Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser needs no introduction and remains the 4WD by which all others are measured. Bombproof reliability, whatever the weather or terrain, global parts availability, class-leading build quality, excellent all-terrain capabilities, and a generous suite of driver comforts are just a few of the Land Cruiser’s offerings. 

I recently featured this 2005 Toyota 4Runner and discussed the benefits of owning a vehicle that can do it all; this is where the Land Cruiser is unmatched. It’s one of the few vehicles that in stock form can tackle some of the harshest environments on earth—navigating challenging technical terrain, wading through deep water, and still arriving back in time for the school run. However, if you’re looking to upgrade your Land Cruiser, there are many specialist outfitters and an extensive selection of modifications and accessories to build the ultimate 4WD for international travel. 

Purchased from the original owner and currently clocking 192,000 miles, this 2003 example showcases the V8 motor). The vehicle has been meticulously maintained (check out the recent list of new parts in the ad linked below) and is largely stock, making it the perfect platform to build your dream rig.

From the Seller:

“I absolutely love this vehicle and do not want to sell. I have a ton of love and labor put into it. This Land Cruiser is ready to go, and everything works.”

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 2003 Land Cruiser is fitted with a dependable V8 motor that produces 235 horsepower, 320 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 13 mpg (I recommend checking out the countless owner reviews online that praise this model’s reliability). Interior comforts include heated leather seats, premium audio system, speed-proportional power steering, cruise control, cup holders, power windows, climate control, and much more. 

Distinguishing Features

This vehicle is almost completely stock, but that’s part of the charm. Distinguishing features include the following:

  • Eighteen-inch Sequoia wheels with Michelin tires 

This 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is listed for $24,500 and is currently located in Big Island, Hawai’i. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.

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No money in the bank, but gas in the tank. Our resident Bikepacking Editor Jack Mac is an exploration photographer and writer living full-time in his 1986 Vanagon Syncro but spends most days at the garage pondering why he didn’t buy a Land Cruiser Troopy. If he’s not watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, he can be found mountaineering for Berghaus, sea kayaking for Prijon, or bikepacking for Surly Bikes. Jack most recently spent two years on various assignments in the Arctic Circle but is now back in the UK preparing for his upcoming expeditions—looking at Land Cruisers. Find him on his website, Instagram, or on Facebook under Bicycle Touring Apocalypse.