So far / so good.

[LandCruiserSteve]

After one whole week of ownership, I'm pleased with my purchase of a brand-new 1958 model LC. It drives nice and it's very comfortable ergonomically. It has a fantastic amount of interior headroom and shoulder room, especially for someone who is 6'4" tall and 275 pounds.

The only thing that I might have to get used to is its "get-up-and-go" acceleration. Wow. Just a light touch of the gas pedal gets you moving with no hesitation. And, a slightly heavier pressing of the gas pedal will literally push you back in your seat as you're zipping down the street at a very brisk pace.

So far on my small list of things that need to be addressed by the dealer is noticeable wind noise coming from the area of the upper portion of the driver side door beginning at about 50-55mph.

The other thing that I need to get taken care of is the location of the already-installed "dash cam," which I consider to be a visual safety hazard. (See photo below taken from the driver's seat.)

Otherwise, no buyers remorse whatsoever from this proud new owner of Toyota's latest version of the infamous Land Cruiser.

 

[mayonayze]

Yeah, man; whole new world without that dashcam in your face

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

Yeah, man; whole new world without that dashcam in your face

I'm looking forward to it.

 

[lunkerbuster808]

congrats

 

[Michael_Oregon]

Great to hear.

Question if you don't mind: Do you by chance notice what kind of gas mileage you are getting? My first tank was 15 mpg. 1/2 of the miles were short in town trips. 1/2 were freeway. Seemed a bit on the low side.

Enjoy that new LC!

 

[ultane]

Great to hear.

Question if you don't mind: Do you by chance notice what kind of gas mileage you are getting? My first tank was 15 mpg. 1/2 of the miles were short in town trips. 1/2 were freeway. Seemed a bit on the low side.

Enjoy that new LC!

 

[EOD Guy]

Great to hear.

Question if you don't mind: Do you by chance notice what kind of gas mileage you are getting? My first tank was 15 mpg. 1/2 of the miles were short in town trips. 1/2 were freeway. Seemed a bit on the low side.

Enjoy that new LC!

Reset you MPG meter, you might get a pleasant surprise.

 

[Michael_Oregon]

Reset you MPG meter, you might get a pleasant surprise.

I will do that but it was 245 miles on 17 gallons. So actually 14.4 mpg. The car said 15.

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

Do you by chance notice what kind of gas mileage you are getting?

I haven't had a chance to calculate the MPG as of yet, however, I will post up my numbers once it is determined.

 

[coryten]

I love how you listed your weight, this post is so wholesome!

 

[ornereone]

Great to hear.

Question if you don't mind: Do you by chance notice what kind of gas mileage you are getting? My first tank was 15 mpg. 1/2 of the miles were short in town trips. 1/2 were freeway. Seemed a bit on the low side.

Enjoy that new LC!

I’m about a tank into mine and a little on the skinny peddle and mine showing around 20.7mpg. Both city and freeway:

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

I love how you listed your weight, this post is so wholesome!

Well, I generally don't disclose that information since it often evokes emotions of envy. (Actually, my true weight is 200 pounds of solid muscle . . . . plus another 75 pounds of wholesome fat. )