Landcrusier 90 Series??

[Jersey4x4]

Hi all

I am from the UK and was wanting something bigger then my current Suzuki Jimny for Expeditions in Europe

Living on a small island (Jersey) A full size 100 series is impractical as this is going to be my daily driver as well so i was looking at the smaller brother the 90 series which is called a Colorado here in the UK

I see alot on the bigger Amazon (UKs name for the 100) on here but not alot on the Colorado? Is it not as popular for a certain reason among overlanders?

I have done alot of research into the Colorado as a road car and off road car and know its a very capable vehicle

But in the UK its not a well known Expedition Vehicle Platform from what i can see so what are your guys opinion of the smaller choice?

Thanks

JJ

 

[mtnbike28]

As a never imported to the USA, you might have to search other sites too.
http://www.toyota-global.com/showroom/vehicle_heritage/landcruiser/collection/model_90_2.html
I would drive one if I could. Upgraded 4Runner frame, great diesel and all seats lay flat for sleeping. Whats not to love!

 

[lugueto]

I currently own a 90, which is the short wheelbase model with 5 speed manual, 4 cylinder. I previously owned a 95, which is the long wheelbase model, with a V6 and a 4 speed auto.

The space on the 95 is impressive. The power coming from the 3.5 is excellent and they're extremely reliable, we didn't get V6 manuals here in Venezuela but that would've made her perfect. Absolutely great for overland travel and incredibly comfortable on road (And off) . My current 90 is lacking the interior space and the extra 2 cylinders the 95 had but the 3RZ engine has more than enough to tackle everything I throw at it, and is even more reliable than the V6, the space I still miss but i've managed, a little more capable on tighter trails but just as comfortable on and off road..

When you say you see a lot on the 100's but not on the 90s, do you mean accesories?? Slightly modified 90s here in Venezuela are a dime a dozen, they're like the Honda Civics of the tuner world. Heavier modified 90s are a little less common but the people who own them won't change them for anything. They're known as soft roaders from the old school crowd but I can assure you, as an owner of two 90 series LCs, they're extremely capable.

We have an 80 series as well and having owned and thoroughly driven the 60, 70 and 80 series, I can make solid comparisons between them and this. This being said, I can completely recommend the 90, you won't be dissapointed if you buy it.

 

[esh]

They were imported into the US, but as a Lexus GX 470. Rocking vehicle. Metal Tech may have some aftermarket bits for them in the near future. Suspensions are out there. Similar to a 4runner/FJC drivetrain. The newer one is the GX 460.

Came with the 2UZ-FE V8, 4.0L 1GR-FE V6, and the newer V8... great motors (dunno about the 1UR-FE). I'd have one if I had a use for one.

 

[lugueto]

The GX470 is the same chassis (and similar body as) a 120 series Prado, which is exactly the same as the 4th gen 4runner and FJ. The only difference is the Lexus came with the V8.

The 90 series LC Prado is exactly the same as the 3rd gen 4runner in the US.

 

[Martinjmpr]

We had a 90 series Prado in Kuwait in 2004. After a few months the rental contract expired and we swapped it for a then-new 2004 Prado which was identical to the Lexus GX-470 including the 4.7 V8 (the older Prado had the same 3.4 that was in the 1st gen Taco/3rd gen 4runner.)

Our 90 was a decent vehicle but not particularly noteworthy otherwise. Being in Kuwait in the middle of Summer, the primary thing we looked for was a good air conditioner, which all of our Toyotas had (the locals even remarked that "Toyota Air Conditioning" was among the best of all the vehicles they had available, which is interesting because it included large, US made SUVs with V8 engines.)

According the the article linked above the Prado has a thicker, heavier frame but if you live in a developed country like the UK it's doubtful you'd ever put that to the test. Put more simply, it's more-or-less the same thing as a 3rd gen 4runner/Hilux Surf (are they called that in England? I know they are in Japan.)