Maybe time for a fourth and likely last LC. 1991/1994 and current 2004. All have served me well and as I approach age 70 I think after 26 years nearly 500K total miles I am not sure I want to (or can) adapt to a new vehicle other than a 4th LC. Even thought they have changed they are still ergonomically the same drive attributes and feel. Even though I have held off on a new one as the price has got a bit high..to say the least...it may be time to trade.
There are still 2016 models on dealers lots but I tend to think it may be worth the premium...not sure yet what deals may be on a 2016...but I think I want the 8 speed transmission.
Not sure what the current thought is regarding the 2017 8 spd??? Any disadvantages to the new 8 speed or has it proven to be solid so far...maybe a mile or two per gallon better?
Any other differences for 2017? I would probably prefer the burgundy type color.
Any input from this site would be great.
Also, can you still take off the running boards and add a factory trim piece behind the front tires? I like the look a lot better and we have never stepped onto the running boards anyway.
I also went up one inch in tire size (circumference I think) which nicely filled up the wheel wells with NO rubbing problems...just about a bit of speedo error. I would probably hope to change at first tire replacement.
BTW...what is reasonable market for a 2004 Dark Green 190K LC...always synthetic and many highway miles? Have all service records. Only off road would be when I drive out into my pasture to pull my lawn tractor out of a ditch
only once or twice...and a few dirt roads. We are in CA for the winter and drove the LC without hesitation. Great road vehicle and we could bring much of what we own! Point is...we had NO hesitation on taking on a 5,000 miles round trip. Details up like new.
Thanks for any thoughts...TomR
There are still 2016 models on dealers lots but I tend to think it may be worth the premium...not sure yet what deals may be on a 2016...but I think I want the 8 speed transmission.
Not sure what the current thought is regarding the 2017 8 spd??? Any disadvantages to the new 8 speed or has it proven to be solid so far...maybe a mile or two per gallon better?
Any other differences for 2017? I would probably prefer the burgundy type color.
Any input from this site would be great.
Also, can you still take off the running boards and add a factory trim piece behind the front tires? I like the look a lot better and we have never stepped onto the running boards anyway.
I also went up one inch in tire size (circumference I think) which nicely filled up the wheel wells with NO rubbing problems...just about a bit of speedo error. I would probably hope to change at first tire replacement.
BTW...what is reasonable market for a 2004 Dark Green 190K LC...always synthetic and many highway miles? Have all service records. Only off road would be when I drive out into my pasture to pull my lawn tractor out of a ditch
only once or twice...and a few dirt roads. We are in CA for the winter and drove the LC without hesitation. Great road vehicle and we could bring much of what we own! Point is...we had NO hesitation on taking on a 5,000 miles round trip. Details up like new.Thanks for any thoughts...TomR
