Hi all,
I started this account a couple of months back when I was looking for a Toyota Land cruiser, however, there are not that many LC in Canda so I needed to go to the next best thing an LX.
Initially, I was looking for an LX450 because for me the 80 series is the best looking of them all (personal opinion) however since I was going to daily drive it and long trips and only milled Overlanding a more comfortable ride and realistically in better shape (rust wise after all I'm in Canada) the 80 was not a wise decision.
So I searched for an LX470 and I wanted the >2003 because not only it looks a little better inside but especially because it has a 5-speed gearbox, I really aimed for a 2006-2007 but those are near to impossible to get. I ended up buying a long dream vehicle for me for years. I bought a 2005 LX470 with 300.000 km (yes a bit high but it's a Toyota so I'm not worried), it ticked almost all the boxes I had except the "rust free" it's not a rust bucket but it's not rust-free either.
Bought it in July in Manitoba however it was in Alberta for 10 or 11 years. I have been fixing it (rust a few other things it had to fix) and doing major maintenance (from all the fluids to timing belt etc...) now that the maintenance and repairs list is completed the next step is going to be tires, I've 285/60 R18's and my plan is to put 33x12.5 R18 BF KO 2 (all terrain), I still didn't decide if I want to go that way or change rims to 17's or 16's (if 16's is possible I read some threads saying that it's possible, some saying it's not possible, so I'm not sure at this point) and in a near future change the front bumper to a metal one with a winch and some rock sliders. Any input is highly appreciated.
Unfortunately, there are not many people around NB that does Overlanding but I guess I'll find someone that will be able to guide me through some trails around here in the beginning.
Here the day I bought it, still with Manitoba plates.
I started this account a couple of months back when I was looking for a Toyota Land cruiser, however, there are not that many LC in Canda so I needed to go to the next best thing an LX.
Initially, I was looking for an LX450 because for me the 80 series is the best looking of them all (personal opinion) however since I was going to daily drive it and long trips and only milled Overlanding a more comfortable ride and realistically in better shape (rust wise after all I'm in Canada) the 80 was not a wise decision.
So I searched for an LX470 and I wanted the >2003 because not only it looks a little better inside but especially because it has a 5-speed gearbox, I really aimed for a 2006-2007 but those are near to impossible to get. I ended up buying a long dream vehicle for me for years. I bought a 2005 LX470 with 300.000 km (yes a bit high but it's a Toyota so I'm not worried), it ticked almost all the boxes I had except the "rust free" it's not a rust bucket but it's not rust-free either.
Bought it in July in Manitoba however it was in Alberta for 10 or 11 years. I have been fixing it (rust a few other things it had to fix) and doing major maintenance (from all the fluids to timing belt etc...) now that the maintenance and repairs list is completed the next step is going to be tires, I've 285/60 R18's and my plan is to put 33x12.5 R18 BF KO 2 (all terrain), I still didn't decide if I want to go that way or change rims to 17's or 16's (if 16's is possible I read some threads saying that it's possible, some saying it's not possible, so I'm not sure at this point) and in a near future change the front bumper to a metal one with a winch and some rock sliders. Any input is highly appreciated.
Unfortunately, there are not many people around NB that does Overlanding but I guess I'll find someone that will be able to guide me through some trails around here in the beginning.
Here the day I bought it, still with Manitoba plates.
