Good price?

[Reckless]

I am going to drive a built LX tomorrow and will compare it to my LC. I plan to make a write up about my thoughts afterwards as this question has been gnawing at me for a long time.

 

[thammer62]

Mileage is irrelevant as long as it's been maintained. Unless you can swing a '13. Also, with the '10 you're getting:

"Added a few enhancements for 2010 model year including the addition of privacy glass on the rear hatch and Safety Connect™ telematics system. The audio system added integrated satellite radio with a 90-day trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® and an auxiliary audio jack/USB port. New options included rain-sensing windshield wipers added to the Upgrade Package and a navigation system with XM NavTraffic."

Dealer serviced several times each year since new. Brand new tires, recent fluids flushes, etc. The prev owner seems to have done a good job with maintenance.

 

[thammer62]

I am going to drive a built LX tomorrow and will compare it to my LC. I plan to make a write up about my thoughts afterwards as this question has been gnawing at me for a long time.

What question are you referring to

 

[Reckless]

LC vs LX. Sorry I read it wrong. You are looking at an LC.

 

[thammer62]

Dealer called with their post inspection results. Only needs new F and R brake pads and an oil change. That's it.

 

[Markuson]

Mileage is irrelevant as long as it's been maintained. Unless you can swing a '13. Also, with the '10 you're getting:

"Added a few enhancements for 2010 model year including the addition of privacy glass on the rear hatch and Safety Connect™ telematics system. The audio system added integrated satellite radio with a 90-day trial subscription to XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® and an auxiliary audio jack/USB port. New options included rain-sensing windshield wipers added to the Upgrade Package and a navigation system with XM NavTraffic."

I think I agree with that for the most part, but mainly for major items like engine, drive train, etc.

I think of other factors though...like having butts in seats for an extra 65,000 miles, and all the doodads, motors, starting, stopping, heated hoses, air conditioner compressors, and a zillion other non-power-train stuff that sits through what would be (for me) another 5 years worth of miles. I agree that the engine, etc. is probably fine. But other wear starts to add up on other non-central mechanics. If I could hand someone $6-7k to magically roll 65k miles off of my 200 every so often...I would.

I dunno... What do you think?

 

[thammer62]

One thing is for sure this prev owner didn't have kids or anything back there often. Looks perfect and I saw it before it even headed back to the detail/inspection area.

 

[ryanCA]

One thing is for sure this prev owner didn't have kids or anything back there often. Looks perfect and I saw it before it even headed back to the detail/inspection area.

Did you buy it yet?

 

[thammer62]

Did you buy it yet?

No. Finalizing decision today/tonight. I am having a hard time convincing myself that spending $30k on a truck with 133k mi is smart. Ha. I'm getting there it is just much different than my usual play. I buy cars new or barely used and drive them 10+ years. My 4runner (just turned 13) has been a dream to maintain and now I'm spoiled. This next truck needs to last me 8-10 until driverless stuff gets mainstream.

 

[ryanCA]

No. Finalizing decision today/tonight. I am having a hard time convincing myself that spending $30k on a truck with 133k mi is smart. Ha. I'm getting there it is just much different than my usual play. I buy cars new or barely used and drive them 10+ years. My 4runner (just turned 13) has been a dream to maintain and now I'm spoiled. This next truck needs to last me 8-10 until driverless stuff gets mainstream.

Can we at least see a picture?

You are teasing me more than the girls in the window in Amsterdam

 

[thammer62]

It won't get listed until tomorrow morning. It's the grey/grey combo I love.
Do you think it is priced right @ryanCA ?

 

[ryanCA]

It won't get listed until tomorrow morning. It's the grey/grey combo I love.
Do you think it is priced right @ryanCA ?

I think it is.

It will be a WORLD of a STEP ABOVE from a 4Runner....

 

[Reckless]

I was the same position as you 2 years ago. I couldn't get myself to spend $30k on a LC with 115k miles. Let me tell you it was the best decision I ever made. My only regret was not doing it sooner. Had I known how awesome the LC is I would have found a way to get more cash and buy it years sooner.

 

[Reckless]

BTW, upgrade the brake pads with TRD pads if you are changing them out.

 

[thammer62]

BTW, upgrade the brake pads with TRD pads if you are changing them out.

Dealer replaced them today during inspection -

 

[thammer62]

Sales guy fwd'd me this pic

 

[TonyP]

Gray, best color, buy immediately.

 

[thammer62]

Heh... Was thinking same about color.

Also looks great with any/all of the standard satin-black armor.

Amazing platform for mods that are finally readily available.
You're in for as much fun in mods as you care to make.

Mine went from a super pedestrian this:

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To this...

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Did you buy new, used, details ?

 

[Markuson]

Did you buy new, used, details ?

I will probably never be able to afford a new one.
But frankly, I think buying 200's used is a no-brainer. Save soooo much $ and they are barely broken in.

Bought my 2008 with 48k miles on it and literally perfect.
I'm about to hit 100k in the next week or so...

 

[marketShark]

@thammer62 my google-fu has led me to this truck in TX. Its both the same color and mileage range as the one you found. It is a 2008 and not a 2010 as you indicated in your post. However, its a little less expensive than your $30k mark. Hope it helps the search.

This isnt mine, nor have I inquired on it. I have no relation with the seller. Always one to help a fellow MUD'er

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