1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Est. monthly payment:
R 4,921 p/m
Gauteng
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Full service history and a high-mileage odometer reading of 342,279 km are listed for this 1997 Land Cruiser 80 Series GX, which comes in five-door, eight-seat layout. Mechanical specification is the 4.2 TD 170 hp diesel with manual transmission and permanent 4WD, giving strong long-haul reliability. The Toyota Land Cruiser reputation for durability remains a useful one-line reference.
This example’s 4WD manual drivetrain and torque-rich diesel make it well suited to gravel touring, towing and heavy-load family trips; the eight seats and tall ride height improve practicality for mixed cargo and passenger duties. Expect straightforward servicing and parts access thanks to the long-lived platform when planning maintenance and running costs.
Located in Arconpark, Vereeniging, Gauteng — enquire to book a viewing or a test drive if you’re searching for a Land Cruiser for sale or a Land Cruiser 80 Series GX. Compare similar suv in Gauteng on Auto.co.za and contact the dealer to arrange inspection.
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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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
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