a good deal on a 92 land cruiser?

toyaholic · 09-09-2006, 11:09 AM

i've come across a 92 land cruiser with 134000 miles on it for 5150. the dealer is a repo lot that is lined up with my fed ex credit union. they always have a great deal on something. i bought a 2000 extra cab 4x4 tacoma from them a few years ago for 15000 flat. it was a great deal and a great truck. anyways, my point is, i don't know jack about these trucks. are they expensive to maintain? i will be doing as much maintenance as possible by myself. what are the problem areas that are common with these trucks? here is a link to the ad if i can do this right.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js... =en&cardist=4

jct61765 · 09-09-2006, 11:40 AM

I know they are bad on gas. Like 12 or 13mpg.

SoiledGreen98 · 09-09-2006, 11:47 AM

For one in excelent cond kelly blue book says $7370 in Az. with standard equip. There are quite a few out here that are f'n bad ass. I'd get one if I didn't already have the runner.

firemedic · 09-10-2006, 10:39 AM

I wouldn't pay more than 5k for a 91-92 (actually I wouldn't buy a 91-92, I would get a 93+), the 93+ are much better with the new engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, optional front/rear lockers, full floater rear axle, etc...
Check the 80 series forum on www.ih8mud.com and look at the newbie guide at Slee Off Road.

Gravel Maker · 09-10-2006, 10:36 PM

However the 91-92's are still a great truck......It is a heavy rig but you can bring everything you have and if you are willing they are fantastic bobbed! The MPG figures quoted are about right but well tuned you may get 15.....

toyaholic · 09-10-2006, 10:57 PM

it will be a station wagon for the wife and kids at most and depending on how painful the mpg's are maybe a short road trip here and there. is it the same for the 3fe on the fj80 as posted in the other thread about the fj62 with the gearing as far as highway speeds and high rpm's killing the motor. how expensive are replacement parts? is it worse than usual for dealership prices?

09-09-2006, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
toyaholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: memphis, but los angeles temporarily Posts: 259	a good deal on a 92 land cruiser? i've come across a 92 land cruiser with 134000 miles on it for 5150. the dealer is a repo lot that is lined up with my fed ex credit union. they always have a great deal on something. i bought a 2000 extra cab 4x4 tacoma from them a few years ago for 15000 flat. it was a great deal and a great truck. anyways, my point is, i don't know jack about these trucks. are they expensive to maintain? i will be doing as much maintenance as possible by myself. what are the problem areas that are common with these trucks? here is a link to the ad if i can do this right. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js... =en&cardist=4 __________________ -89 deluxe 4runner 22re/A340H -85 extended cab 4x4 with 22r/G52 -89 corolla 4af

09-09-2006, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
jct61765 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire Posts: 427	I know they are bad on gas. Like 12 or 13mpg. __________________ 2002 4runner sport 4X4 84,000 and counting 2007 Camry LE "I'm bitterly clinging to Guns and Religion" (and I'll keep the rest of the constitution too)

09-10-2006, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
firemedic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camas, WA USA Posts: 545	I wouldn't pay more than 5k for a 91-92 (actually I wouldn't buy a 91-92, I would get a 93+), the 93+ are much better with the new engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, optional front/rear lockers, full floater rear axle, etc... Check the 80 series forum on www.ih8mud.com and look at the newbie guide at Slee Off Road. __________________ Ben Silva 96 Lexus LX450, 125k, front/rear OEM diff locks, CDL switch, Pin 7 mod, power points, wired 850w inverter, jdm "oh crap" bar, OME heavy (850/863) lift, 285/75/16 Cooper STT, spare tire lift mod 98 Lexus LX470, 135k, Britax car seat ;) TLCA member #14300 Camas, WA USA

09-10-2006, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gravel Maker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 72	I agree that the '93+ are better in many ways..... However the 91-92's are still a great truck......It is a heavy rig but you can bring everything you have and if you are willing they are fantastic bobbed! The MPG figures quoted are about right but well tuned you may get 15..... __________________ Dan Fredrickson 916.600.1945 www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Register on our Website for Free Stickers & Member Specials

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toyaholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: memphis, but los angeles temporarily Posts: 259	it will be a station wagon for the wife and kids at most and depending on how painful the mpg's are maybe a short road trip here and there. is it the same for the 3fe on the fj80 as posted in the other thread about the fj62 with the gearing as far as highway speeds and high rpm's killing the motor. how expensive are replacement parts? is it worse than usual for dealership prices? __________________ -89 deluxe 4runner 22re/A340H -85 extended cab 4x4 with 22r/G52 -89 corolla 4af Last edited by toyaholic : 09-10-2006 at 11:02 PM.

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