And the nicer dash/ac design. IMO
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haddix said:...Really wish I could jut borrow a hundy for a day and go from there.....
Did you ever say where you are located? I would trade with you for a day or two. Are you close to East Texas?
I sold a 08' dc Tacoma for my 100. I love everything about my 100 and would not trade back. But, that being said, I am looking for an 01-04 DC to add to my stable. I guess what I am saying is if I could only own 1, it would be my 100. My ideal is owning both.
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I expect the LC to be bullet proof, one of the best cars I have ever owned was a 2006 4 Runner, so I expect it to be very good.
How ever I'm curious to know if all LC, need attention on the water pump and Timing belt.
I will mainly drive the LC on highway. Specially into Northern Mexico. Can any one comment on how good the LC is in power response, if for example I need to over take an 18 wheeler on a two lane road?
Are there any aftermarket mods I could install to improve stability (like a sway bar)?
The LC is just as, or more, bullet proof than the 4runner, no worries there.
The LC, like virtually all Toyotas, need the timing belt replaced every 90k. Are you are asking if the LC is more sensitive to timing belts or water pumps than other Toyotas? If so, then the answer is no. Keep in mind the 100 Series LC's 2UZ-FE V8 is nothing special really. It's shared with other vehicles like the Tundra, 4runner, Sequoia, GX470, etc.
It's a V8, so in stock form passing on the highway is no sweat at all. I've never had any issues when needing to pass. In comparison, the difference between my old 80 Series with the inline six is night and day! The 80 would barely pass on a two lane road.
Factory sway bars front/rear. No aftermarket options, except for poly bushings on the stock bars.
The biggest stability improvement will come from aftermarket shocks, specifically the Bilsteins.
As great as the LC is, it's not without a couple cons. The 2006 you are looking at more than likely has AHC, which depending on your goals might and might not be ideal. The other con is the factory navigation, which ties in all the HVAC controls. Issues with this unit are costly and you loose control over everything without it. There is a project in the works to offer an option to replace with a non-Nav (rare factory option).
jrcnring said:Actually I'm lucky, the LC I'm buying was originally purchased in Mexico, it is a Mexico spec vehicle, that means no nav, and no height control.
The stereo unit is separate of the ac controls. It actually has in dash cd and tape player.
The height control knob is not present and has a little tray like in older LC.
And on top of it and actually the very reason I'm getting this particular LC over getting a newer LC or Lexus its because it's armored. I'm replacing my current armored Jeep, which is great but not as reliable as a Toyota.
B6 armor by Global Armor. Full armor on entire vehicle, run flat tires, etc.
This car needs to keep me safe while working in the Chihuahua region of Mexico which up untill last year Cd Juarez was ranked the most dangerous place on earth even worst than other places with wars.
I have several friends in Kabul who drive up-armored 100 Series Cruisers with IFS and petrol V8s.
They are very happy with them. The only complaint (as you are well aware) is the amount of cabin space-reduction due to the armor.
You are about to make a move that you will never regret.
what were the options for US UZJ100s 2007 year?
-Nav
-AHC
-rear spoiler
-rear DVD entertainment
-any others?
what were the options for US UZJ100s 2007 year?
-Nav
-AHC
-rear spoiler
-rear DVD entertainment
-any others?
04 LX, 100k, rust free, one-owner, full records, clean carfax, RES. Thinking $21-22k?
It will be a princess/mall cruiser. Been a while since I've been shopping. Funny, but after you've had a 100, nothing else compares. Even tried the GX. Nice, peppy, but not as solid.
Good price.
My mom has a GX470 and I drive it quiet often. Honestly for princess/mall cruiser it's a way better rig than the LC/LX. Lower to the ground means easier for the princess and kids to get in/out. It's smaller overall which means easier to park and maneuver in parking lots. Less weight and size means the same V8 has way more pep.