I'm looking to buy a 2004 Landcruiser, but stumbled onto the GX470. I have a 96 FZJ80, so I'm very familiar with the 80s and the 100s.
How does a 2005 GX470 compare to a 2004 LC in terms of freeway comfort for the ride to the trails, in terms of offroad capability in medium rated trails, in terms of aftermarket parts (mainly sliders, skid plates, and 2-3" lift), in terms of cost of ownership.
If I get a 2004 LC 100-series, I would put Slee sliders, OME 2.5 Medium Lift, Slee Underbelly Skid Plates, and 285/75R18 AT tires. That would be my offroad mods to do light to medium trails.
If I get a 2005 GX470, I would try to do similar mods. Not sure what's available. Not sure how the GX470 stacks up to said 100-series.
If you have pros and cons for each model relative to each other...that would be awesome! I'm not looking to start a war, but just some information to help choose one over the other.
How does a 2005 GX470 compare to a 2004 LC in terms of freeway comfort for the ride to the trails, in terms of offroad capability in medium rated trails, in terms of aftermarket parts (mainly sliders, skid plates, and 2-3" lift), in terms of cost of ownership.
If I get a 2004 LC 100-series, I would put Slee sliders, OME 2.5 Medium Lift, Slee Underbelly Skid Plates, and 285/75R18 AT tires. That would be my offroad mods to do light to medium trails.
If I get a 2005 GX470, I would try to do similar mods. Not sure what's available. Not sure how the GX470 stacks up to said 100-series.
If you have pros and cons for each model relative to each other...that would be awesome! I'm not looking to start a war, but just some information to help choose one over the other.