Toyota Land Cruiser (1984 - 1989) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This vehicle we have had for some 20+ years. It has been through mud, forest roads, snow, river fording and off road blazing. These conditions as well as highway running. It 'sucks' on gas mileage and the maintenance costs for any 'major' events are high. BUT, it will carry a ton of stuff and sleep two people side-by-side in the back, fully laid out, between the wheel wells. Can't do that with any of the 'new' ones.Oct 03, 2013

Great vehicle.. Being a Toyota maintenance was very easy.. Good low end power for towing .. but max speed is about 120 kmph you cant expect more from a 1984 Landcrusier.. Bit on the high side on fuel ( 4000 cc with 5 speed ) Lovely truck. Took my family into the Wilderness & bought them back safe & in comfort.. Superb off the road.. Excellent 4wd it will go into mud , water, sand but you will be sure you can tread out of it..!! Cost was a bit high being 1984 YOM, maintenance was nothing it was not a regular runner, on weekends you get in & start it was good to go..!! No major creature comforts it was all add on things.. Its a lot more fun in the Land rover.. but this carries the family camping gear & the bikes.!! to where ever we want to go... Fun for the whole family...!!! Dec 01, 2011

There are only two types of people: Those who love Toyota Land Cruisers, and those who have never owned one! Hands down this 4x4 is in a class of it's own: a real utility vehicle! Not a fast truck, but off road it's a monster. Other than tires and a new after-market radiator, my truck is 100% stock. You just go..... slowly, but surely. Incredible vehicle, kinda like driving a 6X6 Army cargo truck in low.Jul 17, 2011

Has a 3b/h55f swap that runs great. The truck is a bit of a dog on the highway, but plenty torque around town. A re-gear would be a great upgrade, and is about the only thing left I would do. Always starts even in cold weather. I seem to average around 21 mpg in mixed driving. The interior is hercu-lined, and has Saab leather seats in the front, they are fit the truck perfect and are very comfortable. Rear seat is torn, but salvageable.Mar 16, 2011

I've had a few trucks (all of them cool) but tthis is the one I want back ! Last of the carburated 2f motors, this FJ60 had a 4 speed ... as super slow ... had a nice Old Man Emu Lift ... nice Wilderness Roof Rack ... nice ARB bumpers F&R ... friend (John S) welded a "one-off" perimiter that wrapped up the sides to the steps to the ARB bumper ... rolling on tall'n'skinny BFG 33's with black rock crawler wheels ... who knew a shoebox looking vehicle would be soo sexy ? This thing was SLOW ... talk about 0 to 60 in 90 seconds ! But in low range, it was unstoppable - it would climb a tree if you let it .. did I say it was HUGE ? This thing carried my full size mattress in it's rear with the hatch CLOSED !@#$%^& Dec 12, 2009

not the fastest car ive had but will go anywere and passes warrents flying colourand shows up safris. takes a thrashing and wont die bit hard on gas but off road its the most fun u can have with your clothes on. best thing about it is its a real truck solid beam axls all round and no plastic jst steel. buy far the best vechele ive ever owned 400 thous km on the clock and still going strong Sep 09, 2009

87 HJ61 Sahara, 12HT best engine Toyota ever made. Not the fastest 4x4, but very good economy, great torque and fantastic reliability. Dual airconditioning, 5 speed, with personal modifications: rear disc brakes, front axle widening kit, upgraded front brakes, 80 series 16x8 rims with 285x75x15 BFG AT's. RS 9000X adjustable shocks all round, airbags on the rear springs.Nov 24, 2008

I bought this car from my autoshop late 2007. it was non-running. i rebuilt the carb, got it running. $2100 later it passed smog. Since then ive put in 3 different transmissions, an aussie locker in the rear end, and a 15" mtx sub that deafens me. overall, i love this truck. its big, loud, and not normal. Its not often you see these around, especially since gas is so much and 13mpg is a dream i wish could come true. But in reality, it gets 11 city, 12 highway. 0-60 in 28-32 seconds. does the quarter mile in 23.77 seconds at 53 mph. but it makes up for it off the road. great axle articulation for stock suspension. only has been stuck due to carelessness on my part, and its never let me down. if your lookin for a big, beefy truck that you can hang truck nuts from, this truck is for you. If your an environmentalist, you might want to turn away.Jul 06, 2008