Best complete, elongated, tall toilet under $200

[Loneriver]

Hi. I am replacing an old toilet for a bathroom remodel because of stains in the bowl. Here are the things that are important to me:

1. Watersense
2. Elongated
3. Tall chair height
4. Under $200 including seat

Like most people researching toilets for the first time I went straight to Consumer Reports first. Based on the many threads on this TerryLove site I think I get that people are not satisfied with CR and their top ranking of the American Standard Champion 4 Max. I also see that most people on this site recommend anything Toto. Even the least expensive Toto, however, is out of my price range especially given the fact that they don't seem to include seats.

So, unless someone has a line on a place to get a Toto at a much lower price they are out for me. That said, unless Consumer Reports is just in the back pocket of American Standard I would be hard-pressed to not buy the Champion 4 Max based on their ranking.

So, if people are against the AS Champion 4 Max, can you give me a few other sub-$200 models that you feel are better and why? Again, being just a regular consumer it is hard to pass up "Excellent" in both the solid waste removal and bowl cleaning categories.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Terry]

If you are limited for cash, pick up the one in your price range locally.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Loneriver]

Hi Terry. The way I am interpreting your response is that in the under $200 range you have no suggestions and any is as good as the next? Or are you saying that I could find a Toto in my price range locally? Maybe my budget of $200 is too low to get a quality toilet?

 

[Gary Swart]

I think he's saying if price is you main concern, you should shop locally. Toto's are not going to win a price war. They kick ass on performance, but that comes at a price.

 

[Sylvan]

Gerber Avalanche I installed 1,630 of them (4 extra high) all elongated not a single call back in 8 years