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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / 4x4 Cars / February 2005Opinions on mid-90's Toyota Land Cruisers?
I am considering one of these to use as a family "tank". We are an adventurous family so the 4x4 aspect is important, as is the general heavy-duty construction of the LC. I am limiting my search to '93-'97 since I want the better engine and don't want IFS. It would see mostly on-road use but will see a lot of ice and snow and potentially bad dirt roads. I own a Jeep Wrangler, and I don't need this to do what that will do, but I do appreciate that the LC is supposed to be a tough, reliable truck. Any opinions one way or the other? Thank you! -jeff > I am considering one of these to use as a family "tank". We are an > adventurous family so the 4x4 aspect is important, as is the general [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > -jeff A great car. Maybe the best. The LWB version will give you a lot of room too. If diesels are available in your part of the world, go for one. Kind regards, Erik-Jan. Don't all the 'after 1990 (or so)' have IFS? (I don't know, but that feels more correct...) >I am considering one of these to use as a family "tank". We are an >adventurous family so the 4x4 aspect is important, as is the general [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >-jeff > Don't all the 'after 1990 (or so)' have IFS? (I don't know, but that > feels more correct...) Where does IFS stand for..? Erik-Jan. Independent front suspension, or as some would say, inefficient fragile suspension. : > Don't all the 'after 1990 (or so)' have IFS? (I don't know, but that : > feels more correct...) : : Where does IFS stand for..? : Erik-Jan. > Independent front suspension, or as some would say, inefficient fragile suspension. Ai, that would be a bad development. I can hardly imagine this. Hope it depends on the model. Kind regards, Erik-Jan. Independant Front Suspension (Rather than a solid axel as a Jeep Wrangler has. Most SUVs have IFS because it gives better ride and handling. However, the Toyota Land Cruiser seems to be made in many variations. Here in the US it is purely a 'socker mom' vehicle, I've never seen a recent one off-roaded. They are intended to compete with the Land Rover's Range Rover SUV which is a very high-end (until recently) SUV for 'rich folks'. <g> >> Don't all the 'after 1990 (or so)' have IFS? (I don't know, but that >> feels more correct...) > >Where does IFS stand for..? >Erik-Jan. > However, the Toyota Land Cruiser seems to be made in many variations. > Here in the US it is purely a 'socker mom' vehicle, I've never seen a > recent one off-roaded. They are intended to compete with the Land > Rover's Range Rover SUV which is a very high-end (until recently) SUV > for 'rich folks'. <g> Know what you mean. I was talking about the 'classic' model. Do not know how to differentiate. They are both labeled Landcruiser. Kind regards, Erik-Jan. > Independant Front Suspension (Rather than a solid axel as a Jeep > Wrangler has. Most SUVs have IFS because it gives better ride and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Rover's Range Rover SUV which is a very high-end (until recently) SUV > for 'rich folks'. <g> Somewhat off topic, but have you seen this one: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/fj_cruiser/index.html http://tinyurl.com/5cs9n http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000650030944/ It seems to compete with the Xterra and Liberty. -John Im curious as to why the Rangie is not a "high end" SUV anymore... the ones out here in Utah are still selling for 75-90k new. Thats pretty high end for me... sure, you get what you pay for and the independant susp all around is not like the usual, it is computer monitored to simulate a solid axle.. ie, one wheel goes up and the bags will inflate to push the opposite wheel down. Its really sweet and works very well from what Ive seen. >> Don't all the 'after 1990 (or so)' have IFS? (I don't know, but that >> feels more correct...) > > Where does IFS stand for..? > Erik-Jan. Independant Front Suspension- up to '97 they had a solid front axle... -jeff > Independant Front Suspension- up to '97 they had a solid front axle... So a pre 1997 one is the way to go then. Kind regards, Erik-Jan. > > Independant Front Suspension- up to '97 they had a solid front axle... > > > So a pre 1997 one is the way to go then. > Kind regards, > Erik-Jan. Through '97, they had solid axles. The model number is FJ80. The next version (with the V8 and IFS) is an FJ100. This is all specific to the USA. I believe that the FJ100 wouldn't sell in Australia with IFS, so they are available with solid axles there.  SignaturePaul Hovnanian mailto:Paul@Hovnanian.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ I have a very firm grasp on reality. I can reach out and strangle it any time! |
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