Stock #6737
Exterior Overview
If you’re looking for a Land Cruiser in the US, you’ll typically run into three common pain points. High corrosion, high miles, or an interior that looks like it was abused for 25 years. At US-market prices, it’s hard to justify that purchase when examples like this JDM VX Limited exist! Used primarily as leisure vehicles in the motherland, this 1998 UZJ100 is a testament to the chassis’ durability, and looks great too in a one-off Bushido Black. Set off by a brand new Ironman 4×4 lift, LED tail lamps, OEM rainguards, and bold 18″ Method wheels, this super SUV is a real looker, showing just a few chips, dings, and paint imperfections from daily use. Better yet, the 86k miles on the ticker are highly impressive, and are verified and documented. Handsome, luxurious, and completely capable, this body on frame beast is a rare find in the market, and a definitive Japanese Classic!
Interior Overview
Toyota hit the nail on the head with the 100’s design, and the same can be said for the cockpit. Fashioned in a premium gray cloth, the upholstery coddles all occupants and soft-touch materials were used throughout to give this Toyota a more upmarket feel. The third row seating was retained, which is an uncommon find in these trucks, and deploys in an instant if you need to tow around three extra passengers. For safety conscious occupants, dual front SRS airbags are present. The driver can tilt the steering column at will to get comfortable, and a Panasonic headunit features Bluetooth functionality to keep the cabin supplied with tunes. Adjacent to the audio, factory automatic climate control can command temperatures in both front and rear zones, and cold A/C and hot heat are on tap. To keep your tushy warm, seat heaters are on hand up front. The remaining interior materials are in good nick, including the rear bench, which can flip forward to expand the cargo hold. The headliner is tight and tidy, and the door cards are in good nick, save for a minor blemish atop the driver’s front door. Power windows, locks, and power folding side mirrors work like a charm, and if you can see past some minor steering wheel wear, the cabin is nearly perfect. We’ve even replaced both cabin air filters to keep things fresh inside the cockpit!
Mechanical Overview
Under the skin, this Land Cruiser follows a tried and true recipe for 4×4 prestige. The 2UZ-FE under the bonnet is refined, yet serves up gobs of power and torque for unmatched performance. Ours cranks over with haste, thanks to a newly installed 12v battery, and is fresh off a recent service here at the shop, where we started with an oil and filter service. A new engine air filter and fuel filter were also installed, we flushed out the coolant with new juice, and this luxury cruiser is comfortable, quiet, and composed on pavement, even at higher speeds. Power is sent straight to a legendary 4×4 system, where we resealed the transmission pan to keep fluid internal. Complete with a center locking differential and low range, this Landy can go anywhere, and we took care of replacing the weary factory height adjustable suspension with a brand new Ironman 4×4 lift kit. The swaybar bushings and links were replaced up front, to bolster the suspension, and we even performed the most expensive part of preventative maintenance, a steering rack rebuild. Complete with new seals, boots, bushings, and inner and outer tie rods, you won’t have to worry about losing your featherweight power steering. The ICON wheels are wrapped in brand new 35″ Toyos, and we aligned it on the rack here at the shop after the drivetrain maintenance to keep things tracking straight. This lovable Cruiser is fashioned in a desirable color combo with a bulletproof engine; what’s not to love?
*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.
