How's Everyone's Comfort Level Keeping LC Long-Term (Out of Warranty)?

[Jon]

Yeah I bought the LC for longevity- want to keep it for a long time. Not sure what that is but at least 7 yrs? Maybe 10?

The only thing that might get me to upgrade to a newer LC is if they release one with the newer TSS 4.0 and the new media/software interface (like they just did with the Tundra’s) …or I decide to get a tundra for more towing capacity

I'm kinda in the same boat. I might keep it 8 years and sell with 2 years left on the extended warranty. If I keep it 10 I'll probably keep it 20.

BUT if they refresh the tech with TSS 4.0 which comes with Apple Car Key (which has to be more reliable than the Toyota Digital Key) and better ADAS features... if trade in values stay high I might be getting into a '28 or '29.

It would have to be another Heritage Blue of course.

 

[ERROR504]

I got mine for the long run. I plan to drive till the frame rusts out lol.

 

[FarooqMCSE]

Where did you hear this? That would be pretty early for a facelift.

I asked ChatGPT. They are saying it. They also said paddle shifters on steering wheel will be standard for US model.

 

[ChrisMA1B]

Curious how owners feel about keeping their Land Cruisers long-term and out of factory warranty?

I haven't decided if I will eventually trade for another 2027 LC Premium or keep my 2024 LC Premium and get rid of my '22 4Runner Limited.

My 2024 LC has been absolutely bulletproof and I feel very comfortable owning it out of warranty for a long period of time.

How is everyone else feeling?

I plan on keeping mine until it wears out (probably never!). I particularly like the Meteor Shower color and the round headlights of the 1958 model.

 

[Hobbzz]

While I love it, I don't see myself replacing the battery after seeing how little it helps with mileage. I don't need the low end torque, so if I'm paying big bucks for a battery, it needs to be used way more frequently than this one is. There have been many times when I'm flooring it on a short on-ramp, pedal all the way down, and get 0% input from the battery despite it being fully charged...just 15lbs of fuel guzzling boost. If they don't have a non hybrid option when the battery starts to go I'll trade it in for a non hybrid 4runner.

 

[Esquire]

While I love it, I don't see myself replacing the battery after seeing how little it helps with mileage. I don't need the low end torque, so if I'm paying big bucks for a battery, it needs to be used way more frequently than this one is. There have been many times when I'm flooring it on a short on-ramp, pedal all the way down, and get 0% input from the battery despite it being fully charged...just 15lbs of fuel guzzling boost. If they don't have a non hybrid option when the battery starts to go I'll trade it in for a non hybrid 4runner.

The battery is warranted for 10 years. By this time, I presume they will be very reasonable in price.
Who knows. Maybe they won’t need it in ten years.

 

[basicxj]

I don't put the pedal to the metal too often, but when I do I typically see a little hand-off between turbo and battery (I usually have both displayed on the dash)- a burst from the traction battery as the turbo spools up. Judging by what is going on for the Prius, by the time these Land Cruisers need replacement traction batteries, there may well be better than OEM options.

 

[Kaliyat]

Curious how owners feel about keeping their Land Cruisers long-term and out of factory warranty?

I haven't decided if I will eventually trade for another 2027 LC Premium or keep my 2024 LC Premium and get rid of my '22 4Runner Limited.

My 2024 LC has been absolutely bulletproof and I feel very comfortable owning it out of warranty for a long period of time.

How is everyone else feeling?

I'm perfectly content with my '24 Land Cruiser 1958. I've always been a person that keeps my car for a long time (I've had my Ford F150 for 14 years and bought it new). I'm hoping to still have it 8-10 years from now!

 

[Sugarloafer80]

The update must be a new color....ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh

 

[t3lcfe]

I've had a pretty good history with long term Toyota ownership over my lifetime. Unless something catastrophic happens, I'm going for 250,000 miles with my 2025 LC250. It'll probably take me 20-ish years, best guess.

20 more years…many folks here will be too old to ride LC
Anyway, it’s best guess

 

[katekebo]

I rarely keep cars longer that 5-6 years. Always buy new and sell around 70-80k miles. I don't think the LC will be any different. I don't expect the LC to be any more durable than any other average Toyota. The body may be different, but what counts (engine, transmission, electronics) are same quality stuff that what you get in a $20k Corolla (actually the naturally aspirated Corolla engine will likely outlast the LC turbo).

 

[Hobbzz]

The battery is warranted for 10 years. By this time, I presume they will be very reasonable in price.
Who knows. Maybe they won’t need it in ten years.

That could be true, and would be nice. I'm basing it on the prius battery prices since they came out and current rav4 hybrid replacement costs (I think the rav4 has a similar sized battery). Prices came down when Green battery opened, and they've almost doubled in the last 5-10 years. We actually didn't want the battery to begin with, would have preferred a 3rd row for when in-laws visit but the only option for a 3rd row when we got ours would have been the limited 4runner which is an on road trim. If they make a gas only version, or some aftermarket company comes out with a battery delete kit (seems highly unlikely) we'd definitely keep it until it completely dies. Or of course, if a battery replacement is not a huge ticket.

 

[Hobbzz]

I don't put the pedal to the metal too often, but when I do I typically see a little hand-off between turbo and battery (I usually have both displayed on the dash)- a burst from the traction battery as the turbo spools up. Judging by what is going on for the Prius, by the time these Land Cruisers need replacement traction batteries, there may well be better than OEM options.

I also have a very light foot, but with speed limits in my area being increased to 70mph, and people doing 80-90, there are some very old and short ramps built when the speed limit was 55. I also keep the battery and boost gauge on the dash.

 

[Esquire]

I rarely keep cars longer that 5-6 years. Always buy new and sell around 70-80k miles. I don't think the LC will be any different. I don't expect the LC to be any more durable than any other average Toyota. The body may be different, but what counts (engine, transmission, electronics) are same quality stuff that what you get in a $20k Corolla (actually the naturally aspirated Corolla engine will likely outlast the LC turbo).

You have to buy Toyota Land Cruisers brand new/or close to it since they are hard to find in certain colors with certain options. They are literally one of the only vehicles you can buy that holds your money together as well as possible.
The 4Runner is a runner-up.

German cars you always buy two/three years old with low miles and certified. The deals out there on Certified BMW / Mercs / Audi's are literally unbelievable.

Land Rover / Range Rover....they're never a buy, unfortunately.....

 

[Altitude]

To this point my pattern has been about 8-9 years and 120,000 miles give or take. After that much time has passed there is usually something enticing on the market different enough from what I have to lure me out. I might keep this one a bit longer.