$40K is crazy - you can get a 200 for that. I'm with @TwiceWithHair - Love the crap out of your '04!
Worth trading in my 2004?
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In my opinion when I buy my next LC I plan to hang onto it for a very very long time. So even though high priced, if it is something that you would be wanting to keep for as long as I would like to keep mine then go for it! Who knows if you take care of it and keep the low miles then it could be the start of a great collectors car!
I guess it's hard to say, but high 30's doesn't seem too outlandish for that vehicle. I just talked my parents into an '06 with 71K for an even $32k (it was listed at 32,900 but that's all we got off). It's a mint, silver exterior, gray interior with all the options. So for half the mileage I can see why it would book out that high.
I'm definitely seeing a demand for lower mileage, well kept 100's and I think dealers are the sellers are generally smart enough to know what they have an price accordingly.
I'm definitely seeing a demand for lower mileage, well kept 100's and I think dealers are the sellers are generally smart enough to know what they have an price accordingly.
That is crazy money. I called the dealer and he swears that they bought the car for $36.5k and that they are unwilling to move from $40k.
That's probably because he's either dumb or a liar!
Absolutely. He probably stole it from the person for $20k.
Wow. $40k. Crazy low miles though if you want a 100. It'd be hard to find a 200 for $40k around here.
Let's see the link. I bet it's sweet.
Let's see the link. I bet it's sweet.
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Let's see the history between the two.
I paid mid-30's for my '04 almost three years ago from a Lexus dealer, it had 41k miles on it. I thought I paid too much for it then, but it seems it wasn't completely outrageous. I also plan on putting 400,000 miles on it.
Some also will argue that '04 is the best year even without the VVTi
Some also will argue that '04 is the best year even without the VVTi
The disparity in the 100s and 200s doesn't make sense -- but actually does make sense.
In the secondary (used) market, the 100s are a favorite of exporters. A lot of exporters have taxes based on engine displacement to contend with, and a 4.7 bulletproof V8 plus the pedigree of the Land Cruiser makes it a highly desirable item. The 200s larger displacement is great for numbers-centric NA market, but adds to that export tax.
There's a heck of a lot more demand for 100s than 200s, and it's a case of a diminishing supply that isn't getting renewed. So while it may not make sense for some people to buy a 100, there's a reason for their wacky valuations.
As for the OP ?
Nah. New kid, new house? You've got a lot of things that make a lot more sense to spend money on
In the secondary (used) market, the 100s are a favorite of exporters. A lot of exporters have taxes based on engine displacement to contend with, and a 4.7 bulletproof V8 plus the pedigree of the Land Cruiser makes it a highly desirable item. The 200s larger displacement is great for numbers-centric NA market, but adds to that export tax.
There's a heck of a lot more demand for 100s than 200s, and it's a case of a diminishing supply that isn't getting renewed. So while it may not make sense for some people to buy a 100, there's a reason for their wacky valuations.
As for the OP ?
Nah. New kid, new house? You've got a lot of things that make a lot more sense to spend money on
As for the OP ? Nah. New kid, new house? You've got a lot of things that make a lot more sense to spend money on
^^Truth. That's the best advice on this thread.
The Land Cruisers are not your typical run of the mill used car. All of us that own one know that. They've never been sold in large numbers, have a revered reputation, and name recognition world round. With low supply and general desirability, there's a very real possibility that these may never be as cheap as you think they should be. Within each generation, there's certain years that are more desirable. The '06 and '07 are them. There's also relatively less of these than earlier years of the 100-series (for many reasons - economy, competition, etc.), as evidenced by those searching for them. I wouldn't hold your breadth to find these at a 'buyers price'.
Debatable.
1999 is an extremely popular year, for having rear air added, rear diff lock, and pre ATRAC/VSC.
I agree that 99's are desirable and valued within the relative years around that for the very reasons you mentioned.
Though I'd argue that those pro's would be hard weigh as more significant against some advantages of the later models - ATRAC/VSC, 4-pinion front diffs, 5 speed tranny, more power, updated aesthetics. One can easily add the advantage of the '99 to the later ones but not vice versa.
Though I'd argue that those pro's would be hard weigh as more significant against some advantages of the later models - ATRAC/VSC, 4-pinion front diffs, 5 speed tranny, more power, updated aesthetics. One can easily add the advantage of the '99 to the later ones but not vice versa.
Truth. Save the funds at least until your baby goes to daycare and reassess your budget. You'll need car seats, cribs, toys, medical bills, which add up quickly.
If you do in fact have funds laying around and it will be a daily driver and your budget is $40k you may want to look into the 200 series. More interior space, more power (393hp 0-60 in 6.8secs), 6 speed trans, keyless entry/push button start, higher resolution center screen, heated/cooled seats, rear heated seats, quad climate control, auxiliary port for music, heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, ice box cooler, crawl control, headlight washers, wiper defrosters, sliding middle row seats, active headlights, knee impact airbag, side impact airbags for front and middle row seats, power rear hatch, KDSS suspension or improved AHC system (pending model), etc.
Not as much custom mods to be found as the 100 series but more creature comforts to rationalize the difference in cost as well as a potentially higher return on investment to the general population as its simply a newer model. 200 does have its weaknesses too, but as with all vehicles you should budget funds to accommodate maintenance costs.
I was shopping for a second 100 series 2yrs ago and couldn't find anything good so I ended up increasing the budget and getting the 200series. Either case, no regrets with either 100 or 200.
To me, it wouldn't make sense to sell your perfectly fine 100. Keep it and save your cash for unanticipated expenses for the kid...and congrats btw.
There is huge demand overseas and then there are people like me....I didn't like the new LX570, so I searched long and far for a low mileage 2007 LX, the newest and best specimen of the 100 I could find.
Apparently the truck sold last night for roughly $38k. Anyone looking to sell a low mileage LC or LX?
Waiting long enough for the temptation to remove itself from your life can be a blessing sometimes. Especially when you already have an 04 LC. I did the same thing with a tundra. Drooled over it for a week until someone else bought it. Saved me $16k!
...via IH8MUD app
...via IH8MUD app