Howdy...After only reading here on and off for too long, I (finally) joined last night. Given how much I've already gained here, insofar as the greatly appreciated information Y'all provide, and my plan to stick around, I've already ponied up a wee donation to help keep the lights on. Well, or maybe it's just a cheap bribe for putting up with me...lol
About a week and a half ago, we bought my new-to-me 2016 LC200. Midnight black, black interior, 52k miles, one owner, all services done on time/at dealer/recorded, no hint of rust (has always been a Texas vehicle), seemingly overall fantastic condition (minus a crack in the windscreen, which is being swapped for a new one at the dealer's expense). Not to seem uncouth by sharing the price, but I know it gets discussed for reference purposes, so...$54k (dealer was asking just under 57k). Certainly not the best deal I've seen, but I've heard of others paying more. In any case, the heart wants what it does, I own it outright, and it's worth what we paid (to me).
Outside adding a small CIB decal on the back glass, the only mod I've done thus far is Husky rubber mats in the front and 2nd row. I've not yet decided whether to get the Aussie-sourced factory non-3rd row type rubber mat for the back or to just install a drawer system to "address" my planned removal of the 3rd row seats, but one or the other is coming soon. Oh, and I've received (not yet installed) a pair of rear DVD system cover thingies for when I delete those screens (soon).
Within the next month or six, I aim to do a mild lift (possibly Icon), tires, front bumper (likely ARB), rear bumper with tire carrier (still researching), aux fuel tank/something fuelly, possibly a snorkel, and a few other bits. I've had Jeeps (CJ2A, YJ), 4Runners (a 3rd gen, a 4th gen, and two 5th gens), and a FJC, among other vehicles (and have driven/been blown up in issued LCs and such for work overseas), so have a fair idea the sort of things I tend to prefer. For now, I'm giving it a few weeks and a couple spins offroad in stock form to finish deciding just what this one "needs" vs what I might simply want.
K, that's long enough...I truly appreciate Y'all's thoughts/suggestions, and hope at some point to contribute/give back something meaningful to the community. Thanks for having me.
About a week and a half ago, we bought my new-to-me 2016 LC200. Midnight black, black interior, 52k miles, one owner, all services done on time/at dealer/recorded, no hint of rust (has always been a Texas vehicle), seemingly overall fantastic condition (minus a crack in the windscreen, which is being swapped for a new one at the dealer's expense). Not to seem uncouth by sharing the price, but I know it gets discussed for reference purposes, so...$54k (dealer was asking just under 57k). Certainly not the best deal I've seen, but I've heard of others paying more. In any case, the heart wants what it does, I own it outright, and it's worth what we paid (to me).
Outside adding a small CIB decal on the back glass, the only mod I've done thus far is Husky rubber mats in the front and 2nd row. I've not yet decided whether to get the Aussie-sourced factory non-3rd row type rubber mat for the back or to just install a drawer system to "address" my planned removal of the 3rd row seats, but one or the other is coming soon. Oh, and I've received (not yet installed) a pair of rear DVD system cover thingies for when I delete those screens (soon).
Within the next month or six, I aim to do a mild lift (possibly Icon), tires, front bumper (likely ARB), rear bumper with tire carrier (still researching), aux fuel tank/something fuelly, possibly a snorkel, and a few other bits. I've had Jeeps (CJ2A, YJ), 4Runners (a 3rd gen, a 4th gen, and two 5th gens), and a FJC, among other vehicles (and have driven/been blown up in issued LCs and such for work overseas), so have a fair idea the sort of things I tend to prefer. For now, I'm giving it a few weeks and a couple spins offroad in stock form to finish deciding just what this one "needs" vs what I might simply want.
K, that's long enough...I truly appreciate Y'all's thoughts/suggestions, and hope at some point to contribute/give back something meaningful to the community. Thanks for having me.
