Totaled my 200, I need some advice... (1 Viewer)

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Desert Yeti

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Man if that's not clickbait, I don't know what is.

My 08 200 drowned in a River the weekend before last. I need a new truck and while waiting for the insurance to pull their heads out of their butt, I've been shopping.


Tell me why I shouldn't get an LX instead of another 200.

They are easier to find, seem to have lower miles and seem to even be a little less expensive.

It also seems from my searches that they are easier/cheaper to get some air under with spacers and a sensor lift than the 200 so I can get my 34's back under it. Also seems like I could retain the height adjustment and get it tighter and a little lower on the freeway so I might get a little better mileage than the 11mpg my Rhino got...



So "flood" me with your opinions...


For your further amusement....

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Of course I am asking this before I know the story but will insurance even cover this type of damage? I am not sure I would post the story since insurance companies are pretty crafty these days looking for a reason to deny claims.
 
I can't talk you into a LX, since I would wait for a cruiser, but it sounds like you already know the good reasons why an LX might work as well or better for your uses.

To me they're just a fancier flavor of a cruiser, and if you want those extra luxury and convenience features, and like (or at least can live with) the aesthetic differences then it's an easy choice.

I don't think they swim any better than your cruiser did though. Maybe look into a boat for your watersports needs? :)

I call dibs on your bumper.
 
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I have an LX. I like the finer things in life, remote start, heated steering wheel, AHC suspension. The aftermarket is definitely catching up with more and more options. I do get out and overland on the weekends and on holidays, but for the daily driver the LX cannot be beat.
 
Where did you get those mirrors?
 
Desert Yeti said:
Tell me why I shouldn't get an LX instead of another 200.
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Because that one guy that's been on my ignore list for about a year will look down on you and never miss an opportunity to share his superiority. The horror!

(Love my LX.)
 
Desmothedog said:
I have an LX. I like the finer things in life, remote start, heated steering wheel, AHC suspension. The aftermarket is definitely catching up with more and more options. I do get out and overland on the weekends and on holidays, but for the daily driver the LX cannot be beat.
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I have a 2018 Land Cruiser that came new with remote start(port-of-entry install), heated steering wheel, and thankfully without AHC suspension. A previous LX I owned had to have the global accumulators replaced at 52,000 miles to the tune of $4000. It was out of warranty, but fortunately Lexus paid for it after a difficult and extended discussion with the dealer and Lexus.
 
Love this truck. That ZFG style is on time - respect.
 
Waiting for the before pic.

LX will get you there and back, same same. I wouldn't count on a gas mileage increase.
 
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