IMO the value of a vehicle is rarity and desirability, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. Will the 2024 be worth a lot of money in 10-20 years, time will tell........ but if it is, the FE should be worth more than any other LC due to 5000 builds. Low mileage FEs will be worth more. Same goes for the LC Premium pkg and of course the 1958. If customers were able to add individual options it would be a whole new ballgame. And there are always a few people that would pay big dollars for "X" equipped vehicle as it might be their dream vehicle. Most people don't keep a vehicle long enough for it to become rare......... People who had a Hemi Cuda back in the day would probably give up a body part if they could still be the owner as in pristine condition it's worth milions and in rust bucket condition it's still VERY expensive.
Hybrid longevity
- Thread starter jhiller
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Time is the unknown. The 4R 4.0 didnt have a stellar start, but became a solid deal after many years like the 22R. Maybe the global 2.4 will be the next 4.0. Its been in the Highlander for couple years now..
Been in the NX even longer….
This engine has been around for 4 years. It’s not new whatsoever
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. It's purpose is "increased instantaneous power" and not range extension. For comparison, the 2024 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) uses a Lithium Ion battery with 13.6 kWh. capacity. The bX4x all electric (BEV) is Lithium Ion with a capacity of 72.8 kWh so you get the picture.
Another important factor over the Prius models is the Land Cruiser battery in the cargo floor is much easier to access and replace. One of the reasons the Prius replacements are so expensive is the labor to tear apart the interior to swap out the battery.
Our Land Cruiser battery is NiMH and 1.87 kWh. It's purpose is "increased instantaneous power" and not range extension. For comparison, the 2024 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid (PHEV) uses a Lithium Ion battery with 13.6 kWh. capacity. The bX4x all electric (BEV) is Lithium Ion with a capacity of 72.8 kWh so you get the picture.
Another important factor over the Prius models is the Land Cruiser battery in the cargo floor is much easier to access and replace. One of the reasons the Prius replacements are so expensive is the labor to tear apart the interior to swap out the battery.
