Mark W
Yep, it's true. I just don't care that much.
If you bought a Land Cruiser, Even a 100 or 200 series, for "regular suburban family lifestyle"... you bought wrong.
Mark...
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Playing devils advocate here, sounds like a plain case of buyers remorse. You know you can test drive a vehicle before purchasing, right? Really hope you did that and didn't buy into the "hyped mythical 8th wonder of the world" 100 series Land Cruise the internet is so in love with.
it's not for everyone, especially people that struggle to overcome the MPG / Power aspects.
I think sorting out a rough ride on a stock, low-mile '07 qualifies for tech - tires, bushings, globes...Aren’t these the nontechnical hundy threads that usually gets moved to Chit Chat ?
If you bought a Land Cruiser, Even a 100 or 200 series, for "regular suburban family lifestyle"... you bought wrong.
Mark...
Yup that’s how every LX and 100 rides that I’ve been in. Crazy that some people out here claiming that they ride like a Rolls Royce. And most people here are on big offroad tires making these claims. I’d love to go for a drive in their car to see where all these claims are coming from.Dear IH8MUD folks,
I have been a lurker for about a decade and I have learned that you are here because you are passionate, humble, and generous people by nature…..so here is my scenario:
I just bought a 2007 LX470 145K miles, extensive service records, cosmetically great inside and out, clearly garage kept, no modifications, no accidents.
I drive a 2009 Ford Expedition 2WD with 235K miles, pampered and garage kept since I bought it with 11K miles on it.
The LX470 does not ride smoother, nor is it quieter than the Expedition. I hear and feel every concrete expansion joint and pothole (even with the suspension in comfort mode) and I hear squeaks and rattles throughout the cabin in the LX while going down the road and I don’t hear any of that in my Expedition.
The AHC seems to work fine, is visually flawless, and was just flushed/adjusted by the previous owner a few months ago. I have no intention of doing any mods.
For context: I’m not questioning any of the fact based data regarding the durability/longevity of the 100 series, but I can’t really find any forums that discuss the general letdown/disappointment/buyer’s remorse of the often over hyped mythical 8th wonder of the world that is the 100 series LC and LX.
Right now if I had to choose between my Expedition or my LX for my regular suburban family lifestyle I would choose my Expedition.
I am starting to think my expectations were too high and that I bought into too much hype.
Has this been any else’s experience?
I want to be wrong, please help me see that I am missing something.
I don't know. I drove my LX today (first time in 3 months) and was chauffeured in a new Denali Yukon and a new Suburban. Lotta miles today. The ride quality in the LX with 250k miles and 17 years old was better, IMO. The GM SUVs with conventional suspension were just bouncy and truck-like. Felt like the car wanted another 1000 lbs in it to feel supple. A nice truck, but a truck. I've never been in a Rolls, but I'm sure it's leagues above the LX. It better be. But a proper AHC setup is closer to a Rolls than a truck.Yup that’s how every LX and 100 rides that I’ve been in. Crazy that some people out here claiming that they ride like a Rolls Royce. And most people here are on big offroad tires making these claims. I’d love to go for a drive in their car to see where all these claims are coming from.
As always, MUD folks surrounding a problem like white blood cells on an infection. I will never bet against you. This is exactly what I wanted to happen…some subjective input and some objective analysis sprinkled with humor and sarcasm. Bravo.
Have I driven another LX for comparison? No
What tires are on there and what's the condition? Michelin Defender LTX M/S and they have 2,800 miles on them
Are the tires old? Tires were bought 10/2023
Tire Pressure? 29 PSI in the front, and 32 PSI in the rear. Filled with fancy Costco Nitrogen.
What load range? Max Load 2,535 lbs. Load Range 113H
What‘s the intend of the LC? I intend for it to be my daily suburban driver, and to never leave the road. I want to pamper it to the best of my ability for me and for the next owner.
Here’s my plan: I’m getting an oil change done in next few weeks at my local independent Toyota/Lexus shop. They only work on Toyota/Lexus, have a solid reputation, and have been in business for almost 30 years. I have had work done there before on my other Lexus vehicles (RX350 & IS250) and they typically do a whole vehicle inspection with photos and recommendations every time I am there. I’ll be curious to see if they cite anything that needs attention.
I reread my original post and it almost sounds like I was saying that the LX rides bad or rough. That was not my intention. It does not ride bad, nor does it ride rough. I would clarify to say I think it rides “regular” and I was expecting it to ride better than regular. I know, I know…..very subjective.
I will focus my attention on:
AHC Globes and “Every Rubber Component”
Reacquaint myself with the ABCs of AHC and really make sure everything is in spec.
My sentiments exactly! My kid hauler and suburban duties go to my ' 23 Yukon Denali XL purely because it's bigger and has 1000x the creature comforts of a 24 year old Lexus. The 100 I recently bought is purely intended to relieve my Sierra with a $10k lift kit/wheel/tire setup of beach buggy duties. I've enjoyed my time in the 100 since I bought it in December, but it's far from something I would use daily.If you bought a Land Cruiser, Even a 100 or 200 series, for "regular suburban family lifestyle"... you bought wrong.
Mark...