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New TSB is live for this TSB T-SB-0046-25

Looks like Toyota has finally made a TSB for the 6th Gen 4Runner and Land Cruiser 250 brake squeal issue that many people have been having. This loud screeching of the brakes comes from the front end of the vehicle typically while having the vehicle in reverse. Check the photo to see the full...

Lol I'm not sure

So I went ahaead and sold my Land Cruiser First Edition the other day to RMR4x4 in Birmingham AL. They gave me a super fair price on it for it having almost 9500 miles on it. The FE Land Cruisers seem to be hoding their value a bit better than that of other trims. RMR told me this is becuase it...

Toyota’s revealed the Land Cruiser Commercial, and it’s a no-nonsense beast for the off-road purist. Rear seats? Gone. Side windows? Replaced with steel. What you get is all function, no fluff. ✅ 2.8L turbodiesel with up to 500 Nm of torque ✅ Full-time 4WD with low-range and locking center...

With the Land Cruiser back in the mix, I know some people cross-shopped the Sequoia and the upcoming 6th Gen 4Runner. What ultimately made you choose the 250 Series over those? Was it the retro design, size, hybrid system, or off-road gear? Or were you on the fence? If you already owned a...

For those of you who’ve had the Land Cruiser for a couple months now — has anyone used it for a full multi-day trip? Curious how it does for camping or overland travel: Are you sleeping in it or using a RTT? How’s the power system for fridges or lighting? Any complaints about interior space or...

The flat cargo area and rear side walls in the 250 Series feel perfect for MOLLE panel systems, but I haven’t seen many brands release full kits yet. Has anyone added universal MOLLE panels to the rear side windows or cargo walls? Looking to mount gear like med kits, tools, or air compressors...

I’ve seen Toyota rate the 2024 Land Cruiser for 6,000 lbs towing capacity, but I want to know how it actually performs in real-world use. Anyone tow a travel trailer, boat, or utility trailer yet? How does the hybrid system handle power delivery under load? Do the brakes feel strong enough on...

Let’s talk about the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) on the new Land Cruiser. It’s one of the standout off-road features Toyota added to the 250 Series, but I’m curious how much of a difference it really makes in the real world. I’ve used it a few times on uneven terrain and noticed...

Now that some aftermarket brands are catching up, I’m curious who has installed a lift kit on their 250 Series Land Cruiser. I’ve seen reports of Dobinsons, Ironman 4x4, and Old Man Emu working on full kits, and a couple people testing spacer lifts just to clear bigger tires. Personally that’s...

Let’s talk trail readiness — how capable is the 250 Series Land Cruiser in factory form? It comes with full-time 4WD, a locking center diff, optional rear locker, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select. On paper, it sounds ready to tackle moderate trails right off the lot. But how’s it really...

With the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain in the new Land Cruiser, I’m curious what everyone’s thinking in terms of long-term maintenance. Toyota says the battery is covered under warranty for 10 years/150k miles, which is solid — but what happens after that? How easy is it to service the battery...

What was everyone’s dealer experience like when buying your 250 Land Cruiser? I picked mine up from a mid-sized dealer Danville Toyota — they were knowledgeable, but I still had to push back on a few add-ons I didn’t want (ceramic coating, nitrogen tires, etc.). Ended up getting it at MSRP, but...

Let’s talk numbers — what did you actually pay for your new Land Cruiser? With markups floating around in some areas and discounts starting to show in others, I’m curious how pricing is shaking out across trims. MSRP on a First Edition is high $70s, but I’ve heard some people paid $5–10k over...