Good info here, lads. Many new learnings, especially regarding the relative merits of LX v LC.
I am looking to get back into the Toyota mode after many years without an LC. This time around I’m looking for a comfortable reliable DD. I also want a ride that I can throw some mods on (whenever) for the garden variety fire road/snow-go trips. I also need something for light-medium towing. The 200 or 570 seems to work for all those and only has one insurance payment.
I am looking in the $30-40K range. Seattle area, but would travel for the right rig. Might pay more for the REALLY right rig.
With the info gleaned here, it sounds like I may be more of a 570 customer, as I’d like a mostly civilized unit that won’t be going full Rhino Chaser until after I run the clock up (or get bored and start swapping out stuff). But both seem suitable.
My first question is does anyone have a general list of “must check” items on a potential 570 or 200 purchase that either throw the red flag or allow you to buy with more confidence? I understand that religious servicing is The One True Way, but beyond that, I just don’t have the fluency that most here possess.
Next question is what is the best way to check history and get details on one of these? Does CARFAX show everything I want to see? Is there some other secret database or service that you use to quickly suss out the precious metals from the polished poop?
Any info, tips, random observations or spicy conspiracy theories that anyone wishes to share will be most appreciated, up to and including tips on forum use and posts. I have been asked do I “even internet, bro?” I think that means I don’t.
Thanks.
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just giving you some crap people can like whatever they like. I’m kind of different from most people I like Land Cruiser’s and Lexus and most people don’t have a clue about them. Matter fact most the people on this site must be pretty strange 
