Hi,
I have 3 Lexus Sc's. For winter, we really need a truck. I am going to sell one Sc and get one. I'm in love with Toyota/Lexus so I'm staying in the family. We will need to tow, so it looks like I will be getting another gas guzzler V8. It is going to have to be Sequoia or Landcruiser. The V8 Lexus trucks are out of our reach. I will be buying a medium mileage used vehicle in the 8K to 13K range. If we can get a great truck closer to 8K we would love that.
I want reliability/durability most of all.
What would you choose and why? Anyone have experience with both?
Any Tips?

Thank You!

 

What are you towing? If you are concerned about fuel a smaller 4runner might do the job

 

A boat. We really need to go with a V8. I which I could go with a 4runner.

 

I always found the Land Cruiser to be the more capable truck. The sequoia seemed to big for me.

 

Why not a V8 4Runner then? I had one and loved it!

But if I were to pick between a Sequoia and a Land Cruiser, I would definitely choose the Land Cruiser.

 

Land Cruiser, I had Sequoia and LX570 before, and LX570 is way better vehicle.

 

Land Cruiser by far. It just screams quality.

 

I'm all in for the Landcruiser. It was my preference. When you have time, please tell me what you found to be superior in the Landcruiser.

 

We have a 2001 Sequoia with 109k on it. The interior feels really cheap and is starting to fell apart. I think the LC has a better build.

 

Land Cruisers are just 100x more solid than the Sequoia to begin with. Rugged Full Time 4WD, better interior materials, etc. How much weight are you looking to tow? You could find a Pre-2010 4Runner with V8 or possible Lexus GX470 that could your needs. I don't think you'll find a new gen Sequoia at your price point.

 

I didn't know 4runners came in V8! I'm pretty sold on the Landcruiser idea but ill check them out. The Sequoias I was looking at were 2000 to 2004 and I saw many in my range. I just want the best vehicle I can get for the money.

Thanks

 

Best vehicle all depends on your needs. If you need a more full sized 3rd row, then the Sequoia would be better than the 4Runner or Land Cruiser. Although that gen Sequoia had bulky 3rd row seats that you had to tug out of the car if you wanted to stow them away. 2003 - 2009 4Runner came with the same V8, 5 speed automatic and full time 4wd system that the Land Cruiser and LX had around that period. Same with the GX470.

4Runner, GX and Land Cruiser/LX also were all made in one of Toyota's top plants in Japan, which I'm a little biased on, over the Indiana plant where the Sequoia is made.

 

The LX/Land Cruiser is ultra smooth when you drive it, the engine, trans, suspension. It almost feels like driving a car.

I would suggest to drive both and see which you like. The Sequoia does have larger interior.

 

I had a 2000 LX 470 which was essentially was a Land Cruiser with more panache. These things are bullet proof and had no issues at all. The MPG was at best around 17-18 combined. So smooth. Loved the ride height adjustment feature, impresses your friends.

 

I would assume you would get a lower mileage/newer V8 4runner for the same $ as a LC,, right?
If that's the case...that is a no brainier to me.