Recent content by m0ondogy

So what's the build relation to the TX traditionally? I take it the 4R is after the GX (Prado). Is this new GX based on the Prado or is a whole new thing? Is the GX a North America only thing? It honestly makes sense to have North America only cars made here, if that's the case.

The biggest take away from the Caremaker1 post is the next gen 4R is goin to be made someplace else than Tahara. Thats a huge reason to get a 4Runner; that Tahara reliability is a driving factor for purchase. obviously itll still be a fine Toyota product and not many know or care about the...

Its probably not what you are looking for, but I really wish they brought back the real pillar mirrors. I thought they were stupid when I picked up my 05....now I miss them every time I get in my 19.

Seems like its all but official. The LC line is killed off in North America 2021 LCs will be the last chance to buy them. No 2022. The Lexus version will live on. No news on the LC 300.

Forgive me ignorance of the Lexus line up, but where does the GX fit into this all? how do the LC, LX, and GX all relate?

Im sure they are built better, but they just are not selling in the states. They are struggling to get to 4,000 sold in a year for a decade now. The last time they broke the 10,000 mark was 20 years ago. At the same time, they sold over 40k of them in Aus. Clearly the US market for them isnt...

I was lucky enough for work to give me a J70 in Sout Africa for the few months I was there. Ive been counting they days down to 25 years. Im guessing there will be a mini J70 flood in the US in 2025. The parts while more work, are out there. I sold my 110 Defender for lack of parts. I fully...

Ill keep my eye on them, but it all comes down to what they price them at and if they are in demand in the used market. 4Runners are priced a bit high, IMO, but hold their value fairly well as long as it isnt beat up. The latest version of the LC was ~80K or 90K give or take. Usually higher...

I'm the clear outlier, but I like the XP 4Runner. It comes stock with all the cosmetic stuff I would ever really want to do. Its ~95% a daily driver and the rest is simple overlanding down a rutted road at job sites. I understand its silly expensive for what you get, but the time/effort...

Is the Hilux Surf based on the Prada, too? Does that still exist?

Good ole' American Legion... Im running around 32 and 33. It changes a lot this time of year, and I pass through the mountains. Im not Hagerstown west, but close enough. thinking of lowering by a pound per tire before the next ice/snow. My neighborhood is remote and lots of frost in the...

Im just passing 1000 miles on my '19 Pro. Lots of stop and go interstate traffic (I-270 for those in the DMV). Its lucky for me to cruise at any speed, and anytime I finally get to 5th gear I have to break down to near stopping. In other words, this car was not made for my commute. Im fortunate...

I had this problem too for a work truck. I needed a cab only and exposed rear frame. It turns out that there are basically 2 types of dealers. Those that sell to a family or regular people and those that sell the specialty stuff like a transit van or bed-less trucks (cut offs). I found...