100 off road comfort

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patrickfinley

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I've always believed the build quality and off road ability of the LC100, but I had never done a direct comparison until recently.

For years I have been taking my LC on a short fire road near Taos New Mexico. I think the whole length is about 2 miles. There are a few bumps and jostles, but nothing very serious. Overall it was a nice drive, or so I thought.....

I had the opportunity to drive the same fire road in a Ford Excursion from someone who lives off that road. The Excursion was about 9 months old, almost brand new. Yet the entire interior rattled and shook violently. Rear panels of the SUV were actually loose. I felt as if I was about to rupture a kidney from the bumps. It was a very violent, uncomfortable and noisy experience.

After doing this comparison I can see why so many Cruisers are depended upon in harsh parts of the world. It truly is a vehicle that can withstand 25 years of abuse. I doubt that Excursion will make it another 2 years on that road.
 
the 100 should never be taken off road. It is very large, has IFS, heated seats and a sunroof. This exludes it from an off road vehicle. Dern it loves picking up groceries though.
 
Yukon LX said:
the 100 should never be taken off road. It is very large, has IFS, heated seats and a sunroof. This exludes it from an off road vehicle. Dern it loves picking up groceries though.
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Says the guy with an 8+litre diesel powered 100.
 
I think that you mean Expedition. They quit making the HUGE Excursion several years ago.

Yes, Toyota builds these things to last!
 
I have several chevy and ford 4wd HD trucks at work, and I can drive any one of them home every day if I choose, gasoline included. Every now and then I do it, to start saving a little money, but it only lasts a few weeks. I am literally sick of driving those trucks every second I am in them (on or off road), and I always end up back in the LC, and even end up going to my project sites (plenty of offroad) in the LC too. The LC is quieter offroad than any of those trucks are on pavement. Not only far more comfortable, also far more capable! :)
 
this vehicle is very nice offroad.....biggest concern is on those cold 15* mornings in the mountains forgetting to turn off the heated seats and just as I am going up the ledge on DANIEL having a small bead of sweat run down the crack of my ass and start tickling me. I hate that stuff.....so dont take your 100 offroad in winter. :)
 
airing down tires does wonders in reducing the harsh effects of offroading....even on seemingly tame roads and trails. Huge difference between 32 psi and 18psi when running E-rated tires.
 
I've been in a couple of my friends built(ish) jeeps, fords and chevys' and i found myself coming to that same thought. I can laugh at them on the trails long as i want, till we get to the gas station that is..
 
Interior trim. It was pretty tight when I bought it but subsequent years of washboard roads have taken their toll.

The interiors in my older Toyota trucks were put together much better than my 03 Land Cruiser. Seems to me they used to use a lot more screws back in the day. This thing seems to be put together with clips and snaps.

It's still one of my favourite trucks but I have to admit I don't think Toyotas quality is what it used to be.
 
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