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Originally Posted by TacoRunn0517
I think you're selling the LC short by comparing it the Sequoia (regardless of the Gen) ha. There is a reason why I can go on Craigslist and find J80s selling for for $5K-$6K with +200K miles on the ODO. They are built for the long haul. As mentioned, Toyota has made the perfect vehicle when it comes to luxury, ruggedness, utility and reliability. Toyota vehicles are more expensive upfront but seem to be worth it if you can keep them for the long haul. The LC is the epitome.
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I actually like the Sequoia as far as capable, up-gradable SUVs goes, a bit like an off-road bus haha if you're bringing everyone and everything! ..I guess I just don't see too much difference going from there up to the $86k base LC. As you mentioned there are a ton used out there still holding a strong value. I can see your point though, $86k for a 300k mile capable SUV that'll still be worth something in 20years, with very little known maintenance/reliabilty issues, in absolutely anything else would be unheard of. I drove an 08' that had a 100k more miles than my 13' SR5 when I got it at the same price out the door, I still think there's just something about those old beasty J80s with a big set of 35's tho that makes them unstoppable..but who knows, maybe I just need to drive a newer LC to appreciate the newer model. Imo for $86k tho your basically getting 90% 4Runner with the Sequoia v8, even the interior in my opinion is where the 4Runner SHOULD be by now.. KDSS, Crawl Control, analog gauges, JBL system, a 2nd row that doesn't fold flat, fake plastic wood but overall a cleaner "nicer" finish..although still missing new safety features that you'd find in a Tahoe like the lane departure seat vibration alert, reverse mirrors that tilt down for parking (still one of my favorite Ford features)..it still just feels like SO much more money, for very few upgrades (V8 aside, cause let's be honest it should've been a 4Runner option 10 years ago in the Gen5).