Land Cruiser instead of FFRR or X5?

[rich12]

I want to get a 4X4 for run of the mill stuff and after owning plenty of Range Rovers and a 2004 X5 a few years ago, i've just started looking at Land Cruisers (120 series I think).

Originally i'd never look at them as i'm a massive Land Rover fan boy but after being bitten on a couple of older models, i'm not sure I want to go back to them.
I have a 17 plate Grand Cherokee and a 17 plate FFRR which also doesn't help as I don't particularly like the idea of owning the same car but much older. (these aren't available at my disposal so need a car which is 100% just for me).

I came across this one but as I have no idea about them, I thought i'd ask on here.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Looks good to me but that doesn't really say much.

[ZX10R NIN]

They're pretty much bulletproof a bit utilitarian when compared the two cars you have access too but it'll be a good car make sure the LPG is working properly, obviously do your checks then take it from there also check the undercarriage for damage & rust.

[kurt535]

Not cheap, for a reason, even with high miles on their clocks. Lovely trucks though. LPG would seem way to go but do check its compatible with the engine, older the better Id suspect.

[rich12]

Guy just rang me back. Sadly he's a driveway trader acting as a private seller so that's a no go.

Maybe i'm just destined to buy another Range Rover.

[300bhp/ton]

I quite like the LC's, a bit fugly looking. But maybe not in a bad way.

I know they have a reputation, but like all things man made and mechanical/electrical. They can still go wrong. And certainly aren't infallible.

e.g.

https://www.cars.com/recalls/toyota-land_cruiser/

[ZX10R NIN]

What about a Jeep Grand Cherokee they're robust & last well you'll get a good one with sensible miles for sensible money:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Benbay001]

rich12 said:

Guy just rang me back. Sadly he's a driveway trader acting as a private seller so that's a no go.

Maybe i'm just destined to buy another Range Rover.

Why did that put you off? The price hasn't changed.

[rich12]

Benbay001 said:

Why did that put you off? The price hasn't changed.

It's nothing to do with the money.
Buying cars at this price point is either from a private seller who has owned the car a few years or from a proper trader with some comeback if need be.

[55palfers]

Persevere with your quest for a good LC120 . They are out there.

I did a lot of miles in one and other than services, tyres, etc. It never missed a beat.

[warch]

I quite like Mitsubishi Shoguns, as well made and reliable as any other 4x4 out there and with proper off road pedigree. JLR is so expensive and you'd have to be insane or minted to use a modern Rangie properly off road.

[rich12]

55palfers said:

Persevere with your quest for a good LC120 . They are out there.

I did a lot of miles in one and other than services, tyres, etc. It never missed a beat.

I only do about 40 miles a day so not really sure a diesel is warranted. Petrol ones are scarce, even more so lpg ones.