If all LC/LX were gone…what would you buy to replace it?

[coleAK]

Saw this sleeper commuting this morning. Not a Cruiser with the same level of capability and durability, but I've tossed around the idea of playing with one if I needed a temporary replacement. They can be found pretty cheap in the used market.

I don't know the proportions enough to tell how big of a tire this is, but they do look pretty substantial. Would like to find out.

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Those gen 1 cayennes were very capable. My wife had a 2003 cayenne S from 2003-2007, it had a center and rear locker. I almost bought a GTS when I bought my LX. Probably would have if I didn’t want a 3rd row.

 

[DadWagon]

A built 'Wilderness Green Metallic' Subaru Outback Touring edition with the 3.6r H6 (M.Y. between 2015-2021)... it was their most reliable motor, in my opinion. The symmetrical AWD mixed with some quality A/T's would be pretty unbeatable. Ground clearance would be a big issue if used for rock crawling though...

Having just had this a 2020 in charcoal let me just say... DON'T DO IT! The driver assistance in this vehicle is atrocious I absolutely hated it and sold it within a month of ownership. Thank god for vehicle shortages over the last 12 months I only lost a very small amount on that debacle and I gained some valuable information about my car preferences. Never again.

 

[DadWagon]

I'd probably go back to a Tundra but the 22 TRD Pro

 

[stonepa]

Saw this sleeper commuting this morning. Not a Cruiser with the same level of capability and durability, but I've tossed around the idea of playing with one if I needed a temporary replacement. They can be found pretty cheap in the used market.

I don't know the proportions enough to tell how big of a tire this is, but they do look pretty substantial. Would like to find out.

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I have a friend that drove a heavily modified early Cayenne Turbo. 2 inch lift, rear wheel carrier, mud terrains. Back when they had real 4wd with a low range transfer case. Super unreliable, terrible mileage, but when it worked it was awesome.

 

[bloc]

Saw this sleeper commuting this morning. Not a Cruiser with the same level of capability and durability, but I've tossed around the idea of playing with one if I needed a temporary replacement. They can be found pretty cheap in the used market.

I don't know the proportions enough to tell how big of a tire this is, but they do look pretty substantial. Would like to find out.

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I spent a lot of time in its cousin the Touareg. Coming from a 200 it would feel like a micro car in every location other than the front row. I haven’t compared the actual numbers but I bet if you checked cargo and second row volume it wouldn’t seem as interesting.

Awesome Diesel engine though.. too bad they got rid of real low range transfer case. The 8spd auto helps but just not the same.

 

[DadWagon]

Saw this sleeper commuting this morning. Not a Cruiser with the same level of capability and durability, but I've tossed around the idea of playing with one if I needed a temporary replacement. They can be found pretty cheap in the used market.

I don't know the proportions enough to tell how big of a tire this is, but they do look pretty substantial. Would like to find out.

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This dude lives around the corner from me, first time I saw it I thought "Overland Touareg there's something you don't see everyday". found him on instagram and there's a whole sub culture of euro wheelers Touaregs and Cayennes kinda cool. @TRAIL TAILOR did you build him that winch mount?

 

[AnyMal]

@Madtiger

It corners like a cayenne!


IM JOKING. DONT SHOOT ME TECK.

It really does though hahah

 

[Madtiger]

@Madtiger

It corners like a cayenne!


IM JOKING. DONT SHOOT ME TECK.

It really does though hahah

IT ONLY CORNERS LIKE CAYENNE when you PREMIUM gas!

 

[TimCFJ40]

If I didn't love the cruiser so much, I'd be building out a AWD Ford Transit right now (if I could even get my hands on one). The utility of a van for most everything other than true off-roading is hard to deny.

 

[LXJake93]

Having just had this a 2020 in charcoal let me just say... DON'T DO IT! The driver assistance in this vehicle is atrocious I absolutely hated it and sold it within a month of ownership. Thank god for vehicle shortages over the last 12 months I only lost a very small amount on that debacle and I gained some valuable information about my car preferences. Never again.

To each their own. I don't mind the driver assist and when it was bothersome, I turned all of it off. It was a great cross country wagon and took us from AL to Big Sur to CO and NY, FL, etc. I much prefer the older generations though; I like the mechanical AWD and less digitals. Sold it because too much technology means too much breakage and spending at higher miles "so I did the right thing and" bought a '99 Lexus... a sight for sore peepers

 

[TeCKis300]

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This dude lives around the corner from me, first time I saw it I thought "Overland Touareg there's something you don't see everyday". found him on instagram and there's a whole sub culture of euro wheelers Touaregs and Cayennes kinda cool. @TRAIL TAILOR did you build him that winch mount?

That thing is awesome! Yeah, I follow a bit of the niche Toureg and Cayenne sister cars. They did have some real under-recognized off-road chops that was ahead of their time in the early versions. Full time AWD with traction control arguable on par or more effective than ATRAC (though not CRAWL). With some exclusive rare packages (low-range transfer case, 4.5" lift on demand, skids, disconnecting rear sway, locking rear diff) Not saying they're better than a cruiser, and obviously I'm in the cruiser camp, but would be fun to build a Cayenne just the same for kicks.

 

[DadWagon]

To each their own. I don't mind the driver assist and when it was bothersome, I turned all of it off. It was a great cross country wagon and took us from AL to Big Sur to CO and NY, FL, etc. I much prefer the older generations though; I like the mechanical AWD and less digitals. Sold it because too much technology means too much breakage and spending at higher miles "so I did the right thing and" bought a '99 Lexus... a sight for sore peepers

For sure I'm OCD I guess for me turning off all that stuff every time I got into the car and then having a Christmas tree of orange lights across my dash letting me know it was all turned off just grinded on my nerves.

 

[LXJake93]

For sure I'm OCD I guess for me turning off all that stuff every time I got into the car and then having a Christmas tree of orange lights across my dash letting me know it was all turned off just grinded on my nerves.

You have a point. Maybe that's why I was always stressed out after driving!

I change my submission to a 1970 F-250 Highboy

 

[40Man]

I won't buy any car that comes with start/stop technology unless you can turn it off permanently. Had it in a few rentals, and it's annoying!

 

[bloc]

I won't buy any car that comes with start/stop technology unless you can turn it off permanently. Had it in a few rentals, and it's annoying!

Same. The strain on the battery/starter, mechanical parts from lack of lubrication, and other systems all in the name of saving a truly negligible amount of fuel and emissions.. that’ll be a big ole nope from me.

 

[AnyMal]

Same. The strain on the battery/starter, mechanical parts from lack of lubrication, and other systems all in the name of saving a truly negligible amount of fuel and emissions.. that’ll be a big ole nope from me.

And losing ac in texas…

 

[hblx570]

hmmmm not dumbestic! LOL

two 4runners.....

 

[yonah]

Imagine you no longer had the LC/LC to buy regardless of the year/model, what would you buy to replace it? Could be functional or emotional. Price is no option. No Tie Fighters or X-wings allowed.

Probably an AEV Prospector Power Wagon or a decked-out AEV 392 Wrangler.

I’ve always had a sweet spot for their OEM+ styling and quality.

 

[yonah]

AEV ram build on 37s would be tempting, but Chrysler interior will literally fall apart.

Agreed. Just posted the same and then scrolled up to see your AEV mention. I feel the same way about their Colorado upfits. Would be fun, but I know it would age like milk.

 

[CT3]

This is so tough Bc the 200 is the luxurious, reliable, do all vehicle. I can’t think of a vehicle that is both luxurious and reliable, but a replacement could be a Porsche Cayenne. Preferably the turbo model for the added performance

I have two, wouldn’t recommend, particularly on the reliability front. That was a couple years ago though. The ride was great though!