Hello all. I joined a few weeks ago, but thought I would finally make a post.
I have always loved Toyota and their reliability, but always got stuck because of features, prices, or timing in other vehicles. As soon as my last car was paid off - a Mercury Milan, I traded it in for a 1st Gen Highlander with over 100,000 miles. Nice competent little crossover. Camry on stilts pretty much. I took care of it and never had an issue.
After about 2 years, I traded it in and now drive a 2012 Toyota Sequoia Platinum, again with over 100,000 miles. Lots of utility, lots of comfort. I love it. I take care of it, and have no issues. 3 tons of fun as my daily driver, even though I do not need all the room this boat has. I absolutely love the 5.7l V8.
Through all of this, I have always been aware of and admired from afar the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser. My local dealer never has them. (They rarely even have new Sequoias). But I read and research and admire.
A couple of weekends ago, I was near an urban area with a Lexus dealership who happened to have a lovely pre-owned 2015 Land Cruiser for sale. I took advantage of this opportunity and took it for a test drive. So impressive. So Solid. Stealth Wealth. Fell in love.
Well, since this is a Lexus dealer, I absolutely had to check out a similar year LX.
I drove a 2016, the first year of the latest refresh, right after I drove the LC so I could make a good comparison. I knew as soon as I sat in it, this was the vehicle. Drive was great. I even like the stupid Predator grill. I like the additional farkles of the 16 LX over the LC, especially the All Speed dynamic cruise and the sound system.
I joined the LC subreddit, joined ih8mud, and have educated myself on all the quirks and features of both 200s, the LC and the LX. I went back about 200 pages here, pretty much to when the 16 was new, and read every thread that interested me. Yesterday, I read most of the "Papp" thread. LOL.
Anyway, I am convinced the 2016 LX will be my next vehicle, but the price is still too high. Nationwide I am seeing an average of about $65,000. So I plan to enjoy my Sequoia, and hang out here, until I decide I can afford one. It might be a year, it might be 2. I wish it was tomorrow.
I have to say though, the one thing I have read the most on here is damn tire sizes. I know many of these newer LXs come with stupid 21" wheels with bad $440 Dunflop tires. So I am already starting to plan what that will be replaced with.
For a vehicle that I will drive 99% on pavement, will there be a discernible ride quality and comfort difference between 18" and 20"?
I'd like to get the biggest diameter tires I can when I do replace them. Most likely Michelin Defenders. I have them in a 275/55/20 on the Sequoia, and they are great. I am pretty sure I've read that 275/60/20 are no problem on the LX.
18? Assuming the same offset? 285/65/18? Is that about right?
I have looked at the collected data in the spreadsheet. My goal will be largest tire without rub, without modifications, for the best pavement ride and MPG (LOL I know).
Anyway, I guess I don't really need to know this now, I just like to plan ahead for things like this.
Sorry for the rambling, long post. Glad to be on this fine forum.
I have always loved Toyota and their reliability, but always got stuck because of features, prices, or timing in other vehicles. As soon as my last car was paid off - a Mercury Milan, I traded it in for a 1st Gen Highlander with over 100,000 miles. Nice competent little crossover. Camry on stilts pretty much. I took care of it and never had an issue.
After about 2 years, I traded it in and now drive a 2012 Toyota Sequoia Platinum, again with over 100,000 miles. Lots of utility, lots of comfort. I love it. I take care of it, and have no issues. 3 tons of fun as my daily driver, even though I do not need all the room this boat has. I absolutely love the 5.7l V8.
Through all of this, I have always been aware of and admired from afar the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser. My local dealer never has them. (They rarely even have new Sequoias). But I read and research and admire.
A couple of weekends ago, I was near an urban area with a Lexus dealership who happened to have a lovely pre-owned 2015 Land Cruiser for sale. I took advantage of this opportunity and took it for a test drive. So impressive. So Solid. Stealth Wealth. Fell in love.
Well, since this is a Lexus dealer, I absolutely had to check out a similar year LX.
I drove a 2016, the first year of the latest refresh, right after I drove the LC so I could make a good comparison. I knew as soon as I sat in it, this was the vehicle. Drive was great. I even like the stupid Predator grill. I like the additional farkles of the 16 LX over the LC, especially the All Speed dynamic cruise and the sound system.
I joined the LC subreddit, joined ih8mud, and have educated myself on all the quirks and features of both 200s, the LC and the LX. I went back about 200 pages here, pretty much to when the 16 was new, and read every thread that interested me. Yesterday, I read most of the "Papp" thread. LOL.
Anyway, I am convinced the 2016 LX will be my next vehicle, but the price is still too high. Nationwide I am seeing an average of about $65,000. So I plan to enjoy my Sequoia, and hang out here, until I decide I can afford one. It might be a year, it might be 2. I wish it was tomorrow.
I have to say though, the one thing I have read the most on here is damn tire sizes. I know many of these newer LXs come with stupid 21" wheels with bad $440 Dunflop tires. So I am already starting to plan what that will be replaced with.
For a vehicle that I will drive 99% on pavement, will there be a discernible ride quality and comfort difference between 18" and 20"?
I'd like to get the biggest diameter tires I can when I do replace them. Most likely Michelin Defenders. I have them in a 275/55/20 on the Sequoia, and they are great. I am pretty sure I've read that 275/60/20 are no problem on the LX.
18? Assuming the same offset? 285/65/18? Is that about right?
I have looked at the collected data in the spreadsheet. My goal will be largest tire without rub, without modifications, for the best pavement ride and MPG (LOL I know).
Anyway, I guess I don't really need to know this now, I just like to plan ahead for things like this.
Sorry for the rambling, long post. Glad to be on this fine forum.
