Interesting, that is opposite of the market in my area, most anything with the LC badge is 10-20% higher than LX. I wouldn't have any particular concerns with the 98 model year. There is a thread on ih8mud about what to look for when buying, very helpful. Also, if you haven't already, creat an...
Have a 100 series and have owned two 80s and a gx470 as well. Personally I would look at the Lexus options, either GX or LX. The 100 series and 80s are fetching a premium price tag right now, seems to be better value among the Lexus options if you can live with out the Land Cruiser badging
Look up Gator Hammock, stuff is incredible. Not too hot, lots of flavor, best I have been able to find. Hard to find, best to just order from them, takes a while but worth the wait.
I looked at both Tremor and Tundra, ended up with 3rd gen Tundra and enjoying it, just made a 1600 mi trip and truck rode great. Have some nitpicky issues with it, but seems that is the way of all new vehicles these days. I did for the first time ever, opt for an extended Toyota warranty because...
Seats are a tough thing, kind of like shoes, lots of opinions, lots of range in price. I would just try a couple, the REI route as mentioned is not a bad thought. I am really liking my chromag seat. Probably wouldn't have shelled out the $ for it, but it was on the bike I bought this fall. It...
I would say Lexus GX is pretty popular around here. Maybe not 5-10 yrs ago, but I do agree they have increased in popularity recently. Underrated, I would think of something like Toyota Highlander. Will accomplish what 95% of folks need out of a 4x4 vehicle, not as "cool" as some other options...