Swap ‘21 LC for ‘24 GX? (1 Viewer)

[Jetboy]

Can I also grouse about the interior. Stopped by the local Lexus dealer and they had 3 550's on the showroom floor. All were either premium or luxury models. What is the deal with all black interiors? If I wanted to spend my time in a depressing environment, I'd go lock myself in a dark room. Our 99 LC is all beige or brown, very little black compared to today's models. Starting to feel like we've gone back to the early 1900's Model T's. "You can have any color you want, so long as it's black." -Henry Ford

I think it's easy to make everything black and it matches. Matching brown is harder. Toyota seems to be slashing options on some models and adding more (but not the combinations I'd want) in others.

And it's easier to see in pretty much all conditions if the car is dark inside. You wouldn't want bright stuff inside your sunglasses - same idea here is my guess as another reason they did it that way. I think that was also the idea behind the red gauges that were popular in the 90s. I hate the red gauges though even if they are easier on the eyes.

I don't have a strong opinion either way. My first choice personally would be the saddle brown of the late model Tundra/Sequoia. (Not the pumpkin orange of the prior gen).

 

[Phillyd2]

Black is the only interior color I've ever bought or will buy regardless of the vehicle.

 

[hoot504]

A Land Cruiser (especially if bought new!) is a family heirloom.

It is meant to be kept for decades.

To bring your newborn baby home from the hospital. To take on vacations, adventures, road trips, daily duties.

Maintained over the long haul. Taken care of.

Passed down to the next generation.

Not traded in after 3 years like a POS Euro-mobile. lol

This.

I bet the dealer is licking his chops hoping you'll go for the trade. IMO you'd be getting hosed.

 

[Specialeyes]

This.

I bet the dealer is licking his chops hoping you'll go for the trade. IMO you'd be getting hosed.

Most dealers don’t care what you’re trading in as long as it can be re-sold. They just want to move a unit and turn a profit.

 

[Fort9378]

This.

I bet the dealer is licking his chops hoping you'll go for the trade. IMO you'd be getting hosed.

The toyota dealers I've talked to actually dread trying to sell 200s. They're very difficult to sell according to them. Which isn't surprising when looking at the sales numbers.

The salesman I ordered my 250 from said he had never seen a 200 actually sell in the entire time he had worked there. They always ended up getting traded to other dealers. This is in an affluent area.

 

[merchantmariner]

The toyota dealers I've talked to actually dread trying to sell 200s. They're very difficult to sell according to them. Which isn't surprising when looking at the sales numbers.

The salesman I ordered my 250 from said he had never seen a 200 actually sell in the entire time he had worked there. They always ended up getting traded to other dealers. This is in an affluent area.

While the 200 is a grail vehicle for us the general public has no idea or even cares about them. I lost count of the number of times I had someone tell me I had a nice sequoia (100 series).

 

[spazzyfry123]

The toyota dealers I've talked to actually dread trying to sell 200s. They're very difficult to sell according to them. Which isn't surprising when looking at the sales numbers.

The salesman I ordered my 250 from said he had never seen a 200 actually sell in the entire time he had worked there. They always ended up getting traded to other dealers. This is in an affluent area.

Local Toyota dealer has been reaching out to me for about two months on the 2021 200 they have for sale. I'm surprised it hasn't been sent to auction at this rate.

I like the idea of the GX. We have a 2016 with probably about 110k miles on it that we can apparently trade in for not much less than we bought it for years ago, possibly sell privately at no loss. It's been a consideration, but I'm so accustomed to blind reliability. I'm not so sure with some of the newer offerings. GX V6TT is of concern. We were even looking at GM, but I'm hearing of their motors popping left and right. Has me thinking we just keep changing the oil and trucking on...

Also... NO TAILGATE?? We use that thing daily.

 

[Jetboy]

The toyota dealers I've talked to actually dread trying to sell 200s. They're very difficult to sell according to them. Which isn't surprising when looking at the sales numbers.

The salesman I ordered my 250 from said he had never seen a 200 actually sell in the entire time he had worked there. They always ended up getting traded to other dealers. This is in an affluent area.

I was watching a 2017 LC200 with around 50k miles near me recently. I think it ended up dropping about $12k in price before it finally moved. It was at the point that it would likely have been a cash in my pocket trade for my similar year/mile Tundra. Was hard not to go trade, but the LC200 is just too small for what I need to haul and tow right now. Otherwise it would have been a pretty great value.

 

[Blackford Oakes]

Local Toyota dealer has been reaching out to me for about two months on the 2021 200 they have for sale. I'm surprised it hasn't been sent to auction at this rate.

May I ask what dealership?

 

[spazzyfry123]

May I ask what dealership?

Looks like it sold (or went to auction).

Correction, it was a 2020, not 2021.

Regardless, Beaver Toyota in Cumming (for those not local, no I am not making that up).

 

[Blackford Oakes]

Regardless, Beaver Toyota in Cumming (for those not local, no I am not making that up).

I can confirm this is true

 

[g rant]

My cousin is a Toyota dealer and he bought a FE that I was able to check out today. He says the power on it is nice and that the ride is also nice. He also has a ‘21 200 and says really the big difference is the size of the cabin (which I agree). I have a ‘16 200 and definitely felt it to be more cramped than mine. I’m personally a big fan of the new look and it sized up well with mine (which has a 2.5” lift).

I don’t think you could go wrong with either. There is no debate about the reliability of the 5.7L and having more space within the cabin is nice, but the creature comforts and new off-road features of the 250 are definitely way better (IMO).

 

[Specialeyes]

My cousin is a Toyota dealer and he bought a FE that I was able to check out today. He says the power on it is nice and that the ride is also nice. He also has a ‘21 200 and says really the big difference is the size of the cabin (which I agree). I have a ‘16 200 and definitely felt it to be more cramped than mine. I’m personally a big fan of the new look and it sized up well with mine (which has a 2.5” lift).

I don’t think you could go wrong with either. There is no debate about the reliability of the 5.7L and having more space within the cabin is nice, but the creature comforts and new off-road features of the 250 are definitely way better (IMO).

I was on my way to go test drive one today and it sold while I was on my way to the dealership. So no test drive but I did get a good look at it and the sales manager let me check it out pretty thoroughly on the inside. Personally I don’t mind the slightly smaller feeling inside but I’m also 5’10” and 170.

Really liked the interior, wish I could have taken it for a spin.