Yeah for someone who doesn’t do off road MTS is a wash.
1958 folks.. regrets?
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Yup, this right here, that MTS system is useless imo... rear lockers and ats was more than enough on my old 4runner.
1958 was a sweet spot for me in regards to price and options. I wasn't interested in a $70K+ vehicle (already have a TRD Pro 4R and F-150 Raptor) and some of the "upgrades" like cool box, sunroof and leather and noisy roof rack don't interest me at all. I'd like to have the JBL audio (maybe if it was stand alone for $500) and would appreciate the bigger screen if it wasn't such a huge $$ leap to get it.
I really like the idea of a more bare bones LC to keep the price down and compared to our 4R it already has quite a few upgrades in safety sense stuff, camera quality, wireless carplay, etc. for about the same MSRP.
I appreciate the engine/trans/suspension aspect more than chasing tech features as it seems I can never quite keep up with the newest tech stuff anyway and it never seems quite worth the $$ to me personally. I love the LC as a $60k vehicle, but not sure I could like it at $70-78k compared to other options.
Instead of tech I put some Ridge Grapplers on it and immediately got it dirty doing some off-roading. Was planning on taking it on upcoming trip to Moab, but the new Raptor might have thrown a monkey wrench in those plans.....
I really like the idea of a more bare bones LC to keep the price down and compared to our 4R it already has quite a few upgrades in safety sense stuff, camera quality, wireless carplay, etc. for about the same MSRP.
I appreciate the engine/trans/suspension aspect more than chasing tech features as it seems I can never quite keep up with the newest tech stuff anyway and it never seems quite worth the $$ to me personally. I love the LC as a $60k vehicle, but not sure I could like it at $70-78k compared to other options.
Instead of tech I put some Ridge Grapplers on it and immediately got it dirty doing some off-roading. Was planning on taking it on upcoming trip to Moab, but the new Raptor might have thrown a monkey wrench in those plans.....
Before MTS, CC and other tech, we used to just wheel what we had with open diffs or maybe some ARB lockers etc.. All this tech is pretty lame and just removes from the driving experience. How can you have fun and learn skills as an off road enthusiast when you are getting lazy with the computer taking over. I could care less about MTS or CC but the rear locker and decent driving skills can make for a fun day. I'm never gonna pay LC LC or FE price on anything. To each our own. Give me an old CJ or FJ and now we are having some fun for cheap.
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58 owner and it literally checked all the boxes for me. Coming from a 13 Tacoma it’s got way more tech than I’m used to. Actually I turned a lot of it off. I specifically wanted the round headlights and cloth seats. I love the interior and truly enjoying the vehicle. I also wanted the smaller screen. In some of the trucks and suvs being offered the information screen seems to be obstructive. For me with fishing, hunting, range time the 58 is perfect. My wife has the GX premium + and loves it. Don’t get me wrong it’s a great truck but way to nice for my use. In short I love my 58 and having a great time with it.
LCLC No-premium here. Happy with my decision generally.
If the 1958 model had come in the two-tone color options I probably would have had a much harder time choosing between LCLC and 1958.
After about ~2500mi over ~4 months I’m very happy about having:
I would rather have had:
If the 1958 model had come in the two-tone color options I probably would have had a much harder time choosing between LCLC and 1958.
After about ~2500mi over ~4 months I’m very happy about having:
- two-tone color
- MTM/cameras
- sway bar disconnect
- bigger screen
- running boards
- roof rails (I also got the crossbars)
- improved audio
I would rather have had:
- cloth seats
- manual lift gate
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