Michael Brown
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I have been keeping an eye on some remanufactured 3.8l engines. I know ATK sells 3.8l engines through Jegs for about $4k.
https://www.jegs.com/i/ATK-Engines/059/263/10002/-1
Otherwise, the Lexus is the best one of that group. The GX is known as the Toyota LC Prado in other markets. Solid frame, V8 power, and a great 4WD system. It is as close as a replacement to the Gen3 Monteros as I can find. They do come with some of the Toyota Tax in their pricing, but not as bad as 4Runners or full size LC. Your best bet would be to find one that was bought as the wife's SUV with low mileage. 2013 GX also have the older bumper with more clearance. 2014+ have the new Lexus style that has less clearance and even less aftermarket.
https://www.jegs.com/i/ATK-Engines/059/263/10002/-1
Otherwise, the Lexus is the best one of that group. The GX is known as the Toyota LC Prado in other markets. Solid frame, V8 power, and a great 4WD system. It is as close as a replacement to the Gen3 Monteros as I can find. They do come with some of the Toyota Tax in their pricing, but not as bad as 4Runners or full size LC. Your best bet would be to find one that was bought as the wife's SUV with low mileage. 2013 GX also have the older bumper with more clearance. 2014+ have the new Lexus style that has less clearance and even less aftermarket.