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[El Cid]

For the record, there is a bit of brand confusion in the US. But Toyota makes money regardless. The rest of the world lacks the disposable income to buy the 'luxury' concept. But in the US, the Luxury SUV is a crowded market.

From their perspective, they don't sell Highlanders, LC's, or LX's, they sell:

Brakes
Frames
Engines
Body panels.

So it's not an all or nothing sale. The differences between the LX and LC aren't significant enough that the LC would ever be discontinued bc of US sales. It's more interesting what it is about the LC that the users here find of interest..

My gut tells me that the LC buyers here are all very utilitarian about their purchases..

 

[Softride62]

I call the highlanders "baby landcruisers" not that they are as capable, but they do look like the same family. On that note, most people in the US don't know what a LC is, or they think its the same as a Sequoia...ugh!

 

[elkaholic]

I still love the understated look of the LC but I hope the next gen is sharper. Neighbors and employees don't know what it's worth which is a good thing.

I am right here with you on this point. My boss knows what they list for and he shakes his head, but at the same time complains that his suburban is ready for transmission number four at 145,000 miles .....



Misspellings courtesy of autocorrect from my iPad using IH8MUD Forum

 

[Haggis]

I love the fact that the 200 is so under the radar. Not the bling of a LR or MB G Wagon. Let the teenagers talk!

 

[SWUtah]

Every generation the Landcruiser gets fuglyer. But I still love them all. Like my mom taught me it's what's on the inside that counts.

 

[LINUS]

I'm sorta in favor of the "fugly" - it means you can leave this hitched to your boat trailer at the launch ramp & it won't get a 2nd look - kids would screw with a older Escalade than the "generic Toyota" - keying,, badge stealing, smash & grab - whatever.

I plan a 200 soon since I tow my boat rather than trail my 80 more these days (IFS will be nice versus my 4" lift solid axle)...so in the next 6-8 months I expect to have one & just smile that it's reliable & it's not getting a 2nd look.

 

[MScruiser]

Every generation the Landcruiser gets fuglyer.

I don't know dude, I'd say the FJ55 is not nearly as good looking as a 200.

"A face only a mother could love"

 

[SWUtah]

I don't know dude, I'd say the FJ55 is not nearly as good looking as a 200.

"A face only a mother could love"

I always learn to love them all

 

[stonepa]

I think they've all gone down hill looks wise since my 87 FJ60. That includes my 100 and my new LX.