Add a second 200 Series, or a Tundra, or ...? (1 Viewer)

[Indepth]

Recent life events may have me in the position of finding a personal vehicle for myself again (company cars are great and all, but only while you're in the role that provides them!).

I just scored a great deal on a 2018 LC for my wife about a month or so ago, which has really turned us both on to the LC platform in general. We chose the LC for the infotainment system's design over the LX's design and the more simplistic suspension design; for some reason she preferred the way it rode as well.

I've grown quite fond of the platform since purchasing the LC and having a few road trips in it. So much so, I'm considering adding a second 200 series to the stable as my daily if I'm placed in the position to do so. This could be the LC or LX, as I think I could manage the infotainment much more easily than the wife - she's not as tech savvy as I am.

My question for everyone is - would you do it? Would you run two 200 series? I'm also considering a Tundra Platinum, or a GX460.

I've axed the 4Runner (need the V8 so it's not gutless) and the Tacoma TRD Pro (awesome trucks, but the cabin space is too tiny to haul a Newfoundland in a pinch).

I'm open for discussion, and I'm sure some interesting perspectives will be shared.

 

[TacomaLC]

I have a 2020 Tundra Platinum and it's my daily. Love it. Comfortable, beefy, powerful and I love the utility of a truck. In the summer I roll down all 5 windows and open the moon roof feels like a convertible. The only downside is the turning radius. Oh, and the 38 gallon fuel tank makes it feel like a hybrid

 

[hickuptruck]

Get a lc500 or a Lx570

 

[Markuson]

I have a 2020 Tundra Platinum and it's my daily. Love it. Comfortable, beefy, powerful and I love the utility of a truck. In the summer I roll down all 5 windows and open the moon roof feels like a convertible. The only downside is the turning radius. Oh, and the 38 gallon fuel tank makes it feel like a hybrid

How did you arrive at a 38 gallon tank? The smaller LRA?

 

[WCDAVE]

In my case, "daily driver" has become a thing of the past. Working from home, my wife and I both drive 20 miles (maybe) a week. The reason we have the cruiser is that our driveway was cluttered with 4 expensive vehicles that we just didn't drive - even before the virus. When the insurance bill came the Audis and Porsche went on Autotrader and were gone. We kept our Golf R since it's under warranty until the apocalypse and got the LC. Having just completed a large fence project - I have to say a Tundra has crossed my mind, but we like having the smaller car for tight parking garages in our town and quick trips to the store. And when not in project mode, I am not sure that a pick-up would get much use - certainly not by my wife. The Cruiser has replaced the A8 as the road trip vehicle for its size, comfort, and utility. If you and your wife are inclined to share the LC when you each need it, I'd get an alternative vehicle type.....as tempting as 2x LCs might be.

 

[04UZJ100]

How did you arrive at a 38 gallon tank? The smaller LRA?

Tundra has 38G tank.

 

[CharlieS]

How did you arrive at a 38 gallon tank? The smaller LRA?

The larger tank comes standard on some trim levels (not sure if all). I was looking at a new Tundra TRD Pro recently and was pleasantly surprised to see this. The smaller tanks on the earlier Tundra and Land Cruiser is a hassle with the thirsty 5.7.

 

[CharlieS]

I've owned multiple of the same vehicle and one of the two always seemed to be the go-to and the other mostly sat idle. Given that, I wouldn't get a second Land Cruiser. The Tundra is no land cruiser, but it has great cargo capacity, can tow more weight, and has plenty of power with the 5.7. Some of the higher trim levels are nice. Turn radius suffers. Then again, you can buy them new for $55K and lower all day long.

 

[Markuson]

Tundra has 38G tank.

Oh, I misread. Thought you were referring to your Cruiser.

 

[Indepth]

I have a 2020 Tundra Platinum and it's my daily. Love it. Comfortable, beefy, powerful and I love the utility of a truck. In the summer I roll down all 5 windows and open the moon roof feels like a convertible. The only downside is the turning radius. Oh, and the 38 gallon fuel tank makes it feel like a hybrid

The main reason I’m looking at the pick up aspect is for house projects, hauling, and cabin space. The 38 gallon fuel tank is a huge thing too for when I’d use it to road trip. I work from home, so it won’t be used as a daily commuter and fuel economy doesn’t scare me much. I’m actually looking at the 2021’s to snag the last year of the 5.7 before Toyota supposedly goes forced induction on their refresh in 2022

Get a lc500 or a Lx570

A LC500 is cool, but not my cup of tea for the price. I’ll grab a gently used GSF before a LC500. Also and LC500 and GSF will not fit a fully grown Newfoundland in the back lol. LX570 is tempting simply because I love the platform.

In my case, "daily driver" has become a thing of the past. Working from home, my wife and I both drive 20 miles (maybe) a week. The reason we have the cruiser is that our driveway was cluttered with 4 expensive vehicles that we just didn't drive - even before the virus. When the insurance bill came the Audis and Porsche went on Autotrader and were gone. We kept our Golf R since it's under warranty until the apocalypse and got the LC. Having just completed a large fence project - I have to say a Tundra has crossed my mind, but we like having the smaller car for tight parking garages in our town and quick trips to the store. And when not in project mode, I am not sure that a pick-up would get much use - certainly not by my wife. The Cruiser has replaced the A8 as the road trip vehicle for its size, comfort, and utility. If you and your wife are inclined to share the LC when you each need it, I'd get an alternative vehicle type.....as tempting as 2x LCs might be.

I think a lot of people are doing that. Thankfully I’ve always worked from home even pre-COVID. Only time I traveled was to customer sites for a visit. The Golf R, oddly enough, is the exact car I was looking at as a potential option because a 4 door option with the rear seats folded down could haul the dog in a pinch I think. I fear about long term reliability on the motor though (think 150K miles++) and know I’d mod it to the moon. Modding is something the Tundra would likely get, but it’d be small. A leveling kit, some wheels and tires, and a bed cover. Beyond that, the motor is bulletproof and I could drive it with confidence (in either the Tundra or the LC/LX).

Shockingly, there were several 2016+ LX’s that were pretty cheap when I bought my wife her LC. They’re all gone now, must’ve been all snatched up, just my luck. At least getting a 2021 Tundra Platinum isn’t hard.

 

[101Voodoo]

I've got a 2020 Tundra 1794. Trading the wife's 2015 Platinum Sequoia in on a 2021 HE.

Large Toyota SUV and the Tundra are a perfect pairing. Covers just about any situation.

Had a 2008 Tundra Limited, my son has it now. It's been an outstanding vehicle.

Just waiting for the HE to arrive.

 

[TacomaLC]

Great minds think alike. But I trsded my Golf R for the Land Cruiser.

 

[Sandroad]

For a fun read on just the question you are asking, check out the "what's your other vehicle" thread. It's one of the more interesting reads on Mud and may give you some ideas.

Just curious, what's your OTHER vehicle?

My "wife's car" is the LC200 (aka Marshmallow). Me? I drive a 2010 civic that just won't die, but I hope will die in 3 years. I may get a Prius to save on gas (I know, I know), or just may say forget it and get a used Lexus IS-F. Maybe even a pickup? (Read: Raptor)

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[stonepa]

If it were my money, and i had an 200 already in the stable, id buy a fun car. Oh wait, just did. Mercedes S550 convertible. 1 year old, same price as the LC and i have the best of both worlds.

also, buy a used utility trailer for the house projects.

 

[Indepth]

If it were my money, and i had an 200 already in the stable, id buy a fun car. Oh wait, just did. Mercedes S550 convertible. 1 year old, same price as the LC and i have the best of both worlds.

also, buy a used utility trailer for the house projects.

The fun car slot is already filled, and likely isn't being vacated any time soon, the GT4 works great for us.

The requirement for my vehicle is it has to fit a large dog. When the wife is away at work with the 200, I need to be able to pack up a dog (or two) in the case of an emergency.

 

[Cruisin911]

Great minds think alike. But I trsded my Golf R for the Land Cruiser.

Ha! I had a 2018 Golf Alltrack. I have a thing for wagons. Long roof cars are uber useful. I used that car for everything. Surprisingly large for a compact car and all wheel drive with a manual made it amazing to drive. Unfortunately, with so many issues on the leaking panoramic moonroof they bought it back from me. Sadly, I loved that car.

 

[bjowett]

If only the GS-F came in wagon form, with AWD.

 

[Indepth]

If only the GS-F came in wagon form, with AWD.

Man, now you’re talking! This thread wouldn’t exist if that car was a thing.

 

[bjowett]

The AWD part shouldn't be too bad, but modding the body into wagon form... need to find the right body guy to do that. Heck, let's pile on the hybrid ls600h transmission, that could bump total hp up towards 600... never mind the torque!

 

[Big Timber]

Pulling the trigger on a 2018 LX this weekend. This will be the long haul, summer months, mostly pavement pusher. The 2015 LC will be the fishing/off road/nasty weather(as in feets of snow) rig.