Trying to understand off road capability 200 vs. Tundra (1 Viewer)
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Good thing my wife opens her mouth for one reason only ....
The day she said a single word about my bike or car purchases, she will be history
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Good thing my wife opens her mouth for one reason only ....
The day she said a single word about my bike or car purchases, she will be history
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Good thing my wife opens her mouth for one reason only ....
The day she said a single word about my bike or car purchases, she will be history
And right after that, she'll get herself a lawyer and ask for 1/2.
Markuson
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Good thing my wife opens her mouth for one reason only ....
The day she said a single word about my bike or car purchases, she will be history
Wow. Classy.
I am a lawyer, and there is a prenup.And right after that, she'll get herself a lawyer and ask for 1/2.
Makes sense why your wife is not replaceable
Mine certainly is.
To each their own .
This thread is getting sad. Trucks are things. Wives are people. People > Things.
Markuson
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Makes sense why your wife is not replaceable
Mine certainly is.
To each their own .
Maybe I''m getting grumpy in my current state...
...So I will simply say that you just overwhelmingly confirmed my earlier impressions of you.
Over and out.
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So anyway... how about those Tundras... huh?
Markuson
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I really like the new Tundras but, If I'm going to get a full size pickup it will have a diesel. I wish they'd bring something like Nissan did for the Titan.
gaijin
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That's it? Your complaint is brakes? I'm sure there is a solution to this. Perhaps a different master cylinder or bigger booster.
Canyonero
Beating up Land Cruisers since 2015
Nice picture! I came from a 2013 Tundra rw crew max and while I loved the truck, it just felt too austere (even in limited trim) and it was terrible off road. Too big, too heavy, too long, not good enough traction aids.
The newer Tundras have much nicer interiors though, and the TRD Pro definitely gets my attention!
Still, there are plenty of reasons a Land Cruiser costs $20-$40k more out of the box. You're getting more of just about everything.
I would also mention to the posters concerned about the 200's off rod chops to check out some of the pics and stories about the 200 off road. Plenty of us have dinged up our brand new rigs plenty. They will go where you point them, including Tipover Challenge and Hells Revenge
I agree with the post about getting an LC and a Tundra!
Reviving an old thread. 2016 Tundra's are very nice. And cost about as much as a 2012-2013 LX 570. I would love a LC, but LCs are very very expensive!
LX has that AHC and I am not sure it will last 250K...
So its either a used Tundra (or a new Titan with the 13K dealer discounts going around).
Is a Truck bed dust proofable? Put a cap, put foam sealing, and duct tape the holes near the wheel well. Will that make a truck bed dust proof? I carry telescopes sometimes and astro cameras. That is the appeal of a truck.
LX 570 for 30K I am finding ones with 140K, and I am sure none of them every touched the AHC fluid. If it lasts 250K+ reliable, I can take that route.
Decisions decisions.
We have a GX 470 which got totalled after a crash very recently. Got her at 156K put in OME 2" and she was rocking like new at 220K. We put in 70,000 miles in 3.5 years. So long term reliability is a must. Our original plan was to run her till 300K before swapping.
Same deal with the next vehicle. Run for atleast 150-200K miles before swapping.
We do lots of fire roads, and mild offroad trails like Lake Leavitt and fins and things.
LX has that AHC and I am not sure it will last 250K...
So its either a used Tundra (or a new Titan with the 13K dealer discounts going around).
Is a Truck bed dust proofable? Put a cap, put foam sealing, and duct tape the holes near the wheel well. Will that make a truck bed dust proof? I carry telescopes sometimes and astro cameras. That is the appeal of a truck.
LX 570 for 30K I am finding ones with 140K, and I am sure none of them every touched the AHC fluid. If it lasts 250K+ reliable, I can take that route.
Decisions decisions.
We have a GX 470 which got totalled after a crash very recently. Got her at 156K put in OME 2" and she was rocking like new at 220K. We put in 70,000 miles in 3.5 years. So long term reliability is a must. Our original plan was to run her till 300K before swapping.
Same deal with the next vehicle. Run for atleast 150-200K miles before swapping.
We do lots of fire roads, and mild offroad trails like Lake Leavitt and fins and things.
Only time I’ve seen these suspensions failing was when they were serviced and someone put brake fluid in instead of the proper AHC fluid. I’m going to change my AHC fluid between 60,000 and 90,000 miles I’m going to supply the Lexus dealer with the correct fluid so there’s no mistakes made. But mines a mall cruiser only been on smooth Florida roads.
AHC on the 200 has done world journeys and proven itself. It's more robust than the 100 AHC. You're good to go with your needs and going AHC route. Id replace globes though if you're buying anything with 120-150k miles and running fire roads with it
there's a reason they're taking 13K off those new titans...probably many reasons (one being they are butt-ugly)
