The local 100s were 1HDT/5MT equipped w/ a comfier but less durable Independent Front Suspension(+ rack & pinion) against the 80's rigid axle. This was a 1st for the LandCruiser. They were also pretty much equipped like the 80 with rear barn doors & exposed spare.
I would rather lust for the 105 which recalled the 80's suspension back. These were released after some clamor to retain the rigid fronts. The 100's suspension was deemed a downgrade. Africa, South America, MidEast & Oz were the lucky markets. I see very few of these imports around every now & then.
The 100 is the more refined but less sought LC. Still a very solid car. The imported LX? They were just a luxury, softer & electronified petrol+ AT version of the bulletproof local utility 100.
ToyotaPh still provides very good support for '96up locally released Cruisers. Anything from minor fasteners to major parts, they're either stocked or shipped in for you.
If not a 105, I'd go local 100. Easy to own tanks.
Follow ASPW, a true Cruiser guy, for everything LC & Overlanding....
The Cost of Restoring a 20-Year old Land Cruiser. Was it worth it? - YouTube
For the price of a used 105 below? I'd go 30th Anni I6 LC76.[emoji4]

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