Why the 2006 Land Cruiser is the BEST of the 100 Series

Mike Glover walks around the 2006 Toyota Landcruiser LC100 Series and talks about why he likes this as an overlanding setup and thinks it might be the best vehicle for overlanding.

Mike utilized this same vehicle in various forms while operating overseas while in Special Operations, including while in Africa and the Middle East. A properly set up bug-out rig is one that can get you from a bad situation to a better situation. But it has to be available when you need it. Making an overlanding vehicle as part of your lifestyle means you are more likely to know how to use it and have it when you need it. This cross between on-road and off-road capabilities is an important mix in an EveryDay driver that is also a bug-out vehicle.

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[pranavkamath]

Saw the title and thought “it better be a land cruiser” and I was not disappointed

[BSupraA]

Didn't have $20k for a LC100 so I dropped $10k on an 07 GX470. That Prado life.

[Mrmojoman]

I bought a land cruiser 3 days ago. 2021 stock. None of my Range Rover driving neighbors know what it is. It’s essentially a grey man vehicle. Low key badges nothing flashy. I love it.

[coachcannonstm]

I have a 1999 100 Series and I’m eagerly watching and waiting for the odometer to hit 300K in the next few weeks. And she’s still running strong.
Great video and thanks for sharing.

[lucillewest]

Have a 2004 LX470. Last year made at the old Araco factory. Basically handbuilt before a lot of the older techs retired and they switched to the new, more automated factory. I’ll take the smaller hp for my perceived better build quality. Also, it still has 320ft/lbs of torque. At 182k, I’ve replaced the shocks, and my bulbs are still good on height control. Prices are going up, but you can still look around and find a great truck for under $20k.

[johnc]

Just some constructive criticism here: The "80 Series" that you showed at 1:37 is actually a FJ62 Series, not an 80. The 80s were from 91-97; the 62 that you showed was prob an 89 or 90. They look substantially different, but no big deal. Im a cruiser geek, so I notice stuff like that.

[BIGE]

Can always count on getting good, common sense survival and tactical advice from you. Thanks again, Mike! Love the channel!

[rileyj.hennigh]

Awesome cars and great info. Your photo at 1:36 is actually an FJ62, not an FJ80.

[richienell]

Nice video. My family has driven LC/LXs and nothing but since 1996 when we got our first 1992 80 series. We have had 12 since then and still have eight of those today. Six hundys and two 80's. Five being daily drivers. I DD mine in the woods every day as a timberland manager and land broker. It has 424k miles and my son's 1996 LX has 490k miles. Most others are 350k +. And yes you're correct, the best made machine on the planet. Very cheap to own beginning with finding the right purchase.

[northeastohio]

I drove a jeep cherokee sport for a long time, by the time I I broke it, had 700, 000 miles on it. I loved that vehicle.

[MD-dwqg]

I have a 2006 LC. I bought it about 4 years ago with about 130k miles on it.

[flydriveride]

Mike,

I gotta hand it to ya. You guys seem to be spear-heading what I see as a much more realistic, attainable and sustainable mindset lifestyle that I, and many people I know, have spent years looking for a common ground approach to self and small group sustainability that includes a family with small kids.

Thank you.

[jasonland]

After looking extensively for one of these that was lower mileage, clean, and affordable I settled on a 5th gen 4runner. Love the LC100, its only weakness is the timing belt that needs to be replaced every 100k because if it breaks the pistons will meet the valves.

[classicrocker]

Love the 100 series platform! A few of my coworkers have them and they are bulletproof vehicles. One of them is just shy of 300, 000 miles another one has over 200k, both run perfect.

[jimmythegeekstickeyrice]

With all due respect your off by one year. 2008 land cruiser provides a chain vs a timing belt that needs to be changed every 90K miles. Additionally it’s a 5.7 vs 4.7 engine it’s same engine transmission used in the Tundra the body style is same as 2020 model year it has a dope cold box in front seat area and except for stationary 3rd row seats it’s just a better choice in my opinion. Smoke em if you got

[kurtgellert]

I have an '04 and love it! One thing to consider is an extended range fuel tank. These are gas hogs with a 25 gal tank. Would love to see you incorporate that and the pro's, con's, and challenges with those. Like you did with your Ram Cummins.

[MrJungst]

Production quality is improving with each video. It’s noticeable. 👍🏼

[brianhetrick]

Yes the EDC part of go gear should extend to your vehicle. Good point Mike.

[dvg]

These LC overland builds are fantastic! Currently building out my '19 Tundra 🤙

[jabsterlustina]

Right on good purchase. Yeah I cant recommend it enough. I’ve have na LX470 for 2 years now and it never let me down