What's my First Love going to be? Land Cruiser or Land Rover?
- Thread starter jknobler
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czenkov
Adventurer
Good Q.
I have owned both a 1997 LC and a 1997 D90 (still own the Defender). I love mine. I liked the LC a lot - but no love. The Defender puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Which is daily right now. Funny thing is I wasn't even looking for one when I found mine. It popped up for a ridiculous price and couldn't pass on it. Also Rovers typically rank highest in customer satisfaction yet lowest in reliability. When I see something even looking like maintenance will be necessary in the next 6 months I get on it. They take maintenance.
But then so do Land Cruisers. Look at my signature. I am a Rover guy but do own a LC. The 62 takes a lot of work. It is old and worn out.
Defenders are very - Rudimentary. Functional. Expensive. At my age many are looking for leather and luxury - but then I grew up driving Jeeps.
Search the forums. There is one on the east coast that needs an engine for $6k - it is a 110. Or save the next couple years and import a factory 200TDi 110. That is what I am doing.
Also check out D-90.com. They can come up for sale for less than $20k. And they hold value.
Here is mine.
I have owned both a 1997 LC and a 1997 D90 (still own the Defender). I love mine. I liked the LC a lot - but no love. The Defender puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Which is daily right now. Funny thing is I wasn't even looking for one when I found mine. It popped up for a ridiculous price and couldn't pass on it. Also Rovers typically rank highest in customer satisfaction yet lowest in reliability. When I see something even looking like maintenance will be necessary in the next 6 months I get on it. They take maintenance.
But then so do Land Cruisers. Look at my signature. I am a Rover guy but do own a LC. The 62 takes a lot of work. It is old and worn out.
Defenders are very - Rudimentary. Functional. Expensive. At my age many are looking for leather and luxury - but then I grew up driving Jeeps.
Search the forums. There is one on the east coast that needs an engine for $6k - it is a 110. Or save the next couple years and import a factory 200TDi 110. That is what I am doing.
Also check out D-90.com. They can come up for sale for less than $20k. And they hold value.
Here is mine.
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jknobler
Observer
I really am on the fence about this. I really do want a D-90 because they STICK OUT! I love that. There's a kid at my school that drives a 60 series Cruiser, and there's more Jeep Wrangler's than I really enjoy to think about (seeing as they're driven by the co*ks at my school). There's also a fair amount of LR3 (or that sort of Land rover) some new Range Rovers, and one girl even got a new Evoqu (or how ever the hell it's spelled) shipped from the factory (I go to a prep school... so that's how so many kids have these sorta cars.... currently I just have my bicycle). But no one would ever really consider driving a real off-road vehicle like a D-90 or a well fitted Land Cruiser. So it's something that would stick out, and that I could use.
Nice D-90 by the way!
Nice D-90 by the way!
czenkov
Adventurer
Thanks - here is the 62. I went with the Aussie Full Float rear end (not available in the U.S. and the 70 Series Cruiser wheels) Also hang out on Ih8mud.com for Cruisers.
If you really want to stick out.
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jknobler
Observer
That's a really nice looking Land Cruiser you've got there!
That looks a lot like what the kid at my school has, just a different color. His seems to be in base coat almost.... or it's a blue color that REALLY needs a new paint job.
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1997_Toyota_Land+Cruiser_149130557_2
This is the Cruiser that I want, maybe the link will work this time.
That looks a lot like what the kid at my school has, just a different color. His seems to be in base coat almost.... or it's a blue color that REALLY needs a new paint job.
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1997_Toyota_Land+Cruiser_149130557_2
This is the Cruiser that I want, maybe the link will work this time.
David Harris
Expedition Leader
That looks like a nice one. Wouldn't have to do much to it and the miles are definitely low for the age. Still, your paying 12K for a 15 year old vehicle. One thing about the black paint: not only is it hard to keep clean on the street, it will get torn up big time offroading. Lighter colors are definitely more forgiving of damage and cooler in the heat.
David
czenkov
Adventurer
That looks pretty cool and will stick out. Go to Ih8mud.com for tips on buying. I think that one could be had for $9-$10k. Does it have lockers - did not look - if not then $7k. Not more. And IMHO that is too much. Patience is a virtue when you are hunting. Check out previous post for really sticking out. Good luck. I am sure you will be happy with either.
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jknobler
Observer
Well the thing here is that all the expensive stuff (the winch and stuff) is already taken care of. If I want to I could always get it re-painted.
The other option I have is this:
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1992_Toyota_Land+Cruiser_143965038_7
I also wouldn't plan on paying full sticker price for the car. I know what it's worth, but I'm not sure if the seller does.
The other option I have is this:
http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_sale/1992_Toyota_Land+Cruiser_143965038_7
I also wouldn't plan on paying full sticker price for the car. I know what it's worth, but I'm not sure if the seller does.
czenkov
Adventurer
They had lockers. There is a number on the vin palte K294 that indicates lockers. 1993-1997 had the potential to come with lockers. Not all did.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/556770-front-rear-lockers.html
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/556770-front-rear-lockers.html
