Just a couple of things I have noticed in the 10 days I have had my LC FE compared to the 1999 Land Cruiser that I drove for 17 years. One, the glove box in the new truck feels very lightweight and therefore cheap compared to my 1999 LC. There is not enough storage in the 2024, upfront compared to the 1999. Much of this is due to the Cool Box, but, that doesn’t explain all of the deficit. The doors feel lighter and less solid when I close them, compared to my 1999. I miss the double sun visor that my 1999 had. The new one has the extendable visor, but, that isn’t as good as the double visor in my 1999. I miss the thumb notches in my 1999 steering wheel. The 2024 has a smooth wheel above the midpoint. I miss the larger windshield that my 1999 had. Less upright, and better visibility. I miss the gas struts on the hood from the 1999.
I don’t miss the V8. The FE has plenty of torque for me. I don’t miss 13MPG. I don’t miss the less advanced off road capabilities. The new tech for off-road is impressive. I don’t miss the halogen headlights. LED is far better. And, I don’t miss the $98,000.00 price tag. Even though I paid $77,000.00 for the FE, that is still $21K less, 24 years later. Still, I really love my new LC FE. I hope it will last me as long as my 1999 did. Long live the Land Cruiser!!! Dr. M
I don’t miss the V8. The FE has plenty of torque for me. I don’t miss 13MPG. I don’t miss the less advanced off road capabilities. The new tech for off-road is impressive. I don’t miss the halogen headlights. LED is far better. And, I don’t miss the $98,000.00 price tag. Even though I paid $77,000.00 for the FE, that is still $21K less, 24 years later. Still, I really love my new LC FE. I hope it will last me as long as my 1999 did. Long live the Land Cruiser!!! Dr. M
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