The 'other' Land Cruiser

[YellowLab]

Hello:

I'm new to the forum - just picked up a Lexus GX550 Overtrail + last week. Though not an LC - certainly related. Was a long road to get here. Originally ordered an Ineos Grenadier back in '20 - it arrived in YE 2023. However, after a survey of all the gremlins and just knowing the closest dealer was 1.5 hours from the house (in LA Traffic) I thought I'd error on the side of sanity and look at a GX. Found one I loved after an almost daily hunt with dealers (so many were $25-$40K over sticker) and finally found a reasonable dealer in Orange County.

Look forward to connecting with you - and hopefully hitting some trails!

BTW - hearing some complaints about the LC and the 'lack of meeting claimed MPG' think someone mentioned they were only getting 19. If it makes you feel better - I've driven about 250 miles since I bought the car and I'm averaging mid-13's.

 

[Nuke]

"mid-13's", wow, on premium, and at CA fuel prices. Oh, but such a sweet machine. Welcome to the LC forum. Are you also on the GX site?

 

[uraniumrich]

I prefer the LC in almost every way except the power train. I drove the GX550 and the V6 TT is fantastic. I'm happy to get better mileage with my LC (averaging 21.5ish combined), but it's no where near as smooth and responsive as the V6. Two other bonuses on the GX550 are the acoustic glass on the doors and the Mark Levinson sound system (if you got it!) I hate the lack of physical controls on the GX. The LC has the perfect balance of touch and physical controls. Otherwise, the two are more similar than different and I'd be happy in either

 

[trek805]

Welcome and thanks for being honest. My real, hand calculated MPG's are hovering in the 18's. I never expected the sticker numbers. Those are just fantasy

 

[YellowLab]

"mid-13's", wow, on premium, and at CA fuel prices. Oh, but such a sweet machine. Welcome to the LC forum. Are you also on the GX site?

Hello Nuke:

Thanks for the welcome! Love the GX - an incredible vehicle - more like a tank with comfortable seats. Yep - on the LexusGXforum site - some great people over there.

 

[YellowLab]

I prefer the LC in almost every way except the power train. I drove the GX550 and the V6 TT is fantastic. I'm happy to get better mileage with my LC (averaging 21.5ish combined), but it's no where near as smooth and responsive as the V6. Two other bonuses on the GX550 are the acoustic glass on the doors and the Mark Levinson sound system (if you got it!) I hate the lack of physical controls on the GX. The LC has the perfect balance of touch and physical controls. Otherwise, the two are more similar than different and I'd be happy in either

Mine came with pretty much everthing - I did do the ML stereo - like that it is neutral sound. Non-Physical controls seems to be the way of the world now. I can go either way - but do like the tactile feel of a switch. The only advantage I see is that they can update software and add features. Love the rock rails and heads-up display. The roof rack looks good - but that is about it. $1500 option you are stuck with.

 

[ToyFan]

Congrats! The GX looks great and I had considered it too, especially considering they're almost the same price. The LC name and hybrid are what won me over. My average is 19.5, highest trip mpg so far is 22. I drive in eco, and have found I'm much more chill driving this thing than my previous car. I will agree though, the 4 banger hybrid is a little coarse coming from a smooth Honda V6.

 

[Valsmere]

Congrats and welcome! ?My wife just picked up the Premium + in Nebula Gray.

 

[JoT.]

Hello:

I'm new to the forum - just picked up a Lexus GX550 Overtrail + last week. Though not an LC - certainly related. Was a long road to get here. Originally ordered an Ineos Grenadier back in '20 - it arrived in YE 2023. However, after a survey of all the gremlins and just knowing the closest dealer was 1.5 hours from the house (in LA Traffic) I thought I'd error on the side of sanity and look at a GX. Found one I loved after an almost daily hunt with dealers (so many were $25-$40K over sticker) and finally found a reasonable dealer in Orange County.

Look forward to connecting with you - and hopefully hitting some trails!

BTW - hearing some complaints about the LC and the 'lack of meeting claimed MPG' think someone mentioned they were only getting 19. If it makes you feel better - I've driven about 250 miles since I bought the car and I'm averaging mid-13's.

Nice! So did you actually get the 23 Ienos? Wondering if that’s true abt issues with it

 

[JoT.]

Nice! So did you actually get the 23 Ienos? Wondering if that’s true abt issues with it

The GX is sweet, thinking of picking up one of these perhaps 2025 or 2026 with the hybrid/ but after the work some of the minor quirks out. Love my FE and will be keeping this LC no matter.

 

[REB27]

My wife has a LC FE in Meteor Shower and I recently got a GX550 Overtrail in Nori Green. We are each averaging around 20MPG but no real city driving up here in Vermont… I really like both trucks, nice to have a great driving vehicle that can go anywhere. Don’t miss my Macan at all.
Each vehicle has its quirks and things I would design differently but no car is perfect and hope to keep both for a long time.
PS. Just dropped $2K (total) for snow tires for them….thought the Overtrail stock tire might be okay in the snow but better safe than sorry up here.

 

[El Chorizo]

Congratulations on your purchase, I hope you are a member over at our sister site!

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Edit: I see you are, awesome!

 

[REB27]

Congratulations on your purchase, I hope you are a member over at our sister site!

Lexus GX550 Community & News

Lexus GX550 Forum - Discuss the 2024 Lexus GX550 with the latest news, mods, purchasing tips, towing, photos, videos, and more!

www.lexusgxforum.com

Edit: I see you are, awesome!

Yes, learning a lot but spending WAY too much time at it!

 

[mayonayze]

Love that GX! Grats

 

[JoT.]

My wife has a LC FE in Meteor Shower and I recently got a GX550 Overtrail in Nori Green. We are each averaging around 20MPG but no real city driving up here in Vermont… I really like both trucks, nice to have a great driving vehicle that can go anywhere. Don’t miss my Macan at all.
Each vehicle has its quirks and things I would design differently but no car is perfect and hope to keep both for a long time.
PS. Just dropped $2K (total) for snow tires for them….thought the Overtrail stock tire might be okay in the snow but better safe than sorry up here.

What snow tires did you end up with ?

 

[REB27]

What snow tires did you end up with ?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 265/65R18.