mileage expectations on 200 series LC (1 Viewer)

[HighRanch]

All depends on how it was serviced and treated by previous owner(s). Many complain about issues that potentially are a result of modifications, pushing then off road and expecting it to handle abuse. They will break if pushed to their limits. These are super durable and overbuilt compared to most, but not invincible.

 

[2021 LC200]

The 200 series was designed and developed in an era that Toyota wanted to make the best and put the effort in (double development duration, 1500 engineers involved, extensive testing, see attached video). Nothing is perfect and everything wears but with good maintenance and some repairs/replacement parts (starter, radiator, water pump, potential valley leak) you should expect 300k miles or more. Change the engine oil every 5k miles using 5W30 or 0W30 or 0W40 and change the transfer case/differentials every 50k miles, grease drive shafts, change power steering fluid and you can probably get to 500k miles. Also look at changing the transmission oil, as a minimum drain and refill the same amount (dropping the transmission pan is generally not recommended when bolts are rusted, nor all particle free fluid at once is good thing).

With some effort I would count on 300k miles and doing some repairs is still way better than selling and buying as you always lose in that process. Good luck with the choice!

 

[ryanCA]

The 200 series was designed and developed in an era that Toyota wanted to make the best and put the effort in (double development duration, 1500 engineers involved, extensive testing, see attached video). Nothing is perfect and everything wears but with good maintenance and some repairs/replacement parts (starter, radiator, water pump, potential valley leak) you should expect 300k miles or more. Change the engine oil every 5k miles using 5W30 or 0W30 or 0W40 and change the transfer case/differentials every 50k miles, grease drive shafts, change power steering fluid and you can probably get to 500k miles. Also look at changing the transmission oil, as a minimum drain and refill the same amount (dropping the transmission pan is generally not recommended when bolts are rusted, nor all particle free fluid at once is good thing).

With some effort I would count on 300k miles and doing some repairs is still way better than selling and buying as you always lose in that process. Good luck with the choice!

being 10 k away from 300k, if my 200 only went to 300k it is a colossal failure

I expect it go go to 500-1m like the tundras and land cruisers

when million mile corollas and 700 k mile mr2s exist - my 200 better not die in 10 k miles

for all the loser highlander, minivan, ugly blob suv comments I put up with- my 200 better deliver !

 

[2021 LC200]

being 10 k away from 300k, if my 200 only went to 300k it is a colossal failure

I expect it go go to 500-1m like the tundras and land cruisers

when million mile corollas and 700 k mile mr2s exist - my 200 better not die in 10 k miles

for all the loser highlander, minivan, ugly blob suv comments I put up with- my 200 better deliver !

Good for you Ryan and perhaps an indication the LC200 can go well beyond 300k miles.

Since I do not have reliable data of high milage 200's with an understanding of use and maintenance up keep
my post was to point out to the OP that buying a 100k or even 200k miles used LC200 should not be an issue at all.

Perhaps the expected average distance is at least 500k miles, that would be great.

 

[ryanCA]

Good for you Ryan and perhaps an indication the LC200 can go well beyond 300k miles.

Since I do not have reliable data of high milage 200's with an understanding of use and maintenance up keep
my post was to point out to the OP that buying a 100k or even 200k miles used LC200 should not be an issue at all.

Perhaps the expected average distance is at least 500k miles, that would be great.

Given that the 5.7 in the Tundra is seeing lots of 700k+ examples, we can extrapolate some data from there.

Agree with your assessment.

We have some 400K mile 200 on this forum, so hopefully I can get there with my cheap 08.

 

[dnh1]

310k miles on our 2008. I’ve had in on the CO 4x4 trails and on the highways fully loaded between CO to AL, MI, TN and all the states between. I’ve run it in the hot temps in TX and the spitting ice on the Canadian border. Still getting 17-20 mpg on the highway.

We got our rig from Iowa in 2019. At the time it had 226k miles and a bit of rust underneath.

There are many option for suspension components. Most routine maintenance is doable for the YouTube mechanic. The big items as mentioned above are the starter and radiator. The engine-valley coolant leak is a potential issue but mostly if the engine overheats excessively.

I’d rather take our Cruiser on a long road trip than a Ford F150 with 50k miles.

Ain’t nobody got 20mpg on a highway on a 200 ever unless it’s straight downhill for 20miles.

 

[M1911]

Ain’t nobody got 20mpg on a highway on a 200 ever unless it’s straight downhill for 20miles.

I got 18.7 in my 2020 LX. Almost all highway, mostly 70 - 72 mph. That was a 200 mile trip.

But I agree that 20 mpg is unlikely. Maybe a steady 55 mph?

 

[AZLX570]

Ain’t nobody got 20mpg on a highway on a 200 ever unless it’s straight downhill for 20miles.

Got a hair over 20mpg in my stock 2013 LX over a full tank - did the math after I filled up as I was SHOCKED. Was on a trip from Scottsdale to Vegas going 70-75mph the entire time. Used one tank. Weather was HOT and A/C on the whole time. Was really surprised as there's some decent elevation changes in that drive to Vegas.

Only time I ever cracked 20mpg.

 

[RT Cruiser]

Ain’t nobody got 20mpg on a highway on a 200 ever unless it’s straight downhill for 20miles.

I’ve done it many times and obtained 21-22mpg with our 2008 fully loaded.

It’s easy at higher altitude where I live in CO. Several factors are involved such as altitude, air temperature, humidity, tire psi, if there’s added exterior stuff like aftermarket bumpers, if there is no front nor cross wind.

Cold dry air is denser than warm humid air. So I usually get about 17-18mpg in the CO winter than in it’s summer months.

Unlike most American drivers, I don’t quickly accelerate from a stop and I coast into stops. It’s a rare occurrence I’ll push the rpm’s past 3.5k

The only after market parts are a cb radio and antenna. Tires are Yokohama Geolander G015 at 33psi.

I use Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy which has given my Cruiser a slight increase in mpg. I regularly grease the zerks, have a clean engine air filter, change the plugs approx 50k, and change the tranny fluid approx 35k.

Gas octane is the lowest at the pump.

Usually my highway speed is around 70-75.

There’s a sweet spot where going about 70-75 will yield a higher mpg than 50mp.

There have been times I’ve filled up at the TX/NM state line and achieved 21-22mph returning home to Highlands Ranch, CO, going 75mph. I’ve seen 20-21mpg in other states.

1. Driving style.
2. Weather conditions.
3. Altitude.
4. After market items.
5. Tire type and psi.
6. Maintenance.

 

[dms]

I make the same drive on I-35 from OKC to Texas weekly and my 13 LC would routinely get in the 20-22 mpg range at normal highway speeds (75-85) and my 18 LX (before I sold it) and my 18 LC only gets 18 on a good day. My 600 gets about 22 at 80-85 mph.
I have no idea why the 13 LC (which I should have never gotten rid of) got better mileage than my 18 LC using the same oil and fuel.

 

[2021 LC200]

I make the same drive on I-35 from OKC to Texas weekly and my 13 LC would routinely get in the 20-22 mpg range at normal highway speeds (75-85) and my 18 LX (before I sold it) and my 18 LC only gets 18 on a good day. My 600 gets about 22 at 80-85 mph.
I have no idea why the 13 LC (which I should have never gotten rid of) got better mileage than my 18 LC using the same oil and fuel.

That is odd. Do you fuel the 13 and 18 with the same grade and 10% ethanol gasoline?

I have noticed almost 10% difference between ethanol and ethanol free gas.

 

[dms]

That is odd. Do you fuel the 13 and 18 with the same grade and 10% ethanol gasoline?

I have noticed almost 10% difference between ethanol and ethanol free gas.

I use the same gas station in OKC (ethanol free) and refill on the return trip at Loves (10%), so that does not explain the difference. I had the Michelin predecessor to the Defender on my 13 and Dunlap (OE tires) on the 18 LC and Defenders on the 18 LX. I doubt that the difference in those tires account for the difference.

 

[M1911]

I make the same drive on I-35 from OKC to Texas weekly and my 13 LC would routinely get in the 20-22 mpg range at normal highway speeds (75-85) and my 18 LX (before I sold it) and my 18 LC only gets 18 on a good day. My 600 gets about 22 at 80-85 mph.
I have no idea why the 13 LC (which I should have never gotten rid of) got better mileage than my 18 LC using the same oil and fuel.

22 mpg in a 2013 with the 5.7L gas engine at 85 mph? No way. I don't believe that.

 

[dms]

22 mpg in 2013 with the 5.7L gas engine at 85 mph? No way. I don't believe that.

I said between 20-22 mpg at 75-85mph. I would just look at the trip computer for the calculations. With only my dog and me, the 13 LC got surprisingly good mileage on the highway, around town, not so great. I was really surprised at the difference between the 13 and the 18LC and could never figure out the reason. I used Amzoil 0-20 in both the 13 and 18 with 5k change intervals. Stock air filters, etc.

 

[2021 LC200]

22 mpg in 2013 with the 5.7L gas engine at 85 mph? No way. I don't believe that.

I agree. Seems it is ethanol free fuel and more at 55 to 65 mph

 

[M1911]

I said between 20-22 mpg at 75-85mph. I would just look at the trip computer for the calculations.

I’m sorry, but I don’t believe you. I owned a 2013 LC for about 7 years. I tracked my fuel economy with Fuelly. At every fill up I entered the gallons pumped and miles driven, over more than 70,000 miles. You can see the data from 41 different owners here:

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG - Actual MPG from 42 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser owners

The most accurate 2013 Toyota Land Cruisers MPG estimates based on real world results of 1.0 million miles driven in 42 Toyota Land Cruisers

www.fuelly.com

Fuel economy for those owners averaged 14 mpg. My average was about the same. I got about 20 mpg a couple times, but only at low highway speeds of about 60. Fuel economy drops dramatically as speeds increase. Over 70 mpg? No way in heck you got 20+ mpg at that speed.

I never trust the trip computer. I go by miles driven and gallons pumped.

 

[Heckraiser]

FWIW, the lowest mileage LC I've ever owned was 153k and the highest was 340k. I've had 5 of them now. Twice I was left on the side of the road, and arguably both of those incidents were my fault, not the truck's (poorly executed mods on my part). With the 200, I highly recommend replacing the starter preemptively (around 120-150k) as it doesn't give much/any warning when it goes out and can't easily be jumped or whacked with a hammer to get it going again and can't be swapped out on the side of the road. Other than that, just routine maintenance that you would do on any vehicle and 300k is not a long shot at all.

 

[burtlively]

373,409 miles and counting. Best vehicle ever.

 

[gasman4u]

I’m sorry, but I don’t believe you. I owned a 2013 LC for about 7 years. I tracked my fuel economy with Fuelly. At ever fill up I entered the gallons pumped and miles driven, over more than 70,000 miles. You can the data from 41 different owners here:

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG - Actual MPG from 42 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser owners

The most accurate 2013 Toyota Land Cruisers MPG estimates based on real world results of 1.0 million miles driven in 42 Toyota Land Cruisers

www.fuelly.com

Fuel economy for those owners averaged 14 mpg. My average was about the same. I got about 20 mpg a couple times, but only at low highway speeds of about 60. Fuel economy drops dramatically as speeds increase. Over 70 mpg? No way in heck you got 20+ mpg at that speed.

I never trust the trip computer. I go by miles driven and gallons pumped.

My avg MPG confirms approx 14.x MPG. This is with minimal cargo, no mods (other than LRA), and the best tire of all - the michelin defender! Mostly hwy, some city. I'm amazed some are reporting awesome fuel economy. I have never seen north of 16 mpg personally.

EDIT: apparently I was too hard on the old girl. I checked the avg MPG this morning and it was reading approximately 15.4 MPG via the cpu.

 

[2021 LC200]

My avg MPG confirms approx 14.x MPG. This is with minimal cargo, no mods (other than LRA), and the best tire of all - the michelin defender! Mostly hwy, some city. I'm amazed some are reporting awesome fuel economy. I have never seen north of 16 mpg personally.

I see the same, about 12mpg city, 16 to 17 highway, about 13.5 to 14 average. A few mpg better would be nice however they would have to compromise on something else, so for me it is the best of all worlds. Quiet, comfortable, commanding seating position, holes in the road no issue, enough space, good tow capacity, great drive train able to go many places. True King of All Roads.