I would absolutely buy another LX.
I would not buy a LC.
I would not buy a LC.
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I’ve seen both of those,
For the most part LX’s are (slightly) more capable off road (then LCs) once you switch to appropriate wheels/tires.I appreciate all the input.
I can see myself getting into some tougher trails than most, this will primarily be our adventure vehicle so it will sit probably a lot, except for a couple of 1000+ mile trips a year.
We have a hybrid sienna and a Prius V which do most of the daily duties for my wife and I. I also have an FRS and a Miata for fun cars, one of those will likely go to make room for the LC/LX.
All this to say, the additional creature comforts of an LX may be wasted on me, I don’t care much about the audio or quiet ride, I care a lot about having the ability to drive over crap and get myself out of trouble and getting stuck.
Probably OK with either for my wants, though I still have a preference to the LC.
So you all have helped open up that additional possibility for me. At ~10k difference in price for an equivalent vehicle the LX may have the edge, and a lot more availability.
Off to scour the US for a 0 rust, low mile, excellently maintained, and cheap LX.
Thanks,
I can see myself getting into some tougher trails than most, this will primarily be our adventure vehicle so it will sit probably a lot, except for a couple of 1000+ mile trips a year.
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All this to say, the additional creature comforts of an LX may be wasted on me, I don’t care much about the audio or quiet ride, I care a lot about having the ability to drive over crap and get myself out of trouble and getting stuck.
Also last I checked LX570s have more Baja wins then LCs. And the LX570 J201 was pure awesomeness.These statements confuse me. Nothing about the LX is a constraint to driving hard or driving over big stuff. Whether one wants to or not is fair, but it's not a limitation of the car.
The LX is not a psuedo-LC. It is an LC with all the same, or arguably more potential, at its core.
Canguro's Monica baja race truck is an LC through and through. Might be interesting to know that she started life as an LX, but fortunately never got stigmatized for mall duty.
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I have an 80 that I could rock crawl with if I really wanted to. I decided the LX was the 200 platform that could do everything else in, including tow and explore on fire roads and gravel roads. Plus it has heated and cooled seats, a better radio and arguably a better ride. It wasn't until I started looking on FB market every day in LA, phoenix, grand junction, Dallas and Atlanta that I found a not rusty car for a reasonable price. 210k miles and paid 22k for it. Now the suspension rides like the Beverly hillbillies so that's gonna be another chunk of money but after that I think I'll be pleased. In no way do I wish I had the 200 land cruiser. Save 10k buying a 570 over a 200 and spend the rest on an 80 and parts/tools.Hi everyone,
I keep bouncing all over the place with what I’m looking for.
What I want is a LC200 with <150k miles for 25-30k. Except anything in that price range is rusted, busted, or both.
I want the LC over an LX mostly for KDSS, my plan is a mini overland build I can the family out for a couple nights at a time in. Definitely want to get off the beaten path, but unlikely to be a lot of rock crawling.
My question to all you LX owners with the same intentions or are out there exploring. Are you happy? Or do you secretly with you had a LC?
Thanks,
I think the bumper options for the lx will be plentiful in the future. There are just more LXs out there to buy used and they are generally cheaper than a LC.LX:
Cheaper, with equal performance + AHC = win
Sensor lift = free
Five 35mm offset wheels: $1,800
Five 35” Kendas: $1.250
Ride in comfort on and offroad on 35s = win
Do that with an LC? Nope. Sure some will say AHC can break and if it does, it will suck, but it will get fixed and be back to great for another couple hundred thousand miles. The actuators are cheap if you use the Japanese site many from this forum have used and the labor isn’t too bad.
The LC does win with front and rear bumper options, as sliders with AHC protection are widely available now.
Agree on all points with a similar stable.Have both.
21 HE and a '19 LX570.
Wish the LC had the thigh extender from the LX driver seat bottom. That is a feature I wish I had on the LC driver seat.
Also would like to have the vehicle adjustments from the LX570. You can make all kinds of vehicle adjustments without going to the dealer including interior lighting, tap to turn etc. on the lX570.
Would like the Radar Cruise Control that brings you to a stop as well.
Also would like the second row ventilated seat feature on the LC.
Would really like the rear privacy screens built into the door cards-no idea why these were never included on the LC.
Lastly the touch sensitive overhead lighting feature that I wish I could swap out into the LC overhead console and LX has a rear light in the rear hatch next to the third row seat controls that illuminate the trunk that I wish I could incorporate into the LC.
With that being said, in my opinion the LC looks more sporty especially with an upsized tire and I think the design will become even more attractive and over a 20-30 year period will become 'classic'.
The LX is definitely more contemporary in design and as with previous iterations, is slightly more attractive than the LC counterpart but looks are always subjective.
Both are very smooth and extremely capable.