1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series GX comes with a full service history and shows 342,279 km on the clock. Specified as the 4.2 TD 170 hp manual 4WD with a 4,164 cc engine, this example is fitted as an eight-seat, five‑door SUV and presents as a well‑documented, tough SUV ready for heavy use. The Land Cruiser’s reputation for durability underpins its appeal.
Mechanically the turbo diesel and manual transfer case make this vehicle straightforward to maintain and capable on gravel, long‑distance touring and towing; the 8‑seat layout gives family and load flexibility for work or leisure. Fuel figures are not stated, but the 4.2 TD is known for long‑distance tractability.
Located in Arconpark, Vereeniging, Gauteng. Enquire to book a viewing or test drive of this Land Cruiser 80 Series GX, or search for a new Land Cruiser for sale and comparable suv in Gauteng listings on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
The Legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
This white 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 4.5 GX blends Toyota durability with a spacious, comfort-focused cabin and strong 4.5l petrol performance, offering a compelling value SUV for buyers seeking rugged reliability and everyday usability. Lots of extras. - Year: 1997 - Variant: 4.5 GX petrol, 4.5l engine capacity - Colour: White - Vehicle category: Cars (large SUV) - Warranty: No warranty included - Trade-ins welcome.
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Toyota Land Cruiser
Land Cruiser buyers in South Africa aren’t your average tyre-kickers. They know exactly what they want and why they need it. This is the home turf for proper off-roaders and bakkies that actually work for a living, not just mall-crawlers. Sure, you’ll see names like Ford Ranger Raptor, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and Nissan Patrol pop up in the same breath, but none really tick all the same boxes as the Cruiser. Diesel’s king here for obvious reasons — the 4.5D V8 is everywhere, especially in the 70-series, with a smattering of stubborn old petrols still hanging on. Transmission? Pick your poison: manual, auto, even the odd dual-clutch depending on which era or body shape you find. Not a single new Land Cruiser listed right now, just 18 used ones spanning R339,900 to a walloping R1,629,995. Median price? R739,945. That’s a clear signal: these buyers are after proven history, not the latest facelift. If you’re after a 79-series single-cab 4.5D V8, you’ll be shopping in the R899,900 to R1,350,000 band. Those buyers don’t need convincing — they want a workhorse with parts available in every dorp, and they’ll run it until the bush takes it back. The average mileage on these is 170,212 km, which might sound brutal, but if you know Land Cruisers, you know that’s barely broken-in — on paper at least. Then there’s the 200-series V8 TD VX auto at R729,990, aimed at families and long-haul comfort without losing that go-anywhere attitude. None of this is about status. It’s about trust — the kind that matters most when you’re halfway up Sani Pass or staring at a dirt track that isn’t on Google Maps. The Land Cruiser just gets on with it, and that’s the point.
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