2021 Land Cruiser worth its weight in gold?

Higher quality materials. Porsches, Audis, Alfa Romeos, you name it, a lot of vehicles at and under this price point have better materials in the cabin. The Land Cruiser still has the same hard plastics as my tacoma. I mean, I get it. From a practical standpoint, it's still an offroad vehicle.

 

Agreed 100%

 

I can agree with that, I guess Im trying to compare a current MY Landcruiser against the old 06' 911. The LCs in 96 werent as nice as the Porsche was in terms of leather, trim (at least when new) and lack of plastic. The Porsche had plenty of leather, seemingly everywhere, which I learned was too easy to mar up. Honestly my taste in Porsche has shifted, shiny and leather not so much, drab and muted yes please. Looking at the GT3 RS, wish I had that kind of cash.

 

So in 2011 I paid $5k for my 96 triple locked with dealer installed OME 2.5" lift, 33's. TJM full bull bar and rear bumper. Since then i've put on 35's, TJM long travel shocks, sway bar disconnects, sliders, rear drawer system with sleeper platform, on board air and head unit with all new speakers. I can easily fetch $10-$12k now. So it may be expensive new but they hold their value as shown by today's Land Cruiser market.

 

The LC MSRP isn't crazy if you compare the price of a new T4R Pro.

 

I'm scared to look at that. Last time I looked at one was 2017. I think the one I was looking at was 51k? I know the taco pro next too it was 53k. Blew my mind

 

I'm shocked Toyota fans, and not just any Toyota fans, but those who believe in Toyota trucks would venture into such a ridiculous discussion. I've owned several Toyotas: trucks, Supra, MR2, Corolla, Lexus, Land Cruiser etc. I've NEVER questioned the validity and value of a Land Cruiser. And you guys are? Seriously?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the ONLY vehicle engineered and produced to have a longevity of a MINIUMUM of 1,000,000 miles. Not a Taco, Tundra, or Camry. It is in the very rare class of vehicles made today where the body, frame, and safety railings are pure solid high-quality steel. No other Toyota vehicle is built like this. It is the ONLY vehicle that the United Nations uses on a global scale. You can go to any far-fetched place on this planet and find a Cruiser that is operational.

• What is the towing capacity of your Taco? My '08 Cruiser will tow 8,500 pounds and then some.
• How many adults can you comfortably squeeze in your Taco? I can house 6 adults comfortably and 2 more if needed. Yes, comfortably.
• Does your 2nd row have HVAC? Mine 2nd and 3rd row does.
• Tell me again the torque of your Taco? 180, 265? I've got 401.
• Is the V6 really beefy enough for all your weekend and vacation adventures? I've got the 5.8L V8 monster. I can stack 'er full and tow if needed.
• Are you getting about 22-23 mpg on the highway? I'm getting 20-22 mpg.
• How quiet and comfy is your ride? My cruiser is incredibly quiet and comfortable on the highway AND the trail.
• You concerned about an impact from another vehicle? I'm not. Unless I get hit by a train, and even then it's questionable, the Land Cruiser is built solid. It doesn't have aluminum safety rails (like other Toyota vehicles) that will fold up like an accordion. It's built to take the hit and stay on the road.
• Sure the Taco can do trails. My stock Cruiser with stock tires and no lift has done a ton of them without issue.
• You have good resale value? Yeah, I do too and better.

This discussion really is pointless. Tacos are great and so are Tundras. Heck, I even miss my 4Runner. Toyota makes a great truck whether it's a Cruiser or Taco. And in case you didn't know, in some places like Australia the twin-turbo diesel Land Cruiser is a highly preferred vehicle for the bush over anything else.

If I had a ton of money I'd get a king-cab Taco cuz it looks great. Not the best comfy ride, but it's a looker when it's all tricked-out. They are great for those who love the outdoors. Both the Taco and Tundra are very good trucks. However when I drive 3,500 miles from Colorado to the beach and back fully loaded with food, gear, clothes, bikes, etc then I want to be in my Cruiser where the V8 shines at any RPM level. Very quiet, very safe, and extremely capable. As someone else pointed out several years ago, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the most capable-boring-looking vehicle in the world.

Like they say, if you want to go into the jungle, take a Jeep.
If you want to come out alive, take a Land Cruiser.

I encourage you to take time to learn about how capable is the Land Cruiser, no matter what year it is. Watch this land cruiser defy the odds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbT8UlDNjc4

 

90k and worth every penny. I currently have a 2011 LC and it's hands down the best truck I've owned. We also have a Tundra with a FWC and we still grab the keys to the LC on long trips because it's just so nice.

 

Helluva first post...welcome to TW! I'd love a LC 200 series, and I agree bigger is better when traveling long distances!

 

Buy an 80 series if you like wrenching all the time. Off road beast.

Buy a 100 series if you want to be king of the road and forest.

Buy a 200 series if you have way too much money and want to look fancy.

 

Hallelujah

 

What an excellent post. You sound like the smart guys in Ih8mud

Long live the Land Cruiser!

 

I think it's mostly jealousy but I respect their opposing opinions but the LC has been around longer than the HiLux and american pickup series. Even though my engine, 1FZ-FE I6 has a 400,000 mile service life there are many many above that without a rebuild. It's a darn tractor engine as most of the LC series are 80 series and below. Anywhoo I use mine as a trail rig and would like to get a Tacoma as a DD. Had a few before and they are great. The LC solid axle is top of the line factory offroader with only a few mods needed. Tires and maybe a lift. I have a 2.5" lift on heavy springs and it rides almost as smooth as stock. So enjoy what you got.

Another cool LC water crossing...

https://youtu.be/Mz_dKC5IQZE

 

Truly the nicest people in that forum.

 

Thanks everyone for the kind and encouraging responses. I hope in no way to cause offense but to somehow shine light not just into the Cruiser's engineering but into what Toyota has done for all their trucks. We considered getting a Taco after our vehicle was totaled by a road-rage driver. But we needed more interior room, more torque, and a few more interior options than the Taco. You'll never hear me bash Tacos or Tundras.

 

I agree with what you said on the longer post above. I am a person who keeps their vehicles for as long as possible (8 years on an 86 so far) and the more I think about it, if you pay 90k for a truck and keep it for 20 years, your cost is maybe around 5-6 k per year with maintenance and repairs factored in over that time frame, which is affordable from that perspective. The LC is a cut above and also believe the LX is underrated for what it is as well. Cheers and looking forward to your future perspectives.

 

100% agree

 

I’m a little surprised to see this post on a Toyota forum honestly. The LC is a prime example of stealth wealth vehicle. You don’t buy it to turn heads, most people won’t know it cost 90k and will think it’s just a sequoia. You buy a Land cruiser because they are built like tanks and they will still be driving 25 years from now.Older 200, 100 and 80 series LC’s still fetch high prices on the used market because of this. As for the 90k price tag, it’s a luxury vehicle mixed with one of the most capable 4x4 platforms Toyota makes, what do you expect. They don’t sell well because most American buyers would rather flash their wealth in a Lexus version, or buy a Range Rover or G wagon.

 

just read the first page. you guys seem salty for no reason lol.

i know what forum im on but come on, LC is king

 

The LC is just missing some key features for a $90k vehicle like Apple CarPlay and full speed adaptive cruise. It needed a refresh not a death.