TLC vs LX470

All -
Besides the obvious flair, is there any mechanical or structural
differences between the two? Ironically, the LX470 seem to be selling
for 10-20% less retail than the Land Cruiser. Do the aftermarket
parts fit the LX470, OME, ARB, etc? Are the frames and suspension the
same?

Thanks.
Chris.

Hi Jennifer... err, I mean, Chris,

as to my best knowledge there is a lot of extra chrome, sound proofing,
better paint and antiroost, better sound eqpt, nicer carpets,... otherwise
their WERE the same cars. I mean LX450 and early LX470 were essentially
J80 and J100. Proof? The VIN tag would read the same for both: e.g.
HZJ80L. Dunno for current versions.
- troll on -
That might have been a reason why they were never available in Europe
-snif!- what European would pay 20'000,- for an extra 5 square feet of
chrome ???
- troll off -
Then, the J100 (or LX470) have that 'nasty' air suspension thing, you keep
in mind, as it may prevent you from puttin the OME kit of yours. Well,
check the OME web page [url]http://www.arb.com.au/Seattle/default.htm[/url] for US...

Good luck,
Chris (really!)


On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:03:09 +0200, [email]jenniferduncan@comcast.net[/email]
<jenniferduncan@comcast.net> wrote:
[color=blue]
> All -
> Besides the obvious flair, is there any mechanical or structural
> differences between the two? Ironically, the LX470 seem to be selling
> for 10-20% less retail than the Land Cruiser. Do the aftermarket
> parts fit the LX470, OME, ARB, etc? Are the frames and suspension the
> same?
>
> Thanks.
> Chris.
>[/color]