Recent content by MFoltz

I understand that this is a LC sub-forum and replies will be jaded, but all this talk about LC's being far superior to a Sequoia, Tundra, 4Runner or Tacoma is just that, all talk. Yeah, the interior is more plush with the LC, and it should be for the price point. I will also agree about the...

Great truck! I had a 1999 4Runner (Surf) SR5 4x4 while in college. I was lucky enough to go to school in southwestern North Carolina right ********** in the middle of the Great Smokey Mountains. The truck to me and friends to a lot of really cool remote spots. I look forward to the build. I now...

That is funny you mention that Mike, the only issue that I have had since mile one is the back window going out. This just happened last month. I was thinking back, and this is truly the only item that has malfunctioned on my truck since 2004.

Everyone is going to have their own opinion.....but I have a 2004 with 158,900 on it. As long as the vehicle has been maintained properly as it looks like that it has been, I would not be to concerned. The 4.7 is bulletproof. This has not lived in the northern parts of the country which is...

How many miles is to many? This is my question. I have found a 2003 Land Cruiser just south of where I live, and the only holdup is the 242,300 miles on it. Asking price is $7900. Clean car fax, but I cannot see yet if the timing belt has been changed for the second time. The LC was just...

Thanks for the info so far...I understand every vehicle has a risk when they are older. I have just heard from alot of people that discoverys are some of the trucks to stay away from. Maybe true, maybe not. Maybe I just have the bug, who knows.

This would not be a true primary off road vehicle, more of a DD. I have three kids that are all under 5 years of age, so running out to the mountains cannot be done all the time like in the past. I have a small truck that will be driven as well throughout the week. My wife has a sienna for...

Should I even be contemplating this move? 2001 Discovery II SE with 148,000 miles on it in great shape and up to date with work done to the truck. All records are in the hands of the current owner. I have always had toyotas, but have always been very bitten by the land rover bug. Never...

Bravo!! Nothing more can be said. Wonderful, and thank you!

That is the only problem. I cannot seem to find the right Trooper with the full list of services that have been completed by the prior owner.

Thanks for the info!!

Thanks for the info. Those were the numbers that I was afraid of. I have looked at a few and while it was the only truck that I have wanted for a while, I have held off for one reason or another. I just recently sold one of my other cars so I am ready to purchase something. The info you just...

Thanks for the reply! That is funny you were looking at the 80 series LC and got one. That was my number 1 vehicle on my list, but it is going to be my DD. Gas mileage is my main concern with that vehicle as well. Is the gas mileage really that horrible? Everyone says it is, but what were...

Thanks for the reply! I had a 1999 4Runner in college, so I am familiar with the layout and feel of the Toyotas. I thought that you already had the Trooper in your hands! Look foward to updates in the future!

sorry, hit enter to quick! what is the major difference from the Tacoma to the Trooper? The Tacoma and the 4Runner are the same platform, so after driving the Trooper for a few days what do you prefer?