I Bought a Toyota Land Cruiser - FINALLY!
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I bought a Toyota Land Cruiser!!! Today I'm going to show you my new Toyota Land Cruiser, and I'm going to explain why I bought a Toyota Land Cruiser! I'll also take you on a thorough tour of my Land Cruiser and show you its quirks and features, and I'll also review the driving experience of my Land Cruiser and explain what it's like on the road.
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Doug has always said "Land Cruiser is used by rich people who want to be understated" seems like Doug has reached that point. 😂
Absolutely
He has a place in Nantucket. That says enough lol
I think that applies for new cars
@@mystfire you can get a home on the island thats not much more than the mainland here. Yes, the prices here are insane, but it’s still not a huge premium to live there. Cost of living is a whole different discussion, as is transportation to the island, but the premium to buy property there isn’t as high as it could be.
@@mystfire and owns a Ford GT
"How many boxy SUV's do you need, Doug?"
Doug: "Yes."
Facts
He needs as many offroad SUVs as how many undershirts he wears Imao
These bots need to shut up.
He should buy that volvo s60r with orange seats
@@yinyangsepticruski Report them like I did and they just might 👌
In Ghana, this car is simply referred to as “V8”, and used by the rich and politicians. Congratulations on your purchase, Doug. Seeing this makes me regret not buying a 2013 Highlander of similar color last year. The 2013 LC looks like a big version of the Highlander.
Respect to Ghana 🇬🇭
Same in Pak lol
we in india, have the situation only important people or head of state owned these
San Diego where Doug lives in one of the most expensive places to live in the US. And Nantucket where he goes for the summer is also one of the most expensive places to stay on vacation/holiday. Safe to say Doug is doing alright for himself!
Same in Haiti
Congrats man!
And btw, here in Doha, Qatar, you see at least 10-15 white LandCruisers... on EVERY traffic light 😜 And Im not joking.
in my place you could see like 2-3 land cruisers in every traffic light mostly j200 series
yea...Qatar is the hotspot for land cruiser enthusiasts (especially LC100)
Same in Monteria, Colombia
I know rytt also seen lx 570 too much
I see at least one (not including mine) on just about every drive i do around Adelaide, Australia
I'm glad to hear a well-to-do guy like Doug also lamenting bad gas mileage. I can also afford whatever gas I want, but still want the most economical vehicle I can buy.
I can only afford 87 gas not 89 gas. But maybe one day! I can dream!!!
@@j_freed 95 to 97 for me
recently had my first experience in a land cruiser and honestly it was one of the most comfortable rides i have got on. Physically comfortable and also mentally knowing this car wont break or become faulty on me easily.
Is this prado? Also, is it easy to drive a car with this length and size?
@@ajl2232 This isnt a prado. But it feels like a standard toyota, in large countries a large car is perfectly fine.
@@betalpha5846 Whats the difference between a landcruiser, prado and a v8? Plus what brand of toyota does the United nations use? I really love those cars.
@AJ L This particular one is a 200 series Land Cruiser, the Prado is more luxury oriented and slightly smaller. It's not sold in North America and some other markets, and in Europe it's sold as the Land Cruiser V8
@@ajl2232prado is a tuned down land cruiser. Im from Africa and I live in the middle east. U know horrible roads alot of actual off roading that u actually need to do so those are the cars that make the standard. Drop dear reliable vehicles that keep their value. 70 series is based on the land cruiser from several generations and decades ago. All around the world its the standard military vehicle (yes) driven by formal armies ans militias. Incredibly rock solid and usually comes as a single cap diesel pickup with some guns and canons attached to its beds. In the middle east its driven by civilians as a combined farm, desert and daily. Plus the Hilux wich is standard in the middle east and considered luxury in africa. Usually douple cap that can carry pple and stuff indefinitely. In style and pride.
I actually really like this Land Cruiser. It has a reasonably upscale interior without it being too fancy or flashy, but it still retains that off-road capability that an older land cruiser would have, without it being to brutal or rough on the road
Congratulations Doug!!The best off-road car in the world, and I think the beige interior is wayy more better than the black because it lightens up the interior and makes it look gorgeous
Yeah black interiors are ugly, I refuse to ever buy one, doesn't matter what car you get a used decade old Camry or a new Audi if it's in black it all looks the same so what's the point of the 'luxury'.
plus black interiors get dirty way too easily. I hate them and avoid buying cars that have them.
@Martin stains are a different proposition and I dont ever get them in my cars because I keep them clean. but cant stop people from swinging their feet inside the cabin and mark door panels or any other black trim with dirt... so I hate black interiors. it's a pain to maintain them on a day to day basis if you have an ocd like me
@Martin well I dont like black interiors that's all and will never prefer them. difference of opinion.
I once drove a 2017 Prado in North Africa ( Sudan ), road was full of massive potholes, rocks, sands, cracks and all sort of things. Prado drove on the road like a champ!
Never enjoyed driving a car like driving a Prado, its an absolute beast! Going through potholes the Prado felt like a tank, going through any massive puddle of waters it was nothing for the Prado, the list goes on and on. I even had a small accident where someone (impatience) hit the right side pumper, fortunately his car took more damage and the Prado was like WASSUP. It honestly amasses me how Toyota managed to make such a legend SUV. If Toyota start selling medication, no one would be ever sick!
Congrats on the new/used Land Cruiser Doug! I had that engine in my 2009 Tundra with 4WD and your right, it’s bullet proof. Great buy!
I live in Pakistan. My father bought one a week ago as a restoration project. Man when we went to pick it up, the front end was completely destroyed including the interior. The previous owner told us that the driver lost control and hit the back of a semi truck while speeding. There was only one occupant in that suv when the crash happened. Thankfully the driver survived. Let's see what happens.
Great video Doug. This is exactly like the one we bought except ours has a black exterior.
I live in Cambodia, Land cruiser is pretty famous here because of the durability it has. The price here is double because of the taxes, but still it's everywhere. Even my family got two of it (2011 and 2021). I really can't wait to test out the LC300.
Lucky man, are your family in casino business?
That’s really great Doug
That is one of the best off-road capable trucks ever made
You are one of the few positive people left on yt to watch and it’s refreshing
I just love the "quirks and features". A "beige" interior doesn't look bad at all. 😄
I have a 4.6 twin turbo V8 diesel. 330000kms since I got it. No faults. Off roaded extensively. Have owned Range Rovers. X5. M Class. The Cruiser beats its rivals hands down.
You will have this for years!
This car is MORE special than the crap other TH-camrs push with supercars. I love these because they combine comfort and quality. Though, I will add, my base model 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan has rear seat climate control, so the fact you haven't owned a car with that feature...
My absolute favorite car! I am looking at importing one to Europe because here we do not have the petrol v8 and the diesel one is not really that reliable. You say this is the same engine as in the tundra, but it is not. All land cruisers are built in Japan unlike Tundras and Sequoias which are built in the US plant. All engine blocks made in Japan are ran by an MRI scan before they are cleared for assembly in order to make sure there are no air pockets in the cast. Yeah, I am a big LC200 geek :)
Can I ask if a lc200 is worth over an lc300 today?
The Tundra/Sequoia 5.7 V8s were made in Huntsville, AL. Even though the LC V8 is made in Japan, it’s still the exact same specification and design
@@chevyfan029 same spec, same design but different built quality. Even the plastics on top of the airbox cover and surroundings feel better quality than the ones in the tundra/sequoia. Not to say the later are bad vehicles, not at all but the quality is not the same as the LC
Your reasoning for this purchase was two on point you dotted every I and crossed every T I love it
I'm here after the crash announcement
Doug the only car enthusiast on youtube who actually is a car enthusiast and not toy collector.
Never seen Doug more excited about a vehicle. I'll be buying one of these this year. Will probably be paying more for a higher mileage one but with the LC, 90k miles? 140k? Whats the difference :)
100k is just broken in, so you're good even at 300k
Hi head was bobbing back and fourth side to side , it was nuts
The 200 series Toyota Land Cruiser is the KING of 4X4 SUV if u ask any blokes in Australia. Great choice.
Recently had the dilemma to buy a C63, M3 E92, RS3 or a IS-F. Ended up with most likely the "worst" one of the bunch which is the IS-F but considering the longevity of Toyota and Lexus compared to the rivals i belive the value will increase or at worst stay the same for the IS-F as it gets older where as the BMW, Merc and Audi will just need so much work to keep in working order.
Why is that the worst?
Best choice.
@@vicf8919 Most people i know prefer the looks of the M3 or Merc, especially when it comes to the interior. merc 6.3 V8 is more iconic to most people and the M3 has a very nice high revving V8 with better steering then the others. And i can see what they mean. However i still cant justify going for anything other than the reliable IS-F. And i might add that i really like it so far :D
@@askanracing idk man is-f is more rare than those other ones especially where I live. So I think that’s the best choice haha
@@vicf8919 Same, only seen 2 including my own in my life so very rare... unfortunatly they are rare because they where less popular than the competition... and a hard sell.
Congrats on the baby! I’ve always thought this series of Land Cruiser looked great. I also do like the beige interior with the brown wood, although I get wanting black as my SUV has a black interior with brown wood and it still looks clean and new after 6years.
The one car that should never have been discontinued...
Buying a 200 Series and letting it sit while you DD a Land Rover is like having the best dog ever and leaving it at home to hang with an alcoholic cat.
It’s a weird analogy but somewhat true? I guess
I own 200 series and have the same excitement here. Absolutely love the car 🚙♥️
Interesting, never knew they were selling them with petrol engines. 99% of Land Cruisers in this shape in Ireland are diesels either 2.8, 3.0 or 4.5L
Toyota North America hasn't offered a diesel truck option since the 60 series LC. It's a shame.
Luxury first is being able to strat your car evry time and travel with peace of mind... My dream garage : 2 or 3 land cruisers or the Lexus equivalent + a nissan Gtr + a 5.0 mustang + sls black series + a corvette + an s500 and finally an audi r8 a Porsche cayman and finally a golf R... No Bmw no shity depreciating British cars
"Why not get something nicer?"
Because the Toyota is nice enough and quite capable. And oh yeah, its reliable"
Congratulations Doug. Well chosen. 👍 They'll just increase in value and so long as you look after it, you most likely won't lose money on it. But I think you're missing the factory tool kit. It is usually located in the tailgate storage bins you showed, and yours was empty. As for the flat floor folding 3rd row seat on the LC300, the way they were able to achieve this is by making the auxiliary fuel tank smaller and relocating it from the rear in the LC300 (110L vs 138L for the LC200). And this is smaller again compared to the LC80/LC100 at 145L. Though unsure if Nth America got Land Cruisers with factory fitted auxiliary fuel tanks. Here is Australia, all Land Cruisers come with OEM auxiliary tanks.
Me toooo!!!
Tool kit is in the right side. The left side is empty by default.
@@Bozegirl Opps. You're correct. I believe the left side is for the emergency break down triangle that some markets got.
@@fatmanoverlanding Correct. Some markets got a warning triangle/reflector with the LC200 and that's where it was fitted. thus the two securing straps.
Dude at 4:29 your body gestures are like Mr. Bean. You're getting there.
No need to make any excuses for buying a LC200. They are worldwide known as the best SUV
its so cute to see you exited !
The 2016 -21 Land Cruiser facelift designers watching this like 👁️👄👁️
you know what this this the best purchase i would have done the same thing this thing is supper reliable
I love Land Cruisers. Always wanted one.
Piece of advice if you wanted a luxurious Suv and also reliable you should hav gotten the LX570 or the new model LX600
You obviously did not watch the video and are not familiar why the US market values for a used LC are higher compared to LX.
I have 2015 Lexus LX570, and I won't trade it for anything. It's luxury at its best
This is the zenith of all automobiles in existence to own... If you're willing to let go of all feelings while filling up the gas tank.
Sadly people think more about superficial things and less about repair cost and maintenance cost especially with German vehicles
Nice - I LOVE the beige interior! I hate black - but with young kids I understand.
I love this car's looks and usability and I always wanted one for the same reasons as you mentioned. Great video. Thank you :)
Doug: I need a car for when I go fishing in Lake Tahoe once a decade and none of my other 9 cars cut it
Dear #Americans: LC wise now you have already met the main one: Prado is a tuned down land cruiser. Im from Africa and I live in the middle east. U know horrible roads alot of actual off roading that u actually need to do so those are the cars that make the standard. Drop dead reliable vehicles that keep their value. In the cost of cutting edge technology and fuel aconomy BTW. 70 series is based on the land cruiser from several generations and decades ago. All around the world its the standard military vehicle (yes) driven by formal armies ans militias. Incredibly rock solid and usually comes as a single cap diesel pickup with some guns and canons attached to its beds. In the middle east its driven by civilians as a combined farm, desert and daily. Plus the Hilux wich is standard in the middle east and considered luxury in africa. Usually douple cap with the prado drive train that can carry pple and stuff indefinitely. In style and pride.
Actually that's a very sweet SUV. Excellent choice 👌
Even though doug loves cool car he still has the love for low porfomance and oldish cars
Who is here after he sold it
me lol
Me
Me - he’s too much a nerd for new little tech things that I knew he would never keep it
i love doug because he can appreciate normal cars. most presenters are always hung up on expensive and rare cars, but doug has never been afraid to review a normal everyday car, let alone buy one. he's the most relatable car show presenter i've ever watched
This car is pretty expensive...
Yeah i also appreciate that he just doesnt get another g-class iyf car but sth reliable, subtle and frankly quite cool and for me more of a standout than a g wagon. Always loved those landcruiser its a pretty neat and good car.
@@yungboicontigo9278 your mom
Erm not really. Plenty of names pop to mind. Most journalists are really long past the excitement of driving an Italian sports car
@@yungboicontigo9278 iyf = in your face
Finally, a major car TH-camr buys a car that makes proper sense. And is proud of it. Appreciate it.
As an owner, everything about the LC makes perfect sense except the hideous fuel economy.
It's nothing but subjective, it simply makes sense to buy what you want, especially with little research so you know what you getting into
Rest of the world has diesel versions
If Dough was rational he would have kept the e63 wagon.
Actually, buying a big car that is stored in a garage 90% of the year without use is the opposite of sensible.
Doug is the type of guy to inform you that he is “cruising on land” when he is operating the land cruiser
My kids ask to go land cruising if they want me to drive through our yard.
Not funny bro
I think Doug is the only person who could make me watch a review for a 2013 Land Cruiser
i watched the PTGT review and was interested lmao hes the goat
What about regular car reviews
And here we are
Oh no man. These rigs are awesome.
Perhaps you should start to reevaluate your priorities.
Congratulations on baby Doug and family! There’s a saying here in Australia: if you want to go to the outback, take a land rover, if you want to come back from the outback, take a land cruiser.
I wonder if he sandbagged the ratings for the Land Cruiser so people buy the Land Rovers, Mercs, or others so the pricing would come down. 😂
Very original.
@@powEnvy embarrassing lol
"rover" "cruiser" LOOLLLL
Wow never heard that one before
the fact that doug does so much research into buying such specific vehicles is what makes his collection cooler than a bunch of lambos
I feel you on that
Idk I’d rather have a bunch of lambos
This car is not cool in any way, the design looks about 15 years older than the year it was released.
@@Studeb good thing nobody buys these for design
Yep, a bunch of money and some Lambos. Lack of imagination. If I could afford a new Lamorghini, I would get a C8, a nice motorcycle, a summer commuter car and a winter suv for the same money.
A video on how you store your cars for long periods without driving them would be great Doug. E.g trickle chargers, cleaning, parking all that stuff!
Theres a video from last year about that on MoreDougdemuro
Aaaand Fuel Stabilizer.
Matt Farah's garage
@@jamesalders896 Can you link?
Better go to scotty kilmers page
Doug is the type of guy who takes his own car to the road to see how it drives.
in fact, yes he is the one to do that LOL
@So Sexy i'm Sexy tell doug to take us on a tour of your quirks and features, see how you drive and give us a dougscore. Then we'll see if u are worthy :D
@@andrewblanco2657 bro, you just made me choke on my water hahaha
And then give it a Doug’s Score…
Doug is the type of guy to own FOUR offroad SUVs. Congrats Doug!
Exactly, like what the hell...
and calls it 4x4x4...
As if the Defender can go offroad.
Along with a Ford gt and an rs2
And never go off road....
It's so nice that Doug finally got his dream car. It was a very challenging dream car to achieve, unlike a Ford GT.
A Ford GT is also a challenging car to achieve because of its rarity
@@bonzobonanza he was joking lol
Doug's vids give off such an energetic and happy vibe , truly one of a kind trailblazer for car reviews
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It’s because he genuinely cares about the cars he reviews. He’s, at the core, a passionate car guy.
@@Gwartonium Doug is jewish?
I think he's more of a aztek than atrailblazer
Last year I took a 6,500 mile trip across the southwest in a stock 2020 Series 200, and it was nothing short of glorious. It tackled highways, backroads, snowy mountain passes, icy freeways, those back country trails in Joshua Tree with the “hey you could get stuck and die here pretty easily” signs; LA traffic, NM sand dunes and everything else in between. Not only that, but it was insanely comfortable, quiet, it kept our drinks cold in the center console, and held 4 people and all our stuff with no problem.
That’s a proper machine. I should have bought a Heritage Edition when they were $25k less.
Yeah I don’t know how you can go from a Land Cruiser back to the defender after this.
Doug is the type of guy who owns high-end, quirky vehicles (Ford GT, Range Rover, G Wagon Cabriolet) and yet still gets genuinely excited over buying a used Land Cruiser.
Never change, Doug.
Yeah, but in all fairness, Land Cruisers are probably one of the greatest and most iconic vehicles ever made.
Lol it’s a Land Cruiser - one of the greatest vehicles ever made
The best part of these videos, is when Doug drives the car and the child like joy spreads across his face. Congratulations to you and your wife , on the birth of your baby boy!
200 plus likes for that 200.
Doug just bought himself the most capable 4x4 SUV there is. Coming from an African, the Land Cruiser can only be truly understood when you use it for its purpose. The Adventures. Congratulations Doug! I approve of this Purchase.
You go to Africa to safari in a Land Rover and you'll end up in a Land Cruiser. There's a reason this cars are the norm in Australia, Africa and Middle East.
Kevin are you black?
“If you want to get to the bush in style, take a Jeep. If you want to get into the bush in style, take a Land Rover. If you want to get back out of the bush in style, and home before dinner, take a Cruisah’ and accept no substitutes” -a saying I’ve heard from at least three bush guides in Australia.
Do You guys get Toyota HILUX in Africa? Just curious
@@octoman_games Africa is a whole gd continent, you know? Many, many, different countries with many, many different car markets and regulations. You have to be more precisely, for example asking where exactly he's from and if they can get theit hands on the Hilux in his country.
This video is honestly kinda wholesome in a way lol. It’s always fun to see Doug so excited
Just in case Doug reads comments:
- Warm congratulations for the baby, cool!
- Car choice makes perfect sense, great buy!
- Consider to leave it at a workshop that can spray rust protection under chassis etc, last 3-5 years, works great (Sweden etc) and keeps it fresh
- Put some additive in the petrol to keep it Ok if you leave it a few month
- Invest in a battery charger to keep it working (of course you did)
Problem with white cars that dirt are more visible compared to darker colored cars, but since it's an offroader, nobody cares.
great suggestions!
@@automation7295 it's the opposite with cars. Dirt would be way more visible on a black car.
@@MazDanRX795 *"Dirt would be way more visible on a black car."*
Depending how much dirt. On black cars, dirt can be visible when the car is exposed on sunlight or view the car up close.
The downside with black cars is get hot when exposed on sunlight for too long.
I find this video an absolute joy to watch! made a big smile on my face! Doug you're such an amazing car enthusiast, Pretty sure that LC will last forever!
It is a brilliant machine, in my country dignitaries are exclusively transported in these around the city and beyond.
Yeah, until gas stations fade away within the next 15 years
@@MrMentalSoul they aren't gonna fade away in at least 100 years
*"Pretty sure that LC will last forever!"*
Until there's no humans left, who's gonna service the Land Cruiser then? Servicing cars requires a human. I love how people assume that all Toyota's last forever. No car can last forever.
Really enjoyed this video. Like other commenters are saying I respect you more than other TH-camrs in this space because you’re a real down to earth person who can appreciate and will actually buy a ‘normal’ car, prioritizing function over flash - not that anything’s wrong with a Bugatti but some people are all about status and that just isn’t relatable for me.
Enjoy the car and congrats on the baby, I also had my first child last year and it’s been amazing.
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I agree but this guy literally owns a Ford GT
@@shellshocktm lmao I was just thinking the same thing
Had my 2001 sequoia since 2009 and had never failed me no matter how cold it gets here in Minnesota. It still has the original engine, transmission, suspension, AC, radiator, rear deferential, even the original starter is still working on it. Toyota know how to make great and reliable vehicles. Hopefully one day I can upgrade to a Landcruiser.
I like how he constantly goes on and on about eco-efficiency while flying first class between the coasts 20 times a year. That sums up the hypocrisy (and the science-denial) of our ruling class in a very Orwellian way.
Oh, and btw, I'm not a subscriber to CAGW. I just don't like virtue signalers who have never owned a mirror.
For how inefficient, dull and overall very bulky some of those Toyota SUVs were, they were super fucking utilitarian, simple to use and fix and very very bulletproof. Death, taxes and a Toyota V8 drinking gas and lasting forever.
I never thought much of these until I took a 'desert adventure' tour while visiting Dubai. They took us dune busting in a 200 Series and it blew my mind. Much respect now! Should definitely handle a New England beach without any issues.
YES! I went on a vacation to Dubai and stayed at the Atlantis resort and we went on a whole trip and I almost threw up from the insane driving and after that we relaxed and enjoyed a meal. Excellent experience.
Same here lol. When I pulled up I was kinda shocked then when we took off I was like holy shit
He bought it for the same reason. This video could’ve been a minute long but he was trying to justify his purchase to us for over 23 minutes. He bought it because he likes the styling that’s it. He was also in Dubai and saw Arabs use white Land Cruisers and other Toyotas and he wanted to buy into that lifestyle. He thinks it looks cool. He says he wanted reliability but there are many US made SUVs that are just as reliable if not more.
Dude they’ll drive up anything. I’ve driven mine up a giant sledding hill that was covered in sheets of ice because my friend bet that it couldn’t
2013 - 2015 are the best years for the 200 series but getting really hard to find. I've owned every series of Land Cruisers except for the 200, was looking until the car market went crazy. I'll get one eventually.
We picked up a 2013 black over black with 15k miles recently.. took forever to find to say the least.
Just wait 15 years and buy Doug’s with 105k-120k on it. It’ll still go plenty after he nurses a 1000-2000 miles a year on it. 🤣
@@chrisg5712 or just u. but what do i know 🤷♀️
I’m from Morristown and I’m sad to say that I recently totaled my 2021 LC and there seemingly no replacing it at a reasonable price.
11:23 For what it's worth, I completely disagree - that interior looks great! The color combo is classic and it appears to be in excellent shape. I'm also not a big fan of black leather, as it is brutal on your body in the summer.
I live in dubai any car with a black interior/exterior is definitely a no it burns ur body
My Jeep has black leather. It’s fine in the summer. Cars nowadays have tint from the factory. The only thing I don’t like about leather is it stores the cold in the winter time
Your so right. My dad has an old 05 E-class and its all black on the outside and on the inside. And sitting in that car in the Texas heat is so terrible.
@@AtomSquirrel Well you can get a car that has heated leather seats and they often work very well if the car is new enough. Sadly my driver's seat in my 2008 Acura no longer gets hot all that quickly. It got warm fast when I bought it...less than a year ago. Now it takes a bit of time to warm up. The passenger seat gets hot almost immediately though. Tempted to see if I could swap the two seats...but might just be easier to find one at a junk yard and leave the passenger seat.
Only thing the passenger seat needs is a seat cover.
@@kingzach74 My jeep has heated seats. Just forget to remote start it sometimes. Than I am greeted with cold leather lol
I love how excited Doug is with this new purchase. Congrats, these cars are made to last and do the job.
its for the camera, dummy. did u expect him to be monotonous in his expresions?
Congratulations Doug, your simplicity and true love for cars is what makes you the best automotive content creator, keep up the amazing work, looking forward to many more videos from you. Thanks man...cheers.
100% agree Rahul! This is why he will be more successful on the long-run than others.
His reviews of the cars he owns (or just bought) always seem to be so much more enthusiastic & entertaining. Bravo sir & congrats 👏
Agreed I wasnt going to watch this but once I realized he bought one I was excited :)
Doug reviewing his own cars is the absolute BEST. We love you Doug. Thanks for the amazing content year after year
Seeing how happy Doug is about HIS LAND CRUISER made me want to subscribe.
Just do it already🙂🙂🙂
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@@danielgeorgenahabwe5382 yep
This car is a “if you know, you know” kinda flex. I worked at a Toyota dealership, we had a 2020 model with 9k miles and it sold for $97k.
Man, I cant imagine how much the Lexus version would cost.
i read it as 9, without the "k" and said to myself: well, it's a new car, of course.
and then i realised it's 90 000 😲
edit: i was told 9k are actually 9 000, but i'm still amazed. not so much as if it was 90k, but still :
@@kylestephens9593 yes, it wasn’t new, it was a Certified Pre-Owned
@@goingindieEN Actually not much more. Landcruisers have a near cult like following that the Lexus doesn't. Landcruisers always command high prices. I helped a friend buy a new Tundra a couple of years ago. They had a new landcruiser on the showroom floor. It was the only car that was locked. I asked a salesperson if I could sit inside and he said their policy for landcruisers is to have a credit app on file before they open the door.
@@kylestephens9593 9k is 9,000
Doug is the type of guy that has just convinced me and other car enthusiasts that a Toyota Land cruiser is the car to buy
One of THE most subtle enthusiast cars that has ever existed
@@buffalobob7721 ig part of the reason would be because in that video Doug was talking more from a car reviewer POV than a car enthusiast POV plus Doug used to be a lot harsh when reviewing whereas now Doug is more critical and reasonable.
@@buffalobob7721 he talks about why in this video. He hated the 2016 refresh front end. Hated the wheels. Didn’t need the “features” etc
I’ve owned a 2000TLC which I paid $55k to drive it off the stealership floor - sold it in 2012 w/ 120k miles, for $28k, then had a 2012 Range Rover SC LWB Autobiography trim level, that I paid $110k for, traded that for a 2015 MB GL63 AMG, which I paid about $115k, which I traded for a 2020 Escalade ESV w/aftermarket supercharger and related drivetrain upgrades…. Now I’m looking for a white 2021 LC non-heritage trim level, w/ the red/brown/burgundy interior, or the Lexus LX570 version of same, sans running boards… the Japanese products are of superior build quality and their reliability is renowned, thus the high demand for late model examples
Buy an 80 series man! Absolute monsters
The 5.7 in the Land Cruiser is actually a little different than the one in the Tundra. It has stronger components. Everything is stronger on the Land Cruiser. The only bad part is the single digit mpg.
I get about 14-15 city and 18-19 highway with my 2013. The only time it sees sinle digits is towing a 6,000 lbs trailer with boat.
Weird how I went to every Toyota Class on the 3UR-FE engine never wasthis brought up one time and it is also weird how the part numbers are the same for every component I have ever ordered for those engine between those models. They make that engine in Alabama.
So says the Toyota car care nut
Little-known fact, the Toyota 5.7 is a reverse engineered Dodge Hemi engine with different tuning
@@Jag-leaper Not really. That is a pushrod engine. The 5.7 is an evolution of the 4.7. It has a longer stroke, timing chain, and aluminum block with cylinder liners.
I’m honestly happy for you Doug
I had one of these when I was living in Eastern Europe. A 2008 200 series, fully loaded with the 4.5 v8. These things are TANKS. It trudged through all the Balkan shenanigans, goats, poverty and potholes deep enough to bend rims.
You're right about the reliability , my old man has pushed his toyota 10 years as a daily driver with some offroading here and there. And she's still pushing strong! Congrats on your new car Doug!
Tbh 10 year in one hands is not something special. Wait another 10 years and that will be a different story
I heard that the reason the land cruisers are so reliable is basicly because the parts are engineered to last 25 years, while in all other cars they're made to last 15.
What's wrong with bots?
My brother had a 2011 toyota sienna, yes a "mom van" and what a car it is. 10+ years he only changed front bushing (we are from latam, streets here are like the moon land).
@@PaszekoYT it'll be fine then as well. This is Toyota, not any junk
@@batialexis9339 I have a '07 Sienna and a '21 GX and I can attest that the Sienna is a very honest and reliable car. I will drive it until the wheels fall off. I've never had to take it in to the shop.
This is the reason why Doug is so popular, he brings a everyday man vibe to an otherwise boring car video segment. Tired of seeing, "I bought the cheapest supercar" videos. Doug is the type of guy who can sell you on a 9 year old, 90k mile, 12 mpg vehicle and agree with him. I miss my 2005 Sequoia everyday, the poor man's Land Cruiser, but after watching this video gives me a new drive to find a prime example. Congratulations on the baby boy Doug. Hope the wife and family are doing well.
I have a 1995 Land Cruiser, and daily drive a 2003 Sequoia Limited. The best of both worlds I'd say. Land Cruiser is the weekend getaway vehicle that doesn't see salt where I live. Sequoia is all I'm driving at the moment.
Yes, there are enough channels out there already for the jerk off millennials who get impressed by that crap. I much prefer his stuff.
@@yungboicontigo9278 hoovies even says its the dumbest automotive channel....also Tavarish, Samcrac, WatchJRGo, its getting lame. Who cares if you have a salvage title Lamborghini with 2000 miles on it, if it costs 1500.00 for an oil service. Scotty Kilmer, Legit Street Cars, Doug, and some of RichRebuilds are for the common man.
@@yungboicontigo9278 I unsubscribed from him long ago. He became nothing more than a common click baiter.
This is the most natural "Doug is the type of guy" comment I've ever seen.
Doug just reviewed a car that is literally the same as my own I can’t even describe my happiness
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Same here! 2013 Lc200 owners unite!
@casi what
Yeah! Amazing feeling
I think this is as close as he will get to reviewing my Starfire Pearl/Cashmere LX570, but it also feels good!
Welcome to the LC club Doug! Happy owner of a low mileage 2003 we paid $22K in 2009 when gas was $4.50 a gallon. We lifted it last year with an Icon stage 5 lift, 3.5" and 285's on the stock 18" rims. Looking to do bumpers and sliders next.
Congratulations Doug. Thiiis is a baby boy!
“And today, I’m going to show you all it’s quirks and features. Then we’ll play with the baby and give it a Doug score.”
I’m waiting for Doug to write a baby book. “This!… is baby poop”
As a huge LC enthusiast and Doug fan, this made my day
the best generation of landcruiser hands down! just the right blend of reliability and tech!
In my honest opinion the 200 series is better than the all turbo 300 series (it does however carry the old 4.0 V6 for middle east market only)
The new lc300 is uglier than a car crash.
The bots are out of control
I love it...that's exactly what I've been looking for. The white is awesome and the beige interior is too in my opinion. Look at it this way, it won't show the beach sand on the floor as bad as the black. Never seen you so giddy Doug, congrats on the purchase and give us some updates on it in the future. Maybe even get a mild lift installed and some accessories installed? That would be cool!
Doug is the kind of guy that buys a $48k car to use it every now and then, as a “spare” car.
I mean. Let the man enjoy the fruits of his labor. He's sure as shit earned it
I mean we watched this video so that pays for some of it 😂 plus tax write off for him
He makes millions from TH-cam
For an automotive TH-camr, Doug makes some the most sensible purchases.
@@dingonaut1794 we can still laugh at him for buying this for 48k
So, the old adage is true; a Range Rover will get you to Nuntucket, but a Land Cruiser will get you back.
Is it really more expensive to have the V and 8 made separately, or is it easier to make sure they’re both properly aligned on the tailgate if they’re joined?
Plus knowing Toyota is extremely focused on manufacturing efficiency (ie. "The Toyota Way") having two separate characters will most likely take longer to fit. Even if this is just a second more, add that over a year, makes a huge difference - for Toyota, anyway.
Both, a single mould is cheaper than 2, gets manufactured faster and gets installed faster at the assembly line because it's easier to align.
Plastics engineering student here (actually only about 100 miles west of Nantucket, in Lowell MA) with some experience in product development and design. This is what I can most confidently say about the decision for grouped characters in lieu of 2 separate characters for the "V8" badge. Production molds at Toyota's scale have costs in the millions to about 10 million USD. You can imagine that you would want the perfect mold design for each part, maximizing part quality and minimizing defects at this price. A common practice for other car companies (and basically any other non-automotive brand) is they have multiple parts that they want to make with a single mold and they "daisy chain" them together so that all said parts can be molded together in a single shot (one molding cycle = every part you "daisy chained" is produced). The problem with this approach is that typically, many rules of injection molding with plastic are broken, and the end result is overall bad, "cheap" plastic parts. Their goal is to mold all of the parts in a chain and break off the plastic chains that connect the individual parts in a single mold (grab a plastic cup from your kitchen and look at the small rough dimple in the center of the bottom of the cup, this is the part that is broken off in the "chain" and is considered a defect in the automotive industry). This is cheap manufacturing and causes a lot of defects and warping due to the lack of mold optimization needed for each unique part in the chain. The way Toyota has designed the "V8" badge on the LC200 series sacrifices cosmetics with the oversized connecting rod between the "V" and the "8" for optimized injection molding practices. Plastic is easily able to evenly flow into both the V and the 8 through the connecting rod, and the cooling system in the mold can evenly cool the plastic such that an extremely uniform, flat, and strong part is produced. Sorry to ramble, but Toyota actually has some excellent automotive plastic design practices, even my salt/ocean rusted 98 4Runner has plastic panels on it that look new almost 25 years later. A well designed plastic part is meant to last a a lifetime or as close to it as possible, unlike "cheap" plastic products the masses have become conditioned to stereotype the material for.
Can't believe he/we are even discussing something so trivial.
@@Fr8train003 great read!
i actually admire Doug for this, i see too much of the other guys buying expensive cars and it seems so out of touch it becomes a bit of a drab. i don't care so much about supercars and i like looking at these kinds of cars and car reviews, 'unexciting' and yet so entertaining and informative!
I'm in the same camp. All the other TH-camrs all get "me too" cars. Doug's choices are different. Love his tastes in cars.
Yep, bored of Stradman and the others constantly buying showy, expensive supercars every five minutes.
That's because most other youtubers only make content for children these days. The only people to get excited seeing someone buy 50 supercars a year are 10 year olds. Especially Steadman who once had a very decent and respectable channel.
This car is still rather expensive for the average man, but yeah I got your point. He still has a Ford GT, G-Class, RS2 and two others that aren’t cheap either.
@@pinut187 okay but he's not doing this video on those particular cars though. I'm only talking about this video and comparatively speaking, this car is still tens of thousands less than the cars you've mentioned
Love Doug's take on this! Just cause you HAVE money doesn't mean you should spend a ton on something you don't need. Lot's of people who don't even have the money buy luxury vehicles only for 10-20 years down the line, they have financial issues, or in the long run can't retire.
Congratulations on the little guy Doug,im looking foward to thqt day when he will be doing the Reviews😄 The Land Cruiser of this age is the perfect choise tho. Safe,Reliable,Practical,Cheap,offroad capable and also has decent Modern Modcons you want in car today.
Man, Doug is a giant. I live in country NSW Australia, landcrusier's everywhere and they look huge. Doug makes them look like a compact sized SUV
everything is bigger in America 🙂
Yeah! I thought only i noticed it. He is pretty tall very similar height to land cruiser
I second that as well!
I mean, he is 6'3". As he reminds us in 90% of his videos. 🤣
And something like an f250 or a suburban makes a land cruiser look tiny lol
Keep it on a battery tender and put fuel stabilizer in it and it will start every time you turn the key.
It’s a Toyota, you can’t kill them. Way better then American cars.
@@mauritsbuskens6595 They definitely take more abuse.
@@mauritsbuskens6595 America doesn't make cars anymore. Remember Saturn? That was as close as we ever got to a cheap, small, reliable, decent car. Too bad GM ruined it, just like all of their other good ideas.
That Land Cruiser looks awesome. Congratulations. This 200 series model looks much better than the 300 series. Amazing the things you can afford by making videos.
Hey Doug! One thing to note about this generation LC (and the respective LX 570) is that although it SUCKS gas, it doesn't actually suck it that much faster than the other v8 three row counterparts... But rather it only psychologically feels that way because unlike other cars who's gas light turns on when you have 40-50miles left, the LC light comes up when the car still has 20% of it's fuel left in the tank. That's on purpose. As you've noted over the years, this is the car that dictators and warlords need to be but reliable, not only by not breaking down in the middle of nowhere, but also by not running out of fuel. This car has a 24.6 gallon gas tank, but you’ll soon notice that if you fill right when the gas light turns on, you’re only pumping about 18.5~ gallons to top it up (I learned this on a road trip to Florida). Just something to note! Congratulations on your baby as well, I had my second child on Friday too!
but it still gives 12 mpg
@@fannoise2429 that's city alone, the combined mileage of my wife’s 2017 LX 570 (the Lexus version LandCruiser) reads 13.9 average right now, whereas my 2021 Yukon Denali says 14.8 mpg. Not that big of a difference. (to be fair though the denali has 6.2 litre v8 which is bigger than the LC/LX’s 5.7 so I imagine a regular Yukon or Chevy Tahoe might be 2 mpg better than the Land Cruiser, again, not really that different).
yup. they are gas guslers. & only good for road trips. ifs & gas & v8, no fkn good. do your self a favour, go find an 80 series. 4.2tdi. last forever. &,a real 4x4, not your pretend crap..but then,if your spending 120 k on a ""4x4"",, your never going to use it..status symbol only. better off with a bmw..ect.i have a s/duty, 4.2tdi, gets 12.5 lt 100, has 700nm. 230 hp. tows 4.5 ton, & goes off road,with 2 solid diffs.. cost 25k au.. ausie.. note,, & those prado,s are a joke..same as the fj, same chassis.build..yes i hate toyota, over priced, .rubbish...plus,, why worry about running out of fuel,,its petrol,gas. probably has the same gauge for the diesel.
Overpriced rubbish!? Sheesh. I’ve had my Tacoma for 15 years and it starts when it’s 115 degrees or below zero. I’ve never had a problem. I wouldn’t call it trash. I’ll only ever own a Toyota or Lexus.
They do get a few mpg less and require premium unlike most other fullsize suvs...atleast the LX570 does, which has the same motor.