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The time is almost here.

The situation:

I will have my 80 series forever, now that it is getting rebuilt from the block up and I am SC it. My next problem (not really problem) is I bought an 06 GX470 to drive while my 80 is out of service in the hopes that I would give it to my wife when her 2015 Highlander lease is up in December. After visiting a friend at the local dealership, she noticed a new 2017 LandCruiser, sat in it and immediately fell in "LOVE". She likes the GX470, but the maps suck, bluetooth is a PITA to hookup and it does not have XM radio. Also, in NO WAY can we afford a new LandCruiser, so my questions are.

1. What is the difference in years? We will be looking between 2011 and 2015 area.

2. What year did they go to all options being standard?

3. Any known issues with them?

4. I know a lot of parts on the GX are interchangeable with Toyota FJCruiser parts, Is it the same with the LX570?



Thanks in advance for your input/thoughts.
 
Welcome from a former well built 80 Series owner. Yes, many parts from the LC (some second gen Tundra, too) will exchange... what does not is the suspension due to the AHC. The parts will likely bolt in, but no has gone so far as to see how the electronics will react. There are some interesting(?) threads around with some speculation on how to deal with upgrading it should a change be desired.
 
just got an 08 for more room so I'm still learning too but from what I've learned so far...

1- minor facelift in and out starting in 2013, also i think they added USB in 2010-11
2- I've always thought that the North American LCs are as is. They really dont have any options.
3- I just checked over all the usual stuff before I bought mine, water pump, radiator, brakes, any fluid leaks...
4- no, as previously mentioned though some Tundra stuff will work though, front suspension can be swapped out and wheels
 
Welcome from a former 80 and 100 owner. I did the trade and went with the Toyota. If you ever plan on lifting it, the Toyota is the easier option all other things being equal. This is a personal preference item so others will likely have other opinions
 
As far as the LC is concerned, not the LX570:

Here is some Toyota info I found in a link someone posted around here:


The 2008 Land Cruiser benefited from Toyota’s full line electronic driving aids, including Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which varied chassis roll stiffness, depending on speed and suspension attitude; Multi-terrain Antilock Braking, which selected the optimal ABS profile depending on the driving surface; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Skid Control (VSC); Hill Assist Control, which aided the driver during uphill starts; and CRAWL, which when activated with the Land Cruiser’s transfer case shifted into low range, controlled engine speed and output, along with braking force, to propel the vehicle forward at one of three selected, and very slow, speeds.

The 2008 Land Cruiser’s interior was upgraded for additional comfort and security, with Optitron gauges, seats designed to minimize whiplash injury in the event of a collision, and a system of eight airbags in the passenger cabin. These included two dual-stage airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger, two front side airbags, two rear side airbags and two curtain shield airbags. The latter employed a roll-sensing function so that should a rollover occur, the curtain airbags are deployed and the seatbelts for driver, front seat passenger, and the passengers in the outer seats in the second row, are pre-tensioned.

The 2009 Land Cruiser carried over unchanged with the exception of factory privacy glass on side and rear quarter windows.

Land Cruiser added a few enhancements for 2010 model year including the addition of privacy glass on the rear hatch and Safety ConnectTM 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.

For 2011 Land Cruiser added brake override technology as standard equipment.

Land Cruiser bypassed 2012 model designation due to a January 2012 launch of the 2013 model, which receives significant exterior and interior styling enhancements. Additionally, Land Cruiser will now come with all features as standard equipment, including new driving performance features, and an array of significant safety and convenience features. Among the many popular features that were formerly available as options, but are now standard, are rear- seat DVD entertainment system, color-keyed rear spoiler, rain-sensing windshield wipers, center-console cooler box, headlamp cleaners, leather-trimmed steering wheel, multi- information display, voice and Bluetooth® hands-free controls, leather-trimmed shift lever and heated second row seats. Toyota’s Premium Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation with Entune multi-media system and JBL® audio is also standard.

The 2013 Land Cruiser received refreshed exterior styling that included an updated front grille and headlamps with HID low-beams. Additional new features included LED Daytime Running Lights, chrome side molding, redesigned outer side mirrors and tail lamps. The design continued to convey an "Advanced and Rugged" theme with enlarged front and rear fenders. The new grille and headlamps maintained Land Cruiser's steady and confident appearance, while the hood flows gracefully into the grille and beltlines. One new color, Pearl White was added to its palette.

Complementing the freshened exterior, Land Cruiser received an updated interior available in either Sandstone or Black. Additional refinements included perforated leather trim with ventilated front seats, a higher gloss wood grain finish, brighter silver instrument panel ornamentation, chrome-plated air registers and updated meter-cluster lighting. New interior convenience features included a Multi-terrain Monitor with front, side or rear selectable views; a new Multi-information Display; an Eco Driving Indicator light and zone display; a heated steering wheel; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; an additional power outlet (DC 12V) at the rear of the center console; and a rear cargo deck power outlet that was changed to AC 120V from AC 115V.

After it was refreshed in 2013, the 2014 and 2015 model year Land Cruiser carried over unchanged.


-Options became standard in 2013.

They seemed to have an issue with the water pumps and radiators on the 08-09 models. But most of the WPs have already been changed by now.

I like the simplicity of the first gen 08-11 models, but there were less than 4000 sold for 2010-11, so the supply is low.

2011 was the last year Super White was available on the 200 in the US. From 13+ only Blizzard Pearl white.

No 2012 model year.

 
Having lived down the street from you in Gulfstream I'd consider 2013 on as the entry point- it gets you the cooled seats..... unless you can go with the LX570 which got those earlier.... here in TX I wouldn't want to miss that option..

only crossover parts might be some of the LCA /UCA's - but there is solid aftermarket support, although not much bench depth....

I've had over a dozen LC's and as much has I loved and miss my sage 80, this is an amazing Daily ....you should be albe ot get a clean 2013 + with under 50k for in the 40's .....

good luck with the hunt !

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Thank you to all for your input. I need to start looking at the FAQ's before posting. lol. Although, I appreciate all the info and it looks like 13+ are the years we will look at. Thanks again and hopefully you will see me more on this side come December/January.
 
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