I don't see much 200 series here, any particular reason?

So much awesome information in this thread. I have owned Landcruisers since I was 18 yrs old, something about them. When I was 18 I purchased a 1973 FJ40 for $1800US and drove it like most any 18 yr old boy with an appetite for showing off. Did I get it stuck? Yup. Did I break Birfields? Yup. Did I turn it over? Yup. Did it ever not drive me home? Nope. I started in 1st and RPM shifted it home 60 miles after turning it on it's side but still got home. I have built several cruisers based on that first experience over the years and still have several 45s. I've crossed the country in a Hilux and never been left stranded. Is it good luck? Nope, just great product. I recently purchased a 200 Series and crossed the country to retrieve it, so awesome. Took it wheeling in Sedona and never even considered whether or not it would make the remaining 3000 miles or if something would break. I think there is a commitment to excellence for those who ante up and pull the trigger. The buy-in commands review and justification for most but in the end I'd guess that most 200 owners have a pocket knife and a toolbox? Can we overland in a dodge caravan? Yup, and many do so with absolute enjoyment. My Landcruiser, like all the others, will become my pocket knife, reliable, functional, useful, valuable and my friend. Does it really warrant the price tag or is it wasted money? I'd say the price is warranted but I also remember my father telling me, "Son, that which you enjoy wasting isn't wasted at all". Tomorrow the 200 will carry me on a camping trip with some fellow overlanders and I couldn't be happier, the peace of mind alone makes it worth it to me.
 

SoyBoy

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Having done little 4 wheelin' I was trying to make my way through the minefield of uncertainty as to which LC to buy. Import a 70, get an 80, 100 or a 200. I did a bunch of figuring and I will likely go with the 200. I appreciated all the comments in this thread - this was the type of discussion/head butting that gives the reader a truer sense of what owners like and stand behind it with hard-earned cash. THX a bunch.
 

uaforerunner

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I took my 2018 Lx570 out in Windrock this weekend. My Lx is bone stock except Heritage Edition wheels and Toyo Open Country R/T’s... these are VERY capable vehicles.
 

mep1811

Gentleman Adventurer
Some mods completed. Rhino rack platform rack with Batwing, @Westcottdesigns hitch mounted tire carrier and cargo tray, Dobinisons front winch bumper with high lift, White Knuckle sliders , OME heavy suspension and @longrangetanks 40 gallon aux fuel tank. IMG_20200103_153219553_HDR.jpgIMG_20200111_172656651.jpgIMG_20200111_172702818.jpgIMG_20200111_172712564.jpgIMG_20200117_173924462_01.jpg
 

Tex68w

Beach Bum
Some mods completed. Rhino rack platform rack with Batwing, @Westcottdesigns hitch mounted tire carrier and cargo tray, Dobinisons front winch bumper with high lift, White Knuckle sliders , OME heavy suspension and @longrangetanks 40 gallon aux fuel tank. View attachment 562514View attachment 562515View attachment 562516View attachment 562517View attachment 562518

How long have you had the LRA aux fuel tank? How has it been holding up for you? Love the steelies, classic!
 

Tex68w

Beach Bum
2019 LX570 33's on stock 20's. Still undecided if she'll be around for the long haul or sent on down the road for something else, but in stock form it makes for one comfortable daily driver and highway cruiser. Should I keep her I'll go with a BMC, AHC sensor lift, wheel spacers and 35" BFG KM3's or KO2's along with some sliders and a front winch bumper (if anyone ever makes one for the 2016+ front end).

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4x4tripping

Adventurer

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