keep in mind the VVTI engines are few and far between.. I like buy 2001... look at u-tuber "the carcare nut" ... he is starting to see head gaskets deteriorate, etc. he has seen later ones get scrapped when used VVTI engines cannot be found if needed.. 98-2001 are simpler. parts everywhere. no Nav. so easy to upgrade stereo.. I do like the 4 speed in it. .. it is a cruiser.. it goes everywhere great smoothly at its own pace. I think 00-01 are the best year as No-Nav and A-Trac standard. as well as as 4 pinion front diff.
x2. '05 LS is my DD, 195K mi. Parts for the LS's 3UZ 90K service are all the same as the LX except the radiator hoses and air filter, so you can buy the LS parts online from Toyota for a '03 LC.
Mostly thinking out loud here but need to decide on some wheel and tire setups. I've always run dedicated winter tires on my cars and not against that as an option here, even if not totally necessary
I don't mind the stock 18s but at a minimum would like to run 1-1.25" spacers. I also like the Tundra 18" 5 spokes and LX570 20" 10 spokes from 2013-2015
Maybe run LX570 20" with pavement friendly all-seasons and stock 18" LX or Tundra rims with something better suited for snow/off-pavement? I believe the offset of the two are both +60mm
Not sure of 20" tire size (any suggestions?) but thinking 275/65/18s
I like the stock 06-07 wheels too but didn't wanna run spacers so i opted for aftermarket wheels with 25 offset, works great with 275/70/18 only rub slightly on mud flaps. AHC in low mode to get the heavy azz ebikes off.
I like the stock 06-07 wheels too but didn't wanna run spacers so i opted for aftermarket wheels with 25 offset, works great with 275/70/18 only rub slightly on mud flaps. AHC in low mode to get the heavy azz ebikes off.