Jason, I bought a Lexus GX 470 in 2004. It was a really practical vehicle--13 MPG and used premium gas. I traded in a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was a bit problematic, as Jeeps tended to be in those years. A couple days later, a dealership employee called and said my Grand Cherokee looked great (which it did) and he was thinking of buying it. I asked him what he did in the dealership, and said he was a mechanic. I told him that the Jeep was perfect for him.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I remeber thos early hrand cherokees. My best friend had one. Some little issues but he drove it for 10 years and over 300k miles. Then bought another one and did the same. They served him very well. I know very little about lexus as they have never been anything that interest me personally. But with toyota prices today lexus is looking much better

As a 2012 GX 460 owner, that has a lot of money invested in into it, I will not buy the new GX 550. I prefer the new mid grade Land Cruiser over the new GX. Toyota has stated that the Land Cruiser was designed with the customer modifying or building it out in mind. The GX was built to be good at daily driving and off roading. The new E-KDSS in the Overtrail helps it achieve this goal. But, it makes it harder for the customer to build it into the vehicle they want it to be if that vehicle includes more ground clearance. For those of us that, like me, live in southern Texas and want to see Forests, trees, and mountains, we have a long way to drive to get there (Land Cruiser has 10 more mpg) and want bigger tires and more ground clearance (easier to lift without E-KDSS) and wouldn't mind having the hybrid system for a second starter battery and powering almost anything while camping. I would get a Land Cruiser Land Cruiser without the expensive package you added to yours. the mid grade Land Cruiser allows you to purchase a vehicle with all the off road goodies but not the more expensive "luxury" packages that brings it to Lexus prices. Few reviewers have made this distinction that of all the videos I have watched about the Land Cruiser, only one Toyota employee has made.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Great points. But 95% of people buying either of these are not modding them. And 95% of them will do nothing more than light duty offroad. So for 95% of people the 550 would be the smarter buy IN MY OPINION but based on the stuff I showed in the video.

@brianphillips8228

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop True, and we only got the newer "cheaper" land cruiser option because enough people complained that Land Cruisers were too expensive. If I only wanted a daily driver that I could sometimes off road, I would favor the GX. But, having a poor mpg GX now, I won't consider it for the longer trips I will make.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@brianphillips8228 both are great vehicles for sure.

@TRONABORON

Ай бұрын

Nice, I'm out in the deserts of California, short drive all those places you mentioned-but im like you, won't buy a new Lexus-i have a 2000 LX470 I take all over the Mojave Desert/Mtns, rivers, ect- plus having the V-8 is nice!

@stormforge68

Ай бұрын

If we’re going to compare new Land Cruiser to new GX 550, then GX 550 should be the obvious choice based on engine size. I rather have a TTV6 in the GX than the 2.4L 4 cylinder hybrid in the LC. You really wonder what the potential longevity and reliability of a 2.4L 4-cyc hybrid engine hauling all that weight on the LC. 🤔

My wife still loves her 2004 GX470. The V8 rocks!

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Love the v8s

And, as far as I know, the Lexus still has KDSS ( or improved E-KDSS?), which is no longer available on any Toyota. Game over, Lexus wins.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Alot of people love kdss and on this type of vehicle it's perfect

“Javaman leather” I instantly thought of Gregg’s bows when you said that lol.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Me too! Gregg makes a damn fine bow and is a great guy!

Was thinking about the new LC for my wife’s next vehicle in a couple years, but also found the Lexus to be a better buy due to the engine/trans, towing, seating, etc. I showed it to her and she said she wouldn’t drive the Lexus because it’s “douchie” lol.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 love it. And never argue with a women on what she wants

Bro, did you see a video from GX460 Off-road, about a Virginia dealership charging $107k for a Land Cruiser?!

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I saw an article about a dealer charging 107 for an lc. I ha e it saved to put in my next truck new video

@JokerG16

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop yeah i think that’s it. was it in Virginia?

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@JokerG16 have not even read the article yet. Thru it in my news folder to talk about if it's worth talking about. If it is worth it it will be out later in the week probably.

@JokerG16

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop awesome, looking forward to it bro. thanks for always keeping it real man 🤙🏿

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@@JokerG16 thanks

I’ve been saying this since they released LC pricing and 4Runner reveal. The GX Overtrail is the value option of the lineup. Not cheapest but best value. No battery hump. Only negative is premium gasoline.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Neither of these vehicles are something I'd own personal or have any interest in. But given what I'm seeing and learning about them, I'd take the 550 over the lc personally.

@itsallminor6133

Ай бұрын

I'm stuck with premium gas now. That stuff adds up when its a dollar a gallon more

you can call it a budget brand - but i got the premium plus gx550 (2nd lowest trim) and its 80k after taxes... not sure I'd call that budget friendly

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Congratulations on a beautiful truck

if one can find a no, low opt sunroof delete I GX550 overtrail it is cheaper than the extreme markup first edition land cruiser

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Comparatively this 550 with the v6 turbo is alot of vehicle compared to the lc for very close price. I can see why this might be a tough decision for people to make

I didn’t hear you mention one important fact…the GX550 Overtrail has E-KDSS, Which is way better than a cheesy front swaybar disconnect. Let’s see, better looking, better power, way more luxurious, better towing, E-KDSS… 🤔 Lexus! Also, anyone that knows about Land Cruisers, knows that’s not really a Land Cruiser. Unfortunately, they don’t sell those in North America.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Great points. I forgot to mention kdss. Some love it some don't. But on a vehicle like that it sure is nice.

I totally disagree, Lc just looks ten times better. I truly hate the spindle front end. I have owned 5 different Lexus over 20 years. Tired of the ugly front end. I have the Lc Fe coming in this month.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your new lc

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Might not disagree. We had the LC hot Hawaii. So I saw two LC and saw a GX. I might happen to think the LC will end up being more desirable in the end. Lexus is going to dilute the brand too heavily with the GX. Also no wood steering wheel. Those days are gone. I actually asked if the LC’s were available they said no. But said only 9 more on list and then I can score one. I love Lexus. But just not thinking I’m going LC for some reason. Maybe because I have a 200

I just got done arguing the same points with a Toyota diehard yesterday. Lol. They denied this over and over..... 😂 Pricing out an LC250 vs the GX550 Overtrail was a 1k difference. Hell, the GX550 is cheaper than a Sequioa. And I'll take that V6 over the hybrid 4. Yes, it's more complex than a NA engine, but it's less likely to shit the bed than the hybrid. And it's got 3 to 4 years in the wild to work out bugs. And f**k moonroofs. Eventual leak spot Great vid. 👍🏻

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Sequoia is a lot a lot bigger man. The GX I don’t think people realize how small it actually is. I’ve seen both in person. The GX is basically “cute” it looks so small. Looks like a soccer mom car. At least the LC looks more man car

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Yep both of these are not vehicles I have much interest in and honestly don't know a ton about. But my wife likes them both so I have been doing so research. I agree 100%. I'd much rather own the 550 than the lc. For the same reasons you stated

Calling it stupid , i still dont get why its a con having hybrid. Helps with torque, and money in your pocket in the long term.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I can't stand them. Added weight, added complexity, loss of storage, and more of a pain to sell later on. I have zero interest in a hybrid. I know some people like them and nothing wrong with that. But I want nothing to do with them. And then being forced to get a hybrid in a vehicle with no other engine option is bs.

@Cactus_Wack411

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop I understand, to each their own. The added truck space annoys me.

I still think the Land Cruiser is the better buy... residual values will be better. Overall cost of ownership. The hybrid is fine. Better MPG for long trips.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

All those things are unknown except the mpgs. But both are great vehicles. My money would go to the 550 if I was buying. But I'm most definitely not, neither are in my budget..lol

@owenperry9937

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop The Toyota has a lower starting MSRP and thus will probably hold closer to that value long term. Pricing out the base LC LC in Canada with the softex, vs. the Overtrail means almost 25k difference. One other thing, I think the hybrid is better set to hold its value with the rising cost of gas.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@owenperry9937 nothing wrong with thinking any of that. I don't think any of that is true. But neither of us know until 5 or 7 years from now when we see how it goes.

@owenperry9937

Ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop You're right. Multiple ways to think about it, and neither of us is a psychic.... Overall, the Overtrail is sick, I just think the brand cache is a bit too bougie for an off-roader.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@owenperry9937 both are gonna be fantastic vehicles. Both a little pricy! I'm excited to drive both when they get to a dealer near me

4 CYC HYBRID IS THE SETUP OF MY PRIUS BEFORE. SO THE NEW LAND CRUISER IS JUST A PRIUS WITH A LAND CRUISER BODY. WELL GM MIGHT AS WELL BUILD A GEOMETRO WITH A TAHOE BODY.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I had 2 geo metros one I bought new in high-school and one I bout used as a commuter in my late 20s. Both ran to over 200k miles trouble free before I sold the first one and the second on was totaled in an accident.

The motor choice is pushing me to Lexus. I would rather have the Toyota name but I will take the v6 over the four.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I feel the same. If they offered the lc for 5k less without the hybrid I might change that thinking. But as it sits I'd rather have the 550 motor

@ssing7113

Ай бұрын

Guys a lot of this is just all hearsay. I’ve seen both as they landed in Hawaii. The LC looks better in person than one would think. Also the GX kinda looks a little girly to me. The LX600 doesn’t but this GX looks a little too chic to me. The LC at least looks a little more “masculine” to me. You’re gonna see tons of older women driving the GX 😂 and when you pull up next to one you’re gonna cringe and curl up. A lot lower probability a woman owns the LC…. Just saying

please call it a engine than a motor, as motors are electric

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Called it a motor my whole life. My grandpa and my dad did too. Not gonna change it.

No thank i love my jeep wrangler willy with 4wd auto i paid 41k for it dont need to overpriced lc

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

I Love my jeep as well!

You must not have shopped a Toyota brand lately. You can’t configure and order either as dealers are “allocated” vehicles and you “take what you get”. Also, maybe consider telling your viewers “why” you don’t like the hybrid system. There’s compelling arguments on both sides but all you offer is “I don’t like it”??

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Should watch some of my other videos

@TRONABORON

Ай бұрын

​@@SamkoWorkShopdon't like hybrids either! Good old fashion gas motor works fine...

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

@TRONABORON yep I will fight to not own a hybrid as long as I can. I don't mind the turbos, but want nothing to do with hybrids. Andnin the land cruiser apparently Japan does not want the hybrid either. They get the diesel lc there now! I want that!

@itsallminor6133

Ай бұрын

​@@SamkoWorkShopfor you a hybrid might actually be good. You trade so frequent you won't have to deal with the downside of long term ownership. That's what bothers me is the "what if". In 5 or 10 years