1998 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Limited

Description

The 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Limited, part of the 100 Series, marked a significant evolution in Toyota's iconic SUV lineup. Introduced in January 1998, the 100 Series replaced the 80 Series, bringing advanced features and improved performance.

The VX Limited model was equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine (2UZ-FE) and offered a robust four-wheel-drive system, making it a favorite for both urban and off-road adventures. It featured a luxurious interior with options like leather seats and advanced climate control, plus innovations like Active Height Control self-leveling suspension, catering to a market that increasingly valued comfort alongside rugged capability. In 1998, Japan's automotive market was struggling due to a severe economic downturn, known as the "Lost Decade." Despite this, the Land Cruiser maintained its reputation for reliability and durability, which helped it remain popular.

As Toyota said at its Japanese launch in 1998, “In pursuit of the dual crowns of ‘King of 4WDs’ and the ‘Top of SUVs,’ the Land Cruiser 100 represents a major evolution of the traditional Land Cruiser performance qualities to the highest possible level, with further emphasis on safety and environmental considerations than ever before.”

Highlights

• Right-hand drive JDM import

• Finished in Champagne Pearl over gray cloth upholstery

• Powered by a 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE V8 producing 235 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed ECT-I automatic transmission

• Dual-range transfer case and locking center differential

Features

• Recent maintenance includes:

  • Timing belt looks to have been replaced in the past 2-3 years

  • New 265/75 Toyo Open Country tires with less than 3.5K miles

  • New alternator and battery

• Active Height Control self-leveling suspension

• Automatic climate control and AM/FM Cassette stereo

• 16-Inch Aluminum Wheels

• Three row seating

Known Imperfections

• Paint chip on driver’s side door handle

• Rock chip in windshield

• Wear and tear on lower door panel

• Paint chips on rear bumper

• Paint imperfection around the rear license plate

• Scratches on driver’s mirror

• Minor stains on seats

Included

• Factory literature

• Documentation of import

Ownership History

This 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Limited is a right-hand-drive Japanese-market example that was acquired in 2024 and imported to the US from Japan. It shows 96,673 kilometers (60,069 miles) from new.