LC 200 differences (1 Viewer)

[emanting]

Is there a 200-version (08-11/13-15/16-21) to avoid for a particular reason(s)? I'm trying to decide which one to purchase and if there are certain things to look for with each variation? I know there are better safety and tech options as you get to the 2016+ models, but do you lose a lot by looking at a 2013-15 model?

I tried finding a thread using search but didn't find one. If you know of this already being discussed and know the thread, please provide so I don't waste everyone's time.

Thanks, in advance,
Eric

 

[LNDYAT]

For me the happy medium was 13-15 (I got a '13). It had the right safety features to keep the wife happy and it wasn't "too nice" for me to casually wheel it.

 

[Nooooooooob1]

No years to avoid as a whole, just little things to watch out for like the radiator issue. Like already mentioned, the 13-15 is a happy medium.

 

[JohnPW]

They are all capable and reliable. Features change over time, prior threads on the differences.

 

[Supra Turbo]

MY '13-15 are the best. All others are slow, unreliable, and ugly. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to you.

 

[stonepa]

They don’t get any better than this.

 

[emanting]

Thanks everyone!

Nice rig, Patrick!!

 

[Redbull]

My 2015 had every critical thing I wanted in a vehicle: HID/LED headlights, great stereo, ventilated seats, Bluetooth audio, and every time I drive it I have a s*** eating grin on my face

 

[Madtiger]

For LC:

2020+: new front differential design…maybe better/stronger differential carrier??

2018+: KDSS bolt change, automatically power-folding outside mirrors, late-2018s have new radiator design, late-2018s have capacitive touch screen on center display, powered lift gate, non-mandatory rear entertainment, newer transmission software (flashable on 2016-2017), and new key (very cool) design.

2016+ LC also gains bigger front brakes, 8-speed auto, semi-aniline leather of the LX, and has better buttons arrangement than prior years.

 

[99toylc]

Semi-aniline leather has been offered on the LX since 2008.

 

[Nooooooooob1]

For LC:

2020+: new front differential design…maybe better/stronger differential carrier??

2018+: KDSS bolt change, automatically power-folding outside mirrors, late-2018s have new radiator design, late-2018s have capacitive touch screen on center display, powered lift gate, non-mandatory rear entertainment, newer transmission software (flashable on 2016-2017), and new key (very cool) design.

2016+ LC also gains bigger front brakes, 8-speed auto, semi-aniline leather of the LX, and has better buttons arrangement than prior years.

Were there never any chance to the 4lo/CDL actuator assembly?

 

[kwelhand]

I concur… 13-15 is the sweet spot.
Ended up getting 14 and very happy so far.

 

[Madtiger]

Were there never any chance to the 4lo/CDL actuator assembly?

Not sure about prior 2016, but 2016+ is a dial to shift to 4-LO and button to lock CDL.

 

[Supra Turbo]

Not sure about prior 2016, but 2016+ is a dial to shift to 4-LO and button to lock CDL.

Same thing on all 200 series LC's, just different arrangement.

 

[krice118]

the 2012s are the most reliable.

 

[Cincodemustache]

the 2012s are the most reliable.

The rarest of all unicorn cruisers. Lol

 

[Tex68w]

I vote '16+ but I prefer the exterior, but like most have said, the '13-15's are the sweet spot if you don't have a preference and want to save some money over the '16+.

 

[Nooooooooob1]

Not sure about prior 2016, but 2016+ is a dial to shift to 4-LO and button to lock CDL.

Not the switch in the cabin. I mean the actuator that moves the pins in the diff.

 

[Madtiger]

Not the switch in the cabin. I mean the actuator that moves the pins in the diff.

Ah ok…have no idea.