For the first time, the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was shown in Chicago in 1998. Then a presentation was made for the American market. Soon, after a couple of months, this car was brought to Europe, namely, to an exhibition in Geneva. Given the reputation of past generations, the "hundredth" was promised immense popularity and almost eternal life. Everyone who thought so had no idea how right they would be. After the appearance of the Land Cruiser 200, the prices for the hero of our review fell like an avalanche from a height of 3000 meters. However, after the novelty was in operation, the buyers realized that the previous generation wins significantly not only in terms of driving and technical characteristics, but also in terms of operation, in terms of its cost and “nervousness”. For example, most of the nodes on the "hundredth" could walk up to 150,000 kilometers, while for the "two hundredth" maintenance it was necessary after 70-80 thousand kilometers. As a result, the demand for the car has grown significantly, even more than during the presentation.

Exterior

All previous generations were, as they say, “cut with an ax”, since they were distinguished by their angularity and not particularly smooth shapes. However, the new generation, released in 1998, has become completely different. Now the element of the car was not stupid work and power. He began to take his customer with style and design. A novelty was the use of a one-piece bumper, which now went over the fenders and accentuated the huge wheel arches.

Even if there were no company badge on the radiator grill, the manufacturer could still be easily identified, because a similar body shape was visible in almost all SUV models, take at least Rav 4. Convex hood, huge square headlights, large rear-view mirrors. In a nutshell, the company has a concept that distinguishes cars from other brands.

This giant is 1.94 meters wide and 1.88 meters high. To be honest, it's hard to find a larger SUV of the day. Combined with wheels that are 275 mm wide, the car looks much more impressive than in the photographs.

In profile, this is a huge box, however, the SUV does not look square, as it was with past generations. A large glass area, huge wheel arches - all this should provide excellent visibility and safety in any situation. I must say, the designers managed to combine the concepts of functionality and style quite well.

The rear of the Land Cruiser 100 cannot be confused with any other vehicle. First of all, a large inscription on the chrome strip of the number illumination will prevent this from being done. In addition, a strongly protruding rear bumper, classic taillights and a huge rear door - all this gives out "one hundredth". The rear door has two wings, which are divided horizontally. The lights remain on the bottom when opened.

Interior

Inside, you cannot say that everything was too rich. Contrary to popular belief, this car is really, first of all, an SUV, and only then an everyday car. This is emphasized by the transfer case lever, which is located next to the gearbox lever.

In the basic configuration, the car is finished rather boringly, but it is practical, because the element of the "corn truck", as it is popularly called, is not only light off-road, but also complete, impassable mud. The base is a black material, which is pleasant to the touch and does not stain.

Since 2002, an optical instrument panel has been installed in the panel, the readings of which can be projected onto the windshield. However, this is an option that Europe never got, but remained exclusively in North America. The center console houses a small navigation display. Oddly enough, but in Russia the most popular was the VX configuration, which is the maximum. Considering the financial condition of the country at that time, this is a very strange fact.

In this configuration, the driver received a massive audio system, power seats, various options for a servo-powered sunroof and many pleasant little things.

The version for the UAE is distinguished by an amazing package. Here, of course, the leather, the interior is borrowed from the twin-platform Lexus LX470. The most distinctive detail is the wood inlay, which is very rare among Japanese cars. "Under the tree" - yes, but not a real tree, as here. Well what can I say, you can't forbid living beautifully.

Such a device has a very small stove, because it is not needed in the Emirates. Hence, a rather simple conclusion suggests itself - such a package is not suitable for Russia. There are strange options for boarding passengers: either 7 or 10. Although, if you objectively assess the volume of the cabin, you can easily seat 5-6 people in the back seat, even adults, and even more children.

Technical characteristics, vehicle capabilities

As a power unit, you can choose either a diesel or a gasoline engine. They are approximately equal in characteristics, despite the fact that they have a difference in volume of almost 0.5 liters.

• The first, of course, is a turbodiesel. It once had 2 valves per cylinder, but soon (after modernization in 2002) it received a couple more per cylinder. Such a motor has 6 cylinders arranged in a V-shape. This arrangement allows the engine to develop neither more nor less - 204 horsepower. Still, 4.2 liters is just a turbocharged monster that develops 430 Nm already at 1200 rpm. Therefore, the driver gets an amazingly dynamic car, despite the fact that its dry weight is almost 2.5 tons. You might think that Toyota Land Cruiser 100 diesel has the same incredible appetite, however, according to the company, it does not exceed 11.1 liters of diesel fuel per hundred kilometers. However, do not flatter yourself: according to the owners, this is perhaps the most expensive item in car maintenance, because in reality the consumption exceeds 15 liters and is 16.2 liters (on average). And if the car is constantly on the off-road, then this value will become completely unpredictable.

As a transmission for this engine, either a 5-speed automatic or the same mechanics can act. Of course, the drive is permanent full. There is a gear reduction of 1: 2.88. A strange number, however, it gives better results compared to 1: 2, significantly better. Go ahead.

• The second unit is a gasoline V8, the famous 4.7 liters, which are more familiar from the Lexus LX470. They are capable of giving out 238 horsepower to the driver. To be honest, many owners complain about the dynamics. The torque is 434 Nm. All this beauty "eats" 16 liters of gasoline every hundred kilometers (according to the passport). Naturally, you should not believe this figure either, because even the most economical engine with a volume of 4.7 liters will not be able to achieve such a result. According to the owners of the "weave" in the VX configuration, such a motor needs at least 20.5 liters per hundred kilometers. And this is more like the truth. And if you take into account the manner of underestimating the consumption of your car, then you can safely count on 22-23 liters. This figure is for a mixed cycle. In winter, it can increase significantly in the city, as well as off-road.

There is no alternative here but a five-speed automatic transmission.

Owner reviews for Land Cruiser 100

So, it's time to talk about what you like and what does not suit your owner this "iron horse". We have already said about the consumption, now we will consider each configuration separately.

GX

A diesel is waiting for us here. I must say, a fairly reliable unit that perfectly, to the envy of other motors, copes with its duties. The first thing to note is the durability of the filters. According to the owners, the replacement can be carried out no more than once every 100-120 thousand kilometers. To some, this may seem like a mockery of the car, but this is far from the case. In such conditions, the engine really feels comfortable. Until 2002, a 12-valve head was installed on the diesel engine, and with the installation of a turbine, a 24-valve “head” was also developed. This made it possible to significantly increase the performance of the motor.

The timing belt is also very durable, but you shouldn't risk it: the optimal mileage for replacing it is 100,000 kilometers. During this time, it is advisable to change the oil at least 10 times, because this is the main care for the engine, especially for the diesel one.

As for the transmission, in this version there was a "razdatka" with a downshift. Not only that, some versions even had a front differential lock. But, not all. To stumble upon such an option, you will have to dig up a bunch of advertisements for the sale, but it is not a fact that it will still be found.

In order not to get into trouble, the owners defined 40,000 km as the mileage between the maintenance of bridges and the checkpoint. You can safely fill in the second Dextron. This will not affect performance in any way. But the crosses will have to be looked after more often - every 10-15 thousand. Although, once half a year is not so often, especially since the work will cost a maximum of 1,500 rubles with all consumables.

A version with self-adjusting ground clearance was not delivered to Russia. Such configurations are brought by private owners from abroad. The main problem here is the ride height sensors, which have a conventional rheostat design. The harsh road conditions of our country quickly do their job, after which salt and dirt get inside the hulls. This is enough to disable the sensors after a while.

In this case, the system begins to "think" and makes the settings of one of the shock absorbers the toughest. It is difficult to envy the driver in such a situation, because the rest of the way to the service will have to go practically without damping irregularities.

It's stupid to talk about the salon, because apart from positive reviews, you won't be able to find out anything. First of all, the main trump card of the Land Cruiser interior is the huge space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Noise isolation is praised by all owners. Only now there are complaints about the steering. Since 2002, a steering rack has been used as a gearbox, which has a too large gear ratio. Together with the power steering, it is very difficult to feel the road. For some people, it is quite difficult to reach for the center console, but they do not consider this a disadvantage, since this moment is fully compensated by the comfort in the car. Perhaps that's all.

VX

This, as already mentioned, is the maximum configuration. First of all, let's talk about the engine. Everyone knows that Toyota is a very reliable car. This engine (2UZFE) easily devours our gasoline, AI-92, 95. Regular candles, as well as originals, the electrodes of which are platinum-coated, move freely up to 100,000 kilometers, however, it all depends on gasoline, of course. There were cases when the candles had to be changed after a week, which became the reason for the use of low-quality fuel.

A pleasant trifle for the owners was the lack of hydraulic lifters for the timing drive. But this does not mean that the clearance in the drive will have to be adjusted every six months. If the power unit did not understand, then this is not necessary at all. This saves significant maintenance costs.

The build quality, according to the owners, is excellent. The belt also serves about 100,000, after which it is advisable to change it, regardless of its condition. The same should be done with fuel filters. With oil, everything is exactly the same as with diesel. To avoid any troubles, it is advisable to follow this schedule, because then everything will cost much more.

On the gasoline version, the front suspension is independent, so after 50,000 it becomes necessary to replace the levers. The cost of one is about 12 thousand rubles. You can replace the silent blocks separately, however, they are not so easy to find. In addition, you need to watch out for the ball joints, since they are the most vulnerable parts. It is not surprising, because a 2.5-ton car falls on them from a height. It is foolish to consider this a disadvantage.

As for the pumped suspension. Such shock absorbers cost about 10,000 rubles each. This addition is practically useless, and in case of failure of the sensors - even harmful, because the rigidity becomes simply unbearable, and it will not be possible to correct this deficiency "on the knee". Therefore, the owners found a way out and began to change such a suspension to a conventional one, which saves almost 15,000 rubles from each replacement of shock absorbers.

Conclusion

Let's summarize a little. Reviews about the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 practically do not differ from each other. As the saying goes: "Stability is a sign of skill." Not surprising, because the class of the car is very high, despite the fact that it is already 15 years old. At the moment, prices for this car start at about half a million, and the ceiling is almost 2 million. Of course, the cost is made up of many factors, such as condition, tuning, year of production, equipment. It was on these grounds that a car was always chosen, regardless of its class.

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We will help our readers with advice on choosing a Toyota Land Cruiser 100.

For Russian motorists, the SUV 100 is the benchmark among off-road vehicles. It can provide both high cross-country ability on various types of road and off-road, and provide high comfort to its passenger. There is a constant demand for used copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV in the Russian secondary market. In this article, we'll show you how to choose the right used Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV.

History and design of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100

The history of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV dates back to 1998, when it was presented at the international motor show. It became the successor to the already proven Toyota Land Cruiser 80 SUV. The 100th generation of the SUV received an independent front suspension with a frame structure. The rear axle remained continuous. The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV model is considered one of the most reliable models of the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.

Russian motorists usually choose used copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV version for themselves. However, there is also a Toyota Land Cruiser 105 version, which demonstrates even more off-road capabilities. The main difference between the 105th series is the swinging pair of tailgate doors. However, the main changes are not visible from the outside and are hidden in the structure itself. Toyota Land Cruiser 100 and Toyota Land Cruiser 105 have different frames and non-interchangeable bodies. The Land Cruiser 105 also has a continuous axle at the front as well as at the rear. Also, in the version of Toyota Land Cruiser 105, the front axle is connected rigidly.

If you want a reliable SUV with high traffic and a high-quality comfortable interior, then you should choose the luxury version of the VX. Usually this version with a top engine and TEMS electric adjustable suspension with body level adjustment.

Copies of Toyota Land Cruiser 100 from the United Arab Emirates

Avoid Middle Eastern copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100.

In the domestic automotive market, a stereotype has developed that the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV from the United Arab Emirates will not be reliable in Russian conditions. This stereotype is not unfounded. We really do not recommend purchasing Middle Eastern copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV. The thing is that most of these examples are not equipped with a cabin heater and have a tiny radiator for the engine cooling system. What they are really good at is the two air conditioners that have increased power. The second disadvantage of the Middle Eastern copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is the almost complete absence of anti-corrosion treatment for the body and the engine exhaust system. I buy such a copy, the new owner will need to immediately process the entire car, which will be hampered by its second-hand condition and the inability to unwind the already soured mountings.

Problems with the body of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100

The body of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV is almost completely unloaded. It is screwed to the frame with 12 bolts. The frame itself is an unreliable structural element of the vehicle. The fact is that the frame is hermetically unprotected from moisture. Dirt and moisture seeps into the profile rather quickly. Accumulating there, they begin to corrode the metal from the inside. The way out of this is to regularly fill the frame with an anti-corrosion compound. If the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was operated in Moscow or St. Petersburg, then it clearly requires a solid frame repair. Typically, the most rusty area is the rear of the frame where the spring cushions are attached. When inspecting a Toyota Land Cruiser 100, we recommend tapping on all frame welds. This will help you understand which ones are rusted.

On the body of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100, rust first of all appears on the bumper, front fenders, in the windshield frame, on the rear door and in the sandblasting area. Old copies of Toyota Land Cruiser 100 will have peeling chrome moldings for a long time.

Problems with the interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100

The interior equipment of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV is pretty sturdy. Various levers and control buttons are very durable, indestructible. Anything can be denied from the control buttons only on pre-styling samples released before 2002. In some instances, the backlash of the steering column may be fixed. This is due to the fact that the owners climb into the cabin, not holding on to the special handle on the A-pillar, but on the steering wheel.

The interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is very high quality and durable.

All in all, choosing a 100 SUV is not too difficult. The main thing is to bypass the stolen copies. If you take good care of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 SUV, it will serve its owner for many years to come.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is rightfully considered one of the most successful representatives of its class. The name "land cruiser" (as the name of the model is translated from English), this modification has fully justified for many years.

The conceptual version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was unveiled in October 2007 at the Tokyo International Auto Show and was called the Grand Cruiser.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 is a full-size SUV, according to the internal classification of the concern, belonging to the Station Wagon category. The body is 5-door, the number of seats varies from 5 to 9. All modifications are equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system with a reduction gear. As an additional option, a cross-axle differential lock is offered. Body structure - frame. The frame is equipped with built-in shock-absorbing elements. The car has an impressive ground clearance even by the standards of the class - 220 mm.

On the one hand, due to the high quality of the finish and the level of comfort, the car is considered very prestigious and representative, and on the other hand, its high cross-country ability makes it an excellent option for off-roading.

SUV history

The Land Cruiser is the oldest SUV in the Japanese concern's lineup. Its history dates back to 1953 and continues to this day. The "hundredth" modification is the seventh generation of the model.

It was presented to the public in 1997 in Tokyo, and sales began in 1998. The novelty has replaced the ultra-reliable Toyota Land Cruiser 80. Compared to its predecessor, the new Land Cruiser has received a more modern appearance and has become more comfortable (new systems that facilitate driving on uneven surfaces, independent front suspension on double levers, rack and pinion steering).

The Toyota Land Cruiser 105 was also presented on the market. In fact, it was a heavily modernized Land Cruiser 80 in a new "hundredth" body. The car was distinguished by its increased cross-country ability and unpretentious operation. She had two continuous axles, locks of all differentials and a narrower track.

In 2003, the Land Cruiser 100 model underwent a slight restyling, receiving modified head optics, bumpers and new interior trim. The updated Land Cruiser for the American market became known as Amazon.

In 2007, the production of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was completed and was replaced by the Land Cruiser 200.

Technical features of the Land Cruiser 100

When developing a new generation of Land Cruiser, Toyota specialists paid special attention to engines that had to combine power and reliability. Several new power units were proposed for the car at once. This is a 4.7-liter V8 petrol with 235 hp. and an in-line six-cylinder diesel engine with a volume of 4.2 liters and a capacity of 205 hp. (it is worth noting that the gasoline V8 was focused primarily on the American market). In addition to them, the Land Cruiser 100, like its predecessor, was equipped with a 4.5-liter inline "six". Also in some markets, the diesel engine was offered in a turbocharged version.

At the first stage, the checkpoint list included a 5-speed "mechanics" and a 4-speed "automatic", later the automatic transmission also received five steps.

Two years after the start of production, the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 has slightly changed the list of offered options. In particular, the SUV has received independent climate control for the rear passengers for the first time.

Pros and cons of Land Cruiser 100

The advantages of the model in comparison with classmates have always been considered reliability and high permeability. In particular, to improve the off-road characteristics of the model, the AHC system (hydraulic clearance adjustment) was installed on it, which maintains a constant level of ground clearance, regardless of the load of the car.

The SUV's engines allow it to feel confident in the city, on the highway, and off-road. However, this feeling hits the driver's pocket quite tangibly, since the large Land Cruiser 100 is not economical.

Another advantage of the car is its spacious interior, which has enough space for each seat.

The weak points of all copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 are the steering rack, as well as the front suspension. Both elements have become innovations for "weaving", and both have a very small resource during operation on bad roads.

Interesting facts about the model

By the beginning of 1998, when the Land Cruiser 100 appeared on the market, the Land Cruiser name had already become a household name and was considered synonymous with off-road capability and reliability. That is why the United Nations purchased freshly released copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 for its needs.

In the domestic Japanese market from 1998 to 2007, a modification of the Land Cruiser Cygnus was introduced. It was a more prestigious variety of "weaving" with luxurious interior decoration and many luxury options. Cygnus was equipped exclusively with a 4.7-liter engine in combination with an automatic transmission. This car entered Russia under the name Lexus LX470.

In 2000, Toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Land Cruiser. For this occasion, a special series called 50th Anniversary was released. The car was distinguished by aluminum rims, gold-colored logos, leather and wood on the steering wheel, as well as an anniversary nameplate on the body. 400 copies from this limited edition were sent to the Russian market.

Land Cruiser 100 awards and statistics

Throughout its history, the Toyota Land Cruiser has become the world's best-selling SUV. In 2000, the year of the 50th anniversary of the model's launch on the market, it sold 191,000 copies worldwide. In total, by this time, more than 3.7 million Land Cruisers of all generations were sold.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 did not win big victories at car competitions, however, it achieved success and recognition from the public. Until now, these cars are in demand in the secondary market.

However, popularity has a downside: the car often appeared on the lists of the most stolen in Russia.

The Land Cruiser 100 is one of the most suitable vehicles for lovers of freedom of movement, hunting and fishing. Reliability, cross-country ability, endurance and maintainability are the main trump cards of this car.

"Hundredths" were produced for only ten years, from 1997 to 2007. The release of a more advanced "one hundred and fifth" version of the car was discontinued in 2006. Therefore, even the most recent representatives are seven-year-old cars.

It is difficult to buy a hassle-free 100th "Cruiser", but it is possible. The main thing when buying is to turn off emotions, connect your head and comprehensively check the coveted car.

Checking the legal cleanliness of the Land Cruiser 100

At the turn of the century, "weaving" was an iconic car, symbolizing wealth and prestige. Land Cruiser 100 has been in the top of the most stolen cars for a long time. Therefore, a car can have a heavy karma: being wanted, having "broken" numbers and a ban on changing ownership.

In early 2014, the traffic police launched on its website a free online service for checking a car by VIN or, if it is not available, by chassis or body number.
Based on the results of the check, you can find out if the car has any prohibitions / restrictions on changing the owner and if it is on the wanted list. The service does not provide data on whether the car is pledged.

In order not to buy a car pledged as security for a loan, you need to carry out some more detective measures. Alarm bell - the seller does not have the original PTS, since banks, when registering a car as collateral, usually take this document. Duplicate PTS, however, also arises if the original is lost or simply ended.

The all-Russian electronic register of pledged movable property has not yet been fully operational, so it is not yet possible to obtain accurate information from a notary. You can use online services that have more or less complete databases of pledged cars. It's better than nothing.

Car owners.

One of the popular rules of market shopping says that the seller must be looked at as carefully as the product. If the owner is accurate and technically literate, there is a high probability that "order" is his credo in life and applies to the car as well.

Of course, the buyer has little chance of finding a seven-year-old (or older) car that has had one owner. But this ideal should be pursued. The more owners a car has, the worse, as a rule, its condition. It is not worth delving into the description of the consequences of the attitude towards the car “dodged and thrown”. Therefore, we go further.

Land Cruiser 100 frame.

The frame is the only numbered unit of the "weave", whose FRAME (or VIN) fits into the TCP. You need to pay special attention to her condition.

It can be bent or welded after a serious accident. It can be rotten if the car has "lived" in regions that abuse road reagents and sand-salt mixtures.

Russian realities are such that it is almost impossible to legally formalize the replacement of the frame. That is, a car with a new frame installed becomes "outlawed" and, if such a desire arises, it will be possible to sell it only "for the organs".

Therefore, if, upon examination, it is found that the frame is deformed, has undergone surgery or is thoroughly rusted, it is better to refuse the purchase.

Land Cruiser 100 body.

In general, it is not technically difficult to replace an old body on a frame machine. Such an operation will not create legal problems either.

However, the body is the most expensive "spare part" of the car, so its replacement or large-scale repair is too expensive. This means that we are also examining it with passion.

When studying the body, you need to pay attention to how susceptible it is to corrosion. As with the frame, potential "clients" for body repair come from large Russian cities, fighting snow with chemicals and salt. First of all, the bottom of the car, sills, arches and the bottom of the doors are given to rust. Also rotting places, poorly restored after the accident.

By the way about the accident. It is extremely difficult to find a car of this age, which has not been touched by the hand of the "chiropractor". A straightened and painted wing after a minor collision, especially if the repairer has done his job efficiently, is not a reason to abandon the car.

It's another matter if the car "reads" signs of a side impact, and even more so a coup: loose doors, cracks on the windshield, putty on the roof. It is better not to buy such a car - you will save time, nerves and money.

Land Cruiser 100 engines.

Different engines were installed on the "one hundred and fifth" and "hundredths".

For the Land Cruiser 105, the following options are possible: a diesel aspirated 1HZ with a volume of 4.2 liters and a petrol inline six 1FZ-FE of 4.5 liters.

The "hundredth" engines are more powerful: a V-shaped eight-cylinder petrol 2UZ-FE of 4.7 liters and a turbo diesel 1HD-FTE with a volume of 4.2 liters.

All motors are reliable, but each one has its own characteristics.
For example, a gasoline 1FZ will easily pass half a million km without any intervention, equipped with an "eternal" timing chain.

On the 2UZ engine, which is especially important for the copies brought from America, exhaust manifolds can suddenly burn out after 150,000 km. The toothed timing belt requires replacement every 100 thousand km. The rest of the elements, for example, a hydraulic pump, will serve at least 200,000 km.

The atmospheric diesel 1HZ is a million-strong engine. It is unpretentious, durable and omnivorous.

The turbocharged diesel 1HD-FTE produces more "horses", but, like all "turbo" engines, it requires the highest quality oil and fuel. The engine is equipped with an electronically controlled injection pump, and this is its weakest link. Even the improved version of the pump in 2001 has a resource of only 150,000 km.

All "weave" engines have an excellent margin of safety and reliability, but the cost of repairing these units is high. Therefore, before purchasing, you need to make sure that the engine is alive. It is best to determine this at the service station.

The legendary 1HZ has no electronics. This means that only mechanical diagnostics can be done for it: measure the compression, pressure of the injection pump and oil.
For the rest of the motors, it would be nice to carry out computer diagnostics, but mechanical diagnostics will not harm them either.

Land Cruiser 100 transmission.

Gear boxes

Most cars of the VX complete set were equipped with “automatic machines”, you can find variants with five and four steps.
The H151F mechanical gearbox was also installed on the “hundredths”. This five-speed manual transmission is perfect for the powerful Land Cruiser 100 engines.

Almost all "stacks" were completed with a mechanical "five-step" R151F, but occasionally there are gasoline copies with a four-step "automatic".

All gearboxes are reliable and durable. When buying, it is worth checking the operation of the "automatic" or the clarity of the inclusion of gears on the "mechanics".

Transfer cases

As a rule, cars of both versions have permanent four-wheel drive and downshift. The differential in the "razdatka" is blocked forcibly (it is constantly blocked in low gears).

Such a drive and interlocking system is provided by the 5F transfer case, which is reliable, but requires regular maintenance. It is required to change the oil every 40 thousand km.

Before buying, you need to check the operation of the lowered transmission row and the operation of the lock. The car may be in perfect condition, but if the center differential lock has not been used for a long time, its executive electric motor could sour. This usually entails the need to replace it. The matter is technically simple, but it can be a subject of bargaining.

Much less often in the Russian open spaces can be found "hundredth" with a transfer case 4F. The front-wheel drive in a car of this configuration is mechanically connected (using "hubs"). Naturally, it is necessary to check whether the front axle is connected.

Bridges

Until 1990, on "Cruisers" 40, 60 and 70 series in both axles there were gearboxes with main pairs with a diameter of 9.5 inches. There were no problems with such bridges.

Produced in 1990, the eighties "Cruisers" received a front axle with a gearbox reduced to 8 inches. Comfort and handling improved, but problems began on the off-road - under load, the gears of the main drive cut off the teeth.

The lack of inheritance passed to "weaving" and "one hundred and fifth". However, if for the Land Cruiser 100 in 1999 the problem was solved by strengthening the front gearbox, then for the one hundred and fifth Cruiser the situation remained sad.

To assess the condition of the bridges, you need to ride at speed and listen for extraneous howls or vibrations. Usually, these symptoms entail a complete bulkhead of the front axle on a "stack" or a gearbox with drives on a "hundred", and these operations are not cheap.

Suspension of Land Cruiser 100.

There is not much to break in the dependent suspension of the Land Cruiser 105.
On the "hundredth" it is required to pay attention to the ball joints of the lower arms in the front independent suspension. Depending on the condition of the roads, levers with supports are enough for 70-150 thousand km. Riding with worn out mountings leads to accelerated wear of the entire suspension.

Most of the trouble you can expect from the ingenious hydraulic suspension on the VX trims. The car “freezes” unpredictably when the body height sensors fail. The suspension "dubs" and lowers if shock absorbers begin to leak or hydraulic accumulators "die" off-road.

If the car you like is equipped with "hydraulics", it should be borne in mind that the repair of such a suspension is expensive. But you can refuse from the hydraulic suspension at any time and install conventional shock absorbers.

Electrical equipment of the Land Cruiser 100.

"One hundred and fifth" does not differ in the abundance of electrical equipment, so this item is relevant mainly for the Land Cruiser 100.
It is imperative to check the operation of all electric drives in the passenger compartment (seats, glass, etc.) when inspecting a VX vehicle.

Malfunctions in the salon electrician are one of the main signs that the car is a "drowned man". It is better to stay away from such a car, no matter how interesting the offer may seem in terms of price.

So what does it take to buy the right Land Cruiser 100?
Patience when searching. Thorough legal check of the car. A good foreman and service station for complex engine diagnostics.
A lot of attention, a little luck ... and a new iron friend will delight you with impeccable service for a long time.

The LC 100 was purchased new in March 2007. at the officer. dealer, VX R1 grade (manual transmission, velor, 10 seats, category D) 204 hp turbodiesel. I stumbled upon this modification by accident (they say it was produced only the last year, instead of 105), a new one for 1.4 million rubles. Unlike R2 there is no sunroof, leather, electric drive of seats, radio. After a 10-minute examination, I realized I had to take it.

The best price-quality-equipment ratio for an SUV of this class cannot be found. In addition, I installed a radio tape recorder, a signaling system, a manual transmission lock, and insured it (yoke: 1.5 million rubles). I changed category D to B by throwing out the rear benches and making changes to the design of the car, it took two days of running around the traffic police. (although people have been driving 105 cars for 10 years without changing the category not in PTS, not in rights)
You can go!

Exploitation. Mileage 22 thousand km. (previous VAZ cars, CRV, LC80, Vitara, RX300) 15 years at the wheel, not a newbie. City: Consumption from 13 to 17 liters. diesel fuel, depends on the rhythm and manner of driving. A slight discomfort came to light right away - a short first gear, you don't have time to get under way, it's time to stick in the second. But this is probably the only drawback for me. Despite this acceleration is acceptable (13.6 s to hundreds) and in the stream you do not feel defective. But what is the catch of the turbo diesel in medium (3-4-5 very long!) Gears, pulls from 1300 rpm, once again there is no need to switch. The landing is high, you look over the stream and you manage to react in time to changes in the situation.

The attitude of other drivers is respectful in 8 cases out of 10, they only let the turn signal turn on. By the way, this also prompted me to a more courteous and polite attitude on the road. The high ground clearance solved all the parking problems - in winter on an unoccupied snowdrift, in summer - on a curb (if there are no places). Absolutely not worried about the road surface and rails - only light swaying and shaking on large potholes, and no worries about the state of the suspension.

Track: Everything is good here on straight sections. It doesn’t scour, it doesn’t crack all smoothly and with dignity. The 5th gear easily pulls from 80 to 170 km / h. The pickup on overtaking is decent, there is almost always a reserve of traction. Constant Full instills a certain amount of confidence when traversing disparate sections of track coverage. But a heavy SUV and its frame structure (as a derivative of a high center of gravity) requires braking and careful cornering (not a sports car), but in a calm rhythm of 100-110 km per hour, braking to 80-90 km per hour does not bother.

Consumption in this mode is 9-10 liters. for 100 km. I drove once on a cruise (set 99 km per hour) 500 km, so the consumption is 8.5 liters. If you drive 140-160 (I rarely drive like this, without children, on an empty highway) then 12-14 liters. but not more. In winter, snow-covered tracks do not bother at all, the road holds confidently (large mass, four-wheel drive, good winter tires).

Off-road: I constantly go fishing, and I try to turn the road into a small trophy raid. I'm not looking for easy ways. Excellent permeability. Entry-exit angles, ground clearance (excellent geometric cross-country ability) allow gullets, slides, ruts, ravines to boldly storm, never caught (though I didn't notice a hemp on the LC80 and crumpled the threshold there), but I have some experience now and I help the car head.

Dirt, slime passed along the door (this is where the first short one came in handy) blocked only the cross-axle crawling confidently. In general, if you do not put it on your belly, not pure road tires and be friends with your head will only get stuck where the others will not even reach. For full sensations, it accelerated to 80-90 on a freshly cut field. In winter, I rode on a snow-covered one, somewhere along the hub, a little higher than the snow - only positive emotions.

Inside: The salon is large and spacious. My height is 185cm for myself, it was not difficult to choose a fit, and there is enough space for me. All windows are close at hand, all cars, on the doors, folding electric mirrors button (it came in handy when he squeezed through the forest among the birches). Convenient trip computer (consumption, balance, speed, etc.), only a button to switch it without backlight.

Climate, rear stove, heated mirrors - everything you need and nothing more. I threw out the standard acoustics and put DLS-ki. What else is needed - heated seats (although not leather, it seems to have thrown a sheepskin). The trunk is huge, the second row folds 60 to 40. The tent is not needed I sleep in the car, diagonally, in full growth. A wonderful tailgate on which you can sit in three and swing your legs (it is convenient to sit down boots, boots to change clothes, just have a smoke and even set a table like this).

It's too early to talk about reliability, for the LC 100 this is not a mileage, until everything is normal or nothing has broken down. This engine has been produced for 30 years in a naturally aspirated version; in principle, one of the first diesel engines certified for Russia eats any solarium. Started up easily the first time at -32 without any webast. But I try to refuel at proven gas stations, on the banks of an expensive high-pressure fuel pump. I put a turbo timer to save the turbine. In principle, these are two difficult places in the engine, the rest is super reliable. An acquaintance of this kind in 1998 (4.2 etc. automatic transmission) covered 430 thousand km, changed only the injection pump.

Now about the patient: Service is expensive, long, boring and useless. Service interval 10 thousand km. for a diesel engine it is normal, but the price tag for work and spare parts for officers is simply exorbitant - three prices compared to an ordinary one. The queues for THAT, to be washed completely, must be persuaded, took one, did another, gave the third - the ends and you will not find someone to blame. The narrow specialization of individual craftsmen working every other day makes them ride two or three times on nonsense (setting - coordination of the alarm for the operation of the turbo timer). It only holds a guarantee. TO 10000: oil and filter change - 9000 rubles. TO 20,000: change of oil, filters, pads, handbrake pulled up - 17,000 rubles.

It seems to be all that I wanted to tell the main story. Thanks for reading. Conclusion: the car is decent, reliable, unpretentious, versatile, masculine: for all occasions of active life.