LOL I do that too “ooo LS430” the later ones with the prettier headlights and non-revolting wheel pattern.

The bit about more things to go wrong is definitely an aspect to keep in mind, but without going into great lengths or sounding fanboyistic, its a good reason why unless you have the knowledge or deep pockets, you should avoid buying a used (especially out of warranty) luxury brand car. Especially Germans (haters feel…

I’m not sure you have it quite right. The LX = Land Cruiser, GX = 4Runner, RX300/330/350 crossovers as far as I know are NOT based on the Rav4 and never were (originally released as the Toyota Harrier in Japan which was just a rebadge to a Lexus upon its release in the US in ‘98).

I’d like to add the ‘98-00 GS400 to that. Well, except most with decent miles would possibly run over $4000 today.... Minus perhaps the prematurely wearing front lower ball-joint (due to boot ripping), it is a solid car itself. 1uz-FE vvti 300hp V8, same engine as the LS. Mine is still running with 270k miles, and…

Doh double post!

I somewhat agree, but as others have mentioned, it’s possible this being a niche car of sorts, that you may not get as many brain dead people calling or asking lame questions.

On the other hand, I tried my hand selling a ‘91 Land Cruiser here in DFW with details including maintenance items it needed, much like this…

Brushless motors have been tearing up R/C transmissions since the last decade (when the motor controller and motors really started to get “affordable”) and have been setting/breaking speed records in excess of 150-200 mph in 1/10th scale or similar sized on-road cars, etc. BL motors are typical up to 80-90% efficient,…

Man, even back in the day, I thought the 1st gen ML was FUGly. And sure enough, it still looks as ugly of a Mercedes as any from the mid/late 90’s. On the other hand, the RX300 was a better looking SUV to me, and still seems to have stood the test of time, in terms of visual appeal as well as overall state of…

To add to your list with the 100 series LC’s, the prior FJ80 series Land Cruisers where the first LC I believe that came with “Full time 4wd” which basically means all 4 wheels where always engaged, but it had an open center diff that you could lock (or did automatically when you shifted to “LO”) like a conventional…

You stole my thunder lol. Was going to mention the Toyota UZ.

I wouldn’t really say “only” without considering this was 2001(?) and the predecessor 4.0L 1UZ (w/ VVTi) from ‘98-00 was also rated at 300 hp / 310 tq, redline around 6200~ RPM. However, the 3uz (4.3L) is capped at 5800RPM~ if I recall which may be why it…

Congrats, I suppose. For whatever reason, you have managed to stave off the weakness, misfortune or what-have-you that has pretty much plagued my parents and I...buying a couple of not so reliable cars initially and getting burned, resulting in the decade(s) long slavery of new car loans. Unfortunately, after marriage…

I know this probably won’t happen. But...I’d probably spring for a ‘98-00 Lexus Gs400 with the minor ‘01-05 cosmetic changes and other appointments, with the 300hp 4.0L 1uz-fe VVTi (no, they can keep their 4.3L 3uz-fe and it’s total drive-by-wire lag lameness).

Mine is coming up on 270,000 miles by the end of the…

Doh hay! A new Honda Civ.. oh wait.

Don't you get it? The CVT IS the joke! Hey, we'll offer the CVT on almost ALL of our cars so customers will save $$ on gas so they can then spend all of it later when the CVT breaks down!