Ok, I know there has been alot of talk about the 200, some bad, some good.
I picked mine up today.
First let me preface everything by saying this is my first truck for me. Usually I get trucks for the wife and kids. We had a lx470, then a GMC Yukon 2005 Denali XL, and now have a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
We have 3 kids and a fourth on the way.
My last two cars have been an Acura TL. I am a car guy, not a truck guy, so bare with me when I ask and answer any questions.
I live in the Southern California desert and wanted to start going out and exploring the natural beauty around me....and have tons of fun!!!
Now after lurking around for a few weeks and reading the posts, let me say this. The reason I decided on a 08 LC was this.
With a fourth kid coming I need another car that can hold 4 car seats and also have room in behind the third row for a double stroller. Plus it needed to fit in my garage.
Now some of you have said in the past (or what I have seen via the posts) that if someone is hauling kids get a minivan. Well I would rather ride a bike then EVER GET A MINIVAN. So there are some of us that want a good off roading vehicle while hauling the family around.
I looked at the GX470, 4runner, highlander, current LX470, Sequoia.
Everything I tried, otherwise then the Sequoia and the LX470 would not fit the stroller. The Sequoia and the LX470 were just too big for what I needed.
Anyway, I looked at a 2007 LC and it fit everything! I was so excited, then the dealer told me the new ones were coming out in a few weeks.
So I waited and did research. That is how I found this site.
I have seen the comments and let me just say that I have never owned a LC before. The last Toyota I owned was my 1990 Supra (and it was new when I got it!)
So I know some people are worried about the angles, the differentials, etc. I don't have a reference point.
Now for the looks. I don't mind the body style, I HATE the way the headlight and tail lights look like they are on steroids and popping out. To me it makes it difficult to judge the front when making a close turn.
Anyway, the fake wood trim is pretty cheesy, but the leather trim looks very good.
My colors are the dark grey outside and the dark inside.
I like the pickup on the unit. You can feel the power, without a doubt. The instrument panel is setup well. I could see everything without moving my head around my hand.
The seats are comfy, it handles very well. The sound system is very nice.
I am having the dealership that I bought it at install a Sirius Radio module, and a remote start.
I LOVE the idea of having the siruis radio through the nav unit.
I am sure that I don't plan on doing half the 4x4 stuff that all of you do, but I think this is a great start for someone
Ok...ask away
I picked mine up today.
First let me preface everything by saying this is my first truck for me. Usually I get trucks for the wife and kids. We had a lx470, then a GMC Yukon 2005 Denali XL, and now have a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL.
We have 3 kids and a fourth on the way.
My last two cars have been an Acura TL. I am a car guy, not a truck guy, so bare with me when I ask and answer any questions.
I live in the Southern California desert and wanted to start going out and exploring the natural beauty around me....and have tons of fun!!!
Now after lurking around for a few weeks and reading the posts, let me say this. The reason I decided on a 08 LC was this.
With a fourth kid coming I need another car that can hold 4 car seats and also have room in behind the third row for a double stroller. Plus it needed to fit in my garage.
Now some of you have said in the past (or what I have seen via the posts) that if someone is hauling kids get a minivan. Well I would rather ride a bike then EVER GET A MINIVAN. So there are some of us that want a good off roading vehicle while hauling the family around.
I looked at the GX470, 4runner, highlander, current LX470, Sequoia.
Everything I tried, otherwise then the Sequoia and the LX470 would not fit the stroller. The Sequoia and the LX470 were just too big for what I needed.
Anyway, I looked at a 2007 LC and it fit everything! I was so excited, then the dealer told me the new ones were coming out in a few weeks.
So I waited and did research. That is how I found this site.
I have seen the comments and let me just say that I have never owned a LC before. The last Toyota I owned was my 1990 Supra (and it was new when I got it!)
So I know some people are worried about the angles, the differentials, etc. I don't have a reference point.
Now for the looks. I don't mind the body style, I HATE the way the headlight and tail lights look like they are on steroids and popping out. To me it makes it difficult to judge the front when making a close turn.
Anyway, the fake wood trim is pretty cheesy, but the leather trim looks very good.
My colors are the dark grey outside and the dark inside.
I like the pickup on the unit. You can feel the power, without a doubt. The instrument panel is setup well. I could see everything without moving my head around my hand.
The seats are comfy, it handles very well. The sound system is very nice.
I am having the dealership that I bought it at install a Sirius Radio module, and a remote start.
I LOVE the idea of having the siruis radio through the nav unit.
I am sure that I don't plan on doing half the 4x4 stuff that all of you do, but I think this is a great start for someone
Ok...ask away
