Stock #7228
Exterior Overview
The J95 is a stately, conservatively styled SUV. Admittedly, we Americans have our own tastes, and this 1996 is much more brash and in-your-face. The 2″ lift and 35″ rubber make a substantial impact, and this Stellar Blue (8L7) V6 model is adorned by aftermarket alloys, chrome taillight garnishes, and OEM rainguards. Aside from a few light dings, chips, and scrapes, the paint is in good nick, and this rig is fresh off a comprehensive service, including a new timing belt and water pump. Boasting only 87k verified and documented miles on the clock, this 4×4 is barely broken in! Safe, spacious, and capable, these reliable SUVs make for durable daily drivers, collectable campsite companions, and everything in between. A Japanese Classic that won’t let you down, this lifted Landy can be yours today!
Interior Overview
The cabin is sizable, ergonomic, and includes a number of OEM and aftermarket upgrades. Pilots of all sizes can find the perfect driving position courtesy of a tilt-adjustable steering column. A classy Nardi woodgrain steering wheel adds some contrast to the cabin, and looks premium. The center stack is close by and within arm’s reach. A large touchscreen Eclipse head unit was installed in Japan and doles out the tunes to supplement your road trip. Below, the digital automatic climate control fills the cockpit with cold A/C or piping hot heat, depending on your preference. From the factory, both boxes were checked to allow rear passengers to get their own climate system as well. If you prefer more natural ventilation, the side windows and moonroof can power down at the press of a button, and the rear quarter glass flares outward, too. Power folding mirrors and power locks work like a charm, making daily use more enjoyable. The seats are trimmed in a durable blue and gray cloth. The material lacks any major rips, stains or tears and is mirrored in the door cards. The middle bench can recline, split fold, and tumble forward to create a flat loading floor. The headliner and door cards are in good shape, and even the dash-mounted OEM field monitor works as it should!
Mechanical Overview
The 5VZ-FE was sold here in the US, and it has a reputation for being bulletproof in nature. Fresh off an oil and filter service, the 3.4L cranks to life promptly courtesy of a new 12v battery. A new engine air filter allows the V6 to breathe freely, and one of our trained techs has installed a new front main seal so that the oil level stays full. Good for the next ten years, we also replaced the timing belt, water pump, and thermostat. We then flushed out all old coolant and replaced it with new juice! The quad-cam mill is linked to a stout automatic gearbox that shifts like a champ. It sends torque through a FullTime 4WD system that includes a low range and center locking differential. So the power gets to the ground reliably, new high-angle front CV axles were installed. It gets up to highway speeds without breaking a sweat, and the long wheelbase distributes the bumps well. For state inspection purposes, we replaced the front lower control arms and front lower ball joints. The power steering system was also rehabbed with a complete steering rack rebuild, performed in-house. Once the new seals went in, we flushed the fluid, and then replaced the boots and bushings. New inner and outer tie rods were chucked on to make future alignments go buttery smooth, and this one now tracks straight as an arrow. It slows down with confidence thanks to a fresh brake fluid flush, large disc brakes and standard ABS. Grip is handled by four new 35″ Falken tires we mounted and balanced here in the shop. The new rubber looks mean, quells road noise, and should last for tens of thousands of miles to come!
*California Residents: In order to register a Grey Market vehicle in the state of California then it will have to be made CARB compliant first. CARB certifications will have to be performed within the state. Depending on the vehicle and any existing modifications will affect the pricing. Typically CARB compliance will range between 5-10K. Additional information can be found on the California Air Resources Board website.
