Keep your "6-figure mom mobile" LC and give me this - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

sn_85 · 08-10-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

Why pissed off at the govt? There is no reason that Toyota couldn't build this to meet specs and sell it in the US - the reason they aren't doing that is because the demand isn't there.

Maybe there is, maybe there isn't. With how much attention the Wrangler and new Bronco get I think there is some demand for an off-road oriented vehicle with classic square body looks. Maybe not as much as those nameplates but the problem is that Toyota doesn't even try. We will have to see what they bring to the plate with the LC300 and 6th gen 4Runner. I don't think there has been this much excitement and this much availability of off-road/overland oriented vehicles since the 90's. If there was ever a time for Toyota to step up and deliver what the enthusiasts want it's now. Otherwise they'll go down the route of Land Rover.

xyzzy · 08-10-2020, 05:28 PM

Yeah, Australia gets some nice rigs, but did you notice the comments about "legal mod" restrictions they have over there?

I've been watching some YouTube videos from 4WD 24-7 out of Australia and they have some nice "tracks" that they run. Plus they're entertaining and look like they're having a blast.

Check this one out - they call it the $1000 track. Why? watch the video.

STRANDED ON TASSIE’S $1000 TRACK! A winch won’t save us…. We had to sleep on the 4WD track! - YouTube

Ogre75 · 08-11-2020, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xyzzy

Yeah, Australia gets some nice rigs, but did you notice the comments about "legal mod" restrictions they have over there?

I've been watching some YouTube videos from 4WD 24-7 out of Australia and they have some nice "tracks" that they run. Plus they're entertaining and look like they're having a blast.

Check this one out - they call it the $1000 track. Why? watch the video.

STRANDED ON TASSIE’S $1000 TRACK! A winch won’t save us…. We had to sleep on the 4WD track! - YouTube

I made it halfway through that video. Looks fun. I like that Duramax Isuzu
On edit: watched the rest. Those guys are definitely more entertaining than most overlanding YT channels.

Deuxdiesel · 08-11-2020, 10:15 AM

I'm sure Toyota could build an LC or FJ that was stripped down to meet the bare minimum safety requirements, but who would buy it? Lots of people say they would, but look at all the threads about Apple Carplay, forward cameras, laser cruise and such.

patkelly4370 · 08-11-2020, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuxdiesel

I'm sure Toyota could build an LC or FJ that was stripped down to meet the bare minimum safety requirements, but who would buy it? Lots of people say they would, but look at all the threads about Apple Carplay, forward cameras, laser cruise and such.

I would.
Until I bought my 17 SR5 last November I'd been driving a 68 F100. I've been driving it since it was given to me by my Grandpa in 1986. He was the original owner.
I still regularly drive it (today). Though not so much in summer as it didn't come with air conditioning (high today 109°f).

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LandCruiser · 08-11-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuxdiesel

I'm sure Toyota could build an LC or FJ that was stripped down to meet the bare minimum safety requirements, but who would buy it? Lots of people say they would, but look at all the threads about Apple Carplay, forward cameras, laser cruise and such.

I would. The only thing I need is BT phone connectivity because of the laws here.

And my 2013 is already pretty stripped bare except for the 4x4 wizardry.

rdruss · 08-11-2020, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre75

I made it halfway through that video. Looks fun. I like that Duramax Isuzu
On edit: watched the rest. Those guys are definitely more entertaining than most overlanding YT channels.

Sean Whale's Cruiser looks a lot like the Shannon LC upfit. I'm sure they know each other.

truckinn · 08-12-2020, 08:28 PM

How much would one of those actually cost?

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