Buying LC/LX Worth $$ Lower Mi? (1 Viewer)

[landtoy80]

Looking to buy a 200 LC or LX570. I have never worried about buying a Toyota with 200,000+ miles and wonder if its worth spending extra cash to buy a lower mileage 200 series? I got my FZJ80 with 208,000 mi and got ride of it at 475,000 mi as it was well rusted and needed more repairs than it’s value.

Been looking at a lot of 200 series with around 200,000 mi on them for under $30,000. For around $10,000 more there are some with 100,000 less miles on them. Is the 200 series any more affected by mileage wear than an 80?

 

[OregonLC]

Either one will last mechanically. There can be big different in interior wear between 100k and 200k, especially if a multi-owner vehicle. IMO, that's what you're buying. With a 570 there's probably a bit more concern as at 200k you're probably looking at some bigger replacement parts on the AHC side.

 

[Redbull]

I buy the newest lowest mileage I can afford whether that’s a BMW or Toyota. My LX had 19,000 less miles than the LC I had when I got it and despite both being in great condition there was a noticeable difference in wear and tear. My LX feels like a new car in comparison.

As @OregonLC said the interior wear will be different between the two, if you can afford it I’d say go for it.