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Thomas Retzios
Приєднався 26 чер 2021
Automotive Enthusiast Who Posts Videos.
IG: thomasretzios
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Lexus makes History with the 2025 LX
The first enhancements to the 300 Series Lexus LX have been announced for the 2025 Model Year, and Lexus gave us quite a bit to talk about.
A first for the LX and Land Cruiser is the introduction of a hybrid, the LX700h. And what an interesting hybrid this is.
The biggest news is the announcement that Lexus has continued the Overtrail grade from the GX, and is now offering this on the LX as well.
It’s not like Lexus made a 6x6 or a convertible, but hey, this is still exciting news….
A first for the LX and Land Cruiser is the introduction of a hybrid, the LX700h. And what an interesting hybrid this is.
The biggest news is the announcement that Lexus has continued the Overtrail grade from the GX, and is now offering this on the LX as well.
It’s not like Lexus made a 6x6 or a convertible, but hey, this is still exciting news….
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Modern Cars are Bland: The Ferrari 308 Isn’t
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The Ferrari 308 is one of the best sportscars you can buy for less than $75,000. Although, I would rather have an original Acura NSX, or maybe a gated manual first gen R8, or an Aston Martin Cygnet, the 308 is still a pretty solid car. For how iconic of a car it is, the fact that you can buy a very nice one for under $100,000 is pretty amazing. Especially when you think of a Countach being $700...
Don't Be Boring, Buy The Lexus GX460
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The Lexus GX460 is the Japanese equivalent to the Mercedes G-Wagon. With a body on frame chassis, strong off-roading pedigree, and Mid-class size, this really is a great way to get a fun car without going too crazy. #lexus #gx #gx460 #lexusgx #lexusgx460
Saving Rare Cloth Land Cruiser Seats
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Hello once again! This is our next installment of our series on fixing up a US Spec 100 series Land Cruiser that was about 1/50 that left the factory with a cloth interior. Every time I say that, it seems less and less impressive, but I am a loser so it still makes me happy. In the last video I said, "Tune in next week" ... ha ... what a naive fool I was, and am. I hope to see you all again soo...
Fixing up the USA Cloth Land Cruiser: Part 1
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The ultra-rare USA Cloth 100 Series Land Cruiser now begins its journey of having a midlife refresh. From Exterior and Interior cosmetics, to fixing some sketchy repairs, this video is the first step in our journey. Over the past 6 months I have worked fixing up this offensively handsome cloth interiored Land Cruiser. You would both be surprised and unimpressed with how much work has gone into ...
The Land Cruiser You Never Knew Existed: The USA Cloth 100
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To the rest of the world, this Land Cruiser is just a regular 100 series, but here in the USA, the special order cloth interior was so rare that there is almost no documentation to be found anywhere. Thank you to the people on ih8mud for your knowledge on the 100 series and to the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum for such great information on cars we all love. And yes, I do realize that this is jus...
The Mercedes W126 S Class is the best german sedan under $15,000
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What is the Best Luxury sedan under $15,000? Good Question. Let me ask you this, do you want people to like you? Do you want children to respect you? If yes, buy a W126 Mercedes Benz. Live a little.
The Land Cruiser 100 Series is the Best SUV under $20,000
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These days it seems that everyone is driving midsized SUVs. Rather than accepting a life of bland transportation, why not buy an SUV that is revered around the world as one of the all time greats. While 90% of people will say, "Is that a Highlander?" the three people who recognize it would lay down their lives for you. #landcruiser #toyota #lc100 #100series
"Is it fast? No." Yeah, well... let's look at it from this perspective: The vast majority of drivers would not be able to exploit the potential of this vehicle even remotely. Not even half of it.
Just perform transmission services despite what the dealer says. These things are reliable BUT the “lifetime” trans fluid is the kryptonite of the GX
its not this car tho old cars in general had their own personality because they were a lot of differences compared to other cars wich gave them their own character this beatiful machine gives me the sense of elegance and pleasure of driving
I really enjoyed you video. I have a 4runner and Im looking at the GX.
Love the humour and content. Following now
I think the cloth is the same type as on my 1999 Toyota Sienna XLE that I had for 16 years. Fabulous seats and I have to say they aged very well and looked almost as good as when new. I much prefer a high quality cloth, velour or even wool interior seats to leather as they are just more comfortable. Look forward to see your finished result.
The cloth interior does age very well! Also with cloth vs leather in the Texas heat, I am less likely to have a second degree burn after the interior of my car has reached the temperature of the sun.
Great video dude! Do more.
Still a GX guy myself
The visuals were some of the best CGI I’ve ever seen holy
Great video!
I have a blue exterior and cloth seats 100 aswell 💪
Awesome, that is cool to hear! Grey seats or tan? Also do you have the third row/ sunroof?
@@thomasretzios gray
@@thomasretzios has third row, no sunroof and boo no rear lockers…
I bought a 23’ GX460 black on black a little over a year ago and absolutely love it. Enough safety features not to drive you nuts and keep you sane 😂. I’m keeping it completely stock as I’m not an off roader. Smooth ride and luxury! Just hit 8k miles and I will definitely be keeping this baby a long time. Great video!
Pretty for its time, but painfully slow.
Who cares? It’s pretty for ALL time. And on the slow comment? Get a Tesla and leave cars like this to the adults.
My 2023 GX 460 will arrive in VA this week! I am beyond excited! My son has the 2005 GX 470. He’s a little jelly of his momma right now 😊
Does anyone know if I can just buy to replace the front chrome trim piece only. It had rock chipped on my 22 GX460. Is it chrome trim can be separated from the big front grille. I don’t want to replace the whole grille will cost more. Thanks for the video.
I’m literally in love with this guy. Imagine how soft his skin is!
Hope you get your Lexus sponsorship soon! Can’t wait for the first unboxing video
Another gem of a video! Keep it up!
Witty, informative, but I’m holding out for 4 locking differentials.
All US LX570s were AHC only. No conventional option Love my AHC. Too many people swap it out and make their car worse in the process.
How can you not love this guy?!?
i need less story and more details
You’re crazy. I need MORE story.
The algo is mistreating you bro
Lots of people are saying this in your videos, but you are incredibly underrated. I'm a Toyota/Lexus guy, and my father owns a 1994 Land Cruiser and a 1998 Land Cruiser, and your channel is a great little bit of entertainment and information in the Land Cruiser world. I really wish UA-cam would recommend you more!
I really appreciate that! It’s fun to make these videos and i’m glad to hear you enjoy them too. 80 series and 100 series is a great combination. Your father has good taste!
Disaster
This thing is rarer than basically every hyper car and the Porsche Carrera GT
Finally, a young car reviewer/enthusiast who doesn't sound or present like DeMuro and got everything right in his knowledge of a classic and iconic Ferrari. Keep up the great work with the same type of content, and you'll do very well with your channel. My only suggestion would be to lengthen your driving time in these types of cars and show your full experience while pushing them through their paces. Lastly, get your hands on some classic Porsches, I've owned several through the years, and they're all extremely different in their driving styles and dynamics.
Nice job on the video
I knew I liked the cloth Land Cruiser kid...
excellent vehicle if you can withstand the 12 to 13 mi per gallon a premium gas
2016 GX with 110k miles, ko2 265/65/18, prinsu rack. Upgraded to the TRD "Flow Accelerator, AEM DryFlow Air Filter. Currently get 18 hwy and 15 street.
Great video! WE NEED MORE!
Grazie bel video su un'auto stupenda 😘 La versione con carrozzeria in vetroresina (o fiberglass) fu prodotta solo in 712 esemplari, per passare in seguito al consueto acciao 🖐
Well done video blog of the mighty 308 👍🏼. I’m a lucky owner of 76 GTB and needless to say it’s the most fun, yet challenging visceral driving experience. It’s basically the 180 of a Tesla or just about any new car for that matter. Unlike the cars of today that drive you around, “YOU” are the one that drives and controls this car! It’s as raw as a car can get and by the time you’re done with a long drive, you are tired, you are sore, but yet 110% satisfied because you connected as one with your car. Long live the classics, especially the manual shifting classics ❤
You will see how much of a money pit foreign cars are.
Wrong. The 308 is bulletproof. From an owner.
My 1998 Toyota Camry was a foreign car, is that a money pit?
Amazing review of an amazing, iconic car! I love mine!
Thank you! What year and spec is yours?
@@thomasretzios An 84 QV American…it looks exactly like the one in the video but with a black interior. I love it. The deep front spoiler, all of it. I also have a Porsche 930 and a 997.2 Turbo S. The 308 is the best cruisemobile among the bunch…and it is also an insane conversation starter. People seriously love those cars!
Have 6,000 miles on my 2023 Lexus GX460. Every time I get in this ‘luxury tank of a vehicle’, I smile😊! Love, love, love this thing!
Old gen much better than new gen of gx😉
Lol this dude is so chill. Thanks for the video. However please note that Ferrari engines are literally designed to be revved. They don't like lower revs.
Attention according to Schlaboubve laws sadly soon All Gas cars will be illegal in EU!
so when do we tell him how unreliable and sluggish it is?
What is your pick for under $75,000?
What are you comparing it to? Cars of that era or cars of today?
You’re completely ridiculous. It’s not unreliable at all. I’ve had mine 5 years and it spends one week a year getting checked out/serviced, and it has never let me down. As for sluggish, again, compared to what? I have a 2011 997.2 Turbo S. Yes, the Porsche is way faster but it’s a completely different car - deliberately. Seriously. Get it together.
The best sports car under $75K is the FD RX7.
unreliable and slow
@@Udana_007 No and no. It's faster than a 308, by far and mine has 182,000 miles. It's a real sports car. It's going to need some attention. Just like any other real sports car.
@@rexseven93 sealing issues, oil consumption and issues in the rotary housing sliding surfaces (edit: shouldve bought a gen 1 nsx's, thats a better sports car, more reliable, and properly engineered
@@Udana_007 A gen 1 NSX was triple the price when I bought this 26 years ago with 12K miles on it. It's okay you don't like the RX7. I have no regrets and have never really wanted another car since. It has saved me money by removing the desire to get something else every few years. It is a timeless design that will always look great (proved by the comments and waves every drive) and drives like a sports car that doesn't weigh too much. It is the apex of sports car design for me. Light, powerful enough and analog.
I think you inadvertently created an iconic metric: NET HORSE POWER = Engine HP - Horse Weight of car. I suggest you trademark it.
Daily drive to the ⛽️ station 🤔
Such and informative and well put together video. Please do more cars!!
What song does the high-revving V8 sing? Is it Rhinestone Cowboy, Shining Star, something else?
Thomas Retzios > Top Gear
WE ARE SO BACK
Usually don’t agree with folks like yourself. Today I do.
you show more close ups of YOUR FACE than the car !!!!!!?????? NOT what are all here for ...
I have a 2016, i upgraded the tires to off-road with trd rims, I think the stock tires look small and funny on this truck. The newer the truck gets into the generations, the JAW on this thing keeps dropping. I mean the front it looks likes American Dads Jaw.....
I have a GX470, and I am super tempted to see if I can swap all the seats with cloth seats from a similar Prado. I don't know if they even had them, so I need to look more into it.
I’ve seen people do that in some of the forums before, getting the parts would be the hardest part, but worth it! Someone also swapped over a bunch of Prado parts on a 2010 GX on cars and bids too.