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Phares

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I searched and read a bunch of the technical differences but I wanted the opinions of people I know. So if money were no object and you could have a new one which would you pick and a quick reason why, 80 or 100?

I am searching for a family camping/road trip/expedition style vehicle. I am not partial to either one yet I am just looking for a low mileage specimen. I think they are both awesome but want to hear from people that have experience with both. Thanks.
 
Phares,

80 vs 100 = Trouble

Just kidding. I have had a 91, 92, 95 and 95 LX450. I have also had 3 99 100s and 1 2000 hundy. I switched to a 2000 because of VSC = vehicle skid control as no one can out drive a computer in an emergency and I was starting to drive children around. I purchased my 2000 7 years ago with 100k miles (it had all maintenance records and VIN stickers) and it now has 218k miles on the odometer, probably not exact as I have been running 285s (33s) since 100k. This is the longest I have owned any vehicle and do not plan to sell it.

The 100 just does everything really good and is a basically a jacked S class without the maintenance issues. Most folks call it a 4Runner. The 100 is the clark kent of the off road world.

It also just a bit larger than an 80 but not Tahoe big so the size is good. It is very wide and can hold 3 child seats side by side in the second row. The second also reclines so even thou the rear leg room is not the best, the reclined seat backs make it feel much larger.

It can seat 8 people. It has a tailgate for use at all events. Everybody wants to sit on the tailgate. This is also useful for moving large objects around, like a pickup truck.

I use it to tow, surf fish at Hatteras, take us snow skiing and 4 wheeling in Uwharrie (Just dickey bell but still fun).

It also drives really well and you can push it for even more fun.

The only mod you really need most of the time is tires with more traction. Also, A-TRAC (active traction control) on the 2000 and newer models is outstanding.

If I had to replace it, I would go with a 2007 without AHC.

Don'd forget about the LX470s. This basically triples the number of choices available. Lex out sold LC like 2 to 1.

The DT headers make a difference.

I could go on and on. I have consumed all the kool aid on the 100. ;<)

Let me know if you have any more questions.
 
Oh yeah if you read some of the past threads you first have to get through all the screams of "search" then the love of the particular poster then maybe you'll find an honest argument...thanks for your take on the discussion.
 
Damn. That testimony above really makes me want a 100 now.
 
I've owned an 80 since 2005 and I love it! It had 120k on the odo and now has 274k. I just bought this 100 from a fellow SFLC member and I love it as well. There are some fundamental differences with them, so my testimony will probably not help as much...

1. The 100 is more comfortable and spacious. It's quiet and the interior is plush. If you test drive a 100 and an 80 with your wife, she will remove the 80 from consideration.

2. The 80 is more rugged and will remain my off-roading vehicle. Unless my wife joins me. It is noticeably more narrow than the 100 which is handy on these tight Carolina trails.

3. If you like to do your own work, the 80 is easier to work on. There's more space in the engine compartment to add "stuff". I haven't had the 100 long, but I believe that it's going to be more expensive to maintain.

4. Similar upgrades are available for both vehicles at comparable prices.... Fortunately, I bought the 100 with everything already done.

5. I would buy a decent 100 over a less expensive 80 w/o lockers. 7 days a week.

It comes down to how you plan to spend your time with the vehicle. Your family will be more comfortable in the 100 for sure. If you plan to wheel the piss out of it and bring your family along, I'd lean towards the 80. If you will realistically spend more time on the road, it will be your DD, and you will occasionally go camping or to Uwharrie, I'd lean towards the 100.
 
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4557079621.html

http://asheville.craigslist.org/ctd/4541508051.html

These are the two that I am looking at. Both have lockers. The dip$*&T in Asheville is asking a ridiculous price though and wont see the light. It even has two accidents on CarFax! Based on pics and the carfax report they were very light accidents but without looking in person there is no way to know the extent. It's saving grace is the low miles. There is no way I am paying more than 11K$ for it though so unless he plays ball that's a no go. So that is where I am at right now...It is tough to find a 100 without 200K+ miles on it in my price range.
They both seem to be incredibly capable vehicles and I think both would fit my desires. I prefer the look and size of the 80 over the 100 but the ride of the 100 would be better for the road. Oh well, the search continues.
 
Between those two, I'd go for the 100 hands down. An 80 would have to be extraordinary for me to pay 15k, and that thing was bone stock. Don't forget to have a look at the Craigslist ads down here in Charleston, TLC's come up for sale pretty often. And as uzj100 said, don't forget the LX450's and LX470's!
 
Really depends on what you want....... while I will most likley never drive a Hundo, in your situation it makes more sense to do it.

I got nothing really against a 100 just personal taste for me.... now a 105.... thats a different story.
 
Phares said:
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Phares said:
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Agree whole heartedly ..... Staring with a 25 and continuing on. It's only money!!!!


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Anything North of 200K just seems like it is going to be a lot of work (i.e. major Engine work in the next couple of years). Unless it has extensive maintenance history I'm going to steer clear of anything above 175K miles. Especially considering you can get one with 150K miles or less for approx. 10K$. Sam Stewert is looking at the one for me today that I linked above on our side of Atlanta. Again just on price I would prefer a well cared for 80 with less than the 175K mile mark which seems to fall in the 6-7K$ range.
 
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