In the distant past, when the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 went on sale, the previous generation Land Cruiser became cheaper. But after some time, prices Land Cruiser 100 returned to its former level.

And all because in the 200s Land Cruisers some problems were found in the steering gear and in the driveline. And the 100th Land Cruiser is still considered the benchmark for reliability, just like its predecessors.

Land Cruisers 100, too, are different: there are weave, and there are one hundred and fifth. The 105th version is a modernized Land Cruiser of the 80th series, which has been produced since 1990. The 105th version was produced until 2006, but there the design is the same as on the 80th: the continuous front axle and that engine.

But Land Cruiser 105 quite a rare car, it was acquired, mostly by lovers of off-road driving. In most cases, in the Russian market you can find the Land Cruisers of the 100th series with the VX plate on the rear. The tailgate of the hundredth version is double-winged, divided horizontally, and the bumpers are painted in body color. It also uses a rigid frame and 2-arm front suspension.

The engines are also different: the most popular engine in Russia is for the hundredth model VX - V8, the volume of which is 4.7 liters. The same engine then switched to the 200th Land Cruiser. There is also a 2UZ-series engine, it serves for a very long time, though it sometimes happens that after 150,000 km. can burn lightweight exhaust manifolds, each of which costs 500 dollars. In most cases, such a problem happens on cars brought from America. Replacing one left collector will cost $ 600.

But кроме этого, с машиной больше нет никаких проблем – водяной насос, вискомуфта вентилятора охлаждения служат более 200000 км. Бензиновые 6-ти цилиндровые модификации 105-го Ленд Крузера также служат очень долго. Этот мотор, с кодом 1FZ, легко выдерживает 500000 км. В приводе клапанов даже нет гидрокомпенсаторов, да и этот motor rarely requires valve adjustment.

The 105s still have the same unpretentious atmospheric 6-cylinder diesel engine 1HZ, it was installed on the ancient 70s Cruisers of the 90s. This engine quietly runs about 700,000 km., Not very demanding on the quality of fuel. In some countries sold version with in-line injection pump, whose capacity is 120 liters. with. This version is also unpretentious.

На Land Cruiser 100 устанавливаются более современные модификации 1HD, с 4-мя клапанами на 1 цилиндр, непосредственным впрыском и турбонаддувом. But у этого дизельного мотора есть и некоторые проблемы: эти моторы более требовательные к качеству масла, да и при замене требуется 12 литров масла. Качество сорярки тоже должно быть высоким. На этих дизельных моторах установлены топливные насосы высокого давления Nippon Denso, управляемые электроникой, но они частенько выходят из строя уже после 150000 км. И отремонтировать их нельзя, а замена обойдется в 5000 долларов. Jets clog pretty quickly, and also over time it is necessary to adjust the valve clearances.

Зубчатый ремень привода ГРМ надо менять, и об этом напомнит сигнал на бортовом компьютере. Обычно на рядных дизельных силовых агрегатах надо менять ремень каждые 120000 км. But сама работа по замене ремня не сложная и стоит всего 140 долларов. А вот на моторах V8 работа по замене ремня стоит в 3 раза дороже, да и времени займет немало, но зато служит этот ремень дольше – 150 тыс. км. А на 6-ти цилиндровых бензиновых моторах стоит цепь, которую менять вообще не нужно.

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There are modifications of the Land Cruiser 105 with a manual 5-speed gearbox, which was installed on the 80th version. On the 100th version, the same version was installed, only slightly upgraded. All these boxes are reliable, quietly serve 400000 km. Clutch is enough for 200,000 km.

There are automatic boxes. Until 2002, 4-step reliable automatic machines were installed, and after 2002, new 5-speed boxes were installed on the VX versions, which also last a long time.

By the way, the 100th Land Cruiser was restyled twice - in 2002, when the appearance of the car was noticeably changed, a new dashboard, inflatable safety curtains and a separate climate appeared in the car, an updated 5-speed automatic transmission also appeared; and in 2005, when there was almost no external changes, but a more powerful engine appeared - the volume remained the same - 4.7 liters, and the power increased to 275 horses.

In the 80s and 100s Cruisers installed a permanent four-wheel drive with a forced locking center differential and reduction gear.

If the machine is actively used in the winter, then after several winters, the mechanisms for turning on the lock of the axle differentials are subject to corrosion. And also, can drain the drain plug on the transfer case, and oil in bridges and transfer case need to be changed every 40,000 km. But it is not worthwhile to be zealous when unscrewing this cork, because cracks may appear in the thin case of the handout. There are cases that after 70 thousand kilometers the electric motor of blocking fails, and the repair will cost approximately 1000 dollars.

In 1999 was reinforced front gear Land Cruiser 100, and after that the problems with him disappeared forever. If we take the car of the early years of release, then when driving off-road, the gear teeth are cut off from the main gear. Land Cruiser 105 after 150,000 km. sometimes the front axle requires to be sifted through, and such a thing will cost about $ 3,000.

Also need to syringe cardan shafts with each of those. Viewed on all versions of the Land Cruiser, then they will easily serve 200,000 km. And if the car has wheels with a large diameter, then ahead of time all 4 crosses will fail, each of which costs $ 90, as well as wheel bearings, which cost $ 40. They also need to take care of - once every 50,000 km. they need to change the lubricant. Also, do not forget to clean the air vents on the axle gearboxes; if this is not done, then the seals of the axle shafts can leak.

Suspension

But we don’t have to worry about the suspension at all, the dependent suspension is especially good on the 105th Land Cruiser, there’s nothing to break. Is that after 40,000 km. need to change worn stabilizer bushingswhich are quite inexpensive. Shock absorbers serve quietly at 150,000 km. And when it comes time to replace, you have to spend about $ 150 for each shock absorber. As for the steering mechanisms, they serve at least 200,000 km.

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On the Land Cruiser 100 there is an independent suspension, in which the ball non-removable bearings wear out, so when you change the shock absorbers after 150,000 km, you also need to update the lower arms, which cost $ 300 each. If you often fall into the pits, then the levers will have to be changed after 70,000 km. When the bearings have worn out, knocks do not appear, and it is necessary to change the fact that it is time to change them using a downward directed ball pin, these worn supports should be changed, because they will accelerate the wear of the entire suspension. The steering at the Land Cruiser is 100 rack, the rail itself can safely withstand at least 150,000 km. The new rack mechanism will cost $ 1000, but for those who want to save money, you can simply repair the old rail, its repair costs about $ 500.

The 100th Land Cruiser can have only serious problems with a hydraulic suspension, which is equipped with a shock absorber resistance adjustment system and an automatic level control system.

The hydraulic suspension is lowered by 5 cm. When the engine is turned off, and after the engine starts again, the car again rises to 22 cm. This is exactly how the ground clearance of the Land Cruiser. There is such a function for off-road driving that ground clearance can be increased to 27 cm. But for this you need to go in first gear, the main thing is not to allow the car to slip, because the machine will switch to 2nd gear and the clearance will again be 22 centimeters.

Among other small possible troubles - body height sensorswhich can fail if the machine is damp for a long time. It can also rot wiring for these sensors. In addition, there are also 3 road sensors that cost $ 400 each, but you don’t have to buy new ones; you can just repair old ones.

Do not forget that every 100 thousand. Km. It is necessary to change the oil in hydraulics. By the way, shock absorbers with hydraulics are more expensive (about $ 100 more expensive than regular) serve as much as shock absorbers on a conventional suspension. It happens that with time begins to flow at the suspension, then the hydraulic pump is turned off and the car gradually descends and becomes less soft. After 250,000 km. hydroaccumulators can fail, there are only 3 pieces, each of which costs 300 dollars. As a rule, they break if the car often drives on serious off-road. In general, a hydraulics suspension is more expensive to service; it will cost about $ 2,000 to sort it out completely. Therefore, in order to save, you can go to the usual shock absorbers.

Choosing a Land Cruiser 100, it is advisable not to buy a car after the guards, who usually drive their boss's car. With such a ride, the Land Cruiser works at the limit of its capabilities; body cushions collapse and body cracking. To restore such a car, you need a considerable amount of money. But such cars are easy to identify - they have the entire front end sandblasting cars in front. Also on such machines put more effective brakes.

Do not buy versions, collected in Africa or Arab countries. У этих машин свои особенности – нет печки, есть еще один контур кондиционера, чтобы охлаждались пассажиры. But через несколько зим дюралевые трубки этого кондиционера начинают гнить. На южных версиях нет защиты от коррозии, а также на них слабая краска. Более слабый аккумулятор, стартер, а сальники не рассчитаны на морозы. В общем, многие элементы системы охлаждения не такие, как на европейских версиях.

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As a rule, in the market most of the cars were bought new from authorized dealers. Basically, these are petrol versions with VX engine, now you can buy them for about 1,500,000 rubles. Turbodiesel Land Cruiser is about 15%, but they cost more than 70,000 rubles petrol versions.

And this is not very cheap, as for such an old car, about 7-8% of the initial cost Cruiser loses a year. And this is no accident, because the car is really very reliable, in terms of endurance, the Land Cruiser 100 has almost no competitors. If you take a well-kept copy, then the next few years will have to be spent only on gasoline, oil and insurance.

Of course, the Land Cruiser also has breakdowns, but they are much smaller than those of similar SUVs.

Sensations from driving a Toyota Land Cruiser 100 with a V8 engine

When you press the gas on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100, then immediately the car starts to accelerate, a great response to the gas pedal, especially acceleration during the kick-down. The car enters corners confidently, makes you want to go through the turn at high speed. And in general, the car has considerable weight and size, but holds the road well.

Luxury version of the Land Cruiser

There is also a more expensive machine, built on the basis of the Land Cruiser - Lexus LX470. In fact, this is the same Land Cruiser 100, first appeared in 1998, and in Russia they began selling these Lexuses around 2002. The differences in the exterior design is not so much - another front bumper, headlights, hood. Also in Lexus more chrome than in the Land Cruiser. The interior looks more expensive because high-quality leather and wood are used, the audio system is more expensive.

Motor in Lexus LX470 – 8-ми цилиндровый с объемом в 4,7 литра. Suspension здесь тоже гидравлическая, рулевой механизм такой же, как и на Ленд Крузере. Поэтому в техническом плане Лексус такой же надежный, как и его более дешевый брат.

But there is no significant price difference between these cars - the new Lexus was more expensive than Toyota by about $ 20,000, and second-hand - about 15 thousand rubles more.

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