LC V8 is very quiet. Except when you prod the gas pedal.
Who else is buying a new or even used when available (last of the mohicans!) 2021 LC 200 series as last model year?
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LC V8 is very quiet. Except when you prod the gas pedal.
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Thanks! Yea, I have a few more on a trip log thread I started that has a few more and there are more to add. I have thought about build thread, just haven’t gotten to it.
Took the plunge and bought a 21. Well waiting for it to come in soon. The used market is crazy high for several year old models that were clean. Even units that were questionable were high. I saw some nice units just priced higher then I or nada said it was worth. I’m not a fan of turbos in gas trucks. Lots of Ford friends and they have not said nice things. I’m sure toyota will get it right though. I like engines v 8 that are proven so made decision easy.
Meh. Been driving and wrenching on a Subaru turbo for a long time. Yeah, fun, but when it comes to a reliability it can't be on par by the very definition of the added complexity. Turbo failures even if rare can be really catastrophic - sending shards in to the engine taking it out completely.
Big displacement where it's at.
There is a reason people want older/simpler/more dependable tech - just see how 4runner sells. In some way mid-2000s car are a sweet spot where it comes to features/safety and reasonable simplicity. And LC 200 is basically mid 2000s design.
I have a 2015 200 and put a deposit for 2021 200 HE.
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I’ve wanted one of these iconic vehicles for years. Sat in a new one back in 2012. Test drove one in 2016 and FINALLY ordered one from Eric at Ed Martin. (Grey HE 3Row). I simply love each year for what it is.
I am a fan of the reliable v8 and I do believe that chapter in automotive history is winging down.
I am buying new because I don’t prefer used and can finally buy one of my bucket list vehicles.
in short, I am happy.
I am a fan of the reliable v8 and I do believe that chapter in automotive history is winging down.
I am buying new because I don’t prefer used and can finally buy one of my bucket list vehicles.
in short, I am happy.
Or at startup.
Funny! My 9y/o daughter calls it the "lion roar" when I start it early morning to go to the gym.
I was planning on keeping my 17 forever but then when they told me here that the 21 is the last year I had to get one. Super happy with my HE and not having the third row is much better than I hoped for. A lot better vision out the back and my pup loves the extra window area to people watch.
I'm really on the fence. Do I keep my 2000 LC, 91k miles and new tires and just hope that I will not be disappointed with what the future brings or do I pull the trigger and replace with a new 2021? If it wasn't for the fact that the Chicago road salt destroys everything, I'd be happy to go another 10+ years with my 2000. As for the future, I absolutely despise the Darth Vader look of Lexus and I can imagine the 300 series going in that direction. So, if I keep the 2000, I have to be prepared to move on from owning a LC again (my wife says it's just a car). Additionally, I'd hate to spend $100k (after tax) just because I panicked about a last year model. Any comments from others on why they did or why they didn't buy on the news of the discontinuation.
There are multiple reports that the replacement for the LX will not be based on the LC300 and instead will be a unibody SUV. This isn’t verified but if true means there will be no 300 series in North America after 2021.
an obvious option would be to buy a used 200, thereby spending less but getting a vehicle newer than what you have.
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Codybear. Started the thread so I’ll throw my two cents to your question. I bought one a month before they made the announcement I just knew they were going to discontinue the 200 series. The Land Cruiser is iconic and in our opinion the best vehicle on the road. That’s why we are all here
. That being said of course it’s easy to spend someone else’s money but we all know an expedition Yukon navigator etc. are the same price give or take 95 grand. I still think the 200 series will go down as the most desirable Land Cruiser of all time. If you are in the market for a new car why would you buy some thing else? Everything is aligning for the fact that it’s always going to be desired and you’ll enjoy it for the next 15 years.
That is just my two cents but knowing I have the last model year of a Land Cruiser perhaps ever makes me even happier with my purchase. Good luck with your decision. And thank you again to this form I really enjoy it it’s a wealth of knowledge. Have a great weekend everyone
. That being said of course it’s easy to spend someone else’s money but we all know an expedition Yukon navigator etc. are the same price give or take 95 grand. I still think the 200 series will go down as the most desirable Land Cruiser of all time. If you are in the market for a new car why would you buy some thing else? Everything is aligning for the fact that it’s always going to be desired and you’ll enjoy it for the next 15 years.
That is just my two cents but knowing I have the last model year of a Land Cruiser perhaps ever makes me even happier with my purchase. Good luck with your decision. And thank you again to this form I really enjoy it it’s a wealth of knowledge. Have a great weekend everyone
Now there is yet another rumor that USDM 300 LX will continue with the 5.7L engine. I doubt it. But if true and if it is not too ugly, and the body work lends itself to mods (sliders/bumpers) then it may actually be viable successor to the 200 LC. But then most likely it will have AHC. If they made it optional and equipped with KDSS then they would really make it a genuine upgrade to 200 LC... however marginal (newer better interior/modern infotainment).
This is the best case scenario, and even in that case 200 series still remains highly desirable. A scenario where naturally aspirated gas V8-equipped 300 LC shows up feels unlikely. Turbodiesel, V6 or otherwise, is in the realm of fantasy. I would not want a turbo gasser!
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This is the best case scenario, and even in that case 200 series still remains highly desirable. A scenario where naturally aspirated gas V8-equipped 300 LC shows up feels unlikely. Turbodiesel, V6 or otherwise, is in the realm of fantasy. I would not want a turbo gasser!
Lexus LX will soldier on with V8, greater differentiation from Land Cruiser - Autoblog
The Lexus LX will be more luxurious, keep its V8, while the Land Cruiser goes turbo V6.
www.autoblog.com
Just do both! Keep the 2000 for winter and salt and have the new one until the 2000 completely falls to pieces with rust.
A used Texas LC200 when I'm visiting my wife next winter has been a thought. Unfortunately, there are many dishonest people out there and I've had my share of being taken when buying a used car. As I've said, I have zero interest in a LX, even before the possibility of a unibody. I could possibly live with a LC300 if it comes to America and if they don't ugly it up. Those are two big ifs.
And, serpico1, only 15 years? I got over 20 years on my original 2000 LC tires. Yes, I know, never, ever, do that again. I have to say, it is very tempting to pull the trigger on the last year model.
And, AverageJones, if I unload my wife's 2001 Mercedes sw, that would open up a spot in the garage. She loves her 1 year old Volvo sw in Texas, so maybe I could pull that off.
And, serpico1, only 15 years? I got over 20 years on my original 2000 LC tires. Yes, I know, never, ever, do that again. I have to say, it is very tempting to pull the trigger on the last year model.
And, AverageJones, if I unload my wife's 2001 Mercedes sw, that would open up a spot in the garage. She loves her 1 year old Volvo sw in Texas, so maybe I could pull that off.
I hope the new LX is based on the LC300, although that is counter to what I have read elsewhere. Either way, I can’t imagine the v8 will continue in a redesigned LX. That makes no sense at all. The turbo v6 will be faster and more efficient, which is what luxury buyers want. It would make more sense to keep the v8 in the LC (which they are not doing) as LC buyers would value the simplicity and reliability of the v8 more than new LX buyers.Now there is yet another rumor that USDM 300 LX will continue with the 5.7L engine. I doubt it. But if true and if it is not too ugly, and the body work lends itself to mods (sliders/bumpers) then it may actually be viable successor to the 200 LC. But then most likely it will have AHC. If they made it optional and equipped with KDSS then they would really make it a genuine upgrade to 200 LC... however marginal (newer better interior/modern infotainment).
This is the best case scenario, and even in that case 200 series still remains highly desirable. A scenario where naturally aspirated gas V8-equipped 300 LC shows up feels unlikely. Turbodiesel, V6 or otherwise, is in the realm of fantasy. I would not want a turbo gasser!
Lexus LX will soldier on with V8, greater differentiation from Land Cruiser - Autoblog
The Lexus LX will be more luxurious, keep its V8, while the Land Cruiser goes turbo V6.
I doubt everything in that link. Again, I hope I’m wrong.
I panicked, no regrets.
It would be unsurprising if the V8 LX 300 existed for Russia/Middle East.Now there is yet another rumor that USDM 300 LX will continue with the 5.7L engine. I doubt it. But if true and if it is not too ugly, and the body work lends itself to mods (sliders/bumpers) then it may actually be viable successor to the 200 LC. But then most likely it will have AHC. If they made it optional and equipped with KDSS then they would really make it a genuine upgrade to 200 LC... however marginal (newer better interior/modern infotainment).
This is the best case scenario, and even in that case 200 series still remains highly desirable. A scenario where naturally aspirated gas V8-equipped 300 LC shows up feels unlikely. Turbodiesel, V6 or otherwise, is in the realm of fantasy. I would not want a turbo gasser!
Lexus LX will soldier on with V8, greater differentiation from Land Cruiser - Autoblog
The Lexus LX will be more luxurious, keep its V8, while the Land Cruiser goes turbo V6.
They dont have over-reaching EPAs and pathetic mandates to deal with.
I didn’t answer your question.
I had been following the news, but was waiting for confirmation from Toyota. We got that on 12/24 and my search and spreadsheet crunching began in earnest. The LC was my ultimate dream car (had a ‘15 4Runner and GX in the driveway) and planned to get one, just in ~2028. With the news, I sped up the timeline. I thought about used, but felt there’d be something special about having a ‘21 if they don’t return. I traded in the 4Runner and bought the ‘21 LC on 1/5.
I wouldn't say I panicked, but I definitely flipped the switch much faster than anticipated--like 10 years faster. We just bought my wife a new car back in October 2020, and I had planned on waiting for the 6th gen 4Runner and enjoying that for 7-10 years until I had worked my way up the Toyota ranks and "earned" the LC. Then I read about the discontinuation of the LC in the states and 2021 being the final year of production. I definitely had a bit of a moment where I thought I'd have the kiss the dream goodbye, but the wife and I talked about it and decided if this was really the end goal then we could make it work a little (lot) sooner.
I'm sure in 10 years by the time I was originally thinking of shopping for a Land Cruiser we will have one back in the states, but I always wanted a big Toyota V8 and this might be the last opportunity I'll have.
