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Appreciate the reply. I have not found a shop in my area (Naples, FL) that specializes in 80 Series trucks -- closest is up the road a few hours in Orlando. I do have two local mechanics that have done solid work on our LX470, though. Agree on the up-front inspection. Also appreciate the frank...

So I'm about to purchase a vehicle to replace my beloved 2001 Montero XLS. One candidate is a 220K-mile LX450 in good shape. My question to those who have owned an 80 Series truck for some time: how brutal are maintenance costs? I plan to drop $2K or so to baseline the vehicle after purchase...

Sounds more like a lateral move than a downgrade or upgrade, as I suspected. Good to hear that you really liked your 98. Also good to hear that I can slap 33s on it! As for the third row, the 2001 served the family well when we had three kiddos in the back, but two are older now and drive their...

Selling my beloved 2001 XLS (pic below on 34s; currently on 32s) to my oldest boy and am about to replace it with a 1999 Winter Package. Anyone else in here make that transition? If so, which platform do you like best? Honest answers won't hurt my feelings. I love the Gen 3s -- just wanted to...

Selling my beloved 2001 XLS to my oldest boy. Don't see many of them down here in SW Florida. About to replace it with a 1999 Winter Package.

I’m looking for a clean-as-possible 98/99 (and possibly 2000) to use as a local fish, hunt, tow vehicle. Would prefer a model with a locker but it’s not required. If you own a 2.5 that you’re considering selling, or if you know of one that might be available, I would really appreciate a heads...

I own a 2001 Gen 3 that I love (see photo), but it will likely be gifted to a family member soon. So…given that the 2.5 series has always intrigued me, I’m now looking for a 98/99 (and possibly 2000) to use as a local fish, hunt, tow vehicle. Would prefer a model with a locker, and I am intent...

jonnyquest, that cartoon is solid gold. :LOL: TrailWhale wrote: “Running K02s should be in your options.” They’re on the short list. That’s what I run on my old Montero… You didnt mention what you got it for? This is a golden nugget in the rough you found.” Thanks, and I sure hope you’re...

So I did the deed, flying to Nashville from SW Florida with my boy to buy a 2006 LX a couple of weeks back. 175K, southern truck, crystal white with tan interior, no undercarriage rust, pretty extensive dealership maintenance records, timing belt and H20 pump done at 120K, very good reviews by a...

Thanks, all. Nasko, does your 2002 have nav? If so, did you address the dated stereo/nav screen and if so, how? Appreciate all of the advice. I'll be closer to a decision today after I get a report from the mechanic. It's located in another state so if I make the buy I'll be flying up with my...

Thanks very much, fellas. Hayde, I generally agree with the " newest well maintained and rust free vehicle you can afford" mantra. And boy is the 2004 pretty -- owned by a military vet since new and you can eat off the thing. But it's at a faraway dealership that's playing the usual games, so...

99, I appreciate your civility but that post makes me wonder how your Cruiser disappointed you? From what I've seen they are incredibly well built...but I'm also a realist: everything wears down and fails in time. Everything. I'm just interested in specifics since I'm on the cusp of a LX470...

I've been a member of EP for quite some time over in the Montero forum. I've been looking for a new vehicle for my wife and after extensive research settled on an LX470 that will soon be converted into a family trip hauler. I'm down to two options: a black 2004 with 160K miles for $13500 that...

I'll chime in: anyone who tells someone that they purchased the wrong vehicle while that person is still basking in post-purchase afterglow is of suspect character. And when they (at the same time) loudly impugn an iconic vehicle by witlessly comparing it to lesser platform, well, they're being...

Been a while since I posted. Bought a 2001 Gen 3 XLS from a guy up the state last year and went to work on maintenance items and then added some basic equipment and fun mods (bash plates, 32" KO2s, -12mm offset wheels, etc.) Took the family on a road trip from Florida to Carolina and she did...

nam, the rear tint was darker than stock -- I just had the two front windows tinted at 10% and it matched pretty well. Also had a strip added across top of windshield.

Anyone in here ever have issues with weights falling off of wheels after a fresh balance job?I’ve now taken it to a local shop twice for a road force balance — last time was this past Tuesday. Both times I have found new weights lying under the truck. ? They are now asking me to bring it back...

Thanks. Toasty. I actually showed the dude at the tire shop your post this morning to let him know that a more manual approach might be required. If there's still a vibration after today I'll consider throwing money at CV axles (which I suspect are warped from previous heavy tires and strut...

Thanks, Monty85. Gives me hope. plh, the new aftermarket wheels came with centering rings. One thing I noticed is that the rings (unlike others I've used on other vehicles) we're not overly tight. Normally I need to tap them in with a rubber mallet but three of the four slid into place fairly...

Thanks, ajm. I normally avoid dealerships but if this issue continues I may give it a shot. I wonder if they just had better equipment...or maybe a better understanding re: how imperfections seem to be amplified by the persnickety suspensions on these trucks?