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Seems like the in transit pipeline in Northern California is drying up or being delayed and there are rumors of QC holds again. I wonder if the threatened port strike caused a distraction or if there are other reasons. Anybody else seeing the same?

My ideal portable pump would have a digital gauge which can accurately auto inflate/deflate to whatever PSI I choose and also be powered/charged by the AC inverter and fit in the cargo storage or cupholder bins. I would also like to use 3rd party chucks, hoses, and accessories. I assume I...

Add in the seat massagers with the power step and you have a GX 550. 😉 It's available in the Luxury+ trim so why not just use those?

That is a marketing gimmick. I went for the one that was only a few dollars more with Super Duper Mega Superior technology which was obviously the best. ;)

Although the numbers are somewhat disputed because they are hard to count (unique lines would probably be a more meaningful measure), many people in the industry believe that a modern luxury car has over 100 million lines of code and growing rapidly. For comparison, below is a fun infographic...

Yes, and in future generations of vehicles I assume they can spec whatever they need if building from the ground up. Current generations have leveraged car-based platforms and the weak points in high torque environments have traditionally been heat/friction in the CVT belts and pullies, rear...

How small a space does the Costco matt roll up into? Is it small enough to store along the floor board of back seat?

Aesthetics, materials, and finishes are gorgeous. Also like the ground clearance, detachable sway bars, mechanical lockers, and willingness to add a gas range extender. The split tailgate/hatch with tire rack swing arm is great but can't see how they deal with the auto hatch open button in...

Great points. And if you want to load up on features go LCLC with premium package and save $12K-$13K off the GX 550 Overland Plus.

This Toyota Dealer in Indiana has some great videos. Headlight Swap

Is it a Volkswagen ID.4 with big tires and a truck-like shell? :unsure:

Not to get too technical but I thought this was an interesting chart about Toyota's battery strategy roadmap. There are different battery technologies (Lithium Ion (Li-ion) vs. Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)) and sizes used for different purposes. Our Land Cruiser battery is NiMH and 1.87 kWh...

I sold a 2012 Toyota PHEV Prius I had for 12 years and over 150K miles to get money for the LC :giggle:. I think it was a first generation plug in at the time and it was flawless. Replaced nothing but fluids and consumables on the maintenance schedule and never had a single issue. If I remember...

And let's not forget, the LC 250 is an amazing platform for tail gating parties! 🍔 🌭 🍺

This is a nice summary by Ford for different use cases with their PowerBoost inverter system used in their pickups. I wish Toyota would publish something similar along with a user guide dedicated to how to make the most of its 2400 watt system.

It is great to see these promising options. Thanks to everyone for investigating them. In addition to the possible warranty, testing, and software integration issues, it would be helpful to also know any impact to ground clearance. Some larger after market tanks can reduce departure angles...

The sad reality is if you change tires, install a lift, lower tire pressure for better ride or traction, add cool accessories that impact air flow, travel at elevations way above sea level, drive faster than the speed limit or accelerate in a way that is fun, then you are not going to get...

In some trims, there are the 4 dinky lights and the dome lamp in the cargo area. Theoretically, that could be adequate for just inside the vehicle and its hatch area. Has anyone investigated simply putting in higher watt or brighter bulbs?

Although disappointing, the MPG numbers are not the most shocking metric to me. Coming from California, I can't believe you can actually pay less than $5 per gallon for gas 😅

I have seen some also use LCLC-PP for premium package. There must be a secret decoder ring somewhere at the bottom of a Fruit Loops box.

Awesome. Looks amazing. Hard to think of a feature the premium package lacks. It is very comparable to the Lexus GX 550 Overland+ at about $12K less. If you got a good deal then even better. Great job!

Yes, if you need instructions I believe Android Auto is covered in section 5.5 in the multimedia manual and on the Toyota web site link below. Search this forum for latest Bugs/Issues. Enjoy :) https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-setup-Androi-10807?language=en_US

Yes, Android Auto is supported in a similar way. Did you have a specific question?

Awesome. Those look great. There is another thread about exploring the idea of swapping in a bigger 21 gallon gas tank from the GX 550 or other after market options. How would you compare the pros/cons with the side panels and Rotos against a approx $3k theoretical main tank replacement?

Nice. Did you look at any with a courtesy double beep-beep in addition to the normal warning honk?

Page 11 of the user manual explains the event data recorder (EDR) sytem and who, how, and when it can be accessed. As described, it keeps roughly 30 seconds of data surrounding a non-trivial event like a crash. This may be different from what you are looking for but possibly a hint to how...

Over the years, I have adopted the 1K and then 5K oil change cadence for all my vehicles and it has served me well. However, I have to admit there are many legitimate studies showing synthetic oil easily lasting over 10K without degradation. Then we see examples like this from reputable...

Owch. 🦉 Sorry for the damage. As my coach used to say, "Every scar is a story to tell."