I would also keep an eye out for older RX400 hybrid or newer RX450 hybrid, all similar to the Highlander hybrid
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Need advice 2007 LC with 240K miles or 2015 Highlander Hybrid with 60k miles?
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Data justifies the Highlander.
Emotion justifies the Land Cruiser.
Data justifies the Highlander.
Emotion justifies the Land Cruiser.
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One is a car, one is a truck.
Depends on what the usage is for - daily driver to school, errands, around town . . . I would prefer highlander for the family.
Trips - camping, any towing, snow, mud . . . LC. 2wd vs 4wd.
Unfortunately sounds like the LC is too far to do a test drive, but I would recommend driving both (you and wife) - that would help.
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(Highlander would never be my personal choice (don't like FWD) - maybe look at 4runners as a 'middle' choice)
Depends on what the usage is for - daily driver to school, errands, around town . . . I would prefer highlander for the family.
Trips - camping, any towing, snow, mud . . . LC. 2wd vs 4wd.
Unfortunately sounds like the LC is too far to do a test drive, but I would recommend driving both (you and wife) - that would help.
- kevin.
(Highlander would never be my personal choice (don't like FWD) - maybe look at 4runners as a 'middle' choice)
You might want to look at GX470 or early model GX460 if you want 3 rows and off-road capability. You can find some great examples that have full maintenance and in your price range.
I haven't seen much mention of the 3rd row room. Are your 3 kids in carseats? Boosters? 3rd row room in the highlander is terrible and there is only one tether anchor in the third row, and it's in the middle position of the 3rd row, that really limits car seat/booster configuration.
Not saying the room in the 3rd row of the LC is great either, but we tried doing 3 car seats in a highlander and it sucked. We were immediately maxed out on space. We ended up getting a 2007 Sequoia Limited for 8k. It's bigger overall than a LC and we really like it for accomodating 3 car seats.
Not saying the room in the 3rd row of the LC is great either, but we tried doing 3 car seats in a highlander and it sucked. We were immediately maxed out on space. We ended up getting a 2007 Sequoia Limited for 8k. It's bigger overall than a LC and we really like it for accomodating 3 car seats.
Sequoia ftw in interior cargo space/car seats I think it has more interior room overall than a Landcruiser and a better third row than anything that’s been mentioned. I had a 2004 I bought new on the lot. 4wd, no torsion bar front suspension business. You could make it into a pretty mean looking mall cruiser
Still like my 2003 rusty cruiser more
Sequoia ftw in interior cargo space/car seats I think it has more interior room overall than a Landcruiser and a better third row than anything that’s been mentioned. I had a 2004 I bought new on the lot. 4wd, no torsion bar front suspension business. You could make it into a pretty mean looking mall cruiser
Still like my 2003 rusty cruiser more
Totally agree, we received the original window sticker for the 07 Sequoia we bought and it went off the lot for $51,000. It's a great vehicle with the reliable 4.7 motor. We've been really happy with it. I'd say overall it is about 10% wider/longer/taller/more interior than the 100.
Highlander, no question
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I guess I'll be going with the Highlander for now. Thanks everyone for your thoughts, I really appreciate it. The most important thing is for my family to be happy and safe, and for me to be able to use my extra cash to take the kids for ice cream and not so much on repairs and gas. I'll get myself another rig later on down the line... I guess this is what growing up feels like lol. Thank you.
Good choice. Get your side hustle on and keep an eye out for that 5-7k unicorn.
Get a V6 Highlander. Hybrid batteries may crater at 100k and then you are screwed.
or gasp.......
a Sienna.
or gasp.......
a Sienna.
This is the truth. Either go for a wagon or go for a minivan, all these SUVs that aren't for serious offroad are a bit silly.A sienna is a Highlander with more interior space and better third row. Only smart ppl buy minivans
I agree, but some wives will trade function for fashion and take a crossover suv all day. Anything with a slanted Rear door roofline is out in my book. You can talk what’s practical all day long but for me the decision typically comes down to what wifey wants. And thus, we have an rx350 for her.
Yep, that's why we have a Highlander.
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