First post here, wanted to thank you all for your knowledge and time on such a great family of trucks!
My wife has a 2016 4 Runner that I bought new for her and it's been rock solid for 54K miles with no issues at all. My grandmother who raised me purchased a 2001 LS430 new and still drives it to this day, and my uncle has 2 tacos that just won't die on him! I've been privy to the reliability of the Toyota family for a while now and now I want to take the step myself and roll around in something iconic. The problem I'm facing is what to buy, price point I'm looking at is 30k and under for a 2008-2013 depending on the miles. Initially I was LC all the way, but after lots of research, and looking at what is available I may be better off getting the LX unless I can be swayed.
I currently drive a 2009 Yukon XL, nothing wrong with it per say but it's a Michigan truck with some rust issues, and we're at 170k on the odometer with questions of how long it's going to keep going without serious investment. I know I'll be loosing some size and cargo capacity, but I drive myself around in that thing empty more often than not and the times I actually fill it up can be remedied with a trailer or hitch/roof storage depending on my needs for the day. What I'm looking for is a truck I know is going to be there for me a decade from now, something that can take me anywhere and everywhere with no worries (other than running out of fuel) and to be completely honest the fact that I don't see a LC or LX every mile on the road is appealing to me, these trucks feel like incognito exclusivity with bulletproof drive trains and components.
I keep finding 08-11 LX models with 120-160k miles for around 22k and then the same specs in a LC is going for 24-25K all across the midwest. I feel like I understand the main differences (AHC vs KDSS, interior finishes, removable vs permanent third row, supposed 2 more HP in the LX) but is there a reason the LC commands more money other than supply and demand? It seems like there are less LC variants available than LX but I have read that Lexus made 20k more of the 570s than the LC so it makes sense less on the market they'll command a higher price but is there a reason people are passing up the LX that I'm not aware of? Second part to that question, would you consider it worth the extra 7-8k to get a 2013 variant with less miles and the updated rear seat entertainment? I'm willing to go up to 30k on this truck but if I can end up with 8k for upgrades/maintenance instead of being maxed out on the purchase price right away I'm going to go that route.
Hoping to be riding in my own 200 series before the summer is over, thanks for making it this far I appreciate any advice or information you're willing to share with me!
My wife has a 2016 4 Runner that I bought new for her and it's been rock solid for 54K miles with no issues at all. My grandmother who raised me purchased a 2001 LS430 new and still drives it to this day, and my uncle has 2 tacos that just won't die on him! I've been privy to the reliability of the Toyota family for a while now and now I want to take the step myself and roll around in something iconic. The problem I'm facing is what to buy, price point I'm looking at is 30k and under for a 2008-2013 depending on the miles. Initially I was LC all the way, but after lots of research, and looking at what is available I may be better off getting the LX unless I can be swayed.
I currently drive a 2009 Yukon XL, nothing wrong with it per say but it's a Michigan truck with some rust issues, and we're at 170k on the odometer with questions of how long it's going to keep going without serious investment. I know I'll be loosing some size and cargo capacity, but I drive myself around in that thing empty more often than not and the times I actually fill it up can be remedied with a trailer or hitch/roof storage depending on my needs for the day. What I'm looking for is a truck I know is going to be there for me a decade from now, something that can take me anywhere and everywhere with no worries (other than running out of fuel) and to be completely honest the fact that I don't see a LC or LX every mile on the road is appealing to me, these trucks feel like incognito exclusivity with bulletproof drive trains and components.
I keep finding 08-11 LX models with 120-160k miles for around 22k and then the same specs in a LC is going for 24-25K all across the midwest. I feel like I understand the main differences (AHC vs KDSS, interior finishes, removable vs permanent third row, supposed 2 more HP in the LX) but is there a reason the LC commands more money other than supply and demand? It seems like there are less LC variants available than LX but I have read that Lexus made 20k more of the 570s than the LC so it makes sense less on the market they'll command a higher price but is there a reason people are passing up the LX that I'm not aware of? Second part to that question, would you consider it worth the extra 7-8k to get a 2013 variant with less miles and the updated rear seat entertainment? I'm willing to go up to 30k on this truck but if I can end up with 8k for upgrades/maintenance instead of being maxed out on the purchase price right away I'm going to go that route.
Hoping to be riding in my own 200 series before the summer is over, thanks for making it this far I appreciate any advice or information you're willing to share with me!