go anywhere vehicle whether it's to the opera or a camping trip. I get 16/17 mpg while traveling in complete comfort. Running high end Michelin tires and have 85,000 miles on them so far. Looks like they will go at least 100,000 before getting to the wear marks. I have no intention of selling this Land Cruiser until it wears out and that does not look to be anytime soon.
last of the greats
cruiser97, 02/17/2010
Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i just purchased a meticulously cared for 97 collectors edition. drove it 1700 miles from the airport i picked it up at. i had never "really" driven in snow. this truck cruised on control at 80 o snowplowed and unplowed highways for 6 hours. flawless. the sticker 13 years ago was $54,000. if the truck was new today i would pay that in a heartbeat. i would have to finance it though. safe, and accurate. the awd practical drove for you. there is no real passing power going up mountains; but the power button allows you to pass relatively easily on flat roads. i have a gt3 and gti. i would trade either for this armageddon tank. it is my favorite vehicle today. one of the best ever.
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dwest, 02/20/2003
Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can't say enough about the Land Cruiser for its smooth ride over the worst urban street conditions (construction trenches, pot holes, etc.) Perhaps the biggest surprise has been the ease of parallel parking in the city -- the TLC is quite nimble at snaking into tight spots... very happy and very surprised at that. Of course, there have been no mechanical problems.
Has a better vehicle ever been made?
ng5783, 05/05/2005
Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This LC is 8yrs old, with 135000 miles, and hasn't yet needed it's first tuneup. It still starts, runs, and looks almost like new. You're as secure in it as you would be in a bank vault. The ride is nearly as good as a BMW 740i of the same year. I've had to replace the brakes, battery, and tires, but that is about it. I get about 14 mpg commuting, and run a quart low by oil change time (3k mi). The biggest drawback is that it won't give me any excuses to shop for a new car. Had a 4Runner before this; it too was perfect after 4 years and 90k miles. Having previously owned a Jeep, a Suburban, and a Bronco (among others), I hate to say it, but I'd never buy American again.
BEST TRUCK OUT THERE?
LUVMYCRUISER, 06/13/2002
Toyota Land Cruiser 40th Anniversary Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my landcrusher for 3 years now and can say it is flawless. The engine runs smooth, the body quality is still excellent, and I have only ever had to change brake pads, fuel filters and the oil, of course! I would recommend a used landcruiser to anyone looking for a new nissan or similar. It has a timing chain so forget the timing belt BS with other trucks. The only one thing I would have changed is the front leg room and more cup holders, but that is a small price to pay for all you get otherwise.