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3VZE obviously had a higher fail rate than normal, hence the "recall"or whatever it was called. I've owned two 22RE trucks. One I purchased with blown HG for cheap. The other I sold for cheap and the new owner blew HG after driving it for 10 years without changing the oil. :cry: Also bought a...

For MPG absolutely. Otherwise, not better than 3FE or 1FZ.

Don't get an Xterra, they're a bit shabby. Either keep the 80 or buy a Crosstrek.

In the asylum now with no internet? It would be interesting to hear back about your decision.

It has the same frame as the LC300, with arguably a better engine. TRD Pro model should provide a fairly stout suspension. I don't care for it aesthetically. After buying an 80 series less than one year ago for about 1/10 the price of this new Sequoia, I'll pass.

Have you sold it yet? Not all 80's have trashed interiors. My driver's seat bottom was torn so I bought some decent leather seat bottom covers that were relatively inexpensive and a close match with the tan seat back color. Otherwise my interior is OK. It's a Cruiser not a Mercedes...

Because they are extremely durable, the mechanicals are built to last a long time, and also built to be serviced when necessary without the need for a great deal of skill or special tools. At least, that has been the case with older models. Many people enjoy buying something different every...

Why is that? I thought it was a flat rate, possibly some slight variation depending upon length of vehicle, or weight? BMW is probably shorter.

That's not what I've heard. The 80 would be stronger in most off road situations, not just rock crawling. More durable too. That doesn't necessarily mean it'd be more fun to drive tough. For an occasional off roader plus daily driver seeing more than 3-5K miles a year of service, I'd say it...

More likely something else is causing the pull. Worn bushings are not a reason to avoid flexing the suspension IMO. 3RZ running 33's will be a dog, maybe more so than the FZ with same tire size. So, what was your decision?

I found my 40 to be far more noisy and crude than my fj62 and BJ70. Also, the tiny gas tank was quite limiting. Don't like carburetors either. 62 on up I could live with OK.

Toyota made a mistake when they contracted Dana to build those Tacoma frames.

Cruisers get rusty frames too. 60 series probably has the worst reputation for frame rust among the LC models in US. Most of the problem with them is the from the rear axle back, all of which is C channel. My Canadian 70 series was fully boxed as I recall. It had horrible frame rust. I...

The majority of sales with 70 series in Australia are to big companies, mostly in mining I believe. Also, Australia has a lot more terrain to cover that's fairly rough and not paved compared to U.S.

They'd still be very expensive due to their build quality. But, lacking the features most of their well heeled clients want. Doug DeMuro recently reviewed 300 series base model in US for armoring.

I had one too. Came from Ontario, where they salt roads. Owned it three years before deciding the frame rust was more than I could deal with. Even the examples from BC, the bodies mostly have rusted out already. Old Toyotas were just not built well for avoiding sheet metal rust. 40s are...

Not allowed. Vehicle must be empty. The problem with sending it over and then selling when you leave is that it could be difficult to coordinate a timely sale when you're ready to bail. I'd try to sell in LA first. If you can't get a decent price, then the decision to ship it becomes easier.

70 series is fairly tank like too. 80 series the pinnacle of LCs offered in N. America. FJ Cruiser? Well, it's a Toyota 4x4 so hard to go wrong with one. I considered one for awhile, thought better of it. They're not quite the same as a LC. I drove both a manual and automatic version. IMO...

Yes, my preference would be for that 70 to be completely stock in appearance with no mods. Wouldn't keep me from buying it though. The upholstery change is OK, seats look nice. What engine does your friend's Cruiser pickup have?

SWB 70 series with the 4.5 engine. That's the model of LC I'd want to get in S. America. Too bad it's had a makeover rather than maintained in stock condition. The video is an abomination. Best to take a good, in person inspection and review service records, if any.