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Originally Posted by SWUtah
Don't you guys think both these vehicles are getting way to large? For off road you normally want a smaller lighter vehicle and with the cost of fuel everyone wants something that gets better mpg (atleast 20 mpg around town). Also who is going to take a $70K vehicle anywhere that the 200 series is capable of going. The new LC makes sense like the 100 series does after it is around 4-5 years old and has depreciated $40K
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Yes, too large. The width really hurts. Places where my old '86 runner will clear will leave scratches on the side of the 100, or worse. Toyota does make mid and short wheelbase LC's (Prado 4-door and 2-door) and LC70 series 4-door and 2-door, but they're only sold overseas. The Prado series is deemed a "light" offroad vehicle, while the 70 is considered the workhorse. Closest thing here would be the GX470 or 4runner or FJC. I think the 4runner has a smaller turning radius than the FJC and feels about the right size on the outside at least.
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'03 LX470: ART slotted & cryo'd rotors, Porterfield R4s pads, Stoptech stainless hoses, ARB sahara & Kaymar bars, HID's.
'86 4Runner: lots of mods incl rear electric locker, front truetrac, regeared, OME lift, ARB/Kaymar bars.
'01 Prelude SH: stock
'00 Honda CRV: stock
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