pigeonbasher1 Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 thinking of buying 05 reg toyota landcruiser, anyone on here running one, anything i need to look out forthanks ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Rust, [Ive had two] go on gov website and check the past MOT's for any mention of rust in its entire history, engines are great, I had problems with steering rack on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 i was told by the owner (a lady) that its a straight 6 diesel,would that be correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 I had Colorados but think 2005 is a 3ltr D4D common rail, perhaps its had a replacement engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 If it is a straight 6 diesel it will be 4.2 litres and likely return 19mpg average. Great engine though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 no its a 3.0 litre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Check service history for injector seals change. Look at oil pressure light on start up from cold. Check 4 wheel drive centre diff lock and high/ low range.. Look carefully for rust on rear chassis and inner chills . Save up for the road tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 how do i check for road tax cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 the owners are on holiday at the moment so cant get any details for over a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) had my LC2 3.0 D4D 2004 LWB for nearly 16 years. bought at 25k and now 153k and runs very well. chassis does have surface rust but still solid.inner wings have a bit of bubbling. routine servicing and run every day.never towed with it but it done everything I could ask from a family bus to my shoot truck. and it's pre 2006 so in the cheaper tax band. I get my parts direct from Milners or Rough Trax and get garage to do the labour. Thumbs up from me. atb f. Edited August 17, 2022 by Fuddster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 37 minutes ago, pigeonbasher1 said: how do i check for road tax cost? https://cartaxcheck.co.uk/car-tax-bands/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 Mines a 3 litre diesel, 4 cylinder , road tax is about £280 a year if I remember... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1 Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) If you get a late 2006 or newer it’s about £615 older £360 Edited August 18, 2022 by TR1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 thanks for the info, keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted August 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 the lady is back of holiday and says she wants 8 grand for the cruiser??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 34 minutes ago, pigeonbasher1 said: the lady is back of holiday and says she wants 8 grand for the cruiser??? 8k ? give her that and shes off to the Bahamas 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 As said rust on the chassis, I looked at 15 plate ones recently and they looked terrible, it may only be surface rust but it’s put me off, I wonder if they are only treated enough for the Australian market and not our wet muddy roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 For 8k you can get a decent L200,,Navara, Isuzu etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 21, 2022 Report Share Posted August 21, 2022 10 hours ago, billytheghillie said: For 8k you can get a decent L200,,Navara, Isuzu etc. But NOT a decent Land Cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 I have just sold my 26 year old 4.2 - for good money - to a chap who plans to do a full restoration. A sad day after 19 years of ownership in which it never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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