Quality Control Delays!!

I’ve got deposits at two different dealerships, in two different states for Heritage Blue, Land Cruiser trim level, premium package with 20” wheels.

Got a call from both dealerships stating my VIN was “randomly” selected for quality control.

Coincidence? I will not be playing the lottery today…

 

[Roonie]

Mine finally arrived at the dealer! After several months at the port in Portland I got the call. Hope the battery is topped off. Going to pick it up later this week.

 

[uraniumrich]

I would agree with that. I got on the No Markup Toyota last night, and if I wanted to fly to OH, IN, MO, I would get a LC today in the color I want! WA Zip, they are all spoken for. (huffs)

The FE is a nice truck, but I didn't want the sliders/roof rack/wheels on the truck. I'll be adding sliders and another set of wheels for the off-road stuff, so I thought the extra $7K could better spent on after market items than what Toyota was including on the FE. Did I mention that I really hate black wheels? lol. Just a personal preference from a guy who keeps his vehicles immaculate.

 

[Marinna]

The FE is a nice truck, but I didn't want the sliders/roof rack/wheels on the truck. I'll be adding sliders and another set of wheels for the off-road stuff, so I thought the extra $7K could better spent on after market items than what Toyota was including on the FE. Did I mention that I really hate black wheels? lol. Just a personal preference from a guy who keeps his vehicles immaculate.

Just curious, how much is the expectation for a nice set of roof rack, rock slider, and skid plate? May we also guess that the rounded headlight is also slightly more expensive than the LED one on LC trim?

 

[uraniumrich]

Westcott Designs have nice sliders around $1500 (999-1799 depending on options) and a nice rack for $1000. The LC comes with a skid plate, but the FE may have an upgraded skid plate. I'd rather have the WD stuff vs. Toyota. Depending on whether you lift the truck with pre-load collars ($500) or a complete suspension (a lot more than $500!), you could spend a little or a lot. Same goes for getting 17" wheels with off-road tires, you can go basic steel or something like a Method wheel. I actually prefer the rectangular headlamp, so that wasn't an issue for me!

 

[Marinna]

Westcott Designs have nice sliders around $1500 (999-1799 depending on options) and a nice rack for $1000. The LC comes with a skid plate, but the FE may have an upgraded skid plate. I'd rather have the WD stuff vs. Toyota. Depending on whether you lift the truck with pre-load collars ($500) or a complete suspension (a lot more than $500!), you could spend a little or a lot. Same goes for getting 17" wheels with off-road tires, you can go basic steel or something like a Method wheel. I actually prefer the rectangular headlamp, so that wasn't an issue for me!

I tried to look if anybody provides a side-by-side comparison between the round headlight and rectangle headlight, but so far I couldn’t find it. Funny to say this but that was a bigger part of my preference of FE over LC trim, didn’t quite make sense I know.

Another thing I am debating is whether I should stick with the stock roof rack, or get something heavier and sturdier. I love the sunroof, so not sure how a full size roof rack can still keep that sunroof functional.

 

[uraniumrich]

I tried to look if anybody provides a side-by-side comparison between the round headlight and rectangle headlight, but so far I couldn’t find it. Funny to say this but that was a bigger part of my preference of FE over LC trim, didn’t quite make sense I know.

Another thing I am debating is whether I should stick with the stock roof rack, or get something heavier and sturdier. I love the sunroof, so not sure how a full size roof rack can still keep that sunroof functional.

I'd send an email/call Westcott Designs and ask them if the sunroof is still operational with the rack in place. I have no plan for a rack, but I'd be willing to put it on when needed and remove when not in use just to keep using my moonroof.

 

[mountaindesert]

Got the “call” this morning. I emphasized to not drill the front plate on. Canceled all of the day’s meetings and I arrived at Kearny Mesa Toyota at 2pm. I Chopped it up with the finance guy and got the overview from the sales dude. Whole process took about an hour. Enjoy your taco Tuesday and the pix

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Too bad he can't drive like that. I wish the LC had rolled down Windows like the 4Runner

 

[superjap]

Drove by port of Newark today....look ready for the trucks/rail!

RoRo vessel must had a long journey from Japan via Panama Canal