1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TZ



Sold with a clean US title.
The 90 series Land Cruiser Prado is quickly becoming a hot seller in the US market, and for good reason. This is the next step in the evolution of Toyota’s legendary Prado line of SUVs. You cannot help but be impressed by the 90’s Toyota build quality. Despite a body-on-frame design making it highly capable off-road, the vehicle was marketed toward on-road use and is a very well-appointed and luxurious driver. This particular example is a customized TZ trim model, which features a narrow body conversion, modern paint, a retro front end conversion complete with round headlights, custom grill, and Deans wheels! With just over 90,000 miles on the bulletproof Toyota 3.4 liter 5VZ-FE V6 engine, this beauty is just getting broken in. This has been a personal vehicle for the past 15,000 miles and it has performed flawlessly. It was imported from Japan in May 2023 and is offered for your consideration.
Specs:
- Right hand drive
- 90,705 miles (145,975 kms)
- 5VZ-FE 3.4 liter, 6 cylinder, 16 valve gasoline engine
- Automatic transmission
- Full-time 4WD with high and low ranges
- Seating for 7
- Blue paint
Features:
- Power sunroof/moonroof w/ retractable sunshade
- Rear differential lock
- Locking center differential
- Independent double wishbone front suspension
- Solid rear axle
- Toyota Electronic Transmission Control (ECT) Power mode for better shift points during hill-driving and towing
- “2nd Start” button for starts in 2nd gear
- Power steering
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- 24 US gallon (90 liter) fuel tank
- Wood grain accents on dash and console
- SRS driver and passenger airbags
- Automatic climate control system with AC and heat
- Rear AC w/ overhead vents
- Rear heat w/ floor vents
- Power windows (automatic driver’s window)
- Power door locks
- Power mirrors with retract function
- Dash-mounted “Field Monitor” with compass, altimeter, and thermometer
- Carrozzeria double DIN stereo w/ flip-up screen
- Analog clock
- Center console with front and rear cup holders
- Premium cloth upholstery
- Front bucket seats
- Fold flat and flip-forward center seat with adjustable position
- 50/50 split folding rear seats with the capability to fold up and to the side
- Storage compartment under passenger side front seat
- Floor mats w/ “Prado” emblems
- Rear 12 volt 120 watt power adapter
- Rear window defrost
- Pop-out rear side windows
- Rear windshield wiper with sprayer
- Swing-out rear door
- Rear-mounted spare tire (full-size)
- Rain guards/wind deflectors on all four passenger windows
- Roof rails
- Tool roll
- Bottle jack
- Owner’s manuals
Upgrades:
- Narrow body and retro front end conversion (under prior ownership in Japan)
- New BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires in LT235/85R16 (x5)
- Deans wheels (x5)
- Dobinsons USA 2″ lift kit
- All bushings replaced with poly
- Bluetooth FM transmitter (for wireless streaming of phone audio through the factory stereo) with dual USB charging ports
Maintenance and Service:
- New exterior window scrapers on all four doors
- New 12v battery
- Oil change with Chevron Supreme 10W-30 oil
- -New Toyota oil filter
- New Toyota radiator cap
- New Toyota air filter
- New antenna mast
- New alternator
- New AC compressor
- Recharged AC system
- New upper ball joints
- New lower ball joints
- New sway bar end links
- New CV boots
- New front axle seals
- Alignment
- New license plate lights
- Amsoil PI Performance Improver fuel treatment
- Timing belt changed at 105k kms
Known Defects:
- Minor scratches and small dents, consistent with the age and mileage of the vehicle
- Center gauge pod backlight out
- Some small chips in windshield (brand new windshield included)
Sold with a clean US title. This vehicle is 100% federally legal as it is over 25 years old and exempt from DOT and EPA requirements. However, state and local laws regarding the registration of imported vehicles vary. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine if they can legally register this vehicle in their home jurisdiction. This vehicle is not eligible for registration in CA and cannot be sold to a CA resident unless they intend to keep and register the vehicle out of state or use it strictly on private property.
Please note, this vehicle is subject to CA sales tax (however, this typically can be applied as an offset against sales tax in your state). Sales tax is NOT due if delivery of the vehicle is taken outside of California.
Vans From Japan has done their best to thoroughly and accurately describe this vehicle, however, it is the buyer’s responsibility to substantiate all claims. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle in person or to hire a vehicle inspector to perform an inspection prior to committing to buy. All used vehicle sales are 100% ‘as-is’ unless the buyer purchases a Contract Cancellation Option. All deposits are non-refundable and expire after 2 weeks unless otherwise stated.
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