The 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser Is One of The BEST Ones and Here's Why!
Today we take a look at a beautiful 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 series. This is not some collector's car with 20,000 miles. This is a 200,000 mile super preserved model!
We take a tour outside it, inside it, Under the hood and underneath it to see what makes this generation land cruisers so great.
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The Owner of the Company my family worked at had this exact Land Cruiser, and I took note back then. Fast forward about 30 years….. and Mom has been safe and reliably running down the road in 3 generations of Land Cruiser. Understated, yet refined. 100% dependable and not even on the same playing field as anything else. Honored to be part of the Land Cruiser family. These trucks deserve their own wave or 👍!!!
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@@conchaboibody on frame SUVs can be, and are, called trucks. They have a truck power train, and a truck frame. The body is utility but it's a truck. Original comment had no need of correcting.
But try finding a nice used LC. Nobody is selling theirs.
@@jessefloyd4835 suv for Eastern world terms
I had a 80 series Turbo diesel direct injection. 1HDT engine Really enjoyed long drives in it
My 80 was bought brand new by my grandmother, sold to my mother, and she gave it to me. Never sold out of the family, 240k miles and i can still daily drive it comfortably (not good mileage but my camrys down atm haha) absolutely love this thing
Love it do u have pictures of it
My family bought our 96 in 2000. My mom is going to pass it down to me soon. I can't wait
Excellent video. I’ve owned my stock 97 Cruiser for nearly 1/2 my life ; 202,000 miles- driven almost daily, never let me down, last year replaced the radiator one of the only repairs over the last 27 years. 6:00 all Toyota service Incredibly well built fun to drive. It’s a roving bank vault ! ; looking forward to it’s 30 Birthday. 0:25
My mate has one. 560 000km 4.2 diesel. I changed the timing belt and it is mechanically simple to work on. No special tools required. It is the epitome of "simplicity is the cornerstone of robustness".
The 4.2 i think is the best.
You really really love it😊 I think you're right. I prefer the 75 but this is the lectury one. 75 is alot mor simple. They still make land cruiser with solid front axle. 79,78,76 Great car Gret machine
Yes I am a Toyota man and would not own anything else. Your video was music to my ears, enjoyed every minute of it.
We used to have an old FJ. Love when the Land Cruiser was simple and not a hugely complex mega expensive beast.
Well, it was still huge, expensive and a beast.
Yes!!! My LC80, I love this car. Back in 1989, my senior year in HS. I saw this beautiful LC, and ever since I wanted one. It took me 30 years to find my 1995 LC80. I love driving it daily, getting compliments all of the time, and people offering to buy it from me.
This is the best built truck ever. When it came to the shop it was only for basic maintenance....never any major issues even at 200k miles. They don't make them like they use to. Keep up the great work CCN.
As good as the 80 is I’d say the GU is the best made
Better alternatives is Nissan Patrol in eastern world
You are correct Yippie I’m Winning. I love my 1993 FZJ80, it’s so much fun to drive!
Obviously hasn't been driven in anger like its built for, going offroad
Toyota built the best vehicles in the 90s
I have a daily driven 96 with 350k miles, all original. These 80 series Land Cruisers have to be one of the best vehicles ever built by any manufacturer. Tough, reliable, simple and a pleasure to drive. I don’t think I’d ever part with mine. Thanks for the video!
A prime example of the metaphor: "They don't make them like they used to." What a stunning old school Land Cruiser. Nice to see there's a mindful owner looking after it.
I owned a series 80 Land Cruiser in Asia for a few years in the 90s. It's delightful to watch this video. One thing I wish the presenter had done is to start the engine. I've owned and driven all sorts of cars with engines ranging from 4-cylinders to V12s. None of them sounded like the Land Cruiser 80 -- the straight 6 had a distinctive sound that I can only describe as INDUSTRIAL.
You won’t regret it in buying one of these…I just bought one two months ago with 250K from the original owner and the truck is very stable and solid…love this episode!
Same here about 2 months ago 1993 242k
What’s a fair price for buying one like you guys found in okay shape with those miles?
My favorite Land Cruiser year model. The golden era of Japanese cars: ‘95-‘05.. Awesome, analog cars, simple to work on.
Glad to hear the Toyota expert loves my ‘95 Cruiser too! Snagged mine on Craigslist in 2019 with only 143K. Paint and interior in beautiful condition. Shocks were spongy so I upgraded to a set of heavies (why not…only the best!) but I didn’t realize it came with a 2” lift. A little hard for my 5’3” self to climb in but oh, my she handles nice on the highway and off-roading is like a Sunday drive. (Makes me look like I know what I’m doing 😂). Took her for a test drive up the Al-Can Hwy and back in ‘19 and not a single issue (except a floppy mirror and a little duct tape took care of that). The reliability gives me confidence to to anywhere…maybe next Baja! Thanks for validating my obsession with my new toy!
This was the true offroad monster, an iconic Suv symbol of high status for many back in the 90's, It's all that comes to mind when the best ever landcruiser discussion comes up !
I truly appreciate what you do for a lot of us diy ‘res . Because of your generosity I have grown to be an even bigger Toyota enthusiast. Thanks
Great video! I have been driving Land Cruisers since 1987. Bought a new FJ60 in 1987, a new 100 in 1998, and a new 200 in 2015. All daily driven, with lots of miles on rough dirt and gravel roads, with over 450k on my 100. There is absolutely nothing else that brings a smile to my face like a Land Cruiser.
Mate in Australia we love these things.. I have had every series and my 80 was very special.. took me to some very remote places.. you are a legend btw
Terrorist groups drive the Landcruiser to attack our American military in the middle east.... despite our fancy tech, the terrorist groups weeded our military out of Afghanistan using nothing buy old Toyota Landcruiser and Hilux truck with AK-47..... shame on us.....
It is so interesting to listen to this narration. You can tell how much love this man has for his trade. Much respect!
This LC was legendary back in the 90's aside from the reliability it was just THE coolest thing on wheels. It was also seen as sort of a status symbol
Had my TRD supercharged FZJ80 for almost 20 years and 250,000 miles. Spent 10 years with me, as a single guy and a dog in the Rocky Mountains and the last 10 years with at the Beach and the Sierra Nevada hauling my wife, our dogs, and our 8 year old daughter. Too much history to ever leave the family.
I absolutely agree,the Land Cruisers are bulletproof. I have owned my 96 diesel 80 series imported 2nd hand from Japan to NewZealand for 23years & still cannot part with it after buying a very sought after 2007 100 series diesel.I am so wrapped with Land Cruisers I recently went on to get a 2015 200 series diesel also. I love them all. I cannot believe the power & traction of the 200 series it is awesome! The only problem I have is that I now feel privileged & a little greedy.😢
Toyota acknowledged this was the best LC model they ever made. Every luxury LC model that came after is based on the LC80's blue print and design.
Interesting to note, the new GX looks its design is inspired by the design of the LC80. Just goes to show how influential and respected this model is.
@@ritchierichh The new Sequoia seems to take cues from the 60 series LC which is the best looking of them all to my eye.
I love your knowledge and enthusiasm, this is one of my favorite channels :)
Thanks for beautiful presentation 🙏
13:55 For Australia, Landcruiser 105 series is the last one with front solid axles (carried over from 80 series).
Bought mine new in 95 I will never get rid of it. Once you have owned an 80 they become part of you Now has over half a million kms and going strong
I love to see your passion for quality! Thanks for your videos and excellent content!
WOW!!! Finally you talk about the 80 series! thank you!!!!
This video brings back so many memories of growing up; a very close friend of mine's father had a '96 Land Cruiser in red with the 4.5L and barn doors in the back. I absolutely adore the J80 and that is such a perfect example. Japanese 4WDs of the 80s and 90s were quite special.
That has to be one of my all time favorites of any all and large SUV type vehicle out on the road from that time period until now. It's a very classic color combination, a favorite across any vehicle of that era. It makes for a very handsome and rugged look. Such a wonderfully well preserved example, thank you for showing it.
Fantastic video love listening to you go over everything. Very relaxing voice
Your videos are my favorite. Your character and attitude are my favorite. Care care things aside you are a good, smart, wise man thanks for everything 🙏🏼
I think the best way to describe this video is to call it a 'Love Letter' to the 80 Series LandCruiser. I wish I get to see The Car Care Nut make a video on the 22re engine some day!
I love cars like these. Just well built, simple machines, that are fairly easy to maintain and take care of. Very, very few cars are built like this these days.
Right just slap em together and get it out of the door! Looking at the interior and styling, you would think they are space ships! More like tin cans! In my opinion we have lost the way. Manufacturers are pushing power numbers up and up, adding features up the wazoo, but they don't know how to make a true work of art like this oldie! It's nice to have a turbo from the factory... until it comes time to maintain it! The new designs push so much power through each little piston for "emissions" sake, that the engine wears itself out just from being driven! 😂 we are pushing up against the limit of our materials but I guess they figure it's better to have that punch so they can sell more cars!
Love the diagnosis port under the wiper motor. T1 and E1 saved me in the early Toyota days :)
Love how enthusiastic he is about it. The 80 series is legendary.
I really enjoyed this AMD. These overviews with your technical opinions are really great. Especially for Toyota guys (girls). The 80 series is one of my favorites. Just like this channel.
It is always great seeing an older rig with oodles of miles still looking pretty much like new and running the same. Simpler is better...less stuff to break or need service and easier to service. The owner of this rig is very lucky..I too love the green as well with the tan🙂 Keep up the great videos..it always makes my day :-)
My favorite Toyota of all time ! Thanks for sharing!
An absolute legend on and off roads!
Here in Florida you almost don’t see them during the week, now in weekends, that’s another story. Is the preferred vehicle for the weekend warriors. You see from the completely original ones, to the ones that had been lifted, modified in any way possible, and there is always a crowd around them. Like you said, it is a tank!
I've been waiting years to see you do a review on the 80! I grew up with one my parents had and eventually got one myself. The thing drives like a dream and just eats up everything I throw at it offroad. I'm sure there would a ton of interested folks to see you work on some of the common issues. Good stuff!
I love how excited you get about the land cruisers, im thinking i should bring my 01 tacoma by the shop.
Thank you. Great review there.
Absolutely legendary! What an absolute beauty of an 80 series. So glad to see that the owner is maintaining the OEM look and feel of this gem. An icon in every sense.
I had one and yes, one of the best vehicles that I have owned. It just worked great. I missed it as soon as I sold it.
As a 80 series owner… I have been WAITING for you to make a video of it
What a beauty Landcruiser! I will watch this video in repeat 😂Thanks for sharing AMD. God bless
Hello Ahmed once again,I specially like this video.,You know, We work on these Land Cruisers almost on a daily basis in our workshop here in Caracas Venezuela and yes., You are absolutely right, There are very few off road vehicles that can match the reliability and build quality of these trucks. Of course they require more maintenance than the ordinary car but they last almost a lifetime. We have also an FJ 62 with much more than 350000 Kmts and I had an FJ 40 with more than 400000 Kmts .I sold it a few years ago after 46 years of troublefree ownership with the original clutch. Thats how goods those trucks were. Keep up the excelent work and may the Lord bless you.
AMD, I salute the owner(s) for their good taste, sound judgment and careful maintenance. That deep green colour is pure class 👏👏We all hope a simpler, not-too-luxurious Land Cruiser is coming back to the USA and Canada.🤞🤞
Emerald Jade, I think is the color.
@@nathankoroush7918 Dark Emerald Pearl.. I have a 1999 4Runner that is Imperial Jade Mica, which is a little brighter.
My '97 "" 40th Anniversary Collector' s Edition has about half a million miles on the odomter, and has exactly the same fctory color. I think Toyota calls it "Deep Emerald Pearl. Best vehicle i have driven, all-around.
@@jamesreid8638👍
What an amazing time piece. Why can't we go back to those times when things were simpler and better. Kind of pulls at the ole heart strings.
I agree with everything you say I have owned two 80 series land cruisers over 23 years and they were fantastic thank you for your program
I have one with 379,000 miles and I am just now needing to replace the shocks, tie rod ends, suspension bushings, etc. Love these cars. I've had a 60, a 100, and now an 80.
The other piece here is the fit and finish. Everything solid. Built in Japan. After buying two brand new Broncos in two years in 94 & 96 and suffering multiple failures on both, I really wanted one of these. Wish I had. Your excitement about this champ is palpable.
Looking good with the Facial Jair Ahned!!! Great truck, great tour. As always. Thanks.
My Friend.....As you said!...."Less is more!" Simplicity!!!....the ultimate sophistication. This is a going anywhere, anytime, no nonsense vehicle. Thanks for the walk through. Stunning!
Love the review of the Landcrusier and continue to enjoy the enthusiam and way you comment on the cars you repair and review. From the beggining from your home garage to now, it's no mystery you have something also special the way the information is presented. Continue to do what you do AMD. I appreciate the videos and help wihen I tackle what I can fixing my Toyotas. It's because of your videos I try to do what I can and keep them runnign as long as I can!
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Very tough and extremely reliable Here in dubai it came with 4.5 gasoline engine and a 5 speed manual transmission( optional) frond and read diff lock, main and sub gas tank, fridge, 2 spare wheel( optional).. Great car 👍👍👍👍
I absolutely love these! I was lucky enough to have a friend let me borrow his 93 (same color!) for a few weeks, I fell in love with it while driving it around. I love the feel of it, and one of my favorite things was the view. There's so much glass, and the low belt line and relatively tall roof makes for great visibility and a very airy feeling cabin. I thought my fifth gen 4Runner was good like that, but the '80 is next level. Since I gave it back to him, I've been keeping my eye out for a decent one that's not too expensive.
Absolutely agree! I’ve got my 1999 and I just love the thing! It’s like nothing else!
This engine was also in the LC100 in the middle east market & the LC100 also came in manual. Actually even the LC200 could've been had with a manual although only on the lower trims and up to the 4.6L 1UR-FE.
I also currently own a 95 in dark emerald pearl. These trucks are amazing. A pleasure to own and drive. My wife and I did a 4500 mile road trip 2 years ago in our 80 series. Loaded all up for camping. We spent 10 days on the road with multiple 12 hour driving days in a row. Lived out of the 80 everyday of the trip. Explored around Death Valley. Put ourselves in some very remote places at times. Not once did the Cruiser hesitate to do anything we asked it to do. Not bad for a car that was 26 years old at the time. A car I will be keeping forever.
Always had love for these Toyota tanks of the '90s!
Thank you very much for showing us this Legend
80 series LC were always amazing. A true off roader. You forgot to mention how rare the diff lockers were.
I’m feeling nostalgic watching this video. My dad used to owned this Land Cruiser model year 1995, black metallic color, at my home country. It has 4 liter turbo diesel engine and a couple of things I noticed those are different than my dad’s are the head light on my dad’s LC has split head light and the wheels has BBS RS style wheels although he bought from Toyota dealer. It was a bulletproof car and my mom was pissed when my dad sold it out of fear losing money on the car due to 1998 economic recession in Asia.
Your mom is smart.
What's you mean fear losing money on the car due to recession , does the car have problem ?
@@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022 selling for less than its worth
Thank for these loving words to this awesome car :)
Wow. Awesome video. Have 1 80 series diesel. And one FJ40 with the 80 series diesel engines. These LC are legends.
What a beauty. When you see a vehicle like this, you know the pride the owner has in it and yes, "They don't make cars like this anymore!" Thank you for this video.
I had an HDJ81 VX Ltd (4.2 L turbo diesel) for many years.. best LC I ever owned.. Indestructible.!!! The automatic transmission in these LC was also used in the Toyota Coaster bus. That's how tough these are..!! Thanks for showing us this beautiful example..
We plan on maintaining and driving our 2022 4Runner for 20 plus years as well here in Texas. Great content, love your work and attention to detail.
Love this video - lots and lots of them in the 90's in Australia. Always wanted one but never could afford one. Did manage to get one in 2005 and has given trouble free motoring. Only just traded it in and broke my heart to see it go.
I absolutely love the old 4Runner’s. I had one back in 97 and it was like new. Was actually very hard to let it go, but I know the owner and they still have it, believe it or not. These older Toyota’s are awesome. I had an 82 Toyota Cressida and that thing was luxury. Beautiful in-line 6, power everything. That one was a Cali car, not one speck of rust. Unfortunately I lost that one in an accident.
The 80 series was the first Land Cruiser to feature coil springs. Toyota at the time was most famous for building reliable cars but not comfortable cars. I think the miles this car has and its condition is a testament to Toyotas reliability. This vehicle is sought after and costs more than some new midsize SUVs in some parts of the world.
LJ78G was the 1st one
Lj78 lj79 had coil springs 😙
One of your best videos yet. Thank you for sharing it. Long live the Land Cruiser!!! A+++ A1
Eyeing one of these for years, I own the grand daddy of this kind of 4x4 vehicles, a 1981 BJ41 Toyota Land Cruiser. Still running very well upto this day. They are dependable, no nonsense, outright reliable 4x4 that ever roamed the earth.
Very clean triple-locked specimen. The LX450 is essentially same truck with mostly cosmetic differences and standard features. I "believe" the LX came with a slightly softer factory spring rate than the Cruiser. For a time, one could purchase an LX at less of a premium, but that gap has tightened in recent years.
That’s true!
Finally a video about the 80 series! AWESOME!! I own a 06 100 series for the 1. updated v8 2. airbags 3. a little bigger But my ultimate goal one day is to get the 97 80 series triple locked... Thanks for the awesome video!!!
100series is better the 4.5 inline 6 is a bad engine
Yes, I have an 06 too.
I had one of these babys in Kenya for 7 years and I miss it so much. The best ever
Finally AMD! Awesome to watch your take the Toyota 80 series.
Outside of the US, it was possible to get the 100 series as a 105 series with a 4.2 diesel (1hz) or the 4.5 gasoline (1fz) always manual with front and rear solid axles, those configurations made them 105 series, the had very simple vinyl interiors. Good old days.
And diesel 80 series too.
You could get them auto also
In Australia GXL 99 105 came with the 1FZ-FE power house mine was build date 06/99.
Exactly! I used to have 105 series in Africa. That thing was a like a tank. The 1hz diesel engine can take you anywhere. Reliable engine with good fuel economy.
@@user-od6cy5oq5shave an HZJ79 and a 1HD-FTE 100series
They aren’t overlooked here in Australia! Mine has just clicked over 400k km, engine purring along. Hugely capable off roader and over engineered. And I didn’t know about the rear key behind the logo! I need to check mine out 😂
Nice work, I wondered about these.
This model is not for MPG, but it's dependable and reliable. Snow, mud, sand whatever this makes it through. 20+ years old and everything works.
This is the sort of vehicle I would buy just for my own use. Since I don't drive a lot for my own use.
Jdm diesel version is quite economical, I can get low 20mpg and towing doesn't hurt the mpg too much
I agree the 80 series is a great vehicle. Luckily in Australia we have the 105 series Land Cruiser which has the same chassis with exactly the same solid axles, steering, suspension and similar engine layout as shown in the 80 series models. The only difference is the 100 series body on top of the chassis. I'm luck enough to own a 105 in similar condition and they are becoming highly prized today. A wonderful vehicle in so many ways. I will keep it and treasure it.
The 105 goes unnoticed, everyone thinks the 80 was the last to have the solid front axle
Did those come with a V8?
@@austinaubinoe2195 indeed they did
That is one nice car! SO MUCH BETTER LOOKING than todays offerings... Thanks for sharing.
When I was in college I also worked for a Toyota dealership in AZ. I was test driving all the new cars/trucks/SUV. Yes by far this is my favorite Land Cruisers. I still want one!!
This FJ80 is SWEET! This has a few features the '97 doesn't but I wish it did. I picked up a 1997 LC triple locked and 275k miles. AZ car so no rust. I am documenting my full restore on YT. @thecarcarenut has helped me run through a lot of the work I am doing DIY. GR8 truck!
Love the LC! Thank you for doing this video tribute. @TheCarCareNut can you do a 100 series video? I'd love to hear your opinion as I own one.
TY! Love the vid with this beautiful Landcruiser!!! (Also still love to look at thr white Supra in the background too...) 😊
Hey man thank you for doing this one!
This was the the last of the great ones! The undercoat is either an enamel or very durable plastisizer which should have been standard on all cars/trucks but which unfortunately was a dealer option. This was the only true way to save the metal of any Toyoda. I can overlook the various leaks simply because the rest was so bulletproof. Probably my favorite apart from 1979 SR5 Corolla liftback. Glad we see commonalities here...
Loved the old school LC... except for it's thirst for gas.
I have a 96' Land Cruiser that I bought new in the fall of 95'. It is the exact same color which is named "Dark Emerald Pearl" . It now has 359,200 miles on it and I am so emotionally attached to it that I will never sell it. I decided that I might need a new car when it had 300,000 miles on it so I had the engine tested and it was still within acceptable factory settings. I just had it re-painted and re-upholstered and it looks brand new. It has been all over the US, 4-wheeling at Big Bend, numerous times to Colorado skiing. Best car ever. !!!
Such a beautiful truck. That is in great shape considering it’s been driven that many miles. Love the color too! Makes me miss my 2001 Mercury Mountaineer. 😁
My absolute favorite SUV of all time. Used ones with 200k still command a hefty price tag. You get what you pay for.
I was waiting for you to talk about these! I had a 97 with 233k miles. It was a good truck, but it burned a lot of oil and had an EGR problem. I also had to replace nearly all the coolant hoses, and the power steering was also leaking, and I think the piston rings were worn since compression wasn’t great. I had to mash the throttle in 2nd gear to get up even a small hill! They are solid trucks, but can be a nightmare to maintain if the PO wasn’t religious about fixing leaks and fluid change intervals. IMO the 100 series is overall more reliable.
Bingo the 4.5 inline 6 is a piece of shit the 100series is way better and the 2uz is way better
@@rosssmith9941 yea the 1FZ loves to blow head gaskets as well.
@@mirandoelmundo131 ya they're junk after 200k miles
@@rosssmith9941 lol here in arab world habibi tuned this to 500hp with anti lag tune popping like AK47 drive them crazy and hooliganise on desert. Even if blown re-engineered precision and upgraded oem available locally here
@@amandeepbaa6978 these are naturally aspirated retard sure you can boost them but if you have the money you can Bulletproof anything... not sure what your point is here teezy
Awesome truck! Thanks for making this video
What a beautiful car. I love it. The owner truest treasures his car. “The car in front is a Toyota” ❤
IT'S JUST BROKEN IN