New tribe member to the 100 series club....introduction

[Live to Ski]

Well, good morning 100 series new copilots

First: I am a shameful turncoat from the 60 posse. '87 fj60, owned 10 years, no mods other than a ghetto roof rack. 167k miles. The rig rocks except for the below.

Driven (no pun there) to the upgrade world due to 1) wife, 2) the need for speed (going 20 mph up I70 east of 15, well you get it), 3) parts availability (or un-optainium in the 60 world).

Just purchased (taking delivery Tuesday) of a 2004 LC, 127k miles. Looks clean, multiple records in service data base, clean CF, 90k service performed at the 127k mileage mark, etc, etc.

So, I am still a little hesitant on these 100 series rigs. This is based on the sophistication of the rig over the 60 (more computers, atrac, etc.). Can I fix in the field? not that I could for the 60, but at least had a good shot at it

Of course, everything I've read, all I've talked to, have nothing but positives on the 100, including George at VH (investigated up-engining the 60).

But, damn....it's a whole new knowledge base....and....new offroad driving style. It's kinda freaking me out (computers in keys, atrac, etc.).

Don't tell my wife, but plan is to take 1m to gain experience with the 100. If I don't feel the love.....

Any words of encouragement/criticism will be well received if in earnest.

Yours truly......

P.S. Haven't posted in the 60 section yet....to embarrassed at the moment

 

[aging fleet]

Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure you'll learn to appreciate the 100 as much as you did the 60 (though maybe for different reasons). The modern conveniences and power make daily driving a pleasure and not worrying about parts availability is a relief too.

 

[MACFJ60]

Live to ski - I'm contemplating the same jump. I love my 60 but I need something a little more family, snowy winter pass, and knee surgery friendly. I've been spying in the 100 section for a couple weeks. Let us know how the transition goes for you. I'd love to get a 100 in addition to my 60, but I already have a BMW I drive in the summer. Not sure the princess would be too keen on a 4th car and she's not giving up her Sequoia.

 

[cap80]

@Live to Ski you won't regret the switch. Well maybe a bit of nostalgic regret once in a while but every time you rally up to the hill you'll have a grin on your face. I moved from an '94 80 to a '06. I always felt the 80 was a tank but the airbags, stability control and other safety features of the 100 really make you good about carting your family up snowy mountain passes. Oh and the heated seats are awesome both in the morning and after a day on the slopes. The rear heater blows right on the kids toes too which has been exclaimed as the best thing ever many times.
I might also suggest looking at ones with side curtain airbags as well considering snowy mountain roads.

 

[cap80]

@MACFJ60 FWIW my wife likes my 100 better than her '11 Sequoia. The sequoia is nice but the 100 is a little smaller and she thinks the seats are more comfortable.

 

[MACFJ60]

She chose the Sequoia over a new 200 LC so I doubt the 100 would win her over. Just worried I'll miss the old school nostalgia of the 60. There is a local 2000 LX470 with 105,000 calling my name!

 

[DFXR]

Congrats. Good move getting an 04 with low miles.

No reason to be embarrassed. Though I did feel kinda bad about skipping over the 80 series when I got mine.

Hopefully you'll be able to hang onto the 60. That helps ease the guilt or shame or whatever you're feeling. You can keep tinkering with it while you drop off the 100 at the dealer for wiper fluid top-offs.

The 100 series is definitely a more advanced machine... but it's not a rocket ship. Lots of things can be diagnosed and repaired at home or in the field.

And your first trip to the mountains, at or above the speed limit, will likely seal it for you.

 

[TXLX100]

There are more gadgets and some of them will break at some point, but overall 100s are very solid compared to everything else out there. Just keep the the maintenace schedule, inspect the underbody components well, and get a good scan tool or techstream.

The only very common fails I've noticed that will stop a 100 are broken heater T's, thermostat, broken ignition cylinder (older models), starter, certain fuses, and timing belt tensioner & idlers.

 

[devildogcruiser25]

I recently made the switch from an 80. I was with out a land cruse for about 6 weeks as I was really sad I sold my 80. The day my 100 showed up, it took about 60 seconds to not be sad anymore... You will LOVE this rig, I promise you that.

 

[shanester]

Drove my brothers 60 for a couple of months and the only thing the 60 has on the 100 is looks IMO. The 100 is better everywhere else.

 

[Live to Ski]

Hi guys and thanks for the encouragement!

MacFJ60: I feel your pain (knee). I'm into the ortho's x9....yes that's x9 (all sports related). I actually drove the 60 from SLC down to San Diego about 3 months after my first knee surgery. Took a bunch of offroad side-trips. Physical therapy is the key.

DFXR: I plan on keeping the 60 for a month (that is the warranty period on the hundy), then put it up for sale. Love to keep it....except 1) no room, 2) wife doesn't want the driveway cluttered (as in looking like a used car lot...which it is if you saw my '97 astro van w. 260+k miles (original tranny/engine....just passed cali smog)), 3) my pea-brain can only handle one of these beasts.

Found 1 thread with "base line" in the title....now that thread is scary long with comments of overkill.

I'll post pics later this week as we are picking it up tomorrow.