MM Full-Review: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser
#61
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Have you tried asking any yourself? When I tell people today's RR costs over 100K loaded, the first reaction is something along the line of "Good Heavens" or "Amazing". Of course, to be honest, I don't get many serious inquiries from potential RR buyers....simply because most people who ask my advice don't have that kind of money to spend on a new vehicle, even on a lease.
It all depends on the circles you run in. I know lots of people that buy and drive luxury cars including Range Rovers. They know what they cost.
#62
Lexus Fanatic
#63
Lexus Test Driver
The LC may have a similar interior than a fully loaded Highlander, but that is only skin deep. This is typical thinking of the masses, who only look at brands and price to determine value.
Is the LX a much better buy? Yes, but only because the added price adds the tricked out suspension, not because of the L badge. Up until now, the LX was only available in NA, where as the LC was world wide and it competed competently against GL and RR in the market outside the US where as the LX competed competently in the US market. We'll see how that fares now that the LX is available world wide. We can already see an uptick in the LX sales in the Middle East , the question will be, is this cannibalizing the LC or taking sales away from the GL and RR.
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#64
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Originally Posted by My0gr81
The LC may have a similar interior than a fully loaded Highlander, but that is only skin deep. This is typical thinking of the masses, who only look at brands and price to determine value.
Is the LX a much better buy? Yes, but only because the added price adds the tricked out suspension, not because of the L badge.
#65
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Nice review. I bought a new Land Cruiser 2 years ago - great truck and so far very reliable. Yes it is expensive for what you get but I like how understated it is compared to RR and Escalades.
A few small annoyances that I was surprised about is the single cd/dvd slot upfront (Sequoias have Bluray players/LCs have DVD which also doesn't make sense) and the non-powered lift gate like the LX570. I don't have a super heavy foot and I average around 11mpg but full time 4wd isn't the most efficient drivetrain.
A few small annoyances that I was surprised about is the single cd/dvd slot upfront (Sequoias have Bluray players/LCs have DVD which also doesn't make sense) and the non-powered lift gate like the LX570. I don't have a super heavy foot and I average around 11mpg but full time 4wd isn't the most efficient drivetrain.
#66
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Thanks.
Congratulations on the purchase. Glad you ave had good luck with it. They are known, of course, for being reliable.
No....with something of this size and weight, full-time AWD, and an engine that size, you are definitely not going to win any economy runs.
I bought a new Land Cruiser 2 years ago - great truck and so far very reliable. Yes it is expensive for what you get but I like how understated it is compared to RR and Escalades.
I don't have a super heavy foot and I average around 11mpg but full time 4wd isn't the most efficient drivetrain.
#67
Lexus Fanatic
That just goes to show that there are way more people who know the value of quality vs being a brand *****. They may not be from BF nowhere in the US, but there is more to the world than that.
The LC may have a similar interior than a fully loaded Highlander, but that is only skin deep. This is typical thinking of the masses, who only look at brands and price to determine value.
Is the LX a much better buy? Yes, but only because the added price adds the tricked out suspension, not because of the L badge. Up until now, the LX was only available in NA, where as the LC was world wide and it competed competently against GL and RR in the market outside the US where as the LX competed competently in the US market. We'll see how that fares now that the LX is available world wide. We can already see an uptick in the LX sales in the Middle East , the question will be, is this cannibalizing the LC or taking sales away from the GL and RR.
The LC may have a similar interior than a fully loaded Highlander, but that is only skin deep. This is typical thinking of the masses, who only look at brands and price to determine value.
Is the LX a much better buy? Yes, but only because the added price adds the tricked out suspension, not because of the L badge. Up until now, the LX was only available in NA, where as the LC was world wide and it competed competently against GL and RR in the market outside the US where as the LX competed competently in the US market. We'll see how that fares now that the LX is available world wide. We can already see an uptick in the LX sales in the Middle East , the question will be, is this cannibalizing the LC or taking sales away from the GL and RR.
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