Hello all. I am considering a 1-owner 91' Land Cruiser in VGC for $4900. Can anyone tell me what trouble spots I should look for (other than rust)? It is a factory southern SUV, so rust is not an issue.
Does anyone know the loan values on these? Thanks!
I can tell you the 4 liter I6 is a slug off the line (0-60 in 17ish ticks) but is extremely reliable and a torque monster. Expect terrible gas mileage (~11mpg city). If your buying the LC as a trail rig or alike, then my friend, you are going the right direction. With dual solid axles and a locking center diff (some models have rear and rear+front options), some very excellent wheel travel, and high ground clearance, this rig is a very comfy Land Bruiser.
But its the price that makes me think twice. There not very cheap, I think you should pick at it and try to find some defects first. That or the owner is a race monster who thinks the old LC is broken cuz it cant go fast.
A mod I would do is have an upholestry shop make a 10" high armrest that can be glued to the center console lid. I've driven many, and most of them dont have this mod and it just makes it feel uncomfortable without an armrest.
I'm agreeing with CACressida on this. My I6 has over 200K miles on it and still going strong....literally. I almost ripped out the front axle of my friends car I was towing (tee-hee).
Thanks for the replies. 11 mpg ? Ugh. I did not think it would be that low. I was thinking more like 15 city / 19 highway. My 95' Suburban 4WD, with the 350 got 13 in town and about 15 on the freeway.
That may be why the price is "cheap", due to high fuel prices now.
I was mainly wondering about the engine, because I know that the old 2.8L I-6's in the Cressidas were well known for oil burning/head gasket woes, so I wanted to be sure it was not an issue that also plagued the 4.0L I-6.
I still am considering this one, but I am also going tomorrow to look at a 2006 2WD Tundra.
I was mainly wondering about the engine, because I know that the old 2.8L I-6's in the Cressidas were well known for oil burning/head gasket woes, so I wanted to be sure it was not an issue that also plagued the 4.0L I-6.
Actually, the 2.8L I-6 5M-GE/5M-Es were very reliable and didn't burn oil. Its the 7M-GE 3.0L found in the last generation Cressidas and the Mk3 Supras that has the headgasket problems wich is where the oil burning comes from.
The 7M-GE is a terrific motor, it just has that lil headgasket problem wich can be prevented. RE-torque the head to 75 ft lbs. I did this on all my Cressidas. My oldest Cressida has 239k miles with no problems. The rest are all young in the 140-190k mile ranges and no hg signs.
So the bhg problem was only in the 3.0L 7M series engine wich was caused from a under-torqued head.
Oh thanks. I guess mine was just the exception rather than the rule, because my 5M-GE engine in my old 81' Cressida had blown a head gasket and was burning oil. No doubt these are good engines. I drove it for thousands of miles with a BHG and did not even know it at the time. Also- it still ran very smoothly and powerful. I miss that old car- it was otherwise in EC and seemed to be bulletproof and built like a mini-tank.
I am still considering a Land Cruiser, but probably a 95+ model, to get the airbags. Considering other Toyotas as well, such as Tacomas, Tundras and even T100. Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by CACressida
Actually, the 2.8L I-6 5M-GE/5M-Es were very reliable and didn't burn oil. Its the 7M-GE 3.0L found in the last generation Cressidas and the Mk3 Supras that has the headgasket problems wich is where the oil burning comes from.
The 7M-GE is a terrific motor, it just has that lil headgasket problem wich can be prevented. RE-torque the head to 75 ft lbs. I did this on all my Cressidas. My oldest Cressida has 239k miles with no problems. The rest are all young in the 140-190k mile ranges and no hg signs.
So the bhg problem was only in the 3.0L 7M series engine wich was caused from a under-torqued head.
Hello all. I am considering a 1-owner 91' Land Cruiser in VGC for $4900. Can anyone tell me what trouble spots I should look for (other than rust)? It is a factory southern SUV, so rust is not an issue.
Does anyone know the loan values on these? Thanks!
from what I've seen the price is all right. I have a 91 and originally picked it up to sell it but after a detroit locker and a few trips through some really rough spots I've changed my mind and wouldn't sell it for any less than 7,000.00. hope this helps
Ah, good old LC. I had a brand new 94 years ago in college until rust eat it away while schooling in KS. Bought a 97 in 2000. I trade in my LX450 last year with exactly 250K. Mine you it is a 97, so top of the line. Most reliable and darn gas guzzler beast I've ever owned!
the 91 lack power and not even 11 mpg. In term of daily driver, no don't get it. Off road or redneck hunting should be OK. And no they don't require "tons of maintenance". Only front wheels needs repack on the Birfield. Toyota makes these vehicles for third world nations, so it can be fix and twick by anyone if strand it.
91' Land Cruiser - considering - any issues?
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