- Seller: Douglas G (Contact)
- Location: Dansville, New York
- Mileage: 180,000 Shown
- Chassis #: JT3HT05JTW0011915
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 4700 2UZ-FE V8
- Transmission: Automatic
Up for auction is a 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser, a well-used but solid SUV that represents one of Toyota’s most durable and respected 4x4s. This example is located in New York and shows 180,000 miles, backed by a clean title and a long list of recent maintenance updates. Known for its bulletproof 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 and automatic transmission, this Land Cruiser is said by the seller to run great, with both motor and transmission in excellent working condition. It’s being offered as a no reserve Barn Finds Auction.
The seller reports that the truck has recently received a significant amount of service work, including a new gas tank, fuel filler tube, fuel filter, and fuel pump, ensuring the fuel system is ready for reliable use. The rear brakes have been rebuilt with new rotors, calipers, pads, and lines. According to the seller, the Land Cruiser “runs perfect” mechanically, with no drivability issues.
Cosmetically, it’s described as needing some attention, typical for a 25-year-old SUV that’s seen real use. The driver’s seat needs recovering, and the interior overall could benefit from a deep cleaning, but the dashboard is in good condition with no cracks, and all the windows are intact. Rust holes are mentioned as needing patching, but the seller makes it clear that mechanically, the vehicle is sound and ready to drive once those issues are addressed.
The seller also notes that the rear hatch opening lever is included but has not yet been installed. The tires are in good shape and all hold air, a good sign for a truck that’s been parked since 2023.
This generation of Land Cruiser, known as the 100 Series, introduced independent front suspension and the robust 2UZ-FE engine, making it one of the most comfortable and capable off-road SUVs of its era. Even in driver-quality condition, these vehicles have a strong following among enthusiasts who appreciate their reliability, capability, and longevity.
With a clean title, a running and driving drivetrain, and a long list of recent service work, this 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser offers a great foundation for restoration or daily use. Whether you patch the rust and keep driving it or go all-in on a full refresh, this is one of those trucks that seems ready to keep going for decades more. Would you restore this Land Cruiser back to showroom shape, or leave it as a rugged driver that shows its history with pride?
Bid On This Auction
Matt L bid $350.00 2025-10-17 11:00:21
Dusty17 bid $250.00 2025-10-17 10:59:55- Matt L bid $100.00 2025-10-13 10:19:50
Got a pretty good hunch that rush worm has taken a pretty good bite out of this one. I d run away
I have a 97 LC that doesn’t have nearly the rust this one has. I know these vehicles really well, this one would be a pass for me. The bolts underneath are going to be rusted beyond saving much less removing.
Too much rust. Doing any kind of work underneath will be next to impossible. This baby will need a skilled welder with time and money.
Lifelong Cruiserhead here, and I have two of the same model. That’s WAY too much rust to salvage that truck, about the only value is in the drivetrain. Sad!
No mention of a rear locker. That would up the value a couple hundred bucks to someone wanting to part it out. Unfortunately, that is where this one’s headed. Unfortunately, that’s New York and the east coast for you.
Every vehicle I’ve ever bought in the north-east had far more rust on it than typically occurs anywhere else. Guarantee the rust is worse than it looks. And this one looks like it was pulled out of a tidal marsh after sitting for a year.
As with most earlier Toyotas in the northeast, the mechanicals outlast the body structures! I’ve been privvy to that! It’s always a shame when they run perfectly yet Mr Rust is just around the corner…. never sleeping!!
This is truly a shame!! That frame is guaranteed to be absolute toast! This could have been prevented with a good yearly application of fluid film undercoating in every crack and crevice. I have an o1 4runner that the frame is still like new on and I live in plattsburgh new york near the canadian border. Just a yearly 150 dollar fluid film spray and the value of this would have been waaaaaaaay different.
Not withstanding all the issues and comments about rust, it probably wouldn’t hurt to have at least one or two pics standing back a little so you can see the whole car?? Anyway, guess this one is down the road now.
You just seriously sold a $350 car on a BF Auction?
Let’s hope that doesn’t happen again.