My vehicle is a premium but coming up as a 1958 on the VIN???

[basicxj]

Random side note - this might explain a mess of LCs being listed as FE or 1958s when they're clearly not. When I was searching for FEs there were 1958s listed as FEs that were not, and LC LC listed as 1958 that were not.

In my (limited) experience so far, the insurance agents and Motor Vehicle Branch employees registering your vehicle don’t understand the difference between the 1958, the Land Cruiser and the Land Cruiser premium. They correctly or incorrectly select from drop down boxes in their software which may or may not also be correct. The distinction in the different trim levels eludes them.

I have experienced that with other brands and trim levels as well- one dealership I was trading in a vehicle at offered wholesale value for the lowest trim level and made me “prove it” that my vehicle’s high trim level had a wholesale value twice what they had arrived at in their valuation. I suspect they knew in this case and were just trying to see if their offer was going to fly- it pays to be an informed customer, otherwise the trade in process is practically designed to take advantage of you.

 

[katekebo]

I think there is a confusion between "trim" and "package".
In the Toyota world (and most other manufacturers), vehicles come in distinct trims, on top of which you can buy one or more optional packages. Trims are identified by a specific digit in the VIN, while packages are treated as "optional equipment" and are not reflected in the VIN. Packages can be factory, port or dealer installed.
In case of the LC, there were 3 trims in 2024 and 2 in 2025:
Land Cruiser 1958
Land Cruiser Land Cruiser
Land Cruiser Firts Edition
On top of trim, you can add a "Premium" package as well as individual options. There is no such thing as LC Premium trim.
Other examples of Toyota models with same treatment are (just a few)
4Runner SR5 vs. SR5 Premium - SR5 is the trim, while Premium is a package
RAV4 XLE vs. XLE Premium - XLE is the trim, Premium is a package
Both trim and package will show up on the Monroney sticker, but the Premium package will no appear in the VIN database as it is not an official trim.
Dealers and manufacturers love to do that because they can sell expensive packages (and options) making buyers think that these add value to their vehicles, while in reality they don't. Most accessories or modifications, no matter how expensive, don't add any trade in value (although they may in a private sale). Kind of like adding a $50k pool to a house - pools not only don't add value, they actually tend to lower property values as most people see them as a hassle.
I suspect that in case of the OP, the trim was 1958, and somebody (either Toyota factory or the dealer) added a "Premium" package.

 

[ovʀʟxnᴅ]

I'm at sea level, flatland, no towing. Mine has run just fine on regular fuel. If I keep it under 60, I'll still hit 18+ mpg loaded for adventure with a rooftop tent and 35s. With premium, that number is 20+.

 

[Vespa_Dude]

Even with the price difference of premium you are still saving money over the Suburban just in MPG alone. This is coming from someone who is coming from a Sequoia with similar MPG to your Suburban.
Here is the math:
based on gas price near me.
I drive approximately 28,000 miles a year.
28,000 divided by 15 mpg is 1867 gallons of gas. @ $3.00 a gallon for regular that's $5601 annual gas cost.
28,000 divided by 21 mpg is 1333 gallons of gas @ $3.90 a gallon for premium that's $5198.70 annual gas cost
That's an annual savings of about $400 dollars. You are saving money!

 

[EOD Guy]

Ahhhhhh I have the LC/FE/Bomb Squad Edition and a picture to prove it, but the VIN says FE............

 

[chrisw2069]

I just noticed some people are talking about fuel grades and some are talking about what the thread is…. Vehicle trim not correctly shown on websites. That being said, I only use premium fuel