Recent content by joebelth8mud

I think you h Fair enough, but that doesn't fit the conversation here. You're talking value for money vs the vehicle being low quality. You can argue you personally don't see the $30K in value over a quality, no longer in production used car, which is the argument when comparing ANY used vs new...

Come on now. There's no way you can objectively say the GX460 is a superior vehicle to the GX550. It has far less horsepower and torque, about 2,0000 lbs less towing capacity, half the cargo volume (45 vs 90), less wheel articulation, no rear locker, and far (far) less technology. It hasn't...

Agreed. I would also prefer the LX share the design aesthetics with the GX. They really nailed it - and should just run with that success.

The LX is superior....off-road with 22" wheels, low profile tires, and no locking differentials? We know the gauge cluster isn't superior. The infotainment screen is a fraction of the size of the GX. Does it have e-KDSS? Maybe better as a luxury vehicle because the materials are a cut above...

Reading through this thread is pretty interesting. I just sold a fully optioned, 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 P400, after being disappointed with it as a trail riding and camping vehicle. I purchased a fully optioned GX550 OT+ last week. I can say without a doubt I'm very satisfied with the...

Awesome. Thank you. The timing belt was done by the dealer - records available online. I believe it’s about mid-life at this point. No paint work, no accidents, but it does have a couple very minor (barely noticeable) door dings if you look for them.

Reduced to $22,995.

Thank you! Owned since May 2022, it was the nicest local example we could find, and have dealer service records going back since new. We purchased it because bought an Airstream and our 21 Jeep Rubicon only had a 3500lb tow rating. Since this was intended to be our family travel vehicle for...

This a very clean, dealer serviced, enthusiast owned 2006 Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series. Over $8,000 has been spent on genuine Toyota parts and service this year (documentation available) to refresh this Landcruiser to like-new status, including details such as new seat foam and leather from...

About to put my very clean, dealer serviced, 2006 Landcruiser 100 Series on the market. I originally paid $20,500 and over the past year baselined ($8,000) it using genuine Toyota parts: Oil, coolant, trans, diff fluids 05/2022 Front CV Axles 05/2022 Optima Battery...

It’ll be interesting to see how much the LC300 and GX550 have in common once the YouTubers get their hands on some examples. I’m personally curious about the major running gear (e.g. engines, transmission, axles, cooling, etc).

They’re durable but I wouldn’t buy again if another design were available. The “pattern” is made up of little individual rectangular pockets that hold dirt, oil, etc. They don’t vacuum clean and even pressure washing, spraying with purple power, and scrubbing with a tire brush doesn’t get them...

The 18” steelie-style wheels are available on the base, 300 hp trim level. Most trim levels come with the 400 hp engine and have larger brakes. It’s a trade-off. Modern trucks are getting much more powerful. The big brakes (380 mm) stop the Defender from 60 mph in 115 ft. which is sports car...

True, yet still has a better departure angle than the new Landcruiser, and doesn’t compromise the break over angle. D130: 28.5 degrees LC250: 22 degrees LC100: 19 degrees The biggest fault of the defender I’ve found so far is the brakes. They’re excellent, but require a minimum of a 19” wheel...

There are definitely confusing nuances that I’m sure exist due to different laws and different applications in different countries. The number that matters here in the U.S. is 771 lbs, which is roughly 10% of the trailer tow rating (8200 lbs) as expected. A bit less than you’d find on a pickup...