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Tell me how much did your TLC grow when you added the OME Lift Kit? What brand, how much and where did you prchase the kit?
Can you send me pics I am ineterested in a warn winch and a ARB front bumper.
My concerns are:
I will like to know if my TLC will clear my garage if I install the lift kit and if the front end will sag.
Thanks for your input
MG
I do not have a winch installed yet but do have an ARB Winch Bullbar. Purchased at www.sleeoffroad.com
I would drive your LC into the garage and measure from the top of the roof rack to the lowest point in the garage. I would want 3 inches of clearance especially if you add 285's, which are 32.9 inches tall vs the stock 31.7.
The front end will not sag because of the heavy duty sway away torsion bars, they can be adjusted for the load of the bumper and winch.
Andrew
Raleigh, NC
PS - email me off list and I will send some pics, roane3@hotmail.com
Advice on price, anything to look for? Thanks
The price of 30K seems about right for the mileage. Mine has 32,000 miles and trade-in value is about 30-33k.
Ebay has several 2000 LCs for sale ... you may want to check the price ranges there.
Good luck.
Steve, Host
I’m trying to be fiscally responsible to my family of four (including a 130 pound English Mastiff). I'm looking to replace my 88 4-Runner with a LC, because I need the added room. I have driven both the 97 LX 450 and the 98 Land Cruiser. The 98 seems like it has much more leg-room in the rear seats, can anyone comment on that? I can save about $6,000 going with the 97, but am worried the 98 is the way to go. Does anyone have a 97 body style out there that can let me know if the interior is sufficient for all those trips to the sports fields with the kids and their teammates?
Also when I looked at the 97 it seemed a little more heavy duty in the doors and tailgate that the newer 98, am I crazy?
Thanks,
JDW
good luck, you can't go wrong with either.
ace
Also, does any one have any idea as to when the next major upgrade will be made to the current TLC model?
Thanks!
Thanks.
The biggest question, What does your friend need the vehicle for? If it is to haul a large family (2 or more kids) then the Seq. is the truck.
Seq is built in the US on a Tundra chassis. The interior material is not up to LC standards. The Seq was built to do battle against the Ford Expedition - check the stats and you will see how similiar they are. The Seq is to big in my opinion but once again what is it needed for.
LC is still built in Japan by ARACO. The LC chassis is more stout/bullet proof etc than the Seq. If you notice in the specs, the LC is smaller overall but actualy weights more than a Seq. The LC is basically an Lexus LS430 Off Road vehicle.
To see the quality difference, head over to a Toyota dealership and park the 2 side by side and check them out head to toe. You will see the difference.
fj100
Raleigh, NC
http://www.toyotaparts4u.com/4.7_V8_supercharger.htm
Performance upgrades - change the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distrubutor and get a high flow exhaust and headers.
The lift is worth about $1500 by itself and the rack is probably about $500.
$6k sounds like a good deal.
Where are you located?
'88 if the first year of the fj62 model. It's got the 3FE motor and A440F tranny, both of which are stout. No known issues with the vehicle. Just check thoroughly for rust.
$6k sounds reasonable for the mileage.
IMO - In off road situations, ever little bit helps and it makes the LC look much better over stock.
fj100
Thanks for your feedback - As noted previously, I have read that by simply swapping out the air filter and replacing the microchip, I can get some easy additional HP and performance out of my wife's BMW (all this courtesy of the BMW TH board). Given that, I wondered if doing the same would also benefit my 2000 TLC, in terms of speed, etc. (I don't need any off-road enhancements as I usually don't do any serious off roading other than going through construction sites and my farm's field.)
Yes, the LC will do all those things better in my opinion however in the end the size of the Seq would be the better bet.
fj100
Caidw
"2004 Toyota Land Cruiser: Production scheduled to end on the Land Cruiser. The success of the Tundra-based Sequoia will influence the decisions on the next generation Land Cruiser."
http://www.motortrend.com/future/spied/112_2006fvf/
:2006 Lexus VX 470: Replacing the Land Cruiser twin LX 470 is a luxury version of the larger Sequoia."
i know the lc will continue to be produced worldwide [except for us] but at least we'll still have the lc 90 series/prado heritage in the 4runner.
Ken
and the interior quality was reminiscent of the lc - well designed interior controls and pleasing to the eye. the tlc - what can i say...just the right dimensions, comfortable, quality. the seq - lower quality interior materials. the new 4runner (which i was considering as an alternative) interior design turn off - awkard controls and unpleasant dash. although i'm getting to like the exterior of it, the inside is something i won't think i could get used to. the one thing i still need to do is test drive them back to back.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/ photo_library/display_release.html?id=2000landretro_as_r
i had to add a space after [ .com/ ] b/c the string of characters were too long.
Steve, Host
GX: Third Row seating not very functional.
XC90: Same problem 3rd row seating not for adults
My brother has a LC and his only complaint is Toyota Service Dept. Luckily he doesn't have to take it often to the dealer. Although I heard from a Lexus dealer that they get several LC for service, I am not sure if this happens in other parts of the country.
I would strongly recommend going for either a LC or an LX.
Hope this helps.
IdahoDoug
Have you thought about labrador retriever puppy hide? I hear it's real soft and flexible....
Thanks.
Height adjustment, quiet and luxurious ride, folding mirrors, Interactive Adaptive Variable Suspension, ML Audio made us choose LX.
Between LC/LX you will not loose. But before you buy LC make sure you drive the LX.
Steve, Host
I'm afraid the days of owner adjustable headlamps are behind us as fewer and fewer new cars allow it.
HiC
I have a wife, two kids (8 & 10) and two Labradors. I want to move them, luggage, and occasionally bikes or skis. The sequoia leaves me cold. If I want bigger, I'd go Yukon XL (but it's just so damned big!). So, with a roof luggage rack and a weathertech bike rack I hope to be OK.
Now over on the Lexus board, they talk about Mark Levinson stereo, wood trim and the joy of driving a Lexus. That doesn't move me. I do wonder if the Lexus suspension would make the car a tighter ride (my other car is an M5 which, snow tires notwithstanding, I prefer to use on dry pavement). The LC felt nice and tight on the curves (better than one I tried 5 years ago) but I wasn't anywhere I could really test. Aside from the "luxury" and "prestige", is there any reason to get the Lexus? The longer warranty is better for one.
Also, I loath the sales people I encountered at my local dealer, so I went farther afield to get an offer. Should I expect high quality service locally or do I have to worry?
What about the Lexus dealer's swearing that this is the last year for the LC? True? Should I care?
All advice will be appreciated. Thanks for your patience.
Anyone except the dealerships....
thanks, greg
Thanks for any thoughts/help.