I am looking for a snow vehicle, saw a 97 Land Cruiser with 130,000 miles on a lot selling for $8700. Other than the fact that this thing is really big (looks bigger than the Lincoln and Caddy SUVs), I know very little about the Land Cruiser. It is so big, would it really be any good in the snow or off road? What about gas milage?
I have a Camry and a Lexus; would the Land Cruiser be as reliable as these cars? Any particular "weak spots" to look for? Vehicle looks to be in very good condition, is $8700 a fair price? Will it hold its value? What kind of engine, a Tundra V8? If the Land Cruiser was well maintained, is 200,000 miles reasonable before major problems like engine and drivetrain? I'd like to hear your experiences with the Land Cruiser, good or bad. Thanks