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Got an email about this thread activity so figured I’d just update 2500 miles in so far no issues have come up. Early innings but often I find some annoyances or QC issues.

I mean I assumed 75k wasn’t out of price range this is the LC300 section. I hear you though. Those prices just aren’t a thing anymore I fear.

I feel like grenadier tried to meet that market and turns out nobody wants it they just say they do. Thankfully used cars exist.

From what I gather the Toyota issue was less than 1% of vehicles. If yours is clean at 35k I suspect you are going to be fine. I’m not quite sure on data regarding the Nissan motor I was just speaking generally as they are well known for TT v 6 motors going back to the VG30 in the 300zx TT...

Upon further digging I’ve read speculation the gulf version was more reinforced in the frame but somehow tows much less and the Aussie version will be both reinforced and tow the same as the American version. I tend to wonder how much of it is lip service knowing what each market wants to hear...

His video on the armada was definitely high on the list of nudges to push me over the edge. I was extremely hesitant to consider a Nissan. I like most everyone here am very loyal to Toyota. I’d prefer if this was a Toyota. I think specifically if you’re shopping a sequoia, you need to drive...

That was also on my short list. Ultimately I preferred the Nissan after checking both out. It’s definitely worth looking at for this category.

I’d be interested to know the specifics but I seriously doubt they are making large modifications specifically for the US market. It feels like a tank the same way the LC200 does. Thick sheet metal, doors close with a nice thud. Completely different than anything Toyota is putting out not in...

Indeed. Over time I think people have grown to love that Icebox. I actually loved the front end and side profile was ok. Always felt they could have improved the tail lights a bit. Then my LX570 I liked the back end but not so much the front. It’s rare that you buy a modern Japanese truck for...

Yes it has a tahoe defender mashup that lacks visual appeal. I felt similarly about most of my toyotas outside the sequoia to be honest. The GX550 was the only one I felt they truly nailed the exterior on. Unfortunately, that cabin was tight on space for rear facing car seats with my 6’3 frame...

Just wanted to bump this and post that I bought one of these a few weeks back. 2026 armada pro 4x. So far I love it. I have had a lot of Toyota trucks so it might be valuable for someone else down the line who’s considering one. Prior Toyota’s - 3 5th gen 4R pros, 2018 LC200, 2019 LX570, 2022...

Glad to see it. Makes me much happier with my GX550 should the contagion spread. Porsche did the same with the GT3 in the past. Much lower volume but a costlier motor.

I don’t measure the damn thing tells me on the screen lol I didn’t buy this for mpg.

I am getting 14.5 mpg with roughly half highway (80 mph ave) and half city. Flat area low elevation etc OT+

About 6 weeks in with my OT+ I would say add second row air vents on the roof for OT models. Second give me reason to trust this engine ffs. Aside from that it's been great. I love the ATIII tires in fact they are my go to on past vehicles. Excellent on road manners and excellent in snow.