Another GX vs LX Comparison (1 Viewer)

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The LC has always been my dream car ever since growing up in the middle east and dune bashing. Now this dream is within arms reach, but my budget is constraining. This is what I'm considering:

2000 LX470 @ $7000

Rusty chassis, cracked windshield, bypassed ride height control, CD player not working, original clean title, 265k miles, timing belt changed at 180k. interior is great, couple rust spots on the body.

Option #2 GX460 2005 @$7000
255k miles Original clean title, Touch screen not working so the center console is useless. Timing belt changed a year ago. not too much rust. Is unfortunately not a land cruiser so I'm wondering if the suspension and ride quality feels the same.

Any advice?

 

[firepuglife]

Does anyone know much about Sequoias and how they stack up against the LC, Prado and 4runner lineup?

2008-2022 sequoias are rocking higher mileages than LCs from those years, and also have a better 4 wheel drive system. prior to 08 however i would get a 100 series. Also ride quality is way superior in the sequoia due to independent suspension. If you are looking for an 60% offroad rig, the LC hands down. But in my opinion I’d try for a series 70 due to size on my side of the Us we have super tight trails. Also for the thread , 7 grand can get you a slightly beat up un rusted 100 series 1997-2002. Gx’s are awesome , but if you want a 100 , get a 100.

 

[2000UZJ]

@RJcruiserlover - Don't be afraid to travel to the right 100. I would keep an eye on the South East. Very little rust, down here. If the 100 is your dream, sit tight and keep an eye on FB Marketplace, and MUD for vehicles. I flew to Denver to buy my most recent 100, drove it back to Atlanta and it was a dream!

Don't rush and buy the wrong vehicle.