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No memory seat (either side)
No power fold in mirrors (this is a large vehicle)
No ability to control all interior lighting by driver
No rain sensing or mist feature to wipers
No heated seat back/lumbar
No heat vent in third row seats
No heated rear seats
No ability to control rear temperature by driver
No courtesy floor lighting (in fact general interior lighting is poor, sorry for the opinion here)
No self leveling head lights (no biggie)
No outside rear view mirrow dimming feature
If you do not consider these shortcomings for $63K list vehicle that is OK too.
First, I agree with the host's statement above.
Second, the statement about being "blinded by the aura and history of the car..." suggests that more deliberation and time testing the car may have been of benefit. The aura and history of this vehicle is all about ruggedness and reliability, not creature comforts and gadgets, although it certainly has a generous share of those things. This is a vehicle designed to crawl out of the mud, not prance around Palm Beach. Understanding its DNA should be enlightening, not blinding. I think most people on this forum are here because we value and like these vehicles.
Finally, it sounds like you are looking for something different from what this vehicle offers. I was once in the same situation and know exactly how you feel. It's awful! You got this car at a great price. I would strongly urge you to consider what car you would be happy with and trade or sell the TLC for that one...ASAP. Life is too short to be this displeased with the car in your garage. When I traded my car for the one I really wanted my depression and remorse --related to cars anyway--disappeared and hasn't returned.
(Ironically, that was when I traded for a TLC).
Good luck, I sincerely hope you can soon have a car you like and spend time on another forum singing its praises.
It may sound like I was looking for something different but I don't believe that to be the case...or perhaps I am just too idealistic to believe that $63K can buy you more than ruggedness and reliability...and likewise in the discipline of expectation of comprehensive value I performed poorly.
Lastly, your thinly veiled suggestion to me to get off the forum because other people on this forum value and like these vehicles is understood and accepted. I would not want to say anything to offend anyone.
Mine: Fully loaded with all options included !!!
price: $63,000
WORTH EVERY PENNY...
If you've got service history, carfax, etc. then probably should be fine for several more years. Nice to have option is Nav
Thanks!
Can anyone provide me with a what they feel my vehicle may be worth. Thanks!!!!!
Good luck!
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I attempted to trade in my 06 TLC with 4K miles for an 07 LX-470 and was offered mid 40's!!!!!...15K less than I had paid but 4k miles before...needless to say I did not do it and Lexus never called back to sweeten the deal...they make the offer and then let you decide.
The reality is that consumers expect more for this price. Perhaps that is why this vehicle will be completely redesigned in 2009 (2008 for the LX)....
maybe I am not so far off in my observations?
The LC should be loaded with incentives, but according to Edmunds the only incentive is $500!!!!! Now that's just crazy. This has got to be the office joke at Toyota headquarters..."Let's see how many outdated Land Cruisers we can sell to nostalgia-blinded people."
In it's current form I'd say it's worth about $45K and that's a stretch. What ashame, it could be a nice SUV too.
office jokers at the headquarters are the same people who cannot really afford a landcruiser to begin with. And people who wants a "sofa" on wheels are better off with one of those "wanna-be SUVs" like ones offered by caddilac, porsche, etc. etc. etc... TLC are really for the chosen few who really appreciates the beauty and power of the legend!
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
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08 LC with $72K sticker. Low so far is $61500.
09 LC with $74K Sticker. Low so far is $63900.
Never thought id see the day these discounted that much.
Depreciation of the 08 no matter as i plan on driving for a long time.
I'll see how much they are sweating as the end of month is Thursday.
Thanks!
Could have got a 08 for a little less but the inventory of 08 was small and the color I wanted was not avail.
I was dealing with 3 dealers, and in typical dealer fashion, the two that I did not use "said" they could have done the $62K deal I got.
I would think you may trim a couple of bucks more if you play your cards right. LC's are not flying off the lots these days.
Great Car.
Thanks again,
Martin F
Total Sticker price was $72,954 plus I had them add the Sat Radio as well which would put it well over the $73K number.
Best of Luck.
Don