Toyota LandCruiser 100 (1998-2007)

Yayla yolunda asfalt konforu – uzun yolda yorulmak mı asla ,şehir içinde çok güvenli ve kesinlikle geri getirir sizi endişe etmeyin... zamanında bakımlarını yaptırın (yetkili servis)ve 700.000km kullanın.. 4.2td vx100 2006 aracımı seviyorum keşke aynı kalitede sıfır km si yeniden üretilse... söylenecek çok şey var ama hepsi güzel şeyler land cruiser için değer.. Show details

Landcruiser 100 diff lock – My LC 100 centre diff lock keeps engaging by itself, I have had it to an auto elec but he couldn't find out why, he did say after they got it out of lock by reversing, they were playng with it and turned the radio on and the diff lock engaged, I drove it home and the lock came on again, I looked under the bonnet for the obvious but could not see… Read more

anything strange, then the door lock stopped working, went out the next day, disconnected the battery cleaned the terminals and put it on a charger, later reconnected the battery, started it, pressed the lock button and it disengaged, but when I put the radio on it went back into lock, the alternator gauge does not appear to move when I rev the engine, any suggestions please

This 4wd is a lifetime auto – Toyota has definitely made the 100 series landcruiser one very tuff and extremely reliable 4wd. I have had my 2004 sahara from new and have taken her up to 687565kms without anything rebuild of engine or transmission. I have never missed a service and have had all the recommended parts replaced when due she only failed to start 1 time when I left… Read more

the head lights on overnight. Your buying quality and reliability very practical for off road, towing, people moving, work or family this this a truck that's truly built to last. The engine is so balanced that you can stick a 50c piece up on its end on the top of the engine cover and start it up rev it and turn it off and the 50c will stay standing on is end. Plenty of power and unbelievable braking very easy to take on long drives towing boat or caravan. Cannot find another 4wd anywhere that is better for price and quality than a 100 series. When the engine finally quits i won't be buying a 200 series I will just repower mine and keep her she still is quiet no clunks bangs whines or anything she still drives almost like new. I have had so many different cars and 4wds but nothing comes remotely close to cruisers. If you want a 4wd dont buy anything less either the 4.7 V8 or the mighty 1HDTFE 6cyl turbo diesel the diesel is good for over a 1,000,000kms if looked after. Anyway I have had my sahara for 17years and if it was ever written off I would only buy another 100 series pre GFC they were not subject to the budget cuts the 200 series faced in 2008 so no corners cut or R&D with a tight budget trying to save money at every step and part. I have said enough hope you find a 100series to enjoy as much as I have!

HZJ105r Standard / Barn Door – Perhaps one of the best genuine offroad tourers available, you can use a blower vac to clean the interior, yet despite its simple interior it remains remarkably comfortable for driver and passengers (Something that can't be said for any of the current midsized dual cabs and their cramped passenger compartments). - 1Hz motor is a very simple beast,… Read more

it doesn't produce much Hp or Torque but is adequate for light towing duties (Up to a ton) and produces those numbers in the correct rev range, for heavy duties look towards a factory turbo 100 series. - Fuel economy, I measure distance with GPS and fuel consumption at bowser, my vehicle has 285/75r16 and is lifted 25mm, I have bullbar, racks and cargo barrier fitted. For day to day use, I return 12-13l per 100km. When towing a 1 Ton trailer on extended trips I return 15.5l per 100km at 95km/hr. If I push it over 105km the fuel consumption goes up to 18.5l per 100km. - Servicing generally costs between $80-$90, I buy filters from veales as they are significantly cheaper. I am fastidious about servicing every 5000km. - Full fluids change on drivetrain costs just under $200. - Capability, these vehicles are live axle and articulate very well, when in low range the centre differential automatically locks, they are ridiculously capable in stock form, add a rear locker and a reasonable driver and few vehicles can compete. - Build quality is ridiculously good, my 105 series still remains squeak free and as tight as the day it rolled of the factory floor. - Overall opinion, buy one of these if you have a family, are outdoor orientated and can deal with a less horsepower than a modern vehicle, the room, capability and comfort are unmatched by any modern competitors. - Technology is basic, this is easily rectified by a plug and play $200 android universal toyota headunit from alixpress, I now have more functions than most brand new 4x4's. - Cost, these are a relative bargain, all up my touring vehicle cost $24000 completed. Now that leaves me around $30000 in my pocket to contend with any repairs and a marginal increase in fuel over a modern vehicle. Try googling DPF filters on modern Toyotas or Ford Ranger engines to see how much these vehicles have cost owners due to poor design or build quality. - Finally if you do buy one look after it and enjoy, good luck

2004 Kakadu V8 UZJ100R - A Nice, strong, easy typical Landcruiser – Testing more than 15 different Sahara, GXL, GXL upgrade II, LX470 Lexus I found that many of them got their own problems in different ways like oil leaks, unstable structure - you feel like you are dancing with the car on the road, lost power and performance- it gives you a good feeling of a very slow car without enough power to go faster,… Read more

electrical sensors issues- there are many red or yellow lights that would turn up in front of your dash...

After about one month i could find a Kakadu which had an excellent service on its and about 250k kms on clock. The car is strong as a rocket and will tow my 3.5T boat easily for whole day long without any small issue. It goes long way like some thousands kms trips continuously without any hassles and never misses any turn. V8 4.7L engine will drink fuel more than diesel but it will give you a lot less headache than many diesel cars. Do the right service and it will be good for long.

On highway i can get close to 16L/100kms.

Around town will be 19L - 21L depends on different conditions.

After using it for more than one year, I still feel hesitant to sell it to grab for a diesel one (cause I love the diesel sound) because of not much difference in comparisons. You may save about 6L - 7L petrol/100kms on the diesel car vs this one (if same age, same kms and same year) but you will have to pay as much as about double price for a diesel one and then spend a hefty bill for diesel re-power at 100kms interval or whenever you lost the power from diesel injectors which happen quite often on a LC with high kms.

The best vehicle I’ve ever had – I bought my land cruiser when I sold my 2017 navara as I got a new 2020 highlux for mahi. I bought a cheap v8 100 series for 14k to dunk in the ocean while launching my boat of the beach. After towing my boat the first time I realised it towed my boat so much better than the new turbo diesel lux. I still use it as my boat launcher but now it is… Read more

also our tow vehicle for the caravan and our family get away car due to the seats that feel like your are in a lazy boy and the amount of space.

It absolutely sucks but gas and since getting extractors and high flow cats my foot had gotten 4x as heavy due to how good it sounds!

I will never sell my beloved lands she’s just to reliable I can’t fault her at all.

Does everything it’s asked and it’s so reliable – I own the diesel non turbo 1HZ motor in a 105 Series Landcruiser after previous owning an 80 series and 200 series V8 petrol I must say the 105 series is my favourite so far. it’s a 1998 with about 225,000kms manual transmission. Things don’t break but they do wear out over time so just factor that in. Being a diesel it’s reasonable mileage… Read more

generally getting between 12-13L per 100kms with a mix of city country driving. It’s no rocket but it’s not designed to be. Drive it like a truck eg don’t thrash it everywhere maintain it and it will last a long time.

Very Reliable..can be thirsty around suburbs – My daily runner....4.5 Petrol...Never been off road....410,000klms and still going Strong..Easy to work on.(change oil/Service myself)....Handy for Tows and carrying large items when rear seats are folded...bit thirsty around Suburbs.....built Toyota Tough and reliability....1 battery , alternator and radiator since 1999.....Burns a little oil and blows a little smoke on start up but drives A1..... Show details

HDJ 100 series 2005 towing capacity and speed – we try to tow yesterday and was very surprised that on the highway I had no speed at all any reason or do I need to use different gear was on drive Show details

Being 'best' doesn't mean you're good – Ok. The vehicle. The standard 4.2L diesel is a dog, gutless and breathless. Adding an after-market turbo is not an option, the water passages in the head, around the exhaust ports, are too small to cope with the extra heat produced (and they crack), so it was out with the 4.2 and in with a 6.5 GM V8 turbo. The BEST move I've made... But Toyota, in… Read more

their infinite wisdom, fitted the 'standard' 100 series LC with a HiLux gearbox... Blew that puppy to the moon in less than 6 months. SO, in with an 80 series turbo diesel gearbox. Gee, I wish it was that easy. The transfer case is also different, and the personnel in the parts office don't even know if the input shaft on the 80 series transfer case is the same as the one on the 100 series. Eventually got that sorted, only to discover they also drop the 12" clutch (in the 80series) for an 11" one. So, change flywheel and clutch too (another $400)... Eventuallly I get the 80 Series box in, only to find that the shift lever is changed and doesn't fit in the 100 series. Cut and weld....

Ok, so now I have the right engine, gearbox, transfer case and (yes I had to change them too) diffs. Only to discover, on the 'shake down' for a 20,000km trip that the suspension is designed to kill the occupants. Running at just on 90km/hr (the posted limit) on a slightly windy road with a few dips and rises I find I'm fighting to keep it on the road. The problem was that as the vehicle rose and fell on the suspension, it would switch between over-steer and under-steer. A recipe for a fatality or 2... What to do? Changed the springs to Lovells and the shocks to Konies... Bushings are also changed to urethane. Steers brilliantly now, at any speed! What else? Oh, the headlights fill with water if you do a creek crossing, the 'power sockets' around the vehicle go dead when you pull the key, so if you have a fridge, or something else that needs power, you need to leave a key in the ignition. Brilliant idea, not! Oh, if you go away and leave the vehicle for any time, when you come back the battery will be dead. Completely shutdown, the vehicles’ on-board electronics drains the battery at 172mA. You need to leave an intelligent charger on it....

One last thing. On the 'standard' vehicle there is no headlight warning system. So it's easy to walk away from the vehicle and leave the lights one. You come back to a dead battery, again. $29 and I built a warning buzzer....

Would I buy another 100 series? Not on your life! Being the best doesn’t mean the vehicle’s good, it just means it’s not as bad as the rest.

Enjoy...

100 series toyota land cruiser – I have a 100 series gxl turbo 2004, the problem is the auto transmission not going into top gear, it goes from 2000rpm to 4000rpm. 2 transmissions later costs $4.500 out of pocket. Toyota Australia has not heard of this problem. I have since found out that it is a common problem. Frustrated.  Show details

Had this car 18 years and it’s been brilliant – Owned this car since new in 2003. It’s been taken care of, but the build quality has resulted in it being almost in brand new condition after all that time. Have never had an issue with it. Only tyres and battery replaced. Comfortable. Reliable. Capable. Only issue is fuel economy around town is a bit steep - 18l/100km Show details

I have a 2001 105 petrol – So simple this truck, better than todays modern things. I use it every day and i do all the work myself, its that simple to work on. They are heavy on fuel, but its to be expected with 2.5 T to push along. Oil and trans fluid changes are so easy to do as is the plugs. All in all, and not its never been off road, just used for towing, you could… Read more

find a better vehicle to own.

This is the 50th Anniversary model in the limited Aqua colour, they only made 500.

Wonderful car – Absolutely the most wonderful car I have owned. Lots of power and smooth ride and its like driving a couch down the freeway Plenty of room of all the family, we have 6 kids and enough room for them. Cheap to service and parts easy to get. Reliable top quality Toyota equipment.  Show details

Great car – Its a great car - we upgraded from an 80 series to the 100 series and it was like going from a pushbike to a Mercedes. Its drive well, not too rough. We have all terrain tyres so its probably a little noisier than a stock standard cruiser. Its a diesel, so a bit slow but tows our camper trailer with no issues. I do miss having an all vinyl… Read more

interior. The carpet is a bit trickier to keep clean with the kids and any camping trips.

We purchased this one second hand so not sure what has been done to it in terms of repairs. They are fairly reliable, especially if you service them regularly.

Done over 500 000 – Purchased our 100 series GXL auto new in 2006 with the 1HD FTE motor, the vehicle is excellent we frequently tow 3-3.5 ton occasionally up to 4.2 ton. Vehicle is stock standard, serviced as per the book apart from normal wear and tear. Around 400 000ks we changed the front CV's, at 480 000 we changed the rear wheel bearings. We don't normally… Read more

keep our vehicles this long but the 100 series has given such great service we kept it. We are now looking at selling it and replacing with the Amarock V6. We have owned the 60 series, 80 series and 200 series. The 100 series for user friendly, simplicity,longevity and reliability is without a doubt the best.

Go anywhere car – Bought a petrol 105. Don't have the extra cash for the diesel. But I am happy with it. If only it does not drink much, I would prefer petrol than the diesel. Easy to work on. cheap on parts. quite and comfy. Drove from Birdville to Adelaide nonstop, never get tired sitting in it. 270000km on the old girl now, not a drop of oil leak.  Show details

Best car I have owned – Have had lots of cars over time but by far my 2000 HZJ105 manual diesel non turbo is my favourite. No it's not a speed machine but it is reliable, excellent off road performance, good on fuel (for size of the car), great for towing, can carry 8 people comfortably. I just can not speak highly enough of the car and would recommend the buying of 1 to anyone.  Show details

Still the best 4WD – I recently purchased a second-hand Land Cruiser 105 series. I am still surprised by the driveability, comfort and feeling of safety and assuredness that this vehicle delivers. I was particularly pleased when, upon joining the Land Cruiser Club of Australia, several members remarked that this model is still the best Toyota have produced.  Show details

98 1HD-FTE – Purchased my japanese import NZ with 215km on it. It now has 270km. Have modified exhaust and intercooler. Had an additional unichip ecu installed and tuned . It now has 200hp at wheels and 510nm at wheels. Drives superb and I can easily get 720km before fuel light comes on cruising on long trips. Brilliant vehicle in every respect. Not as capable… Read more

as an 80 off road but I don't venture off very often. Amazing truck that is even better once fettled with. I have a 2.5 tonne boat that it loves to tow. Also installed a trans cooler to help keep everything cool. Never ever gets hot . Purchased my boat in Hamilton NZ and towed it 1600km home without a hitch. Perfection

The best 4x4 I have ever had – In 2015 I bought a 100 series 4.2 turbodiesel with 150,000 mls. Lovely car to drive on all roads. On UK motorways you can too-easily break the 70mph limit if not careful. The handling is excellent and visibility is ideal. In urban driving around London I am returning @33mpg. I had a complete brake failure (no fun!) and rebuilt the master… Read more

cylinder and pump motor, now perfect, but had plenty of warning before but I did not realise how serious the fault would be. So if you get any brake warning lights, have the pump motor checked (it looks like a small starter unit underneath the brake unit). Interior design is very good, but not excellent for a high-priced car and air-con and heating are very efficient. Would recommend.

100 series V8 Landcruiser – Hi I am hoping that Lee who fitted a Saudi Arabia ECU to his 2004 V8 can help me as to who he went through and how much he paid? I have been struggling with insufficient power and poor fuel economy towing a 1200kg caravan. Would love to experience the joy you are getting with that ECU Regards Wayne  Show details

Great Car – FZJ105, Bad points are thirsty on fuel. Get one with gas but watch out as they can weaken the valve stems. Mine was about 19L/100 with a fair few addons to weigh it down on Petrol. Otherwise it was a great car, goes great on the beach and looks a beach. 2" lift and 33" tires will get you anywhere. A lot of space so great for drawers/ dog and fridge in the back. Decently comfy to drive for such an old car. Had no complaints about it.  Show details

beast – Surprised when i brought my 100 very nice ride a little unruly went to the local sand pit and with out even letting the road tyres down it just easily ate it up sand that my 450 would bog in if you slowed donw what a beast anyway its the wifes new get to work wagon lol  Show details

105 Series the last of the proper cruisers with coils all around on solid axles – HZJ105 slow tough and reliable. The last of the non electronic cruisers, will last forever, 500,000kms and counting. Gearbox is the weak link in these and not suitable for heavy towing in 5th. I would recommend to anyone wanting a modern tourer that can be fixed with a bit of wire and a set of pliers.  Show details

100 series v8 – I have owned my 100 series v8 for years now I've got a ecu from saudi arabia as they come factory 500+ hp there here in Australia they are so de tuned it's not funny and parts are so cheap from saudi arabia you can ship them here and save huge bucks they were actually made for the saudi arabian market I've never had a problem with mine never… Read more

missed a beat it actually has 583hp on the dyno at all 4 wheels if goes anwhere just point the wheels and go endless power in pure comfort factory diff locks you can't get a better 4x4 on the planet and with the ecu from saudi arabia 12 ltr per 100 km on the hwy only thing i can say wrong get beed lock rims because without them if i put the power down too hard i tore the tyres off the rim.

Best ever model the 2003/2004 Sahara turbo diesel – Goes like a cut cat 151 kW is perfect and I love the interior layout , reliability brilliant , low range thru no use froze up but used WD40 on it and good as new . Running costs ,well it doesn't use any oil , not like the 200 but they have an oil pump problem I think ,and on the highway sitting on say 90 /100 8.3 .  Show details

Love my 100 Series Landcruiser – Hi all.. my husband bought me a 100 series a while ago and i absolutely love it. Havent had any dramas with it. My concern is that i have checked the oil and every time i wipe it clean then put it back in, nothing!! So is this a drama or what.. also im assuming that it is the oil icon on the dash board right hand side of the odometer... thats… Read more

always on half.. is it meant to be there half way.. would love for someone to reply back and put ny mind at ease please.

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The best of Landcruiser – The car has less noise because the more you accelerate the engine sound reaches a maximum beyond which it maintains the sound, climate control is just but the best design. the diesel 100 series is the most reliable machine ever made, wake me up at any time of the hour and give me a journey and with or without service i am assured of covering the journey.  Show details

Brilliant – I bought my first Landcruiser back in June 2016. After looking around for months I found a 2004 100 series HDJ 100 R 4.2 Turbo Diesel Sahara. Wow what a car !. Drove it back from Sydney up to Brisbane 1012km in total and used 102 Litres. Never missed a beat. Super comfortable. Handles extremely well. Have not had a single issue with it. Best car I have ever owned , would highly recommend this model to anyone.  Show details

Only in a Landcruiser – I purchased an automatic first year of the 100 (1998) FZJ105 Landcruiser. It's the live axle front, 4.5 DOHC 24 valve petrol. It had done 300,000kms when I bought it in February of 2015. The paint on the bonnet and roof had faded badly. Nothing a respray won't fix but is common in Western Australia given our harsh sun. The car felt… Read more ·  2

underpowered from the start and I was gravely disappointed. It burns allot of fuel! 20-30 litres per hundred around town is not uncommon.

The front windscreen was replaced before me and wasn't sealed properly (common on this body type) it caused a few days of chaos after heavy rain with lights on the dash and a horn that wouldn't stop.

The central locking didn't work which was an outcome from this but a cheap fix.

The interior is in immaculate condition for its age. An aftermarket GPS DVD head unit slot straight in.

The auto felt sluggish even after a service.

Being meticulous for maintenance this car has been serviced intensively since I bought it. Air, oil, fuel filters, driveline oils, grease points etc.

I've replaced he radiator as they all seem to be going around now with the plastic tops cracking. I put an alloy 3 core in for not much more than the original.

The engine has oil leaks, the rocket cover and rear main seal.

The front swivel hubs are leaking slightly and will need doing.

I've replaced the air hose as it was old, and use only synthetic oils. The oil is always clean, it burns clean with no smoke out the exhaust.

This car has obviously not had be best service history yet the engine internals appear to be in pristine condition.

To combat it's lack of power I replaced the air temp sensor and throttle position sensor to get the gearbox to shift properly without needing to rev it's lungs out.

Neither worked. Still we drove it from Perth to Brisbane and all up the Sunshine Coast. Tiki toured around the east coast and off road and then drove it back fully loaded to Perth without a single issue.

Upon returning to Perth I noticed the throttle cable and Kickdown cable was slack. I adjusted these and wallah! It now shifts almost undected it's so smooth and, it has much more power. It appears the sensors were correct yet the throttle cable meant they were given incorrect data.

Just recently the alternator seems to be over charging and both batteries need replacing anyway.

The valve clearances have never been done.

Basically, this car had no care taken of it before me and now at 350,000kms it's still soldering on.

With a couple new oil gaskets, alternator and its valve clearances done- I have no doubt whatsoever that it will do another 350,000km.

The engine is spotless inside but burns a slight bit of oil due to the valve stem seals needing replacement.

When you consider that it an tow with ease its rated 3500kg tow capacity, seat 8 people. Is comfortable and enjoyable to drive. It's highly capable got off road or agricultural work and can still plot about to run errands- it's brilliant.

Consider that it costs around $7000-$16000 depending on condition and kms, it's a far cry cheaper than a new $60000 ute or wagon.

That buys allot of petrol, maintenance and maybe a lifetime of rego and insurance in savings.

Tough as nails, 'though not entirely practical – We're on our second 100 Series LandCruiser. Like other Toyota's, they are extremely reliable and task-worthy. Our first was the 'live axle' 105 which we had for 8 years. Aside from oil and filters, nothing needed replacing. We took it everywhere, along with doubling as the second car for school runs, supermarket, etc. These things are tough as… Read more

nails, but are pretty agricultural in the handling department.

Current one is the last of the 100 Series V8 IFS (2006). A world apart, in terms of comfort and driveability yet, even with a greater displacement (4.7 v 4.5 litres), it uses significantly less fuel.

If you're considering the 1HD-FTE (diesel) model, they're a legendary, all-time winner of an engine. But also consider that their servicing costs are significantly greater than the petrol models and this, for us, was the clincher in going for the UZJ (V8) model. It worked out much cheaper having the V8 and, also worth mentioning, the V8 has plenty of useable power and sounds pretty sweet, too ;)

Whatever you pick, the 100s are so good.

Comfort and reliability – This vehicle is ideal for everything, ("serious" 4x4 excluded) I need to do. Very comfortable, highly reliable and drives like a dream. It takes me, my good wife and the dog with the tinny on the roof and the van hooked up, anywhere we feel the need to go. The big drawback is the gas conversion..(I purchased this vehicle with the gas… Read more

already installed) It is next to useless and switching from gas back to unleaded is an exercise in frustration, needless to say, I don't use the gas and would not recommend gas conversions.

It's a 'bit heavy' on fuel when you load it up but as I live in the Western Darling Downs the versatility and comfort of this vehicle comes to the fore.