Never Owned an Suv - Until Today

"rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S" (rb1971) 05/22/2016 at 09:41 • Filed to: None

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A one-owner 1997 LX 450 with just over 200k miles. Seems to run great. I’ve heard these are basically bulletproof if you maintain them properly.

Nibby > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 09:43

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Talk to Hammerhead! He has a similar era Land Cruiser.

Congrats! May you drive it to another 200K miles

(and own a gas station)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 09:45

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I very badly want one of these. but i don’t really need another Toyota SUV.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 09:48

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I’ve heard the same thing, but that’s where my helpfulness on these cars ends. They are cool as hell though, and fantastically capable.

Nibby > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/22/2016 at 09:49

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THE TOYOTA SUV GROUP OF OPPO GROWS STRONGER

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Nibby 05/22/2016 at 09:52

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Because they're good.

Nibby > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/22/2016 at 09:57

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Raptors are *huge*

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Nibby 05/22/2016 at 09:59

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It's ridiculous right. They're way too big.

Nibby > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/22/2016 at 10:14

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It’s funny cause our Sequoia is actually just a smidge wider than my Ram.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Nibby 05/22/2016 at 10:18

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The 4runner is relatively tiny. It's comparable in size to the new Cherokee.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 10:20

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jealousy intensifies

Nibby > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/22/2016 at 10:23

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Yeah the Cherokee is actually longer and wider, slightly shorter in height and, depending on trim, up to 300 pounds lighter.

Though the 4Runner is body on frame, so that explains the weight.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 10:26

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I approve this purchase. LX450s are life.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 10:39

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Everything is bulletproof “if you maintain them properly.” Even a Lada’s pretty bulletproof if you follow the factory’s strict recommendation of engine oil change every 5000km (normal) and absolutely every single other fluid at 10,000km (not normal).

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 05/22/2016 at 11:20

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Do you know much about them? It needs tires, so I am considering swapping the wheels for some kind of steelies and putting in an OME lift kit, then fitting bigger/off-roadier tires.

Danger > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 05/22/2016 at 11:30

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Not really. Some cars have engines and transmissions that go bye-bye under 100k, maintenance or not. I do believe ANY car would suffer from poor maintenance practices, but not that any car can go forever with good maintenance.

Danger > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 11:31

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I know a bit. But check the 120 website for good info on that platform. Expedition Portal is not bad either sometimes.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 11:49

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My dad says the biggest thing with those is they tend to leak like the Exxon Valdeez due to age. The Rear Main will always have seepage but they’re manageable if you make sure to change the seals. Otherwise, they’re tanks.

gmctavish needs more space > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 13:55

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Ohh I want one of these badly. My problem is I already have two vehicles for the same purpose, I don't need a third.....

Blondude > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 05/22/2016 at 13:58

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Say hello to your new most visited site.

TheHondaBro > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 05/22/2016 at 14:26

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We had a first-gen LX450 when I was little. Damn nice SUV.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > Blondude 05/22/2016 at 16:31

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Oh man tell me about it - I’ve wasted so many hours on that site already.

I was going to buy an FJ60 but this one came up from a friend’s parents and it’s tough to turn down a vehicle with known and good maintenance history.