For those that daily - do you have a backup? (3 Viewers)

[2001LC]

I've been in 100 series (LX470, Land Cruiser), 22 years now. Never needed a back-up vehicle. After all, they're considered the most reliable vehicle ever built.

But then, I know how to "properly" maintain them. Know how to inspect and perform PM, is key.

I did once have alternator fail, while away from home. Luckily, I was at Toyota parts department when it did. Grab a new battery, to get home and an alternator to toss in once home. I now know, to listen for sound of failing ALT.

I did have. Two flat tires, stop me. But I'm ready and able with spare, jack & tool kit...

I do have a bicycle, back-up.
Primary

Back-up for son/guest.

 

[rexington14]

Multiple vehicles is a must.
I own Toyota's flagship and Toyota's econobox (w/ a 5speed manual trans).
Want to know which one is more reliable ?

 

[Asanka]

I used to daily the 100LC and had a camry as a sort of backup. Used it really as a backup during extensive modifications and timing belt/front half overhaul. Then replaced Camry with a Tesla a couple of years ago. Now Tesla is the daily and 100 is the weekend warrior/road trip/tow vehicle .

I'm saving it from short trips .

 

[Patron100LC]

I'm searching for the perfect GTI, sold many of them thinking I'll find the one, never did. My last one was a 5th gen, replaced coils every 2nd traffic light, plastic leather looking seats that were awful, a sunroof from hell..

My 2.8 VR6 MK4 was a very nice one, sold BC I'm an idiot.

The perfect backup car: MK6 or 7 GTI BASE, no packages, manual, no nav no sunroof, plaid cloth manual seats, 4 doors preferable but no must. Silver color yes a must... No tunes or other aftermarket crap from PO. Where are you? I'm looking for you!

In the meantime, my LC is my daily and I'm happy with it. I spend lots of money on it, not because it's problematic, but because I'm in MUD reading too much

 

[VR6GURU]

Yes. I like the polar opposite as a back up.

 

[MechE30]

Having another vehicle in the household to drive has been hands down the biggest stress reliever when repairs come up with my primary vehicle. Before I got married I had an E30 bmw and a Saab 9-5 wagon, Russian roulette which one went down, but the other always saved the day.

 

[hoser]

Multiple vehicles is a must.
I own Toyota's flagship and Toyota's econobox (w/ a 5speed manual trans).
Want to know which one is more reliable ?

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I know which one is more boring. At least get an AE86.

 

[devilzdriver]

I have multiples... and an addiction

200 for the family/wife
Tundra - Daily
100 - spare/work horse
Volvo XC70 - like college... experimenting with european cars
240z - Garage queen

 

[NOSAJ]

Always something to drive, but always something to work on.

Built ‘01 Lx470 wife’s daily
‘15 4Runner oldest son’s
‘01 Land Cruiser middle son’s
‘72 fj55 youngest son’s
‘77 FJ40
‘80 HJ45


Work fleet
3 ford f250s
3 Isuzu over cabs

 

[3Speed40ForLife]

I've got you guys beat.
When my 40 series needs some work done (because Landcruiser's don't break-down, they just occasionally need servicing) I have my wife's MG midget to drive. ...pure masochism. It's maybe one notch up on the reliability scale from an Italian or French car.

 

[BullElk]

I've got you guys beat.
When my 40 series needs some work done (because Landcruiser's don't break-down, they just occasionally need servicing) I have my wife's MG midget to drive. ...pure masochism. It's maybe one notch up on the reliability scale from an Italian or French car.

Land Cruisers don’t wear, they marinate.

 

[Foehammer]

I have been looking at Volvo C30s for this reason. My last civic was great for some things, terrible for others, and soured me on components that needed dealer servicing. A two door manual hatch sounds fun.

I drove an 8th gen base model civic for 6+ years. Leaked and burned oil, blew a head gasket once, water pump went, front struts went. It always got me home regardless. Frequent oil changes and air filters and it ran like a beast.

 

[rbrave]

I drove an 8th gen base model civic for 6+ years. Leaked and burned oil, blew a head gasket once, water pump went, front struts went. It always got me home regardless. Frequent oil changes and air filters and it ran like a beast.

I made the mistake of buying a used civic hybrid back when they were a roulette game. Mine ended up needing a new hybrid battery, and was straight up straight up dangerous when I had to merge into traffic. When I finally paid $2k to change the battery, it did the exact same thing - awful car. Sold it for $3k, and it was flawless inside and out, besides the terrible powertrain.

 

[TurbodreamZ]

I'd say this 2009 Tacoma and my 97 LX are equally reliable. I drive one when if I'm working on the other.

 

[Manhattan]

My 100 has been my daily for the past 15 years (minus a few months when my daughter had it as her daily). I’ve always had a second something. Currently, it’s the ‘84 Pickup (just drove it to Home Depot this am)

 

[Reshala]

I love vehicles and love having vehicles that fit a role well. I've had a series of vehicles for given roles. With the LC and my Mustang I feel like I've got the dream team. Something fast that can dance to daily when the weather is good coupled with a "built" offroading truck for playing on the trails and crushing the snow. Short of getting rich and looking at euro stuff I can't see changing this lineup.

 

[Foehammer]

I made the mistake of buying a used civic hybrid back when they were a roulette game. Mine ended up needing a new hybrid battery, and was straight up straight up dangerous when I had to merge into traffic. When I finally paid $2k to change the battery, it did the exact same thing - awful car. Sold it for $3k, and it was flawless inside and out, besides the terrible powertrain.

Well hey, buying a hybrid anything was your mistake. ICE ftw

 

[crimsonaudio]

Nah, I bought it because it won't need a backup as long as I keep it maintained.

 

[rbrave]

Well hey, buying a hybrid anything was your mistake. ICE ftw

Mistake indeed, lesson learned. I have nothing against EVs, but hybrids seem to be a solution looking for a problem. Mpg was the exact same with the dead battery vs replacement. 12-15mpg with my minimal commute is better than throwing a car away every 5-10 years.

 

[Bisho]

I bought a used 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid when I was commuting 120 miles a day. One of the best, over engineered cars I’ve owned. 40mpg and it has 230k miles and it’s honestly been more reliable than the 100s. I gave it to my daughter for college.

Hybrids make a lot of sense to me. You aren’t tied to the electric grid.