New LandCruiser

[Kimber7man]

I'm not sure, but this might convince me to leave the A7 in the garage...

What's everyone's thoughts on the new one?

 

[eddielasvegas]

I had an '88 that I have regretted selling at least a couple times a year since 1998. I bought it new.

I've seen a couple reviews and it sure has piqued my interest, but the problem will be getting one is my guess.

I would have preferred NA, but just maybe a hybrid will work.

As much as I'd like one, I'll hold off until some real world reviews are available and I'm not paying a premium to MSRP.


Eddie


P.S. Last Oct./Nov., I called Toyota and asked about getting on a LC purchase list when they (mentioning my previous ownership) are available around now and the lady pointed to a web site where I signed up for something LC related, but I'm 100% certain it ain't going to help one iota to get me in a new LC anytime soon.

 

[yfarm]

From what I have read prefer the engine in the Lexus GX version

 

[tradman]

I'm digging the style, but not quite sure about the new engine. Currently I have the GX460 (Prado.) The 4.6 has been solid!

 

[FOS373]

Ehhh it’s Toyota trying to get more sales out of the name. I own a 200 series and don’t consider it a replacement. The Lexus is the true 300.

 

[bluemaroon]

Ehhh it’s Toyota trying to get more sales out of the name. I own a 200 series and don’t consider it a replacement. The Lexus is the true 300.

Agree with this comment. I go to Saudi for work and there are “real” LCs still for sale over there. They are everywhere. I wish we could get them here without the Lexus markup. The new LC being marketed in America definitely seems like something different all together.

 

[gearguywb]

I looked at a Lexus they had on the floor for a few days. Really liked the size/features.

I have cash down on a 250 series, but absolutely refuse to pay anything over retail. We will see how it goes.

 

[ODB]

Agree with this comment. I go to Saudi for work and there are “real” LCs still for sale over there. They are everywhere. I wish we could get them here without the Lexus markup. The new LC being marketed in America definitely seems like something different all together.

You ever been to Kenya? Man you can go to the smallest of the small towns and they are crawling with land cruisers and land rovers. From the dog catcher to the town council. Amazing. The first time I was ever truly car jealous.

 

[flathead#2]

I hope to have a grandson one day that will inherit my 94FJ-80.

 

[northernalpine]

You ever been to Kenya? Man you can go to the smallest of the small towns and they are crawling with land cruisers and land rovers. From the dog catcher to the town council. Amazing. The first time I was ever truly car jealous.

Same with Australia; damn near every one of them is tricked out and ready for time in the outback. It’s like an entire continent decided to have awesome 4x4 culture.

 

[wyogoat]

I got interested in these and all it did was push me to the new Lexus. I want to check out both but the Lexus is top of my list right now.

 

[UncleBone]

The lexus seems lime a way better buy IMO. It looks pretty bad ass too.

 

[wyogoat]

The lexus seems lime a way better buy IMO. It looks pretty bad ass too.

I agree. We will see what availability and sticker price is. I talked with the nearest dealer and it sounds like most of the new Lexus are spoken for there…

 

[jimh406]

I have a GX460 and won't upgrade soon. I really like the solid V8. But, I really like the Lexus GX 550 over the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser.

 

[UncleBone]

I agree. We will see what availability and sticker price is. I talked with the nearest dealer and it sounds like most of the new Lexus are spoken for there…

The overtrail trim starts at around 77k according to car and driver. That seems expensive, but has all the off road bells and whistles you need in a brand new SUV. Hopefully you get your hands on one!!

 

[Theringworm]

I wanted one, until they announced 4 cylinders. I hope this thing s the bed & Toyota is forced to also offer the 6 cylinder that the GX has. The GX is a better car in all categories IMO. Are people really going to pay $70k+ for a completely load 4 cylinder? I sure as heck wouldn’t. This may have been Toyotas biggest “swing and miss” in a long while. Time will tell I guess. Not at all impressed.

 

[Dogone]

I have used them in Egypt, they were everywhere. Here in Canada I had two with diesels . An 84 with 4 cylinder and 92 with 6 cylinder. Awesome and tough.
Talked to dealer last week about the new model. They may get two in about three months. No diesel in Canada. The kid salesman had no idea what an incredible vehicle they are.

 

[Kimber7man]

Does the Lexus require premium unleaded?

 

[UncleBone]

Does the Lexus require premium unleaded?

Probably, but if youre spending 75k on a new vehicle, does that really matter?

 

[wyogoat]

I’ve found the last couple years that buying premium pays for itself with gas mileage differential so not a huge trade off.