u/Idontknowsoimhere

Before you flame me, I know these are cool as shit, built like tanks and will go anywhere. I just don't feel like the LC200 fits my needs in this stage in life. First world problems.. I know.

I feel like I went and got the best vehicle ever built and ruined it for myself on the next vehicle. I'm considering parting ways with my 2019 LC200 for a few reasons. Owned it for almost 3 years and found it doesn't really do it for me. I find myself enjoying my first gen Tundra way more. Simple, reliable, has buttons and I could care less about how it looks and condition.

The luxury of the LC200 does nothing for me. Because it's a luxury vehicle, feeling the need to keep it looking nice drives me absolutely nuts. I am too utilitarian and don't have the capacity in my life to keep it clean, shiny and scratch free. It looks cool and all but find myself feeling underwhelmed and annoyed with the "tech" (like the HVAC controls hidden behind a screen menu and the "cooled" seats that just push less warm air). The seats kill my back after an hour and a half of driving.
The seats suck. They kill my back after an hour and a half of driving. I've grown to hate leather. It's wearing out at 57k miles more than my wife's Acura with the same miles. That is with very careful in and out of the vehicle.
Thinking about doing an in bed camper for my family so I'm thinking a late model 2nd gen Tundra. Plus, I hunt and ride moto a ton. Chucking wet and dirty hunting and moto gear in the back of this makes me cringe. Hence the lean towards a pick up.

Anyone made that jump? Anyone feel the same about their LC200? I love it but hate it. My wife and friends think I'm crazy for wanting something older and less fancy. It was a "hero car" for me but didn't live up to what I hyped it up to be. I just like really simple. I got the 200 because it was simpler and more understated than most modern vehicles. It just does nothing for me. Don't take it off road because I have a wheeler so I basically drive it around town and on longer trips with my family when I need to haul my boat or moto trailer. I'm a practical person and the need for the 200 is not practical. I find myself getting more excited about a Toyota Sienna and jealous of my friends first gen Sequoia's! 😅

Anyone "moved backwards" before? Basically going to do a 40-50k "downgrade". Money doesn't super matter. Will I look back and regret selling? Maybe. The 200 is the first vehicle I've owned that I never said "wow, I just absolutely love this thing" beyond a few months. The special wore off after about 6 months. I will miss all the "Nice 4 Runner comments" Lol.

On the contrary, if you've been in the same head space and flipped it, I can be convinced to modify it to maybe make me fall in love. BP51 suspension, 34's, RW wheels, ARB dual.. I have a winch plate I haven't installed and though about replacing steps with sliders just because. Maybe that would make me feel something again. Would do the LX seat upgrade but I've been looking for a year and haven't found them. I think the seats are my biggest problem with them. I have to drive my 25 year old truck on long road trips if I don't want back pain which is ridiculous.

I'm too ADHD to make this decision. Done too much research on bikes to make a clear decision on my own and I over analyze everything. WHAT SAY YOU REDDIT?!

Given the same price (~5500) Would you buy a Low hour (sub 30hrs) 2019 Carb 150xcw or a 2021 TPI 150xcw with 75-90hrs.

Haven only owned carbed 2 strokes and currently on a fuel injected 4 stroke... (I briefly rode a TPI 300). I don't know if I'm going to know what I'm missing if I get a carb bike. I live in an area where I ride trails at sea level and trails at 5k feet. Fuel injected obviously has its perks for that.. Though I know a carbureted bike will still run with the same jetting, just not as perfect as a TPI. Not leaking fuel and not messing with a carb is appealing.. Yes yes, I know some people have their qualms with TPI..

But for the money, would you prefer a low hour bike that's a couple years older and carbureted but is in nearly perfect condition? Or a newer bike that is TPI but has more hours, rougher shape, likely needing a top end, suspension service and bearings gone through sooner than later?

My heart feels like they wont be that different and to go for the bike that wont need anything for the whole season vs a bike that's been ridden more and will likely need some attention. My friends are split down the middle. Some swear by carb and nothing else. Others swear by injected and I'm crazy to even consider a carb bike for the same money regardless of hours.

I generally keep things for about 2 years and sell. So I bet it'll see 100-150 ish hours under my ownership. Yes I could afford to spend more but I don't want to because I'm stubborn and have a million hobbies all more expensive than the other lol.

2019 LC200. Am I crazy? Or do others feel the same?