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| Performance | 8.1/10   |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.6/10 |
| Reliability | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.6/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.6/10 |
Full review by
Physopto
on 18th Mar 2008
User Rating : 2
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Good Points: Comfortable ride, can 2000kg tow twin axle caravan with ease. Good acceleration, with plenty of internal room. Good luggage space once rear sprog seats removed.
Bad Points: I bought a 50th anniversary 4.2 diesel Amazon (number 10) 2.5 years ago (2001 Y reg). Both front wings have rusted badly from inside. One needing replacement the other I hope can be salvaged. Rear offside wing in bad condition due to poor repair by Toyota garage, being repaired yet again this time at my expense. Toyota extended guarantee not worth the paper it was written on, cost £1190 for extra two years. Toyota refused to consider perforation guarantee as says it is a semi commercial vehicle, not what the Log book says. I bought this vehicle because I thought the K reg one I had and still own was so good, and still is in very good nick, (import). I will never buy a Toyota again on principle.
General comments: Toyota extended guarantee is not clear as they make a big claim that you will have no worries once bought as states that it is as good as the original guarantee. They also argued about repairs done under it in the first year of their guarantee paid for under the Toyota Approved Used Car scheme:Complete peace of mind
12 months Toyota Warranty
RAC Roadside Assistance for one year
Pre-delivery check
Mileage Guarantee*
30 day exchange plan
Extended Warranty Claims:
A Toyota warranty is an extension of the original warranty on your new or used vehicle. If a part covered by the warranty suffers a failure, we'll fix it. It's as simple as that: nothing to pay for replacement parts or labour, just routine servicing and maintenance costs.
Rubbish!
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Review by
Guest.
on 2nd Feb 2008
User Rating : 9
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The Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon just keeps on going - first one got to 200K miles before I changed it for another now ay 110K miles without and breakdowns or failures. Miles better than the Range Rover we used to have.
Best truck I've owned.
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Review by
Hopkirk
on 30th Jan 2008
User Rating : 10
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I am on my 3rd Landcruiser. The last one was a 1990 model VX which I had from new. It was 17yrs and had done 180000 mls. My recent one is a 2003 Amazon with a manual box.
I do a lot of towing so I want a vehicle which is up to its job. I would not recomend this vehicle as a family car replacement but if your requirements are for a 4X4 then this is the car for you.
My Amazon has a common rail diesel engine fitted and does around 25mpg.
Would I buy another one? - yes providing I am still arouind i ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 1st Jan 2008
User Rating : 10
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Fantastic and the best car ever.
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Review by
Guest.
on 27th Dec 2007
User Rating : 10
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My current Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon 4.2 TD has now covered 125.000 miles with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Standing outside the Ritz or in the middle of my fields this go anywhere, car looks the part. I'm on my third amazon. Would not buy anything else.
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Review by
Philip Caterer
on 24th May 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon is exceptionally spacious and comfortable but even the 2006 model looks dated alongside a Range Rover, Discovery 3, Merc ML, or most other modern 4x4's to be honest. Where it leaves the competition standing is in reliability and durability. Treat other 4x4's hard, perhaps with the exclusion of Nissan, and they will break. The Amazon won't.
To me, the most attractive 7-seat alternative is the Discovery 3 HSE which has been brilliantly thought out and has a m ...
Philip Caterer's full review | 277 words
Review by
theory900
on 23rd Feb 2005
User Rating : 9
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The Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon 4.2 TD 4x4 copes well with anything you throw at it. Surprisingly sprightly considering its bulk. Engine noisy and auto 'box doesn't change particularly smoothly under hard acceleration.
I had a Mitsubishi Shogun (Pajero) previously and the Toyota is in a different league.
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Review by
Keith Simpson
on 29th Dec 2004
User Rating : 8
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I use this Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon 4.2 TD 4x4 for every day use, as well as a tug for our twin axle caravan. We have had many large 4x4's over the last 10 years for towing, but my Amazon is the best by far. Our first Amazon covered 196000 without any problems at all. Great engines but change the oil every 4000 miles.
Keith Simpson's full review | 80 words
Review by
Mick.
on 22nd Jul 2003
User Rating : 10
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Well were do I begin. I have the 50th Anniversary VX Toyota Land Cruiser. I brought it just on two years ago. It has the Sat Nav which is nice and big screen and a very pretty voice that tells you were to go. I have a reverse bleep on it that is a must for this big brute when you are backing back near walls. Cruise control heater and cool control all touch screen so you don't need to fiddle with buttons. I would say to any one that this may bee expensive to pay, not the most expensive one o ...
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Review by
CHIZZER.
on 9th May 2003
User Rating : 9
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I reviewed this jeep earlier in the year when i had just purchased one and was extremely happy with it. I have since been to Europe in it and had a fantastic time in it. It really made the holiday. I have also test drove the latest range rover and am glad to say i own an amazon! i think toyota have to be commended for their success in putting a new top class jeep ahead of the pack. well done!
CHIZZER.'s full review | 91 words
Review by
CHIZZER.
on 22nd Feb 2003
User Rating : 9
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THIS VEHICLE COMBINES RELIABILITY, COMFORT, SAFETY AND POWER TO GIVE YOU A WORK HORSE OR A LUXURY CAR.
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