Gulliver, you are dead to me.
Seriously though at your price point you could have scored a great LX which is an absolutely incredible machine.
To each his own and congrats. Guess you'll be on the Highlander forum now
07 100 vs 08 200 vs 2014 Highlander
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Seriously though at your price point you could have scored a great LX which is an absolutely incredible machine.
To each his own and congrats. Guess you'll be on the Highlander forum now
At least 98% of the people that see you in your new ride would not know it was or wasn't a 200 series 
. Sounds like you knew what you needed and got it. Enjoy your new ride. I've had 4 100 series throughout the years, keep intouch you never know you might be back!! Congrats
. Sounds like you knew what you needed and got it. Enjoy your new ride. I've had 4 100 series throughout the years, keep intouch you never know you might be back!! Congrats
Good for you to choose what fit you best as that's what's important in the end. A used car - even as great as the hundy might be - is not for everyone. The size and heft of the hundy, while desirable qualities to most on these boards, can certainly be a detractor in day to day use. That along with its not so great gas consumption.
Even for my family, as superlative and 'better' as the LX470 might be in almost every attribute, it's still the least used car. In daily use and when the family goes out all together, it's typically RAV4 that we pile into. Albeit it's a RAV4 EV with a full Tesla drivetrain, though that's besides the point. It's largely because it's the right size and agile for in town use. Think ease of use with a full suite of modern electronics and connectivity.
Don't get me wrong as I still love the LX470 and wouldn't reach for any other car for extended trips and overlanding. It's just not the ideal balance for every outing.
Enjoy your new ride.
Even for my family, as superlative and 'better' as the LX470 might be in almost every attribute, it's still the least used car. In daily use and when the family goes out all together, it's typically RAV4 that we pile into. Albeit it's a RAV4 EV with a full Tesla drivetrain, though that's besides the point. It's largely because it's the right size and agile for in town use. Think ease of use with a full suite of modern electronics and connectivity.
Don't get me wrong as I still love the LX470 and wouldn't reach for any other car for extended trips and overlanding. It's just not the ideal balance for every outing.
Enjoy your new ride.
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I too reach for economical Toyota Matrix that I use for everyday driving. But wouldn't even think about driving it out of town or coming back from late night poker. I use my 100 just because it's safer to drive late. Who knows drunk driver or deer that gets in my way.
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Ummm OK here is the deal....
If you choose the Highlander: leave your mancard next to your box of tampons. You then must delete any/all conversations you had on Mud. Clean your cookies, cache, temp internet files, etc....then never mention Mud again...ever....because you will be dead to all of us.
If you buy either of the other two...post piks and start a build thread
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If you choose the Highlander: leave your mancard next to your box of tampons. You then must delete any/all conversations you had on Mud. Clean your cookies, cache, temp internet files, etc....then never mention Mud again...ever....because you will be dead to all of us.
If you buy either of the other two...post piks and start a build thread
...via IH8MUD app
The funny thing is early on in this thread I posted that I found threads like this to be more chat related and expressed frustration in the board being overrun with posts that are about "do I really want one? is it a good deal? why are they expensive?", etc. etc. In my opinion people don't cross shop a 10 year old truck that gets 12mpg built to overland over some of the toughest terrain in the world against a brand new (essentially) minivan like crossover. Now that it's come full circle, it proved my suspicion was correct that the OP was basically set on getting the quasi minivan and then disappeared after he bought it LOL.
I'm going to disagree with you mcgaskins. Why? Because I am currently cross shopping a 100 series, GX470 and, wait for it, a new Outback.
The fact is they all will fit my needs to some degree. But each addresses certain needs better than others. As much as I love my 80 series, I have never used it anywhere near its capabilities. A highlander (or in my case an Outback), will likely be more than capable enough for how I use it. And if the vast majority of 'Mud members were honest, they probably have never gone anywhere a Highlander couldn't have taken them.
So why not just get a Highlander, Outback, Pilot, Santa Fe, etc?
Because you never know if you need more capability. Because you've become accustomed to the overbuilt quality of a Landcruiser. Because there is more of a cool factor to the Land cruiser. Or maybe you do get a wagon, crossover, or minivan and it is fine. But these are things that are nice to get input on, especially from people who have experience with the cars in question. Personally, I will likely get a 100 series (hence the reason I'm lurking in here) because I'm not sure anything else will measure up and because it will be my car, not the wife's. But until I actually decide and pull the trigger, it may be a GX, or Outback, or even a Highlander. (But probably not a Highlander even though I did briefly consider them).
The fact is they all will fit my needs to some degree. But each addresses certain needs better than others. As much as I love my 80 series, I have never used it anywhere near its capabilities. A highlander (or in my case an Outback), will likely be more than capable enough for how I use it. And if the vast majority of 'Mud members were honest, they probably have never gone anywhere a Highlander couldn't have taken them.
So why not just get a Highlander, Outback, Pilot, Santa Fe, etc?
Because you never know if you need more capability. Because you've become accustomed to the overbuilt quality of a Landcruiser. Because there is more of a cool factor to the Land cruiser. Or maybe you do get a wagon, crossover, or minivan and it is fine. But these are things that are nice to get input on, especially from people who have experience with the cars in question. Personally, I will likely get a 100 series (hence the reason I'm lurking in here) because I'm not sure anything else will measure up and because it will be my car, not the wife's. But until I actually decide and pull the trigger, it may be a GX, or Outback, or even a Highlander. (But probably not a Highlander even though I did briefly consider them).
Congrats on your purchase. Lots of idiots on forums just as in life. Lots of chest thumping and diq measuring by a bunch of middle aged dudes with receding hairlines.
100 series is seriously dated compared to the highlander. You made the right call. Enjoy!
100 series is seriously dated compared to the highlander. You made the right call. Enjoy!
Wow. Seems a bit over the top. And - It takes one to know one! Nanny-nanny- boo-boo!
You got it all wrong, my hairline has stopped receding and I'm diq thumping and chest measuring.
Highlander is a completely different vehicle, on road, both do the exact same job well I'm sure.
I also have a new Outback and do agree that a lot of places posted in the picture thread and places I've been, the Outback would have been just fine. However, the big difference comes into play when you've traveled on dirt roads and trails for thousands of miles. Stuff will wear out quicker on the Outback/Highlander/other CUV's. Things will break sooner, as they're not made for heavy-duty abuse. I just don't trust my new Outback enough to go too far off the beaten path, because I've looked at the undercarriage. Seems like a bunch of popsicle sticks holding the wheels to the body. Each vehicle has it's uses. If you're not going to see much off-road, get the Outback or Highlander. You'll get better MPG, power, amenities, etc. For a proper camping rig able to handle heavy loads, traverse rough terrain day in/day out, 100 does great. For any off-road outings, I feel much better in my 14 year old 100 than the new Outback.
Thought you had to be over 13 to register here?
I always think it is interesting when I hear people talk MPG. Most minivans get with real world 4 mpg of my old 100 or new LX. Hell, any of the crossovers driven in the real world by your average soccer mom seems to do even worse. That's why, when it came time to replace my 100, I bought an LX.
In addition to all the other insane reasons for getting a Highlander over a LC/LX... When I park my LX in valet, they park it right up front. This guy probably has to wait forever for them to go get his highlander out of the back lot. Haha, just kidding.
I know that no matter what Mother Nature throws at me, or where I decide to explore, that I can get there and back in my LX. On top of that, I get to drive in one of the nicest and most comfortable cars I have ever been in. The Highlander offers neither of those.
I know that no matter what Mother Nature throws at me, or where I decide to explore, that I can get there and back in my LX. On top of that, I get to drive in one of the nicest and most comfortable cars I have ever been in. The Highlander offers neither of those.
Discounting any prescribed perceptional differences between an LC and a Highlander, to me the biggest question would be the long range durability of a Highlander. Provided I intended to keep whichever of these vehicles for an extended duration.
As for the question of Highlander durability, it is one I have no idea of as I have neither researched one nor known someone with one.
I do know some of the V6's have issues with sludge, but guessing this has been rectified.
The enhanced build quality of an LC/LX is not for nothing. This includes occupant safety.
Moreover, resale value will most definitely favor a 100/200. Especially if the Highlander is 2WD.
As for needing to justify having a vehicle whose capabilities far exceed it's daily duties, is it really much different than having a sports car capabilities can never truly be expressed on the street? Only these beasts will be more handy in the zombie apocalypse.
As for the question of Highlander durability, it is one I have no idea of as I have neither researched one nor known someone with one.
I do know some of the V6's have issues with sludge, but guessing this has been rectified.
The enhanced build quality of an LC/LX is not for nothing. This includes occupant safety.
Moreover, resale value will most definitely favor a 100/200. Especially if the Highlander is 2WD.
As for needing to justify having a vehicle whose capabilities far exceed it's daily duties, is it really much different than having a sports car capabilities can never truly be expressed on the street? Only these beasts will be more handy in the zombie apocalypse.
Guys, some people like to use the correct tool for the job. Some of us love big heavy sled hammers for every job
My wife just bought a new Subaru, but I can't say that a Landcruiser of any flavor or vintage was considered during that process (at least no more so than my "2006 E46 BMW M3 w/ snow tires for the winter" flash of brilliance). I get the LC vs. Sequoia debate due to the off-road vs. towing capability aspect (for example), but a Camry Wagon AWD... err, I mean Highlander? A fine vehicle in its own right (my BiL's DD), but if I was in the market for a vehicle of the Highlander's ilk, there are quite a few (more comparable) vehicles that I would consider before an LC/LX came into the picture. Of course on the other hand, if I was considering the purchase of another LC/LX, there are -very- -few- vehicles that I would consider a viable alternative.
BingoGuys, some people like to use the correct tool for the job. Some of us love big heavy sled hammers for every job
Blasphemy. There is no substitute!
