looked on wikipedia but the engine changes and dates were unclear. Looks like 2010 the 5.7 arrived. Is this correct?
Thanks.....
Jim
Thanks.....
Jim
when did the 5.7 start being used in the US? 2010??
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It arrived in the tundra it 2007
Markuson
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My 2008, and all US 200's are 5.7. Not sure what the first was, but it was definitely well before 2010.
2008 in the 200
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great....2008 LC's have them. Good to know. Broadens my search possibilities.
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Honestly, I would treat 2008-2012 like the same truck and just look for miles, maint. record and rust issues. You can still find 2008's with less than 50k miles...some well below. Bluetooth music is super easy to add for a mere $40 as I did in my 08.
Yes good advice. This is my approach. And how did you add Bluetooth music to your 08? Just curious how you went about it. Thanks.
Look under the FAQ section. There's a write up I did on adding Bluetooth for streaming tunes.
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I simply added a small cigarette lighter outlet device that I leave plugged in. It has an AUX out, and a run a 3 or 4 inch wire to the AUX IN jack which just happens to sit right next to the unit, in front below the coin tray.
It's a $40 unit called iTrip. What's great is...it works seamlessly with the truck without any special fiddling. I simply pair my phone, tablet, or whatever device. Then whenever I get in a start the truck, it pairs quickly without fuss on its own.
I can stream anything on it, and if I want to use the built in phone Bluetooth the truck came with? -It fades out...and in again to accommodate just as any other audio would--since the truck knows to fade whatever is playing, including AUX input sound.
I stream sat radio through my phone or iPad...even Netflix movies, since I have unlimited cellular data.
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Markuson, how's the iTrip adapter in terms of sound quality?
I haven't tried that specific one, but the few I've come across in this price range have been unspectacular at best - either flat sounding, or in some cases buzzing at high volume. The Mark Levinson Reference system in my LX highlights these shortcomings. Such is the disadvantage of a great sound system.
I've found the more expensive, wire harness integrated ones to be much better in this regard.
I haven't tried that specific one, but the few I've come across in this price range have been unspectacular at best - either flat sounding, or in some cases buzzing at high volume. The Mark Levinson Reference system in my LX highlights these shortcomings. Such is the disadvantage of a great sound system.
I've found the more expensive, wire harness integrated ones to be much better in this regard.
I read some of the reviews on the iTrip unit and decent reviews. None I saw said sound quality was lacking.
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Short version: iTrip did not negatively impact sound. No buzzing whatsoever.
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As for sound quality...
In my opinion, the 2008 LC already lacks true, high quality sound regardless...even though mine has the full 14 speaker job. To me, it has always lacked detail particularly in the highs, and definition in the lows. BUT...that has nothing to do with Bluetooth. In my experience with iTrip, the sound is no different/no worse than what it is from a CD--mainly because I've never been impressed with its fidelity to begin with.
Bottom line: It's $40 bucks to find out with your own ears, and that's pretty darn cheap.
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yeah that is what I m doing. I find 2008 models often with 60,000 miles for $32K. But at the same time 2011 models with 70,000 for $36K.
Makes ya lean toward spending 4 more grand. I wish I didn't dislike the looks of the new Landcruiser so much. I'm sure if I had one and ripped that frontend apart added a bumper, winch, and brushguard I'd learn to love it fast.
Noticed thus 08. Kinda interesting. 90,000 miles. History is the intersting part. Priced high but just a starting point.
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I highly doubt you're finding 2008 models with 60k for $32k "often". If you are, you should either post links or buy one, especially since the one link you posted was a 2008 with 95k miles for $36k.
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They are out there. Heck, here's one even better...with 25k miles LESS than that.
-A 2009 with only 35k miles...for just $36,990 on AutoTrader.com:
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