2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
Price Estimate: $5,235 - $8,405





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Go-anywhere capability, smooth ride quality, strong and smooth V8, versatile interior with luxurious appointments.
Cons
- Quality and capability don't come cheap
- Toyota's Sequoia is bigger yet less expensive.
What’s new
All Land Cruisers now ride on a set of 18-inch aluminum wheels.
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 Walled Lake, MI
14 listings
- 243,491 miles
- Frame damage reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Express Motors (196 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Dayton, OH
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTEHT05J252078671
Stock: 001006
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-15-2025- $17,190fair price$461 above market
- 246,795 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 12 City / 16 Hwy MPG
- Easterns Nissan of White Marsh (427 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in White Marsh, MD
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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: JTEHT05J252074040
Stock: 164014
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-03-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Michigan
$298/mo for Land Cruiser Base
Land Cruiser Base
vs
$189/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Fundamentally the Best
4.5 out of 5 starsIJP, 06/03/2010
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
We purchased it in the summer of 2005 and have taken it on cross country trip, over endless NYC potholes and off road. It is smooth, refined, has great visibility and extremely comfortable front row seating. The engine, the shifting and all other mechanical features appear flawless.
Best, not an SUV
4.88 out of 5 starsevilclown1962, 12/19/2010
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
If you purchase the Land Cruiser for its intended use it cannot be beat. For low maintenance and off road, on road ability it cannot be beat in the long run. It is not intended to be a grocery getter. All are built in Japan and intended to last 300k miles. They are shipped all over the world for tough off road conditions. Enjoy your Cruisers. I have owned 5 throughout the years. Do your … research and you will not be disappointed. Look at the vehicles diplomats are escorted in dangerous situations around the world and you will notice a large majority are the Cruisers.
MY Landcruiser
4.75 out of 5 starsToymom, 11/12/2004
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
This auto is well built and sturdy,
stands up to the elements. It is high
enough off the ground to have a good
clearance for 4 wheel driving, a
necessity for gold prospecting and
camping in remote places. Yet it isn't
too high that I can't get in easily. I
like the hand holds to assist getting
in, the height off the road so I can
see traffic well ahead of me and the …
protection it affords me in the event
of an auto accident (My last
Landcruiser was totalled and I walked
away without so much as a scratch).
The vehicle is also roomy for hauling
cross country track teams, chess teams,
martial arts teams, campimg gear, and
symphony instruments around.
Smooth Ride, and Build Like a Tank
5 out of 5 starsS. Robert Hitchcock, 06/07/2009
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
We bought our LC in the winter of 2005 and had Toyota not made the new ones look like overgrown Highlanders we would have bought a new one. This is the single best vehicle I have ever owned. I have driven it as a commuter, on long road trips, and even camped in it and it has exceeded expectations in every scenario. I also love the interior appointments, and the stateliness of the … exterior styling, and think of it as everything the Range Rover should be without the constant trips to the shop. With more than 5 years of ownership the only times it has been in the shop have been to repair body damaged caused by my wife's impatience, and routine maintenance.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, so we've included reviews for other years of the Land Cruiser since its last redesign.
2005 Land Cruiser Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $55,325 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $298/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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