200 Series Cruiser Update

Haggle them down. I've got my new 70-series wagon quite a lot down after arguing with them. After 2 and a half weeks in which 6 dealers called my bluff, one meant business - so there you go.

I'd say that if you want to buy *two* - they'd better come to the party with a better price than the quoted one. And the horse-manure about "oh - it's just increased $2K" is just that - horse-manure. They're making sure they make a reaaaaly quick buck off you.

Put it this way - you don't have to buy the cars - but they do have to sell them! Guess who needs to be "flexible"?

Also - visit all the dealers you have in your proximity - it's a hell of a lot of money to hand to one dealer without seeing the other ones.

Ino!~

A software update for the 200 Series transmission ECU has also been released to fix the 6th gear problem in the last couple of weeks.

According to 200 series owners on LCOOL it is a big improvement.

Only problem is that a lot of Toyota service centers are unaware of it, so you might have to aggressively encourage service manager to get them to contact Toyota about it.

OK, Was just told the following. June Production vehicles will be the current model and has gone up $2.5k.

July production is the updated model with the following changes for the VX models.

Updated Model (July Production) (VX Updates)

• 18” Wheels
• Rear Camera
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls
• 4.3”Audio Display Screen incorporating Rear Camera
• USB Port
• Rear 12V Accessory Socket

Interesting that they make those modifications to the VX, but still go with the piddling fuel tank!

Did I read it correct, the latest 200 series Landcruiser hasn't got a 12v accessory's socket in the rear? but they are going to put one in the upgrade!..........bit rude seeing I got one in the 100 series

This just through from another Toyota dealer, it appears some models will now only be 7 seats. The 3rd row is being converted to 2 seats and a utility box/drink holder in the middle. Not sure if this reads all Petrol models will retain 8 seats, diesel 7 seats.? Confused by the format a little below.?

Further to our conversation this morning, please find below a summary of the changes occurring to the 200 Series from July production (August arrival):

Spec Change Grade Applicability
12V rear accessory socket ALL
USB (input and operation) ALL
Mechanical driver’s seat height & power lumbar
adjustment GXL
Front seat back map pockets GXL
Audio controls on steering wheel GXL & VX
Rear camera & 4.3” display audio GXL & VX
18” alloy wheels VX & Sahara
Dark grey privacy glass (from green) VX & Sahara
CRAWL control Diesel models
DVD rear seat entertainment Sahara
3.5mm audio input jack (GXL & VX already equipped) Sahara
7 seat variant VX & Sahara T/D

Land Cruiser 200 series features 8-seat capacity on all Petrol models, all T/D GXL as
well as all T/D VX & Sahara option packs. VX and Sahara come with 7 seats as
standard from July ’09 technical change.

GXL front seats are manual operation slide with backrest tilt but will now include
driver’s height and incorporate power lumbar adjustment.

From July ’09 technical change, VX and Sahara will come standard with 7 seats. This is
achieved by replacing the 3rd row middle seat with a small utility box (featuring bottle
holder) and removing the lap sash seat belt.

Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Lever
VX – 4-spoke leather steering wheel with control switches for in dash multi-information
display & audio. The gear shift lever is also leather covered.

Audio System
GXL/VX –
4.3” display screen, 6 disc in-dash CD player with MP3
capability, USB input with iPod control, 3.5mm audio input jack,
Bluetooth hands free and Bluetooth audio streaming capability
(PIO fit).
The newly adopted rear camera will appear on 4.3” display
screen when reverse is selected.