Overview & Reviews

For 1998, the all-new Land Cruiser gets a more powerful V8 engine, standard ABS, an increase in structural rigidity, an improved suspension system, increased passenger and cargo room and several new colors.

• Good-looking body style. Beefy, powerful V-8 engine. Luxurious interior.

• No points for originality: the Land Cruiser is almost identical to the Lexus LX470.

User Reviews:

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  Good SUV; Slightly Disappointed - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By margosig - September 15 - 2:00 am

  After researching 3-row SUVs, I decided on the Land Cruiser. Due to an odd winter, I actually engaged the 4WD all-wheel differential lock. The car tracked flawlessly in the snow and ice. The road presence approaches a car, but you are aware that its a truck frame you are riding on. The engine is smooth and quiet, yet seems slightly underpowered for this vehicles girth. Surprisingly, this car suffers from some rattles and squeaks. Thus far, the heat shields needed adjusting (rattled), the steering wheel turnbuckle needed lubricating (squeaked) and the underside still rattles at idle. I experience 13/17 MPG.

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  Simply the best! Range Rover crusher - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By calapanero - August 9 - 4:43 am

  They dont make great vehicles anymore... this is a classic that will be handed on to the next generation. Handling is super and gets you anywhere. My grandfather had the very first one back in Asia and it is still running... Toyota please keep making great vehicles... All my cars are made by Toyota... Last bought was a Lexus gs another classic car in the making. Land cruiser owners enjoy and always think safety.

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  Landcruiser - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By Duane C. - July 9 - 10:00 am

  Its expensive to buy new, but worth every penny. Rock solid even after 65K miles on it. No bad habits and rides like a luxury car. Amazingly reliable, all mine has gone through is one set of rear brake pads. Not the best on fuel mileage at 14 mpg average, but its a big box thats heavy so no surprise there.

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  The ultimate truck - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By Memphis LC - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Hi Yall, This car has not been treated with kid gloves nor does it get a soccer moms touch and care. With over 30K miles in the past year, it has been driven. It has been in snow, ditches, sand, water and anything else that I could put it in without going too crazy. It has performed without a glitch or hesitation. The quality, comfort and performance of this truck is absolutely amazing. Although the horsepower is not the greatest, it can still tow a sailboat going 80! (I know, not recommended) You will not be dissappointed with a Land Cruiser.

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  Love these things! - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By Happy - June 24 - 3:53 am

  Did the research in 2002, bought a 1998 TLC with 54,000 miles on it from a dealer that picked it up off auction as a lease return. This is one fantastic vehicle. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts in this case. The engine is not powerful by todays standards, but quite adequate. The cabin space is not enormous, but very comfortable. It will go anywhere, out climb the Hummers, leave the jeeps in the gullies, etc. Handles snow and ice like a dream, even on 13% grades in the mountains. Locking differentials are a great option. Maintenance cost in minimal; I put a starter in at about 100,000 miles. Like it so much I bought a 2nd one in 2006. Keeping this one too, though.

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  Incredible Vehicle - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By Cincy Cruiser - February 13 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I test drove about ten other SUVs, and this had the best combination of features and benefits. Often, I prefer driving this vehicle over my Lexus LS 400 (bought it b/c I was so pleased with the Landcruiser). Highly dependable, reasonable maintenance costs, decent dealer service, strong engine, comfortable ride are all big plusses. We spent hours and hours researching these vehicles, and after having owned this one for five months and 10,000 miles, were hooked! All our family cars moving forward will be Landcruisers (though this one needs to last us about ten years!). Dont hesitate to purchase one, youll not regret it.

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  The Crusher - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By dwity - December 22 - 10:00 am

  This is a truly amazing blend of ruggedness and luxury. I can take it several hundred miles on the highway and it rides like my Lexus ls400. I can take if off roading, exploring, or in snow and it performs as well as a pick up or jeep. Truly Awesome.

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  Takes a licking... - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By logmusic - November 10 - 4:23 pm

  Our Crusher was given to us by relatives that used it as a parking lot princess. In 10 years it had been dinged, scraped, dirtied and unloved as it was a family workhorse. NY winters did not help. NO scheduled maintenance ever, just generic oil changes, tires and brakes every so often. $4K later (a bargain!), it looks and rides just like new. Best of all it has only 60K on the clock! Even after 10 years of short trips and substandard preventative maintenance, this LC still runs like new! This vehicle is rock-solid and its reputation precedes it, making my analysis superfluous. ;-)

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  Sweet ride, but needs more luxury for $ - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By CC Mom - August 15 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle rides like a dream and has great performance too. Reliable and impressive.

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  Perfect family vacation Cruiser - 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
  By Hicaira - July 1 - 5:06 am

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