Review: 2009 Toyota Landcruiser - A SUV good enough for Dr. Evil and his wife

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Once upon a time, if you were expecting company and they drove a Toyota Land Cruiser, you'd have Teva prints in your carpet and the smell of patchouli filling your house. Their refrigerator cheese selection probably included one with the word "Whiz" in it, and if things got too warm, your guests would unzip their Vatican pants at the knees and stuff the legs into their oversized shorts pockets. No more. With a starting price of $64,755, the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is a certifiable luxury proposition that only gets close to grime when tackling a grass-covered hill at the local little-league soccer field. Yet in spite of its juggernaut proportions and new personality, after a week in the 'Cruiser, it's obvious why Toyota's biggest SUV sells: it's a giant Camry that seats eight and eats volcanoes.


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[Raven]

. . . it's a giant Camry that seats eight and eats volcanoes.


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[snowball]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Didn't know you were so down on jap vehicles! :laugh:

[BlackSheep]

One thing is for sure.. It has no style..