I had a motor-less '83 that I was VERY close to either putting a LS motor or a Cummins 4BT into. I ended up selling it after knowing how much work & $$ I would have had to put into either of those swaps.

Sweet....both bumpers already have rock rash on them...and he's still sporting the temp tag.

That IS crazy! It looks totally stock. The guy just has money to burn (& scrape away)!

When we were shopping for our 4runner last year, they stickered like this (in the SF bay area)
40k for a 4runner
65k for a Sequoia
90K for an LC

lol we settled for the 40,000runner

I'm still trying to understand the justification for the sky-high price. I can understand the Lexus strategy...but a Toyota 4WD that's twice a 4Runner.... it just boggles my mind.

Well, if you had to ask, then it is not a vehicle for you!

There is a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE b/w the two. It is like asking why someone would pick a BMW 335 when you can buy 2 modded Civics Si for it! Or why get G-wagen when you can buy Wrangler.

Just a few things that favors TLC (I have to run so will detail them later):

1. The body & frame strength and build quality
2. Nothing hangs below the frame rails
3. V8
4. More stout traction control that can run longer (aka heavier duty)
5. Stronger suspension components
6. Much more luxurious (in everything from plastics to leather to stereo system)
7. Much quieter

I am sure that there are more that I am missing but you get the point. Lets see...stronger body, stronger frame, better designed, quieter, more luxurious, etc.....so, you expect it to cost what for all of these??? The ONLY thing that TLC misses is the lack of rear locker...luckily, this can easily be fixed aftermarket.

He literally had bought it less than 2 weeks before this event. I was truly amazed he was on the trails with it. I figured he'd stick to the main roads. I guess if you got the money then why not! Crazy thing is he had his wife and 3 kids with him. I don't see how he affords it all!!! I think he was in his mid 30's.

Well I could afford it too...for 1 or 2 payments

Thai, I'm still not convinced. Oh well, no sale here with me. But I'd take a G like yours over the LC any day!!!! GREAT VIDS !

Thanks. I did take my $78k G500 off-road in Colorado less than 2 months old from showroom. Maybe the TLC guy hate to buy something and not use it to its potential like me?

I would take a LC over a RangeRover any day. I do agree that a bit of its ruggedness was lost when they went to IFS. However, the only ppl buying them were never gonna take 'em off-road. These buyers were comparing them to RRs and G-Wagens so Toyota did the smart thing (for them $wise) and targeted these buyers. If not it might've been the end of the LC. (at least in the US). That being said I want a '97 with a 5.7L V8, Slee lift and 35" BFGs!

Wow, that thing looks great out there.

They are still very capable vehicles that is no doubt... I just worry about things like the air suspension, complex suspension adjustment system, ect ect.

Looks awesome modded!

Land Cruiser 200 Suspension - Expedition Portal

If my family gets bigger in the future. I would seriously considering getting one of these.

Hate the chrome trim on the bottom of these. If I were to own it I would paint that chrome trim to match the paint ASAP.

Now THAT is a Land Cruiser! I'd love to off-road in that! Beefy off-road suspension, heavy skid-plates, lowered suspension complexity, less likely to damage things off-road compared to stock!