Have you heard of a man named Doug DeMuro? If you have, you may know him as a successful automotive Journalist and YouTuber. So why does our Toyota of Plano team want to discuss this particular automotive influencer. Well simply put, Doug recently retired his Range Rover and chose to purchase a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser to replace it. You may be wondering, what is someone with a large amount of disposable income, who summers off the coast of Cape Cod, doing purchasing a 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser with 90,000 miles on it. This may be especially surprising because DeMuro, as a successful automotive expert, also has his own impressive collection of desirable luxury cars.
You could probably name any car, and it’s likely that DeMuro has already reviewed it. He’s reviewed all types of vehicles of various different sizes, models, makes, and classifications, but he remains firm that if he finds a vehicle worth purchasing, he’ll let his audience know about it. In his recent video, “I Bought a Toyota Land Cruiser - FINALLY”, DeMuro gushes that “this is a vehicle that [he has] always dreamed about having”.
So why a 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser? According to DeMuro, this vehicle has a lot of space and is extremely reliable. When DeMuro discussed this model’s reliability, he measured it based on the level of confidence he has in the vehicle's ability to sit on an island for months at a time while remaining in good working condition. Another key characteristic discussed about this model was its ability to combine all the elements of a luxury SUV, without being overly flashy.
Let’s talk about the engine. As DeMuro put it, “it can take a beating”. It has a 5.7 liter V8, which is the same engine used in the standard Toyota Tundra pick-up truck. It’s well known that there are individuals that have owned Tundras, with this same engine, into the 400, 500, and even 600,000 mile range. This can only speak to the longevity and reliability of this standard Toyota engine.
Finally, DeMuro was looking for a dependable vehicle that is extremely capable of off-roading. In addition to the Land Cruiser’s superior off-roading capabilities, Toyota’s Crawl Control was another major factor that went into Doug’s decision to purchase this vehicle. Toyota’s Crawl Control helps vehicles out of compromising off-roading conditions, making it a tempting feature to find when interested in off-roading capabilities.
While there are many features that led DeMuro to purchase this 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, ultimately the decision came down to this Toyota model being an equally practical, luxurious, and dependable vehicle.
What can we take away from Doug DeMuro’s deep dive into the Toyota Land Cruiser? Toyota makes cars that you can depend on. Whether your definition comes down to engine longevity, superior handling and traction, practical features, and overall vehicle strength and resilience, Toyota vehicles consistently hit the mark. This is one of the many reasons that make our Toyota of Plano staff proud to work for one of the top high-volume Toyota dealers in the US. Whether you plan on buying a new or pre-owned Toyota vehicle, you can leave Toyota of Plano confident in your purchase.
