Buying a used Toyota Land. Cruiser 1. 00 Series. A well cared for 1. Series can make a great used 4. WD purchase. The good news is there are sufficient numbers around to allow careful choice. The release of the Land. Cruiser 2. 00 Series in 2. Series pricing, because the cheapest diesel in the 2. Many prospective 2. Series buyers opted for a used 1. Series and that situation continues today. Other factors in favour of a used 1. Series include better payload capacity than the heavier 2. Standard models that arent in the latest 2. Series lineup. MODEL HISTORYThe 1. Series replaced the 8. Series early in 1. TOYO0489.jpg' alt='100 Series Landcruiser Petrol Fuel Economy' title='100 Series Landcruiser Petrol Fuel Economy' />Although the bodywork was new the 1. Series Standard, RV and GXL models relied on carry over engines from the 8. Toyota Motor Corporation Site introduces Land CruiserModel 100 Series. Powerful, dependable and capable of going anywhere, the Land Cruiser is truly the most. Have you ever used Premium Unleaded petrol in your vehicle instead of Regular Unleaded Did it seem to go further, dollar for dollar Did it have any noticeable. High on style and low on fuel thirst with an average mileage of over 20km per litre, its not for nothing that the German BUYERS GUIDE TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200 SERIES The 4WD wagon worlds towing king February 2016. The 75 Series was introduced in January 1985, replacing the ubiquitous 45 Series. The styling of the new vehicle echoed that of its predecessor, but with better fit. The 2012 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series wagon is now on sale in Australia, sporting a new petrol engine, more technology and features, and higher prices for all but. Series. These included an upgraded 4. W at 4. 60. 0rpm and 3. Nm at 3. 60. 0rpm, and the IHZ 4. W at 3. 80. 0rpm and 2. Nm at 2. 20. 0rpm. The previous Sahara version was replaced by a GXV model, powered by the Lexus LX4. V8, with 1. 70k. W at 4. Like people have said many times, calculate your fuel consumption manually. Everytime you visit the petrol station, fill up to max pump click and reset the trip meter. The release of the LandCruiser 200 Series in 2007 did much to enhance used 100 Series pricing, because the cheapest diesel in the 200 series lineup was 80,000 and. If you want fuel economy you need to buy a Diesel vehicle as towing does not affect the economy all that much not like a petrol vehicle. Thats why all trucks are. JyFK3PV6Ak.jpg' alt='100 Series Landcruiser Petrol Fuel Economy' title='100 Series Landcruiser Petrol Fuel Economy' />Nm at 3. The standard transmission across the Standard, RV and GXL range was a five speed manual. A four speed automatic was optional on the RV and GXL petrol and diesel models, and standard on the GXV. The Standard model retained part time 4. WD, with manual free wheeling front hubs, but the other variants had full time 4. WD operation, with a manually lockable centre differential. Standard, RV and GXL models retained the 8. Series coil sprung live front and rear axles, but the GXV introduced a torsion bar sprung, double wishbone, independent front suspension, in conjunction with a coil sprung live rear axle. A limited slip rear differential was standard on all variants, except the GXV, which had a manually lockable rear diff. Few of this model were sold and the lockable diff was replaced by electronically controlled traction and. The claimed outputs were 1. W at 3. 40. 0rpm and 4. Nm at 1. 40. 0 3. Two downsides were the fact that the turbo diesel was available only in GXL and GXV specification levels and part of the package was independent front suspension. Many GXL turbo diesel buyers wanted a live front axle, but no dice. Pricing was very steep, as well, with GXL turbo diesels retailing from 6. The good news for GXV buyers and bad news for then owners was a cut in the retail price of 1. In October 2. 00. V8 petrol engine from the GXV model. The GXV nomenclature was replaced by the reintroduced Sahara nameplate on auto models, with a choice of turbo diesel or petrol V8 power. The petrol model had an electronic accelerator and continued to be available with swerve and traction control. The turbo diesel had a mechanical accelerator linkage that wasnt compatible with swerve and traction control, so the manual rear diff lock from the original GXV was fitted. In what was seen by off roaders as a series of backward steps the factory fitted front and rear diff lock option was discontinued on all but the Standard model, the RV version was discontinued, and independent front suspension became the fitment on all but Standard and naturally aspirated diesel GXL models. In 2. 00. 4, limited edition Kakadu GXL automatic models were sold, with much needed power adjustable front seats and front and rear air conditioning. This model also featured 1. For 2. 00. 5 GXLs, manual drivers seat adjustment was made standard, along with front and rear air con and LED tail and stop lamps. The Sahara received electronically modulated suspension height and damping control. PERFORMANCE AND HANDLINGEarly 1. Series petrol sixes didnt compare well against the 4. Patrol, which had more grunt and a five speed auto box. The Patrol also had more ground clearance and a much more powerful limited slip rear diff. With the 4. 7 litre Lexus V8, matched to a new five speed automatic transmission and independent front suspension, the on road performance honours swung the way of the 2. Land. Cruiser, along with better economy than the Nissan six. The Land. Cruisers independent front suspension gave it a handling edge over the Patrol on all made surfaces and the Toyotas rack and pinion steering was more precise than the Patrols recirculating ball unit. However, the Patrol still had an off road advantage, because the 2. Land. Cruiser 1. 00 Series had noticeably lower ride height than its predecessor and continued to use a weak rear LSD. When it came to diesels the Nissans 4. Toyota diesel, but neither could match the Toyota turbo diesel, in terms of performance or economy. CHECKPOINTSThe 1. Series Land. Cruiser has been a reliable workhorse, but the front differential was a weak link throughout its entire 1. IFS models. A small diff centre was found wanting in off road conditions and failures were common. Front and rear diff locks helped prevent the. The failures seemed to be related to manufacturing processes, because the problem hadnt been apparent in earlier 1. ARB designed a retro fit reinforcing plate to reduce the likelihood of lower control arm failure. Toyotas 4. 5 litre in line six and 4. V8 petrol engines have proven pretty well bullet proof. Unlike Nissan, Toyota discourages LPG conversions on its petrol engines, so any LPG Cruiser needs to be assessed carefully. Valve seat recession is possible in gas fuelled engines. Diesel 1. 00 Series need to have had regular, professional maintenance to ensure reliability, and a detailed service history is an essential requirement. The naturally aspirated 1. HZ engine is a pre chamber, indirect injection type that needs oil changes at no more than 5. Many 1. HZ naturally aspirated diesels have been fitted with after market turbos and these installations give little trouble if the boost and fuel delivery havent been too ambitious, and servicing has been regular. Many 1. 00 Series have been modified to suit towing or bush work, with tyres and suspension being the most common changes. The original Grandtreks were marginal performers on and off road and ground clearance was always an issue, but particularly so in the case of IFS models. Vehicles used off road or for towing are likely to have suspension upgrades that incorporate a lift. Avoid 1. 00 Series with high lifts, over 5. The 1. 00 Series is infamous for the problem of freight in the back moving and locking the rear door latch. The latch is there as an emergency exit from the cargo area, but if youve fitted a cargo barrier you cant get into the back to open the latch. Make sure nothing can fall against the latch when the tailgate is shut. Another perpetual tailgate issue is dust entry causing the catches to seize. Weve heard of roof racks causing rain leaks inside the cabin, so check for rust. The standard two battery arrangement in turbo diesel models is not what the market understands as a dual battery installation, because both batteries are used for starting. Youll need a third battery if you want to run a fridge. Many owners were unhappy with the standard spare wheel location, under the auxiliary fuel tank, so a swing away spare wheel carrier was a common fitment. This relocation allowed more fuel tank space and many owners fitted larger auxiliary tanks. Toyota Global Site. Among these is AHC Skyhook TEMS, truly the King of 4x. AHC stands for Active Height Control, which enables you to maintain a constant height of the vehicle, regardless of the load or number of passengers you are carrying. When driving off road on ground with rough spots, the vehicle height can be raised to prevent the underside of the car from hitting or scraping the ground. The Skyhook TEMS mechanism electronically adjusts the damping force of the shock absorbers appropriately according to ground conditions, and this system both makes for a more comfortable ride and improves handling stability. A soft suspension makes a more comfortable ride, but the problem is that it also tends to increase instability and feels unsettled. Stiff suspension settings provide more stability, but make the ride also feel stiff and unpleasant. Watch Pokemon Season 11 Episode 567 there. Skyhook TEMS overcomes these respective limitations and gives you the best of both worlds. The addition of a 2. UZ FE type V8 gasoline engine was just right for a luxury 4x. This engine was a scaled up version of the 4 liter V8 1. UZ FE type engine that Toyota used in its luxury passenger model the Celsior known overseas as the Lexus LS4. For its installation in the Land Cruiser 1. Moreover, the brake system was tuned, and the engine was modified to give it higher performance in the mid to low rpm range, befitting the heavy body that the engine had to move. For the diesel engine in the series, the 1. HD FT type that had been used in the 8. Thus the 1. HD FTE type engine was created, with improvements in power, fuel consumption, and emissions. Along with the direct injection fuel pump, the injection nozzle was improved, which resulted in greatly reduced noise and vibration. The 2. H type engine had been used in the 6. This was the original predecessor of the 1. HD FTE type engine that carried the Land Cruiser diesel engine into the next century. The transfer lever extending from the center console is about the only thing that tells you this Land Cruiser 1. It also has more luxury outfittings than the 8. It comes with an option for a DVD navigation system with EMV Electro Multi Vision in the center panel. The upper luxury grade comes with an option for genuine leather seats. The 1. 00 series does not have overfenders, but the wide body means more space on the inside as well. The chassis of the 1. However, the 1. 00 series made for the Australian market 1. The double wishbone type front suspension is designed to improve both riding comfort and handling stability. The wheel stroke is not large, but the suspension has durability on a par with the rigid type. The rear suspension is a 5 link rigid coil structure like that of the 8. Improvements in the position of the links made the ride more comfortable. There is also an option for differential lock on the rear axle. The 4. 7 liter V8 2. UZ FE type gasoline engine is a scaled up version of the 1. UZ FE type engine used for the Celsior LS4. It boosts the most powerful engine specs of the entire line to date, with a maximum output of 2. PS4,8. 00rpm, and a maximum torque of 4. The 1. HD FT type engine from the 8. HD FTE type, a turbo diesel engine with mostly improvements on emissions. It produces an output of 2. PS3,4. 00rpm and a torque of 4.