I graduated (the first time) in 1982 and then got my first masters in 1984. So I got my first job during a pretty nasty recession.
I grew up during the stagflation of the 1970s. Recessions come and recessions go. They suck when you're in them.
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I grew up during the stagflation of the 1970s. Recessions come and recessions go. They suck when you're in them.
I am sorry. Did not see this answer posted in the LC250 FAQ. Thank you for answering it.
Toyota has been building hybrids for more than 25 years. They know how to build reliable, durable hybrids. Many Prius go well over 200,000 miles on the original battery.
I do agree, Toyota has a great track record on hybrids. My personal experience, my In-laws had to replace the hybrid battery after about 8-9 years. The scary part is my MIL was driving and it just quit. On the second gen if the engine dies the hybrid batter will continue until dead, if the battery dies, that is it. Christmas on dash and she was able to coast to a save place. I think it cost them 3k to have a new one installed. They are on their 3rd Prius, 2016 4th gen.
This is just personal experience and they love there hybrid. I think the Prius is uncomfortable so she can keep her 60mpg. Comfort first, then mpg.
How many miles?
Which has nothing to do with the hybrid drivetrain.
The Camry Hybrid also gets great fuel economy (though not as good as the Prius) and is more comfortable.
**Correction** 150K
You are correct Hybrid has nothing to do with comfort. When hybrid came out they were all uncomfortable for me. Until the last few years, no one made a seating position that my Army knees find comfortable. I need a truck/jeep seating position or longer supports for legs (like my wife's XC90 Recharge). The sports car seating kills. I walk like a cripple after two-three hours driving.
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Have you tried a Camry or the ES300h?
That will be my next commuter/work car, once we get some things paid off, as I want something stealth that will require not much more than tires and oil changes. There appear to be lots of decent used hybrid Camrys in the $20K range. Same powertrain as our Highlander Hybrid, which despite being kind of boring, is typical Toyota bulletproof and well-engineered.
FWIW I find our GX a bit more comfortable than the Highlander, but my wife feels the opposite way. It's mainly a seating position thing.
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Another superb video from Kai aka Tinkerer's Adventure. Imagine calling out the GX Chief Engineer to his face.
Keen to see similar videos for the LC250... wonder what the lack of eKDSS will mean for articulation/performance
Keen to see similar videos for the LC250... wonder what the lack of eKDSS will mean for articulation/performance
Great video as well, and glad to see he's risen enough in profile to be invited to these events.
Very interested to see what the long-term upside is for these rigs given the excellent stock articulation. I'd imagine they'd do even better with an extended travel lift....or maybe they wont as they are already lifted with 33s!
Very interested to see what the long-term upside is for these rigs given the excellent stock articulation. I'd imagine they'd do even better with an extended travel lift....or maybe they wont as they are already lifted with 33s!
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Went to the North Texas Auto Show today and happened upon one of these while parking. Definitely close in size to the 200 but looks slightly smaller in person, at least IMO. Definitely smaller than the 200 inside with interior space being more akin to a 150 or 4Runner. Current 4R has better cargo capacity with second row folded down for sure.
I took a few pics of both the LC and GX there but it was status quo for what has been shared from other shows around the country. LC in Trail Dust/Grey roof. Had it roped off, Toyota hype man next to it doing his thing. GX on display was a Prototype Overtrail in Caviar. Definitely a looker at first glance but honestly felt kinda “whelmed” with the GX. Not over or under haha, just whelmed. It’s nice inside but definitely not as lux or plush feeling as the outgoing 460. Rear bench seats were stiff as a board to me. Door panels felt thin and flimsy. The digital gauge cluster does nothing for me (then again, very few of them have) I can’t believe this thing is $85k (well I can, but you get what I’m saying). It was a prototype so maybe the production models will have better fit and finish. It did feel nice sitting in the drivers seat as far as comfort and view is concerned. Layout of the cockpit is nice. One last nit pick tho, the rear hitch cover on both models is goofy looking.
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Prototypes have very crude "renditions" of what the finished product will be like.
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I keep trying to get a good idea on whether cargo capacity is correct on spec sheets. Seems like Lexus has revised certain specs several times now (e.g. towing, width, top speed). GX specs say 90.5 cu ft for overtrail with second row folded, and the 4Runner is 89.7. I’ve heard YouTubers say the ‘behind the second row’ cargo space is large but I don’t think I’ve seen many compare it to the 4Runner directly. FB groups have people saying it’s larger than a 4Runner and smaller. Same goes for the 460 vs 550.
I’m personally hoping for slightly larger volume than the 4Runner. By the time I get kids, dog and gear loaded I need every cu inch I can get. I wish total interior volume was a spec I could compare.
Maybe they’re just really damn close like the spec sheets say. Wish I could see one in person so I could get this figured out and not rant about which one is actually larger interior-wise.
It was bigger than the 460 for sure. Removal of the 3rd row plays a big part in that. There may be more vertical space in the 550 compared to the 5th 4r but for me the 4R takes the cake due to it’s second row folding nearly flat into the floor versus just folding in half or tumbling forward in the 550.
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I hear you on the 4R second row folding flat. The 550 second row appears a little clunky in slimming itself down.
I’ve shocked myself on how frequently I take out my FJ Cruiser’s second row bottom cushions. Love how easy they made it to remove them. It’s quite the space saver for those that like some driver seat recline when the back is full. Hopefully the driver position isn’t too bad in the 550 with it tumbled up.
I’m probably in the 0.001% group wondering how easy that second row is going to be to remove and reinstall.
