So can you not remove the 3rd row of seats?
The late 120 invincible is just as plush with its real black walnut wood on dash, steering wheel, and doors and also leather armrest on centre console as well as touch screen for controls and rear ac/heater vents for the whole rear which is great for dogs in the boot . the non fitting of plastic side panels on the 150 to me makes it look like the basic 120 model the the UN or Cyprus forestry and land dept use . Also the 120 looks more european design and the 150 looks to me too 70s Japan car in the front end design , I looked at both and decided on getting the very last (1st of july 2009) 120 invincible and was around 7 grand cheaper than a 150 with similar spec and that was in 2015 .I looked at both and opted for the 120, for the following reasons:
Rear load area on 150 is sloped and is an awkward shape due to permanently fixed (albeit folding) 3rd row of seats).
Rear load area appears smaller due to point 1.
Plastic arch extensions for some extra protection rather than straight metal wings.
Same engine pretty much.
More accessories for the 120 from what I can gather.
The 150 is a lovely place to be. For me, what it does better than the 120 is:
Interior feels more plush and better appointed.
The driving position feels more "commanding" than in the 120.
The whole truck feels and looks to have more road presence.
Are you planning on getting back to being an Land cruiser owner again . I bet you have missed being one for the last couple of years .Late model 120 series as per an early 150 series.
Hoping to get both sides of the story.
Graham
Are you planning on getting back to being an Land cruiser owner again . I bet you have missed being one for the last couple of years .
Oh I see, its not because you have missed being an Lc owner then .For my wife.
We have considered various larger 4x4.
Typically
LR Disco 4
BMW X5
RRS
Patrol
Shogun
Q7
However I feel none of them can match the reliability of the LC.
As she will be the main driver, reliability is 90% of what we want in a vehicle.
So just not sure of a 120 or a 150.
Her has ruled out (almost) a 100 Amazon, of newer than 2005 'ish
So that's were we are
Graham.
So just not sure of a 120 or a 150.
Her has ruled out (almost) a 100 Amazon, of newer than 2005 'ish
I looked at the 100/105 nice inside but parking in city car parks , and driving in narrow back streets of Nicosia , road tax well over a thousand could be 1300 euros a year , use 10 mpg more in town , noticeably slower , wife said too big her having to drive it also to go shopping in , for us the 120 was the best choice as it looks more modern and future proof for resale here on Cyprus as high road tax puts folk off .I would be interested to know why. When Nickie and I were looking for a new Land Cruiser we went the opposite way. We ruled out 120's / 150's, having looked at both, and ended up with a 2004 100.
I can see the 100/105 is a great buy for use in the UK with the cheap road tax and fantastic cheap price to buy one its a super bargain .I can see size being an issue for city driving and thankfully we don't have such high road tax for older vehicles here in UK.
For my wife.
We have considered various larger 4x4.
Typically
LR Disco 4
BMW X5
RRS
Patrol
Shogun
Q7
However I feel none of them can match the reliability of the LC.
As she will be the main driver, reliability is 90% of what we want in a vehicle.
So just not sure of a 120 or a 150.
Her has ruled out (almost) a 100 Amazon, of newer than 2005 'ish
So that's were we are
Graham.
There was an expert on here....Merc ML
Oh I see, its not because you have missed being an Lc owner then .
I would be interested to know why. When Nickie and I were looking for a new Land Cruiser we went the opposite way. We ruled out 120's / 150's, having looked at both, and ended up with a 2004 100.
One missing from that group Gra, the Touareg / Cayenne option or is that one ruled out. IMO I'd guess theres little in the reliability stakes along with better build quality especially underneath.
I guess it comes down to the money, I tried a good few recently RR, Cayenne predominantly but still bought a good 120 above them all.
Patrol and Shogun are very much bridesmaids to the Toyo, The X5 can be problematic, the RRS a bit complicated if and when they go wrong. Nothing bad to say about the Q7 with a good selection of engines but the styling is an acquired taste.
The 150 I tried ( admittedly a while ago) seemed a bit wallowy and I've yet to take to the styling, plus they do seem to be a bit underpowered compared with the competition.
Just had a thought, Merc ML , JEEP ???
Patrol and Shogun are very much bridesmaids to the Toyo, The X5 can be problematic, the RRS a bit complicated if and when they go wrong. Nothing bad to say about the Q7 with a good selection of engines but the styling is an acquired taste.
The 150 I tried ( admittedly a while ago) seemed a bit wallowy and I've yet to take to the styling, plus they do seem to be a bit underpowered compared with the competition.
Just had a thought, Merc ML , JEEP ???