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I'm jealous of people that can drive sensibly and get this kind of mileage!I paid $6600 for my 2000 LX470 10 years ago. I probably have 4k into maintenance (timing chain, spark plugs, muffler, brakes) the rest of the money I put into I blame on this forum lol. (sliders, skid plates, rear bumper) I have about 15k total into and got 6k for hail damage. Paid cash, no payments, very reliable and capable vehicle 19 mpg highway 15 mpg around town.
19mpg? That’s unheard of on a 100 series. Maybe momentarily driving downhill 50mph with the wind in your favor. My stock LX never got anything close to that and I bought it with super low mileage and all season tires.I'm jealous of people that can drive sensibly and get this kind of mileage!![]()
My wife’s says I drive like an old man at times… I see no where close to 19. Maybe 17, in the summer with AC off doing 50. Stock LC19mpg? That’s unheard of on a 100 series. Maybe momentarily driving downhill 50mph with the wind in your favor. My stock LX never got anything close to that and I bought it with super low mileage and all season tires.
What is the trick for 19 mpg highway 15 mpg around town with sliders, skid plates, rear bumper?
I actually checked that this afternoon. I called my agent I gave them the vin of a 2005 for sale. Full coverage was $5 more a month than my 2021 tacoma. Can't say i'm surprised, so it's good to know. She was shocked and re-ran the numbers.I can only speak on my personal situation, but I'd recommend you call yer insurance and see what they charge to insure it and are you good with ~14 MPG?
Great rigs, otherwise!
Pyro
There you have it folks! This guy is smarter than all of us. He figured out how to get 19mpg when nobody else could for decades. It was in plain sight the entire time!New spark plugs, 5-30 weight synthetic oil, easy on the gas pedal?
Yeah, pretty sure we all call 100% BS on that type of mileage. I never saw it even close with a stock 06 lx even if I drove easy. Perhaps driving downhill in the wind in neutral might get you there.There you have it folks! This guy is smarter than all of us. He figured out how to get 19mpg when nobody else could for decades. It was in plain sight the entire time!
Tiny tires that overstate your mileage
Yes. My numbers are all verified. I run OBD Fusion to monitor all engine data, which also includes GPS speed and elevation. I correct for a 1.9% difference in my tire height.If your math is correct, you are the anomaly and not average. Nobody buying this car should expect to get this type of mileage. You admit to taller tires and an adjusted odometer and are stating that you are achieving 20% more mileage than the average person…. I’m sure it does match but do you check the odometer and speedometer against a gps?
I live in Maryland in a relatively flat area and always use top-tier fuel, which does have 10% ethanol here, have used stock sized ltx, and still never achieve anything near that mileage even with new fluids and perfect maintenance all around . Any acceleration or passing or leading traffic at 70ish takes mileage to an avg or 13-14. Maybe a hyper miler behind a tractor trailor could get you up there but that’s not how normal people drive.
This is not to dissuade anyone or state that the gas mileage is bad, it just is what it is. For those of us that drive V8 or twin turbo V8’s and other cars, gas mileage isn’t part of the equation of happiness.I’m not sure if we’ve all seen the reviews of the 700 H, but some of the real world reports are returning 13 MPG as well… so it’s all relative if the cost can be afforded.
I would have $1,000 set aside for basic maintenance. Plugs, air filter, cabin filter, heater hoses/T's, thermostat, rad hoses, radiator, complete front accessory drive, all fluids and filter.My 2 cents.
Baselining a 100 is a choice. Yes, some buy and immediately replace numerous parts but I would personally recommend fixing what’s needed. In my opinion, when buying, look for two things mx history and rust. Some updates are a must: TB/WP. Radiator, brake booster, heater t’s, alternator, spark plugs, cam seals, etc are all important but the service history can suffice on these updates. The truck will tell you too. Really hone in on the previous owners record keeping and if they used OEM parts. Also, was mx done with DIY or by a trusted mechanic? Start there for maintenance items.
Seating 4 is not a problem but test drive whatever you’re getting and see if it’ll be comfortable for you and your family needs. Safety and reliability are top concerns with a family.
MPG will suffer for sure. I DD my 100 but I’ve DIY’d majority of the MPG items, spark plugs, O2 sensors, battery, ignition coils (if needed), and use BG 44k fuel additive. Use OEM parts, is my big recommendation. It’ll be expensive up front but use 25% Toyota sales, partsouq.com, and the numerous LC vendors advertisING here on Mud.
GL OP!
I don't see this conversation around any of the other platforms whatsoever. What makes the landcruiser so much needier than they other platforms?