2004 Toyota Land Cruiser

Pros: Fit, finish, large comfortable interior, hushed smooth ride, reliability and buttery smooth engine
Cons: Price, fuel economy, difficult to load DVDs if purchasing the Rear Seat entertainment system

From a timing perspective, a situation presented itself where we could purchase a new Land Cruiser (LC) now. Something that would have been out of reach for us in the future. We traded in our '98 LC (see my other review) and decided to purchase a new ...

Pros: pure quality, superb comfort, durability is exceptional, resale value too.
Cons: very large car.

For the european readers: there is the "station wagon SW 100"-version with a six cylinder 4.2 liter turbo charged diesel engine. The basic version is now with electronically adjustable suspension, manual or automatic gears, airco, power windows, 5 ...

Pros: Trouble free, until the warranty expires
Cons: Then count on a $2500 repair bill

Both of mine failed right out of warranty, huge expense. My local shop has already replaced a half dozen in my small community. Again, right out of warranty. Toyota customer 'service' has been a joke. They deny any issue with these parts. So if you still think you want this vehicle, tack on another $2500 or more to the actual price. Or better yet, select a company who won't screw you.