During the test drive my wife was at the dealership backward and I later learned that there were three other interested

Since there is no review yet, strange actually, an older Landcruiser, in this my experience with an almost classic. We needed a car there and because of the snow in mountainous areas in winter (we live in Norway) it had to be a 4x4. Go because of the good reputation of Toyota look at this brand. In June 2007 we bought this car. Equipped with a 2.4 liter diesel engine, 5-speed, engine heater, alarm and four studded tires. And with 182,000 kilometers on the clock. For a car of 23 years, of course, very little. 

During the test drive my wife was at the dealership backward and I later learned that there were three other interested people come to ask for the car. It was therefore important to quickly get its act together. The purchase had absolutely no regrets! Later on the Internet I read that this model in Africa still popular is because of the reliability and the lack of electronics. They are still new supplied in long version or pick up! Says something about the popularity of the model.

Interior
Of course, typical eighties with lots of hard plastic. The seats begins what to wear on the driver's seat because you still chafes over when boarding there. Furthermore, it creaks a bit interier.

Exterior
There are now seen some rust spots on the body that I am now addressing. Rust has to be the main disadvantage of this car. But with his black lacquer and red with gray striping he looks further fine. The spare wheel is now on the inside of the door. Beginning in the future to move to the outside of the door, because that's just part as a road vehicle. Tougher state and saves luggage.

Driving
in the Landcruiser denotes good during high above the rest of the traffic. Now the rest of the traffic is often here in Norway also in road vehicles, so this advantage is gone. In the back is uncomfortable because of the leaf springs, but we have also bought it because of its all-wheel drive and ground clearance. The car gives you while driving a nice no-nonsense, back to basics feel that I really like and what I had in my first car (VW Polo 1987). Modern cars miss that my Toyota Avensis.

Motor
A 2.4 liter without turbo. Above this article is turbocharged, but that's not true. The version we have no turbo I just could not choose from the menu. Probably who have not been available in the Netherlands. Why be here with all these mountains is beyond me. But no turbo so, but it can not be broken. 72 Hp so pretty slow, but does he fine for us. Equipped with a fine-shifting 5-speed. The operation of the whole car is indeed pleasant light, I was expecting heavier. Consumption is about 1 in 10/11. Nevertheless pleased that 90 gallon tank in the car ....

Conclusion
In the years I must fight the rust devil and if that does well I want this car I drive as long as possible. The motor can handle it in any case. 4 tonnes should be fine I think.
PROBLEMS

No
Update (208.500 km)

An update, it was about time. In June, had an MOT. He rolled through there without problems, and that old for a car of 26 years. We are with still very satisfied. I December last year only replace the oil and oil filter. I planned a major overhaul at the end of this year, I did not have to do since we got him.
The rust is still a problem, but I fight now hammerite, works fine.
The driver's seat fabric is starting to wear quite well. Shame but to solve with seat covers.
We strumming quietly!
Update (245.800 km)

After a long time for an update. The car now has 245.800. Technical compliance of the car very well, but replacing some wear parts such as the clutch and the injectors. But that should in such an old car, I think. Further, the rust devil reveals a stubborn ... He still has some rust spots here and there. I'll have to do something about it. Furthermore, the timing belt should be replaced soon but fortunately I have a neighbor who is Toyota mechanic. That saves ...... Hope the car to take a long time. Just a pity that the quality of the sheet metal not measure love with the art.