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Has anyone experienced problems with power anthena in LCs? My anthena mast would not retract all the way down. It is not curved or disformed, but there is a build up of some sort on the mast (maybe from all the salt and mud we had in Chicago this winter). Anyway, I was wondering if there is a safe way to clean it? Also, what is the good way to maintain/lubricate anthena? I remember reading somewhere that car polish would do the trick. Please advise.
rewyllys: I've had Escorts and now for the past 4 years a Valentine One. Nothing compares with the Valentine One for protection. Check them out.
I am planning on buying this week so a prompt response would be most appreciated. Congrats to the recent 2000 TLC owners! I hope to be joining your ranks very soon!!!
Thanks for your response,
Olaf
Hope this helps.
Mileage: 10,000. However, my vehicle was bought through the Toyota Auction in Texas. Most of the vehicles are lease cars with a few like mine that were driven by a Toyota employee (not a dealership) in the Gulf States region. So the price I paid (44,000+) would not be fair to compare to a dealer's price. I believe that this vehicle has an invoice in the area of $51-$52,000. Hope this helps.
#18 of 18 The Land Cruiser is definitely being discontinued!! by krisko Feb 04, 2001 (11:23 am)
This is as close to fact as it can be, info from Southeast Toyota in Jax. The fact is that the LC is eating into Lexus sales, the Sequoia is eating into the LC's market share. Bottom line, Lexus will sell the $65,000 SUVs, Toyota will sell the $40,000 ones. The Land Cruiser will still be available for other parts of the world. 2001 is the last model year for the Toyota Land Cruiser here in the states.
Hope this helps.
ssolomon -- I thought I remembered you posting that your vehice was pre-driven but untitled. Thanks for the confirmation. Congrats on your purchase.
2cruisers -- I would still be interested in hearing what options, color and price you negotiated in your deal. I am stalled in negotiations and would appreciate any info ASAP.
Best regards!
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Regards,
MG
DWRICHA Answer: About your service question on the 97LC.
Go to your owners manual and check what is the service schedule for 90K or talk to the service department.
Important Items:
Transmission oil change
Differential oil change
Fuel injectors clean
Adjust diferential shaft
Spark plugs
Tire rotation
check your wires houses belts etc.
These are just the basic items. You will be surprise how much you can save in this doing it your self items. I will recommend you doing the transmission and differential oil change by a service tech or dealer.
I keep my cars in excellent shape following this basic rule trouble free and I save a ton of money. Remember a TLC is no different than any other car out there. Some times people take you for a ride just because you have a Land Cruiser just like owning a boat and going to the dealer they get you for everything they can.
Your Land Cruiser will have no problem going in to the 200,000 miles range if you fallow this.
Hope this helps.
MG
Landcruiser isn't being discontinued, and they are even bringing out a 2nd Landcruiser "retro" model in the next 18 months.
Dianne
PS: you can cut and print that because it's true. But, I do not know Cliffy's undershorts color on Sundays.
I would do a basic tune up (new plugs, test plug wires & replace if needed; all filters), replace drivetrain fluids (tranny, t-case, diffs), flush the brake fluid (should do this at least once every 2 years), replace coolant, and repack wheel bearings if you're not replacing the axle seals. Make sure the rear wheel bearings are re-packed, too. Many dealers do not realize the rear axles are full-floating, and they have wheel bearing packed in grease just like the fronts. Do the belts, too, if they haven't been done in 30K miles. Check over the cooling system hoses and brake rotors/pads/hoses.
Having the dealer do all this will cost you a lot more than $450 . Consider doing it yourself.
Cliffy, Diane, can you verify this?
I don't know how this may affect new LC production, but hopefully a fix for existing LC's will soon be available.
P.S. Cliffy, do you really wear green shorts on Sundays??! :-)
-Dianne
Today I received a phone call from the service manager at the dealership where I purchased my TLC. (John Elway Toyota in Englewood, Colorado). I was advised that Toyota has sent their re-engineered amp fix for myself and one other customer. I am having the new amp installed Monday afternoon. We'll see if this really fixes the problem......maybe there is a God after all........
Remember the old FJ40 Landcruiser ( from the 60's?)
Rumor has it that the Landcruiser will go more back to the basics - a real off-road machine. Rumor has it that Rod Millen helped build this new "retro" car.
FYI, off for now. I set up a new "news/future" section at my website (www.carsontoyota.com) where I will start to add new things that are expected, including the photos of the new Hybrid SUV 'comin soon!
-Dianne
dianne@earthlink.net
I said "of course, I'm sure all of these people did alterations to their vehicles and they are all crazy- your going to have to come up with a better explanation than that."
If you don't know, just say it.
By the way, I now have a friend that's a qualified TLC specialist, I read to him the list of concerns that I gained from you and he's going to look at my vehicle. He even offered other things that he's going to look at to keep my TLC in top shape and save me the cost of dealership overcharge.
Dave
Blisteringbass, Bloodybeef, looking forward to "hearing" about your fix.
Any input as to the pros and cons of the LC and pricing help for recent So. California LC purchases? Any thing in particular you folks are disappointed in, or especially happy with? How is the Nov system on the 2001 models?
Thanks in advance for any help, safe driving to all...
Bloodybeef & Icbound, go for it!
I have consulted with both Toyota of Venture and Toyota of Ox nard in Southern California and neither has access to or knowledge of the replacement bulletin or parts. Both dealers are rather miffed that they have not been made privy to this information.
I am glad, however, that a "fix" is almost here for all of us. I knew Toyota would rise to the occasion to keep their customers happy.
Like Bloodybeef stated she did in the previous post, l too escalated the issue by getting the district service manager involved and made a lot of noise over the bad stereo problem in 2001 TLCs.
So, anything anyone has- it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Again, I knew Toyota would "step up to the plate" and do the "right thing". They've always been that kind of company.
The TL is the best overall SUB I ever owned and I have had plenty. Suburbans, Tahoe, and most recently a 2000 Expedition which was very nice, but is a tinker toy in comparison to the TL. I really wanted a TL when I bought the Expedition but could not get the high rent Toyota Dealers in Dallas to offer a decent price. I finally got a dealer outside Dallas to sell me a 2001 TLC for $600 under dealer invoice! I look forward to future posts and wish everyone a great day!
Best Regards,
Steve
Steve
Knowing the fix is out there, I want it ... NOW
(Ahh patience is a virtue :-)
Steve
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I have, however, been advised there is only a limited supply of replacement amps at this time. So move hastily. Your dealer should talk to the Toyota Regional Service Mgr who can assit him with the acquisition of the requisite parts.
Hope this helps. Good Luck.
I am in Texas, and the car was completed at Gulf States Toyota, in Houston. Where is everyone else?
I am in Southern CA.
Question for rjcruzz....How much louder is the Borla exhause than the stock exhaust? I previously installed a TRD exhaust on a 4Runner, and ended up taking it back due to the excess noise and vibrations it caused when accelerating.