2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
Price Estimate: $4,175 - $6,738





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Go-anywhere ability, powerful V8, versatile interior, luxurious cabin.
Cons
- Quality and capability don't come cheap, Toyota's Sequoia is bigger yet less expensive.
What’s new
Mechanically, the 2003 Land Cruiser delivers five more horsepower via a new five-speed automatic transmission. On the outside, you'll find standard 17-inch wheels, optional 18-inch wheels, slightly freshened front-end styling and clear-lens rear turn signals. Inside, Land Cruiser features a new dashboard design, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, rear seat audio and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. There is also a new optional rear DVD entertainment system and available front- and second-row side curtain airbags.
Edmunds says
An SUV that does everything well. But before you buy, make sure you have a need for all of the Land Cruiser's abilities.
For sale near Honolulu, HI
9 listings
- $9,950great price$4,375 below market
- 339,557 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Walnut Creek Motor Cars (2,416 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Walnut Creek, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEHT05J232043982
Stock: 043982
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-17-2025 - $14,736fair price$1,316 below market
- 224,636 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- New Wave Auto Sales (2,461 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Lodi, CA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEHT05J532033205
Stock: 32033205
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Hawaii
$406/mo for Land Cruiser Base
Land Cruiser Base
vs
$243/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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The King of Sport Utilities
4.88 out of 5 stars4WD Aficionado, 11/12/2004
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Forget about the hype from other
manufacturers who claim to be the
best, the original, 'professional
grade', etc. The Toyota Landcruiser
is the best built, most durable, full-
size sport utility vehicle on the
planet. It is sold on every continent
because it can handle anything you
throw at it. How does your unibody
Cayenne/ML/X5 hold up to the rigors of …
Afghanistan? Thought so. The LC is
great off road, rides very well on
road, and the 320 ft. lbs. of torque
is plenty. (Don't buy into the
horsepower hype, people -- it's torque
that you want.) If you want a sports
car, buy a 911 or a Corvette, not a
SUV wannabe. Buy the Landcruiser, and
with the money you save, get a used
Boxster!
Land Tank
4.63 out of 5 starsdarko, 06/13/2009
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Waited 10 years to buy this. This SUV is simply amazing. Go anywhere performance and enough class to hit the clubs in Scottsdale. I've driven in 3 ft of snow, deep mud, rock fields and through streams... never, ever been worried about getting stuck. It is still as rattle and squeak free as the first day I drove it home. I plan to hang on to it for many years to come.
Always wanted one
4.5 out of 5 starsDave, 01/14/2009
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
I traded every 12 to 18 months trying to be happy with something less than a Land Cruiser. Finally I bought one new, a big chunk of cash for us. But we love the truck. Had it 5 years now and look to trade, but can't give it up. I fell so secure when I put my family in her. I have blizzacks for the 18 wheels and have drive through blizzards, never spinning a wheel. We love our gray … Cruiser.
THE BEST SUV EVER MADE
4.88 out of 5 starsWA, 10/14/2002
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Hi all, just wanted to voice my
opinion. I just purchased a 2002
Landcruiser, this after owning a 2001
Landrover...enough said! Prior to my
owning a Landrover I had a Landcruiser
for several years. I can honestly say,
a Landrover DOES live up to its
reputation of being an un-reliable car
that falls apart! Also they depreciate
like CRAZYYY!!!
I appreciate having … my LC every day, as
I know it will NEVER fail me, sure it
does not have that fancy Rover symbol,
but that is not nessary as the LC is a
legend.
2003 Land Cruiser Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $53,955 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $406/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Land Cruiser include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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