Toyota Land Cruiser VX Turbo 5d Auto (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought second-hand import, value Superb considering alternatives.
Costs
Some parts a bit price, but few bits needed. Drive carefully to save diesel.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth and stable, even at speed. Correctly weighted steering, feels lovely.
Performance
Wow, what an engine, for a diesel proper 4x4, must be the best.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not caused me a problem yet. Superbly engineered. Most live in desserts, so should be fine for a few 100,000 miles.
Image
Makes X5s and Range Rovers etc look pathetic. Strong, tough and classless. Very few around, so quite special.
Comfort
Big comfy seats, push button suspension controls, prefer it to BMW 5 series ride.
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Security and Service
Security
Ok, mines old, so no alarm etc, fit a good system and it should be fine. Car is strong.
Service
I turn up to a big Toyota dealer with a 12 year old Japanese import. I'm treated like a king. Very impressed.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nope, nothing here yet either.
Other
Changed rears shocks, but pretty normal for any car after 12 years. Mine were special (Expensive) adjustable ones, had to come from Japan. Took couple of days. Impressed again.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes