Here's Why The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Is an SUV Icon
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The Toyota Land Cruiser "80 Series" is a fantastic SUV -- and it's rapidly becoming an icon. Today I'm reviewing the FZJ80 Land Cruiser, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the 1990s Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX450. Then I'm going to drive the Land Cruiser and show you what it's like on the road.
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Before anyone asks, "LRD" is just a joke decal. There is no Lexus Racing Development. Yet. 😈
Gotcha!!
I been waiting for this for sooo long. I thank you kindly
hey are you the muro dough?
I prefer LARD - Lexus Amazing Racing Development
Get your hands on a 70-series, Douglas.
So no ones gonna talk about how clean and well maintained the interior is
Shariq Qadeer ikr!! In these land cruisers, the leather is always cracked
garage queen
It's in perfect condition
The probably prepped it for the vid
Jameson i was talking about no wear and rips
Doug is the type of person to put a blanket over his laptop when it's in sleep mode.
😂
well played ROFL
Good one!
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@@bernardschmitt6389 true
These things are absolute MONSTERS. I went on vacation to Ecuador and they had one of these at Cotopaxi with over 1.4 million miles on it. AND it was still chugging up mountains 😂 take that Land Rover.
The diesel engine I’m sure
My neighbor has a ‘97 Land Cruiser with over a half-million miles on the original engine. It’s driven on all seven continents. This is not a car, it’s a tank.
all 7 continents? fuck off with your lies
How on earth has it been to all 7 continents? What is he shipping it to a different continent every year 😂
Tejan Patel It’s been across the Outback, the Sahara, the Atacama, the Kalahari, and Siberia. It’s even been to the South Pole. He was part of Expeditions 7 a group that took Land Cruisers across the world. You can find information about the entire exploration and trip online
2JZ engineers? No shit
Tejan Patel fuck off I’ll fight you rn
When this thing somehow manage to break, you know your life hates you.
It's happened to mine, my bad luck is an inside joke amongst my family and friends though, so it makes sense.
Sure it breaks, but just less frequently than many other cars. It is also nicely simple to work on. A lot of space in the engine room and under the car. These have their typical problems that you need to know. Like in the early, diesel versions lower end bearings, pistons, also the diff locks, front axle. But every car has its typical problems. Some cars have more, some have less, and I would say this Toyota in the end has a lot less than many other cars.
I had a 97. Engine blew up at 180k miles. FML.
Michael Lutes that’s not even possible lol. Did someone swap your engine or pour oil or some shit into your gas tank...!?
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Fun Factor 4? Imagine a weekend outside the city, with a lot of friends, muddy roads, some 4x4 adventure, and still feel nice and comfy inside, that´s a 10 in my book.
Most 4x4 can do that
Doug is being extremely critical on this FJ80 series. I had the Special Edition 1997 Landcruiser, bought in 2001. It was one of the best SUV, I ever owned. I have driven hundreds of various SUV's and trucks, and nothing beats this FJ80 series. The New Landcruiser in 1998 and onward just don't stand up to the original rugged, pure feel of this genuine Landcruiser built with sheer dedication.
Do they come as special edition or limited edition? Cause in the middle east we have them as a limited edition which comes with different wheels , electric winch and other stuff.
… but the 100 and 200 series still capable..
Did you watch the video? He literally praised it all the time for its capabilities and reliability. What more did he have to say? Come on don't be ridiculous
Doug just didnt factor in the off road capabilities probably because he didn't want to take such a mint vehicle off road. And the petrols were gas guzzlers.
“ very reliable goes on for ever” “ lacks modern luxury features “ I can’t help thinking there is a connection
It's almost as if simplicity helps lifespan.
Ya don't say....
Cars from the 90's until around 2005 were the sweet spot. Modern enough to be reliable. Simple enough to be wrenchable.
I'm wondering if in 2040 people will be thinking the same thing about 2020's cars
and people take out some of these extra "luxury's" to make them even more reliable. Thats why you can find lots of rear heaters on ebay. They're only needed if you live in alaska
I can smell that 90's Lexus interior. Those who know, know.
Luke Martin I absolutely know that smell
Yes, like a 90’s BMW has its own smell
The smell of reliability and quality.
I own one, i feel now
Or the crayon smell of early 2000's Volkswagens
I worked at a Toyota Dealer for a bit in 1997. This was my favorite vehicle they made. I liked the engine and its low speed torque. We used to call them Land Crushers because they were so heavy. They were known to eat brakes because of all the weight. Fun Fact, When we would prep these for sale we would let air out of the tires to get them to the proper psi. The tires were up at 80psi for the trip from Japan. They said it was to keep them from rocking around on the boat.
I don't recall the sticker price new, but I remember you could get a Tacoma extended cab for 13k and some change.
Arguably the greatest overall road going vehicle ever built.
You better say it!
4runner
@@thomasburr9244 4runner doesnt have a solid front axle, has weaker and smaller parts overall.
@@KiyaWarrior I'm aware
The 200 series is better in every way
The amount of people that don’t know Lexus is Toyota is staggering.
In general the Europeans and Japanese have done a far better job distinguishing their luxury brands from their mass-market models than the Americans have. GM is probably to blame for that - putting Cadillac badges on an otherwise unmodified Chevy Cavalier and charging twice as much back in the 80s.
Lexus is the luxury version of Toyota but this is CLEARLY a Lexus LX450 and NOT a Toyota Landcruiser. Granted, The LX450 is the luxury version of a Toyota Landcruiser but many features are different not just the badge and decals, so @Doug DeMuro really shouldn't refer to this as a "Toyota Landcruiser".
@@heartcomedy5 You use the word parody, I don't think it means what you think it means.
Ikr
Wait who makes Lexus?
Doug's the type of guy who still wears his Mickey ears two days after getting home from Disneyworld
lmfao
Winner!!! 🤣🤣🤣
LMFAO!!
Why is this so accurate
@topcommentgod
"On the Lexus, LX, four and a half
Bulletproof glass tints if I want some ass" - Hypnotize, The Notorious B.I.G. (RIP)
💯
Baby baby.....
L=50
X=10
So wouldn't it mean 60?
@@benderbendingrofriguez3300 What do you want to tell us?
The leather still looks perfect...I’ve seen BMW-seats with cracked leather and they had 30,000 km on the clock.
"BuT BMW iS qUaLiTy"
I do agree . But if I owned a land cruiser. I would intend on keeping it and the seats would definitely have some tlc.
Those seat covers have been replaced. The quality of the leather that Toyota was using in that time period was terrible. No way the original seats survived this long without cracking.
The antenna control is to make sure that it won’t snap off when you are tearing through the jungle blasting your jungle radio.
Totally agree with you. This car was designed to be covered in dirt, not for a car wash.
Indeed… can't believe all he said was "carwash" 😂
The antenna on my truck doesn't go down and I can't tell you how many times it got caught in tree branches…
Especially if you can choose how much of antenna you want poking out, that feature's clearly put in there with offroading in mind.
It's for ANY time You don't want your antenna to snap of. When it's parked, so people don't snap it off. (Which was a thing in the 90s.) A car wash. Or off roading.
@@xenonram No that's not correct...Once you turn off the Car it would go Down. All of them were like that. Yours is probably Broken
its obvious dave has never got down and dirty!
put it in low, and go, go, go!
Doug when he describes Toyota: over built
The rest of us describing Toyota: Reliable
Nate Hardy - yep. Just “built” if you ask me
Doug can't really take advantage of Car Max warranties with Toyotas
Me describing my Toyota: an always broken unreliable rustbucket
are the new ones still reliable?
@@randomrazr my 2006 Scion isn't
This was also the best-looking Land Cruiser of all-time
A timeless classic
11:31 This is the type of interior i would have over modern electronic shit.😍
8:45 that is a fiji water holder you plebeian!
Matt Mendelson I’m glad I’m not the only 80 owner that gets that😂
Doug: *talks about how much he loves the Land Cruiser*
Also Doug: *calls it a piece of crap*
AdamG1983 , it’s far from a piece of crap. It was the best SUV you could buy in the 90’s with maybe only the Land Rover Range Rover with more off road credibility!
@@Mr-pn2eh It would not pass U.S. emissions
@@sachemrock This is far more capable off road than a Range Rover. Solid front axle and 3 locking differentials will take you pretty much anywhere you point it. Especially with bigger tires. I've seen these with 37s and it's pretty much my dream car. I'd have to LS swap it though because getting 8mpg to go that slow is just unacceptable.
It’s a love hate relationship
@@kuebby @ ABSOLUTELY ! Land Cruisers are used for Range Rover recovery vehicles. 😂
Your "This" is so loud that i used it to find my lost earpod under the bed. Thank you.🤣
The antenna up/down is actually used for off-roading. You can lower the antenna so it doesn't get snapped by brush and branches.
LRD stands for “Land Rover Destroyer”
You've clearly never driven a land rover or watched doug drive over vehicles with his defender 90.. get some skin in the game first my friend.. camel trophy once or G4 with your land cruiser.. you will quickly gain experience
No joke Ricardo. There's a reason Land Cruisers are so loved by off roaders.
Rover Earth k
Land rovers are crap. Buy japanese people
@@dwhat598 I would, but they don't allow personal slaves here in Finland...😥
The cars are decent tho 👍 They rust like no other, but they make reliable engines.
"this is the worst rebadge in the history of luxury brands"
Cadillac Cimarron has entered the chat.
Nee, Fiat is even better in brandgeneering!
Will Dickey 1997 GMC And Chevrolet Suburban be like: how dare you ignore us!
The 1st gen Cadillac Escalade would like to speak with him
at least they redesigned the tail lights and headlight and grill for the Cimarron.
The absolute half-ass is the Acura SLX
Acura el? Ha ha
In my 1997 "Collectors Edition" Landcruiser I added the factory optional pop out cup holder where the slot is above the stereo head unit. The cup holder cup holder assembly replaces the recessed "wallet" holder. Also to note the sound system(speakers+ multi CD unit)) were also upgraded in the 450 model. I actually think it may have been be included with the 450 you reviewed. And The 97' collectors edition which was an additional $7745.00 included the wood trim, climate control, leather steering wheel, leather power sport seats, Privacy gless, leather headrests, premium 3 in 1 combo stereo, sunroof, body side molding, black pearl badging, collectors edition badge and collectors edition floor mats.
My truck also had a front and rear locking differentials added for $825.00. The sticker price was $50,233.00 which included 475.00 destination & handling charge. On top of that $2788.00 of distributor options were added. TOTAL sticker was $53,021.00 which was more then the Lexus 450 price! Just an FYI- I have over 300K on this can WITHOUT and major engine repair! SAME head gasket! AMAZING!!!
Doug: “The most half hearted luxury re-brand ever!”
Cadillac Cimmaron: “Hold my beer!”
The reason we love our 80 series (coming from an Aussie): Coil springs, factory diff locks, toyota parts availability, toyota reliability, huge aftermarket support and that sweet 1HD-FT (twin overhead cam factory turbo diesel that goes forever, petrol-or-gas models are worthless here).
I think from our perspective we love them over the older even more basic models is they are actually better off-road, more power from a much better engine, way more flex (especially modified) from that sweet 4-corner coil suspension.
The 60 series for instance is also loved, but the engines don't compare and 4-wheel leaf suspension is terrible for extreme stuff.
preachy!! :D
@@bosstowndynamics5488 you mean in AU? I mean, I personally own a 79 series for this reason. But for serious off-roaders the 70 series is number one due to being a fantastic tax writeoff, the 80 series that is over 20 years old now is for purely offroad reasons I would say preferential in Aus. The GQ patrol utes (4 wheel coils) are really soughtafter now, but the powerplants suck...
1HD-FT does not have "twin overhead cams". It has one camshaft..
Dennis Jouk sorry, you’re right I meant 24 valve
How dare you taunt us in North America with your diesels!!!! Gahhhhh 😜
1997: *was literally more than 20 years ago*
Doug: “it wasn’t that long ago”
i feel old
yup your ass wasn't born yet
You’ll understand Doug’s comment some day, 20 Years from now.
GY it wasn’t even the 80s doesn’t even seem that long ago
We can't accept that the millennium was as long ago as it was. We'll always subconsciously think it's maybe 10 years ago
Doug is the type of guy to make fun of 23 year old cars, not realizing that 23 years ago, HE was not that sophisticated, either. LOL!
Having owned a 99 ES300, seeing those front seats hit me with a wave of nostalgia...the best seats ever.
Viewers: so is this a Land Cruiser?
Doug: “well yes but, actually no”
More like well no , but actually yes ....
Thiiisss is thousand and nine ty nine ty lexus LX450
People: Wait so is this a Toyota Land Cruiser or a Lexus LX??
Doug: yesn't
they are the same vehicle
they are essentially the same car. I don't think there was any difference in options or anything that mattered. just cosmetic stuff.
This is the greatest Cruiser ever made. I find the utilitarian interior great and it‘s easy to clean.
My wife and I bought a 1997 LX450 last March and this video pushed us over the edge to make the leap. It's been awesome ever since. Beach driving in the outer banks, family outings, etc. Bought it with 245,000 miles and have base lined it and am slow fixing all of the little things, but it's great. Thanks Doug! We are in Kennett Square outside of Philly, hope your west coast living is treating you right
Yeo, mushroom central!
@@SeaJayBelfast my Mexican food is off the charts as well. It's a great place.
‘90 Land Cruiser: **only a heater at the rear**
People: *luxuree*
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Well, when you think about it putting dead cow skin on a seat is also called luxury :)
For Doug every t-shirt is a luxury
Dr. Q , I think you have no understanding of what “parody” is. Here you go: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody . I hope, I was helpful, take care.
It's an American version the Japanese ones are better with more features.
Prepared to watch this 80 times to see if I can outlast the 80 series.
You cant
Derek Chisholm hello, fellow VINwikier
Arnav Deshpande
Hello Odyssey man
Doug’s reviews are really great, super detailed, every time I learn a lot!
Styling is actually great, massive, elegant and calm. The front end is that of a timeless classic. No wonder they are so appreciated today.
The Toyota Landcruiser sure is a good looking SUV. Muscularly ruff and a gorgeous body. Makes me wanna run my Ford Edge off a cliff.
Shouldn't ut be 'edge of a Cliff's?😂😂
Why is the rounded Ford the Edge, and the boxy on the Flex? Help me Ford owner, I am confuzzled.
@@henryrodgers7386 I don't know but don't buy one, they have allotta issues. I wanna get a good used Landcruiser next.
Give your wife her car back, lol
Please do!
Cool, doug tricked us into thinking it's a Toyota.
Lexus realy wants that fame.
IT'S THE SAME FUCKING CAR
@@SkylineLofe ITS MORE FUCKING LUXURIOUS
@@amerabbas2376 by adding leather, thats it.
@@amerabbas2376 did you even watch the first 3 minutes?!?!
lexus is owned by toyota, lexus is a luxury brand and has an amazing reputation when it comes to reliability, comfort, and luxury
15:27 instantly gave me memories of sitting in the back of The tailgate of my grandmother’s 1996 Toyota 4Runner eating Oreos in the parking lot of Rockland Lake.
What a wonderfull review of this car!
Thank you so much.
My parents drove in the early 90th a Toyota Land Cruiser and a Mitsubishi Pajero. The Pajero had a third row too and it was stored the same way. But you could enter and leave it over the trunk door.
These cars have it's own amazing spirit.
"I borrowed this land cruiser and brought it behind the outback steakhouse here in orange county"
did it smell like cheap aftershave and cheetos after doug had been in it?
Haha yes. Colin's for the win
My name is Colin btw. Forgot my screen name wasnt my real name 🤦♂️😆
Turbo Turd 😂😂😂
Doug the type of guy to give the most reliable off roader ever built a 7 out of 10 in quality
Quality doesn't mean just reliability if you are judging all the aspects of the car.
My dad had an 80 in early 00’s. Roomy, capable, reliable, these cars were really revered.
Knowing how sh*t Range Rovers from that period are, makes it even better. Never change Toyota, never change.
Damn, this is one clean 90's Lexus. Love seeing people take great care of their vintage cars.
"on the Lexus, LX, four and a half
Bulletproof glass tints if I want some ass"
Hypnotize
"Bullet proof glass. Tints, if I want some ass."
Take that Take that Take that
"Toyota dealathon had a cheap on the jeeps"
Hayk Samvelyan Gon blast squeeze first ask questions last
Fin McMurder everyday struggle?
The "L" on the grill stands for "Land Cruiser".
Dr. Q
Aren’t you a Spam bot my friend?
no it stands for “Loyota”
Guess you can take a L on that one too mate
a fine comment
or Lame
Love your reviews Doug!!! Hey just one thing - not sure I heard you mention it, but these actually had solid axles, both FRONT and REAR which was insane, even in 1997; and on a Lexus haha!
I’ve seen a good amount of these recently, and also an lx450, and I’m always happy when I do
Putting antenna in the down position is so it doesn't catch trees when off road... not just car washes
“This is a 1997 Toyota...”
- Scotty Kilmer enters the chat -
REV UP YOUR ENGINES!
Can't stand the 'hyped up' attitude of kilmer! It just grates!
@Jurassic Coast Comics And why would he do that?
B-but his Celica is a '94 ..
He will leave since its not a celica
The turbo models in this model are damn good. We use it merely as a wagon, and people always chase us up about selling it, which we still won't do when it's almost 30 years on as it's still a good platform.
your quote at the end of the test drive goes for so many 90's vehicles in my opinion, spot on
Somehow a 1997 Toyota SUV still looks modern today. Toyota really did made a legendary SUV man.
how does it look modern at all lol
I like it, but dude - it screams 90's...
It looks modern because the modern land cruisers looks old school.
So it’s an illusion.
Toyota got us.
Look up 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. They look incredibly similar and are very popular here in Australia.
@@uscars9207 Looks more like a late 80s car to be honest.
When the best reliable comfortable offroader is 25 years old
How else are we to determine reliability except in retrospect?
technology all the cars have technology what breaks
how can you tell if a car is reliable when brand new?
@@agoodjoe4455 you check if it has the Toyota badge on it
Bruh, the car is still running
5:14, I own a '97 LX450 and '96 GS300, both of which have "Toyota" branding on the windows and elsewhere throughout the vehicle. I absolutely love that about my two Lexus vehicles, because it's something that "new" Lexus vehicles don't have, and I think it's cool (IMO) that the Toyota/Lexus mashup at the time marked the beginning of an era in the "relentless pursuit of perfection". I have two historic Lexus vehicles and feel like the luckiest car enthusiast in the world! Most people see "an old Land Cruiser" or "a boring sedan"...but, when I come across that rare occurrence when someone says...."that's a cool vehicle...you don't see those everyday...", it's a great feeling.
That driving position it's to me super iconic, it was lost in the 200 series, I had a chance to drive a lx460 (the 100 version) and it was so nostalgic plus hydrologic suspension shame they couldn't keep it
I swear "Thiss" gets louder and louder with every video. I started to silent video at begining to not wake up my family:DD
That thiiisss was way to aggressive
No...its not aggressive enough. I want it to keep escalating haha
When I first hear Doug say "this" I get a smile on my face knowing I will be entertained for the next 20 minutes.
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@@Frapzoid he doesn't say this anymore now he says thiiisss which is way to aggressive
Toyota: *Rebadges land cruiser into lexus*
Also Toyota: *STONKS*
Nahh I don't think so... There's more cult following for Land Cruisers comparatively Lx570
Best darn Lexus ever!
mr machinist
Lexus LFA?
@@AzaanPD well that's pretty sweet to. But I'm referring to the "lexus landcruiser."
@@amaankhan6721 yeah but most regular people won’t pay $90,000 for ‘just a Toyota’ but slap a lexus badge on it and upper middle class soccer moms will take out an auto loan faster than they can figure out how to use Lexus’s outdated infotainment system.
Going on 20 years on our factory 1996 TRD Supercharged FZJ80. About to add another LC to the fleet, which will probably be in the family for another 20+ years.
My dad has a land cruiser 80 series limited edition because the tailgate has a spare tire in it and damn it's a very nice car for a 25 years old car, it even has a button if you want the car to be tall or low, and it has a refrigerator with ice cube makers and it can go where ever you want... Back in the day it's a millionaire's car and I'm glad my dad bought this cuz I love this car
Hopefully this increases the value of my 80 even more. The DeMuro tax is real.
No I want to able to afford one
@@seanmarquez7637 I cant afford a vehicle but I'm interested on what you have
I want him to off-road my modified SASed and 3.4 swapped 91 yota pickup.
I'm going to refresh the aftermarket parts to make my rig even crazier.
@@derekperez1418 dang was SAS swap expensive? I have a 93…… I also just bought a Landcruiser.
It better be triple locked.
I am saddened that Doug didn't get in the 3rd row and mention his height.
Manuel Acuna yeah..right in the feels
I'm 6'3 6'4
Another great review Doug. Love your work 👍👍
My grandmother owned a 79 series and took it all across Australia while towing a 22 foot caravan, it had not one problem the whole time she owned it, Land Cruisers are an absolute beast
Personally I call them Lexus "Four And A Half" like my boy Biggie.
Yes, every time I see one of these I cannot stop myself from singing that very same line. Sometimes it is even out loud.
Me too
Takuro Spirit Wasn’t he referring to the 4.5inch bulletproof glass on the LX?
'Bulletproof Glass Tints if I want some ass'
In what track did he say that?
13:50 Dougs the type of guy to offer children in the back seat cigarettes so they get “the full 90s luxury passenger experience”
I grew up in the back seat of a 1997 LandCruser, my parent's LandCruser was the 40th anniversary model so we had a supplement fuel tank and altitude meter. Growing up we lived in the bush so we actually took advantage of it's capabilities on the daily. My parents still have the LandCruser today, it's done over 450,000km and has had no major issues in the whole time they've owned it
I’m sorry to hear you grew up living in bushes
hopefully they weren’t Bougainvillea bushes as they’re pretty prickly
Thank you for doing my truck some justice. Surprised with your score though based on your detailed walkthrough
“This is a Toyota Land Cruiser”
Also has a Lexus badge
Same brand so it doesn't really matter anyway.
"This a Toyota Aristo" also has Lexus Gs300 badging
Guess they couldn't get the Japanese version, still ain't complaining though.
I mean it is still a toyota
Yes
"That's a lot of money for a 25 year old Toyota."
Toyota Supra: Am I a joke to you?
my grandfather had a '90 gxl and I have so many memories in that car, its the car I learnt to drive manual on and went out to do shooting in, he only sold it last year and I miss it dearly, if I were still living in town, I would've loved to have it as my first car
I really enjoy your channel! I've seen a lot of cool vehicles that I wouldn't have otherwise known existed. Question: how come your volume is always gradually decreasing and then jumping up to loud again when you cut? Scares the crap out of me every time lol
Oh my god I've been waiting for a Toyota Landcruiser review for so long. I drive a 2001 silver Landcruiser and it still runs strong and hard, Toyotas are great vehicles!
I like Doug’s reviews, but I rarely agree with his Doug Scores.
TransDerwinOverdrive they’re very rigged
TransDerwinOverdrive i agree with you but if you watch the very first video where he incorporated the Doug score system and explains the scoring system, it kinda makes a little bit more sense how Doug gets his scores
oAvail practicality has to be worth more than every thing else because It’s the most important and weekends score
Is worth as much as a daily score which is ridiculous because we can score is kind of useless but Daily scores important
I think that's the entire point of the DougScore. More comments = more viewer engagement = more money.
Bosstown Dynamics yeah but for non sports cars it’s very important
Hey Doug. I think the little cup holder on the drivers side is actually a coin catch. Every driven a truck and the coins rolled out of your pocket? Luxury suv owners apparently had lots of change in their pockets and needed the coin catch.
Yess, love this type reviews !
doug: "this wouldnt pass for an economy car today"
me: uh, that interior is nicer than my compact suv, id gladly take that
Andrew Wilson same here hahah
Andrew Wilson My 99 Corolla had that same steering wheel...so there’s that...
He meant non-Toyota economy cars. Sorry that you drive a Rav4.
If you wanna drive into a forest, you drive a Range Rover. If you wanna get out of the forest, you drive the land cruiser.
The Land Cruiser can also tow the Range Rover.
Or a patrol
@@nissanpatrol8950 yep the only other 4wd i would want other than my 80 series is a gq wagon or a gu ute
P GRiP the kings of off roaders
This was the final nail in the coffin for Land Rover Defender/Ranger Rover as best off-roader for regular off-road use - It literally shut down most of land rover activities in Africa and South East Asia. My father was a doctor in rural Africa and he told me that the switch from defender to land cruiser was the second best evolution in his job after the arrival of paracetamol to replace aspirine.
That was quite an entertaining video to watch, as I own a top of the line 1989 60 series Sahara VX, which has a lot of similarities to this 80. Doug was right when he said that our 'luxury' Landcruisers can't compare to the modern day economy cars in terms of comfort and luxury. My 60 doesn't have leather upholstery, but it does have 'fancy' velour seats. Mine also has the third row seats (which I removed) and middle row seats the same as this 80. Mine has the sunroof, but I have a fridge instead of a centre console (which was a factory option in Australia). My 60 has the legendary '12HT' 4.0 6 cylinder turbo diesel engine in it, and in relation to fuel consumption as opposed to the gasoline 4.5 engine, mine will get between 20 and 30mpg all day, every day!
Remember when Tyler Hoover got a decent one and he flooded it?
That was a 100 series lol
Doug: This is the most pathetic rebadging i've ever seen.
Cadillac: Hold my Cavalier
Also hold my first gen escalade (tahoe)
No even close, you guys remember the pathetic first gen Lincoln Mark LT?
GM : Hold my 90's Impala or is it a Caprice? 😛 ... 😆
See also: 80s Chevy Nova & Toyota Corolla
@Eat Jat WORST car ever made. Laughably bad. Cadillac wanted to compete against the BMW 3 Series and failed in an almost hysterically absurd manner. Kind of like trying to compete against James Bond by using PeeWee Herman.
Totally agree that the Toyota Landcruiser is a legend for the reasons you’ve covered on this video. And I’m glad i have one in my collection. It’s a keeper.
One of the best combinations of reliability, capability and comfort... Doug score 49/100
Doug's version of the "well yes but actually no" meme:
"Interesting idea, but no"
Doug speaks with his arms so vigorously that he shakes the entire car!
23:13 - Nailed it. Well said, Doug.
I never realized how much it looks like a longer 4Runner from the profile. Both are such classics.
Can't wait to buy this in 10 years for $40k
“This is a Toyota Land Cruiser”
Shows Lexus
Same car...
@@bsosmoove Still, it's slightly weird.
@@kangvp9512bro there were only two differences - you had a pioneer sound system with a 6 cd changer and you had genuine wood. Literally no other difference. It's the same thing with the tahoe/yukon/escalade
@@naboo3901 I said it's only *slightly* weird. I know they're the same car, but I didn't think he was gonna use the Lexus.
mynameis mynameis they look different
These things are gonna be even more awesome to see 25 years from now.
I think the Greenies would want them taken to the wreckers and replaced with EVs.
There might be an environmental case for protecting them as they last forever. Think about all of the energy and resources required to manufacture a new car or three. They live about 3 or 4 times longer than normal vehicles. They're everywhere. Most 90's cars were dead and buried years ago.
My father had the Toyota land cruiser Prado one of the 90s and then another one of 2005. These things last forever. These cars are everywhere here in Colombia. Some people even exchange real state for one of these cars lol.
I really love these cars of the 90s and even the early 00s. I agree it was the sweetspot between old and new. That's why I love my Roadmaster Estate Wagon so much. It has a lot of contemporary features such as airbags, ABS, automatic climate control, and a premium sound system. Yet still is old fashioned in terms of size, and its V8 RWD layout.
Agree, my 93 Roadmaster Estate is a joy to drive and I own 2 of the LX470
Roadmasters look nice. The models with the wood panels are pretty cool.
Doug, the type of guy to expect a 1997 vehicle to have modern tech
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Fun Fact: Toyota sold these with an optional sunroof--50cal mount in the Middle East and North Africa
Where - can I get - one of THOSE???
Love your videos! You're awesome! I'm wondering when you're going to a gen 3 or 4 Toyota 4Runner?