Hey y'all--new member from DFW making my intro post. With all the craziness in our lives the past few years and other milestones (new house!) my wife and I have put off getting new cars. We finally hit a point where the time is right and she just got hers 3 months ago so figure I need to start researching and narrowing down what I'm looking for which has led me here. I got a 4th gen 4Runner to mess around with about 5 years ago and have loved it dearly so I always thought I wanted to get a newer TRD Pro when the time came to upgrade. I am conflicted because I am attracted to all the creature comforts of the Limited trim, but hate the aesthetics and low bumpers/terrible clearance. I've also been disappointed with the engine and transmission in the 4Runner--while reliable, it is extremely underpowered and I find it difficult to pass when it's loaded down for trips as well as find the right gear when cruising with any elevation changes.
The Land Cruiser seems to solve the issues I have with the 4Runner in that it has a powerful V8, tech galore, every off-road feature Toyota offers, and a storied history of capability and reliability. It is really a vehicle I could see myself driving for the next 20 years before passing it down and that makes it well worth the money IMO.
I think I've let the looks get the better of me and have decided on the Heritage Edition for the blacked out headlights and darkened chrome--however, I want to take a look at the 3rd row in person to see if it's something I want to consider. I don't need it, but it would be handy to have in the "emergency" situation when family comes to visit and we need to run to dinner.
The primary purpose of this vehicle will be daily driver around the metroplex, kid hauler in the near future, weekend camping/exploration trips, and we have a goal to visit every national park (visiting roughly 2 per year right now). Additionally, I take one big hunting trip out west every fall/winter. The comfort of the LC seems to blow any 4Runner out of the water while remaining just as capable if not more while offroad. Look forward to learning as much as I can here and sharing my future build.
The Land Cruiser seems to solve the issues I have with the 4Runner in that it has a powerful V8, tech galore, every off-road feature Toyota offers, and a storied history of capability and reliability. It is really a vehicle I could see myself driving for the next 20 years before passing it down and that makes it well worth the money IMO.
I think I've let the looks get the better of me and have decided on the Heritage Edition for the blacked out headlights and darkened chrome--however, I want to take a look at the 3rd row in person to see if it's something I want to consider. I don't need it, but it would be handy to have in the "emergency" situation when family comes to visit and we need to run to dinner.
The primary purpose of this vehicle will be daily driver around the metroplex, kid hauler in the near future, weekend camping/exploration trips, and we have a goal to visit every national park (visiting roughly 2 per year right now). Additionally, I take one big hunting trip out west every fall/winter. The comfort of the LC seems to blow any 4Runner out of the water while remaining just as capable if not more while offroad. Look forward to learning as much as I can here and sharing my future build.