11-04-2017, 09:19 PM | #1 |
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X5 value proposition wasn't there this time.
Our 8 year run of X5 ownership has come to an end, and it's a little sad. We bought both our e70 and F15 new. The e70 was repurchased by BMW for the vanos failure issue, and some of you probably noticed how long our 2015 M-sport X5 sat waiting for a buyer. We just don't have time for either of those exit scenarios at this stage in our life. Despite that, we considered another X5, but the timing is just off with the new body style coming. We even had an awesome deal lined up on a 2017 40e, but we ultimately jumped ship for a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. So much of the car buying decision is personal that I won't even begin to go through the factors that swayed us, but suffice it to say the LC feels like slipping under a warm blanket. I've had a lifelong love affair with 4x4 Toyotas, so it was probably only a matter of time 'til I migrated back this way. I suppose I should have always optioned my X5's with adaptive suspension if I wanted a smooth ride, but there's just so much more to it than that. Changing vehicles is tedious where we live; two dealers in town and everything else is 2hrs away. I considered just keeping the X5 and upgrading the warranty, but a short extension was $6k. I was able to upgrade my warranty on the LC to Platinum bumper to bumper coverage for 10yr/100k miles for $2600. LC is pricey, ($87,500 MSRP in our config) and yet the value proposition was there due to assured longevity and easily 5-10 years of owned outright bulletproof reliability. LC very well may be the last "heirloom vehicle," something your kids will fight over when you're dead like a "Saddleback Leather" bag or something. As I say good bye for now I guess I just want you all to know it wasn't for an Acura or a Volvo, but for an icon, a true off road legend, and to go a totally different direction for a while. X5 is an urban warrior we enjoyed very much, but we live in a very rural, very rough area, and it was time for some insulation. I'm keeping my F80 M3.
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I understand your reasons, appreciate your contributions here. You'll be missed. Good luck.
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B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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11-05-2017, 12:37 AM | #4 |
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Fully understand. I think the Land Cruiser is a very smart decision. Enjoy and post up some photos when you have a moment.
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11-05-2017, 07:28 AM | #5 |
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Enjoy your new ride and post some pics. I haven’t seen a Land Cruiser for a long time. I think the next X5 is critical for BMW to get right. Competition is getting crazy.
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11-05-2017, 09:05 AM | #6 |
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Thanks, all. Reviewers tend to say there is no direct competitor for the Land Cruiser, it's surprising it's even still in the U.S. market, and that it's somewhat of a confusing combination of luxury and off road capability. Toyota sells less than 3000 units a year here. For people who need/want it though, the thing makes perfect sense. Current and future configs attached. Definitely not as attractive as the X5, but that's mostly because it doesn't ship with proper suspension and tires for its intended purpose. I'll fix that as soon as I can.
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11-05-2017, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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LC looks great. Always loved Toyota 4X4's (i.e. T4R and LC). Enjoy! For me, my X5 is my first non-4X4 vehicle. I hope I'll love it like you all do (and have).
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Back to the point, it's a bit of a mystery that the LX570 uses high test, since they both use the 3UR-FE engine and have virtually identical torque and horsepower outputs. For the LC200, the engine specifications are: Required octane: 87 HP: 381 @ 5600 TQ: 401 @ 3600 For the LX570, however, the specifications are: Required octane: 91 HP: 383 @ 5600 TQ: 403 @ 3600 Per the manual: An LX570 owner wrote Toyota to inquire about it and got this sort of milk toast response. Looks like 91 will give you an extra "2HP." "Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. We appreciate the opportunity to address your inquiry. While we understand that the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX 570 are similar vehicles that share some mechanical components, each Toyota vehicle is designed to its own set of specifications. Vehicles that share engines may be tuned to different standards depending on their specific engineering goals and intended use. Additionally, differences in engine bay and transmission design may necessitate changes to the layout of the intake and exhaust systems in similar models, resulting in differences such as those you have brought to our attention. Perhaps speaking more directly to your concern regarding Octane Ratings, Toyota's published horsepower figures are based on the recommended fuel for the vehicle. You may be interested in comparing specifications for the 2011 Lexus ES 350, which requires 87 octane fuel, and the 2010 model, which required 91. As our recommendation changed, the 2011 model's output was lowered to 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm from 272 hp @ 6,200 rpm. Details for both model years can be viewed at ES | Detailed Specifications and Lexus Certified Pre-Owned – Model Library – ES 2010. As the engine is the same in both model years, this change may be due to fuel map adjustments necessary to allow the use of 87 octane fuel, or simply due to the fact that 91 octane fuel has more energy per gallon than 87. We apologize that we do not have technical information on the specific differences between vehicles that share the same engine block. As to your question regarding research octane numbers, this is the most commonly used unit of measure for rating fuel in markets outside of North America. You might consider the relationship between research octane ratings and "normal" octane ratings to be analogous to that of gallons and Imperial gallons when discussing volume. Toyota can only recommend that you use the type of fuel that is specified for your Toyota or Lexus in the year that the vehicle was built. Use of 87 octane in the Lexus LX 570 may cause engine knocking, which may over time cause damage to the vehicle. Damage caused from the use of non specified fuels may not be covered under warranty." |
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Still do, as I said earlier, the octane rating for gasoline has nothing to do with the amount of energy per gallon. All gasoline grades contain almost the same amount of energy. Actually the energy content of premium gasoline is slightly less than that of regular due to its additional additives to withstand detonation ("knock").
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LC is a solid choice OP. Not the first time I see a car that is a major blockbuster, even a legend in the rest of the world - sell so poorly in US. Oh well, at least we have some other good things going on |
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You are correct, I meant that Toyota has no idea what they are talking about. Both engines are the same and both can adjust to regular or premium fuel. I think in reality the difference should be more than 2 hp if comparing regular vs. premium. It's very strange that they decided to separate those only by 2 hp.
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Concur, You can add a TRD blower to these engines for an added 170hp, and run 91 octane. I think the disparity between the stock engines is silly. |
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