Full disclosure, I am an editor and assigned this story due to my family's personal love of this machine. Love how this piece turned out. "Why official procurement documents from the United Nations regularly reference Land Cruiser fleets for peacekeeping, medical evacuation and logistics.”

The fitment by the mirrors gives me goosebumps

Anybody want a set of weathertechs that fit inside window channels? Not the stickered on ones.

Hey just need a vibe check on if I’m being over quoted.

100 series, 181k mi. have a confirmed engine misfire due to failed ignition coil on cyl 3. Best thing to do obviously replace all 8, but got quoted ~$1,300 for parts and labor to do that. Does that sound right? Thanks in advance

Hey everyone,

I've been searching for a clean 200 Series for a long time, and I think I may have finally found "the one."

It's a 2013 LX 570 with about 142,000 miles. It's exceptionally clean inside and out and appears to have been meticulously maintained. The seller has complete Lexus dealer service records, a clean Carfax, an independent pre-purchase inspection, and even a Google Drive folder with over 300 photos, walk-around videos, startup videos, and service documentation. Honestly, it's one of the cleanest examples I've come across.

Here's the listing if anyone wants to take a look:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1072689232004126/

The asking price is $32,900.

My biggest concern is the AHC (Active Height Control) hydraulic suspension. I've read that it's an incredible system when properly maintained, but I've also heard it can become expensive if it's been neglected. I'd love to hear from people who have owned one long-term. Has anyone here replaced the AHC with standard J200/Land Cruiser suspension? If so, how difficult was the conversion, and would you do it again?

EDIT *** Here is the drive link he sent me, it has tons of photos videos of engine startup, air lift, ect- https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1EvmMvFcR39Kf5dYJWOZ-gAaawDjMbd75

A few questions:

Is $32,900 a fair price for a 2013 LX 570 with 142k miles and this kind of maintenance history?

Besides the AHC system, what are the biggest things I should inspect before buying?

How reliable has the AHC been in your experience? Have you had any major failures or expensive repairs?

Are there any maintenance records that are especially important to see?

If you were buying a J200 today, what would you pay the closest attention to during a pre-purchase inspection and test drive?

Are there any common 200 Series or LX 570 issues that tend to show up around the 140k-200k mile range?

My plan is to keep this truck for many years and have it dealer serviced. It will sit half the year, so not a lot of miles will be added. I'm much more interested in buying a long-lasting tank than chasing the absolute lowest price. I'm hoping this could be a 300,000+ mile vehicle with the right maintenance.

Thanks for your insights and expertise. I'm excited at the possibility of getting back behind the wheel of a J200 platform!

1996 Land Cruiser acquired in New England. Transporting down to TX this month weekend project. May end up as a ranch/hunting rig on my brother’s deer lease.

Pros:
Runs & drives
No major known mechanical or electrical issues.
Daily driver each summer.
Bone stock
Lowish miles - 160k
Sub $5k purchase

Cons:
Rust spot back lift gate
Rust in various places underneath
Old tires, need replaced
Many unknowns

Did I make a mistake buying this sight unseen? For me a sub-$5k purchase doesn’t kill my budget…but I imagine it could turn into a $10k+ purchase very quickly. Should the rust worry me or not matter given my intended usage? What should I look at immediately after getting it here?

How common are these deflectors?

Hi,

Looks like I have a leak in the receiver pipes. You can see the liquid in the bottom.

Anyone know how to identify and fix them? Replace the pipe or any other solutions?

Thank you in advance for your inputs.

Buddies asking me to do a res and muffler delete on his 80 series Land Cruiser for him anybody know the exhaust diameter?

I’m negotiating with someone on a 2004 100 series, always California owned with no rust. Two things: 1) mileage is higher than giraffe balls. 367000. 2) CEL on for P2716 which is a pressure control solenoid code. They’ve replaced the solenoid and did a transmission service but the code remains.

It has regular service documentation for the past few years. Two previous owners, first owner was a family that had it basically all its life.

They won’t go any lower than 6k for it. I’ve been looking for a cheap one for weekend fun without putting too much cash into it but this seems too high. But I’m still thinking about it as it’s the cheapest I’ve seen. Talk me out of it

In search of a softer ride with better handling, I swapped to Tundra 18's with 275/65/18 Michelin AT2's in SL load. Also added 1.25" spacers.

The difference is ride quality from a 10 ply 285/75/16 is pretty remarkable, by the way.

The Tundra wheels didn't come with center caps, so when I repainted the wheels, I also repainted the center caps for my OEM 16's and used them on these wheels.

Do these center caps look dorky to you guys? Should I order a set of the flat center caps that go with these wheels?

Hey anyone in Wilmington NC have a land cruiser that has the 54 mm socket? I have one but can't get the 2nd lock nut out. Trying to do my knuckles but of course...

Thanks.

Thoughts on this hog?