New 200, sorta

[hntashdjian]

Hey Guys,

Lurking here for 3-4 months now, but been a long time mud member from the 80s section.

Just bought a 2013 Certified Magnetic Grey with only 3k miles on it, yes only 3k The wife of the dealership's owner drove the car since 2013 so the car is in pristine condition.

Amazing car to drive, and the power just blows away the 100 I used to own; I don't want to even talk about the 80...

Planning on using as a daily driver for now, but I feel like the more I hang out in this section, the more inspired I get to open up my pocket book, we'll see.

 

[Markuson]

3k??? Wow. I thought I did well finding an 08 with 48k, but 3k on a four year old vehicle is amazing!

Totally agree on the power. Compared to my 100, the 200 feels like a rocket. Congrats, and post some photos.

 

[eljune]

Awesome find; congratulations. Looking forward to some pics.

 

[T4Runner]

Congrats and welcome to the cool kids section!

 

[Romer]

Welcome to the more expensive, but also more refined madhouse

 

[hntashdjian]

I have a question for whoever used to, or still has a 100. The steering wheel on my 200 feels heavier and a bit harder to turn when compared to my 07 100. Can anyone confirm?

I have to say, I did like the lighter steering on my 100.

 

[Markuson]

I have a question for whoever used to, or still has a 100. The steering wheel on my 200 feels heavier and a bit harder to turn when compared to my 07 100. Can anyone confirm?

I have to say, I did like the lighter steering on my 100.

Step on the gas pedal, and you'll miss your 100 a lot less (the 200 is a ROCKET compared to the 100!).

Honestly, its a little heavier, but I think all vehicles take some getting used to with steering. I do recall noticing a difference when I first got my 200, but I can also say that until reading this post of yours just now, I had completely forgotten about it, and never give it a second thought any more. Feels good, and I really think it will to you too.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Congrats!

 

[dukmon]

What a find @ 3k miles! Congrats.

I appreciate the heavier steering. Reminds me of my older BMW's. Heavier is generally accepted as better, especially as speed increases.

My old 100 may have been the lightest steering of all my Cruisers.

 

[blatant]

It is heavier. however as i change from one to the other, and back again, the biggest difference I notice is brake application.

 

[hntashdjian]

I am assuming there is no "magic screw" I can loosen to get a lighter feel.

 

[mark71]

You can only adjust the nut behind the wheel.

 

[Ali FJ80]

Congrats, 3k miles is a find.

Having both the steering is definitely different feeling. Ours got a little better when we went with thinner taller tire but not a huge difference. Like mentioned the biggest noticeable difference was the brakes. My 100 just grabs at the lightest tough where the 200 takes some footwork but once you get used to it the brakes are quite effective, just different.

 

[Markuson]

Congrats, 3k miles is a find.

Having both the steering is definitely different feeling. Ours got a little better when we went with thinner taller tire but not a huge difference. Like mentioned the biggest noticeable difference was the brakes. My 100 just grabs at the lightest tough where the 200 takes some footwork but once you get used to it the brakes are quite effective, just different.

Re brakes. -Some have wondered if the brakes were strong enough. If you really stomp on them quickly, they will REALLY grab, and will show just how capable they are for stopping the LC. You'll also discover the seatbelt tightening feature that instantly tightens your belt when you slam on the brakes. I do agree the brakes take a heavier foot, but don't worry that the brake power is not there. It definitely is. Just waits for more pressure from the driver before it brakes heavily.

 

[macky]

Re brakes. -Some have wondered if the brakes were strong enough. If you really stomp on them quickly, they will REALLY grab, and will show just how capable they are for stopping the LC. You'll also discover the seatbelt tightening feature that instantly tightens your belt when you slam on the brakes. I do agree the brakes take a heavier foot, but don't worry that the brake power is not there. It definitely is. Just waits for more pressure from the driver before it brakes heavily.

So, I recently picked up a 200 as well and also had some reservations about the brakes after a couple days behind the wheel. I was coming from a Golf R that had pretty nice brakes with a linear feel to them. Two thoughts:

1. You do get used to the brakes on the 200. After about a month now, I don't even think about it anymore.
2. Markuson is right on. I was in a close-call a few days ago and had to get down from 50 mph to less than 10 in a real hurry. It made it with a little room to spare. When you need the stopping power, it's there.

Congrats on your purchase!

 

[Markuson]

So, I recently picked up a 200 as well and also had some reservations about the brakes after a couple days behind the wheel. I was coming from a Golf R that had pretty nice brakes with a linear feel to them. Two thoughts:

1. You do get used to the brakes on the 200. After about a month now, I don't even think about it anymore.
2. Markuson is right on. I was in a close-call a few days ago and had to get down from 50 mph to less than 10 in a real hurry. It made it with a little room to spare. When you need the stopping power, it's there.

Congrats on your purchase!

One more thought re brakes. Would someone really want touchy brakes off-road? I wouldn't. Requiring intentional force is a good thing when you are being jerked around over rough stuff IMHO. One down side is...I rented a car recently and had to remind myself not to press on the brake pedal so hard.

 

[ryanCA]

congrats neighbor, great find.

Few houses down from me, just bought a brand new 2014 which was unregistered.

Great trucks.

 

[linuxgod]

One more thought re brakes. Would someone really want touchy brakes off-road? I wouldn't. Requiring intentional force is a good thing when you are being jerked around over rough stuff IMHO. One down side is...I rented a car recently and had to remind myself not to press on the brake pedal so hard.

I want linear brake feel. I dislike the initially heavy effort required to get any braking assistance, followed by very strong braking once you get into it. More importantly, when I use my Primus IQ trailer brake controller, it works perfectly when I press lightly on the pedal but if I hard stop I always lock up the trailer brakes. If I dial it down to where the trailer doesn't lock then the trailer brakes do ****-all under normal braking and my stopping distance is increased significantly. The brakes are by far my biggest complaint about the 200, and possibly the only thing I really miss about my Acura MDX over the LC.

 

[ryanCA]

I never drove an MDX, but of the 17 Honda/Acura products we have owned, braking is always been their week point. I like a good initial bite, with no sponginess, which none of them exhibited.

 

[Markuson]

Personally, after driving the 200 for 18 months (after 13 years in my 100), I really like the brake feel. I think it's linear enough, and don't like touchy brakes when in bumpy stuff. If it was a street-only vehicle, then a light touch would be great, but I'm happy with them as is.

Recently I drove a rental car with the worst brakes I've ever dealt with. It wasn't that they were weak, but that they were wildly more powerful as you started to slow to a stop--so that unless you REALLY eased up, it would brake harder and harder the slower you moved. Extremely annoying, and it meant you had to be thinking about your brakes 100% as you slowed in order to not jerk your passenger's heads forward. Hyundai... Truly awful.