[{"id": 16844356, "authorName": "BitontoAutos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bitontoautos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking vehicle but Toyota really dropped the ball in the engine department. \nHey Toyota if you\u2019re listening; we want the V8 back and no more electronic 4x4 switches! \nOther than that I really love the design on this one , especially the paint scheme.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739581387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16845263, "authorName": "Stentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basically Toyota decided to call the 4Runner a Land cruiser so the US customers stop asking for the real Land Cruiser ( which is the new Lexus LX. ). I refuse to call this a Land Cruiser.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739598441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16845278, "authorName": "1fatrod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1fatrod/", "bidAmount": 6789, "content": "USD $6,789 bid placed by 1fatrod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739598956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16845642, "authorName": "Jerbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll bet those motors and e-diffs completely change the rock crawling game. Awesome", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739625325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16845648, "authorName": "Jerbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cue the grumpy, whiny Toyota nerds", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1739625416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16845685, "authorName": "Drksaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drksaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased the same exact model (except I have black/tan leather) in October 2024\u2026just hit 10,000 miles and I absolutely love mine. I test drove the Lexus gx550 but I couldn\u2019t justify the nearly $25,000 price difference for what really amounted to power seats/tailgate and a 6 cylinder engine which actually feels identical in power to my 4 cylinder hybrid. Say what you will about the new LC, but it\u2019s a phenomenal truck and has the looks and LC badge to match. For reference, I own an AMG G63 as well, and 0 to 60 off the line\u2026the LC 1958 is maybe a second slower!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1739626168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16846229, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drksaint - The GX550 is considerably more than just seats/tailgate and a 6cylinder compared to this LC. That's like saying a S63 AMG is just an engine and some interior upgrades compared to a C300.\r\n\r\nIf you G63 is marginally faster than your LC, it's time to take in for service my friend.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1739633485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16846234, "authorName": "Paddy_Mac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paddy_mac/", "bidAmount": 25420, "content": "USD $25,420 bid placed by Paddy_Mac", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739633594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16846603, "authorName": "Drksaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drksaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty do you own any of these vehicles? Or have you driven any of them extensively? I would say you haven\u2019t based on your comment. Always interesting to see supposed enthusiasts comment on vehicles they don\u2019t own. I can assure you my 2017 G63 is immaculate and well sorted. A simple google search can attest to my 0-60 comment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1739636689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16847083, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Start Buying clean and rust free 200 Series LC's. \r\nYou'll drive for Free for Years.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1739640832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16847116, "authorName": "CRUSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every generation of LC was a progressive improvement in terms of durability and capability. The \u201cnew\u201d LC err Prado is not a progression in the platform and is not really an LC. Maybe it is a capable vehicle but not built with the same longevity and high quality specs as previous gen\u2019s . It will not even come close to what a 200 series is and frankly, there is no comparison\r\nI do like the look of this one but I\u2019m sure there is a lot of cash to get it to this point.\r\nVariety is the spice of life and this will certainly fit someone\u2019s bill.\r\nGL", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1739641172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16848258, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Drksaint - Thanks for the call out! I own a 2021 LC 200, bought when it was 2 years old, it now has 24k miles.\r\n\r\nBefore buying the LC200, my wife and I spent significant seat time in the G63 and G550 and even brought one home for a weekend and really pedaled it. The G63 is a beast and the G550 is actually surprisingly quite athletic as well. \r\n\r\nA family friend who works for the MB dealer (he is one of the Head Techs) here in Houston steered me away from the G-Wagon as they were having lots of warranty issues with the recycled plastics MB had used in so many of the engine systems including the turbo piping. Ironic the service manager of MB in Houston owns a 2017 LX570.\r\n\r\nAfter scratching the G-Wagon, I then pre-ordered a LX600 with the twin turbo V6, but my friend who is the sales manager at Lexus advised that I should stay away as reception was warm, plus the engine issues and he said you can't go wrong with the 5.7L V8 and the 200 chassis either in the Land Cruiser of LX570.\r\n\r\nI have yet to drive the new Land Cruiser but @CRUSH has nailed it. \r\n\r\nBTW a '17 G63 will sprint to 60 in 4.4-secs\r\nThe new Land cruiser takes about 7-seconds\r\nThats 26 car lengths or 420-ft.\r\n\r\nThey are certainly not one second apart.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1739647540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16848678, "authorName": "Drksaint", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drksaint/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<a href="https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/" rel="ugc">@SlowNRusty</a> The 0-60 time of a 2017 AMG G63 is 5.5 seconds. Not 4.4 seconds as you stated. 4.4 seconds is for the 2025 model G63. And the 2024 Landcruiser 0-60 time is 7.7 seconds\u2026.2 seconds is not that far off considering the G 63 is a 5.5 liter 8 cylinder bi turbo 563 hp monster and the LC is a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder turbo hybrid with 326 hp. Either way, there\u2019s a ton of old school Toyota fanboys who can\u2019t accept what Toyota (and just about every other auto brand) is becoming. I don\u2019t think any car enthusiast would argue that new cars have too much tech and the quality is lower across the board\u2026I\u2019d say since 2018ish. Btw zero reliability issues with my G63 \u2026oil changes and brakes\u2026that\u2019s it\u2026.8 years old with 70k miles and runs perfect.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739649858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16855885, "authorName": "Hdecker83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdecker83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all! I hope everyone is having a nice Sunday. For any interested in buyers here's a few things to keep in mind.....\r\n1. If you love the truck but don't like the stripes, I am happy to remove them at no cost. They were done by a custom shop here in Sheridan so I can promise you that you won't see another LC with them. \r\n2. As mentioned in the ad... when you make a really tight turn the tires barely rub the plastic flaps. They can be trimmed, however, I wanted to leave that up to the new owner. I am happy to put a smaller tire on or trim the plastic.\r\n3. If the new owner would like any additional accessories/add ons, I am happy to accommodate(i.e. roof rack, grill guard/bumper, roof top tents, etc). There are a lot of cool accessories for these trucks. \r\n\r\nI am happy to answer any questions questions. Happy Bidding!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1739737467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16855894, "authorName": "Hdecker83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdecker83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a few pics of what it looks like without the stripes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1739737574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16855927, "authorName": "IndiBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indiblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the stripes as a perfect Toyota touch.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1739738036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16856339, "authorName": "SparksClassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparksclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ SlowNRusty - probably should have ordered the LX600 - not sure where you are - but we had a 2 year waiting list in the SE portion of the country? \n\nBtw - own a 21 slightly lifted 200 with TRD wheels and love it - sold the wife\u2019s 2020 200 series and she is now driving a 2024 250 First Edition and she loves it - and I agree - we can all sit back and complain about the way things were or understand that the buying public paying 75k+ for a new vehicle wants TECH features and updated motors. (Huge fan of the 5.7 v8 btw - one of the best motors made). Currently have 12k miles on the 250 series and 0 issues - so hoping that LC legacy of over engineering has continued. \n\nGreat choices we all have - happy motoring.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1739743739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16856667, "authorName": "MattMaxx2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmaxx2/", "bidAmount": 29900, "content": "USD $29,900 bid placed by MattMaxx2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739748644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16857183, "authorName": "Sup57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sup57/", "bidAmount": 30303, "content": "USD $30,303 bid placed by Sup57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739759457, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16857189, "authorName": "Sup57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sup57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hdecker83 Great job on this 1958 and appreciate the offer for any additional mods, this can be anyone's dream vehicle! Just needs running boards for my short @ss to get into the driver seat!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739759670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16857396, "authorName": "Hdecker83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdecker83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sup57, thank you! Running boards are a piece of cake!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739762958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16866048, "authorName": "MattMaxx2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattmaxx2/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "USD $31,500 bid placed by MattMaxx2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1739861939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16866559, "authorName": "Seacraft26", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seacraft26/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great colors and mods here. What are you seeing for real world fuel mileage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1739887630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16870442, "authorName": "Hdecker83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdecker83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seacraft26, thank you! That's a great question. With my lead foot its been in the 16's. I called my Toyota dealership and they said I wouldn't see mid 20's until I had a few thousand miles as there's a \"break in\" period.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1739910435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16887055, "authorName": "babbr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/babbr/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "USD $32,000 bid placed by babbr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740067006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16892445, "authorName": "bnritte", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bnritte/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "USD $33,000 bid placed by bnritte", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740089157, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16895633, "authorName": "bdmackler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdmackler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the OEMs call this troubling trend \"value engineering.\" Not good IMO. BTW, I have a 2021 200 HE and it is the best LC I have owned.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740143900, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16896008, "authorName": "1952gearhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1952gearhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! \r\n\r\nI\u2019ve been watching this for the last few days b/c my wife thinks a LC 250 should be her next vehicle, however she wants the middle or top trim model. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m hesitant b/c we have yet to own a hybrid, I want to wait for another year or so, as I\u2019m the guy that doesn\u2019t buy anything/any brand of a first year new model with lots of changes. \r\n\r\nHowever, I do like the looks of this one with the lift and bigger tires. \r\n\r\nJust curious, why is this one being sold with only 818 miles, after doing the lift, wheels & tires?\r\n\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740147922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16903821, "authorName": "vraa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vraa/", "bidAmount": 33250, "content": "USD $33,250 bid placed by vraa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740186663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16904332, "authorName": "TreverJimmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treverjimmy/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "USD $40,000 bid placed by TreverJimmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740194288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16905233, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe there's a waiting list for the new LC and this dealer grabbed one, hoping to make some money off the guy who just has to have one right now.\n\nMy 1993 Series 80 with Toyota diesel already gets 21mpg... highway. I just saved $58,000 LOL", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740233256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16905356, "authorName": "Cjeffgoodwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjeffgoodwin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 1997 collectors edition, a 2019 LC 200, and my in-laws just purchased a 250. I have driven the 250 a lot this winter, it is a great daily driver. My 80 series is a lot of fun and always gets compliments. The 200 is incredible for traveling. The 250 is a great combination. It almost puts as much of a smile on my face as my 80.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740234709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16906060, "authorName": "Pcboogaard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcboogaard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hdecker83 do you have the original wheels and tires and will they come with the vehicle?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740241271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16906123, "authorName": "Bretjordan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretjordan/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "USD $45,000 bid placed by Bretjordan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740241827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16906285, "authorName": "Hdecker83 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdecker83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all. Sorry for the delayed response. I\u2019ve been on the mountain with no service. \r\n@1952gearhead, we bought 4 new LC\u2019s and outfitted them. This was the last of the batch to get finished. \r\n\r\n@pcboogaard, yes I have the original wheels and tires and I\u2019m happy to throw them in if the buyer wants them.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740243434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16907246, "authorName": "defender_verde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/defender_verde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build! I have 10k miles on my LC 1958 and have been pretty damn impressed with the truck thus far. Build quality put my Land Rover LR4 to shame, even at this base trim. Has all the tech you'd need without being overwhelmed by gimmicks and massive screens. In the world of full time 4wd SUV\u2019s, it has the best combination of on-road comfort, off-road performance and efficiency.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1740250592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16907278, "authorName": "TreverJimmy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treverjimmy/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "USD $50,000 bid placed by TreverJimmy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740250844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16908695, "authorName": "SparksClassic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparksclassic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the lift and tire upgrade - that LC is not going to get the mpg that Toyota gets from the stock unit. My 250 FE with a Nitto tire upgrade is getting 17.5", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740259417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16909437, "authorName": "Pcboogaard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcboogaard/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "USD $51,000 bid placed by Pcboogaard", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740262566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16909456, "authorName": "bbsteamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbsteamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@defender_verde we don\u2019t compare Land Rover to Land Cruiser here - there is no comparison! :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740262596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16909500, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/22/25 at USD $51,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740262687, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16909794, "authorName": "Pulatoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pulatoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you tell me where you got the graphics", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740263513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16910000, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LC/Prado market not as expected.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740264129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16910171, "authorName": "blackonblack911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackonblack911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You never get your modifications back", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740265677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16910337, "authorName": "getyourfreakon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/getyourfreakon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toyota really missed the mark when they didn\u2019t put a proper engine in these. \r\nA nice torquey V6 or V8 would have been sweet. \r\nThat poor 4 Banger gotta be \u201cstressing out\u201d \ud83c\udfc1", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740267884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16914998, "authorName": "Pcboogaard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcboogaard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't feel like they missed the mark at all. I know several people who love the new powertrain so far. But you can easily purchase this off the lot at MSRP these days and do your own upgrades to suit your taste. This one is nice, but not going to get a premium over the new price especially when you consider the BAT fee. @blackonblack911 is right. Dealerships can sometimes get their money back when some sucker walks in and pays MSRP for the vehicle plus the retail price and cost of installation of the upgrades. But I know several that would do the upgrades at cost just to move inventory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740345036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16917841, "authorName": "9literviper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9literviper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hdecker83 What size are the tires? Best looking new LC I've seen yet!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740417071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933229, "authorName": "6-Funk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6-funk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just picked up a 1958 last Sat for 4k under MSRP.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740553275, "type": "comment"}]