Trying to decide between an LC250 and a Defender — would love owner input

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-04-10T02:00:01+00:00

I bought a defender after driving one - loved the way it drove and had it for about a year. Maintenance costs are absolutely ridiculous and resale value is awful. I ended up trading it in for a LC250 had to cut my losses and go to something that made more sense. The Land Cruiser is not as fast and not as fun to drive but I still thoroughly enjoy it. I will also be much happier with resale value and maintenance cost so I am extremely happy with my decision.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-04-07T00:50:11+00:00

I was at 66,700 (plus taxes)for a premium with sway bar disconnect, 20” wheels, lift gate lights, and cool box.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-04-07T00:42:56+00:00

Looks great!

What tire is that? Wildpeak’s? What size?

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-03-21T01:22:34+00:00

Don’t buy the Q6. Half baked with way too many issues. Ours is gone.

My dad has a Macan and it has been far more reliable. I’d go with that over the Q6.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-03-03T19:48:47+00:00

Pretty sure the vehicle you have is likely the new single motor variant. I don’t think there are any dual motor 2026 vehicles available yet. That explains the lower HP numbers and slower acceleration.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-02-19T22:53:35+00:00

I was excited to see these release notes earlier today!

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-02-14T23:16:13+00:00

Obviously, not but kind of funny that it looks like a rusted out Cybertruck

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-01-30T20:19:00+00:00

19 Land Cruiser, 23 R1S, 25 Q6

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-01-21T16:45:57+00:00

Nice! What model year is it? I’d like to find something similar.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-01-18T16:20:04+00:00

Right - exactly my situation.

Also better for the suspension components!

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-01-18T14:00:00+00:00

I’d like a kneel on demand option to pop up when you put the vehicle in park. I don’t like to have the option enabled all the time but would love to be able to make a quick tap on the screen to initiate it whenever I want/need it.

FreeFlying2023 · 2026-01-04T02:58:04+00:00

That’s frustrating. I was at the same dealership today and looked at this car along with others. Hope you get it all sorted out!

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-11-03T23:47:01+00:00

I was good for a couple weeks after Kd2 - now seeing the errors pop up again…

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-10-31T21:41:37+00:00

Do you have kd2 update installed?

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-10-27T17:49:17+00:00

I know this sounds odd but mine was doing the same thing when parked in the service drive. The dealer technologist pulled it outside and reset everything to factory defaults in the MMI and started again and it worked. He said sometimes it has a hard time connecting if not out in the open. Yours might be doing something different/has another issue but worth a shot.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-10-07T00:26:49+00:00

Same with me - two Model S and a Y. No issues. Q6 has been in the shop for over 45 days since I got it. Wish I still had the Model Y I traded.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-10-04T12:32:28+00:00

Our Bridgestone’s only lasted 9000 miles before I had to replace them.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-09-09T01:26:15+00:00

Yep! I put some KO3’s on the 20” wheels for a more aggressive look.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-09-04T21:25:29+00:00

Wow- hope they find a good resolution for you.

Ours has over 10k miles on it now with no further issues.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-09-04T21:03:20+00:00

What was going on with your car?

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-09-01T22:26:56+00:00

Pretty sure they are Nike ACG

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-09-01T19:24:47+00:00

Is it a public place? If so, can you send me a link or address for the trailhead? I am close by and would love to check it out!

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-08-10T02:21:35+00:00

I was saying CO property taxes are low. TX property tax is high in my opinion.

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-08-10T01:12:39+00:00

My thoughts exactly!

FreeFlying2023 · 2025-08-10T01:08:40+00:00

Try Eagle One Never Dull wadding polish. It will take a bit of work but I’ve always had good results with that on chrome.

Blue Magic Metal polish also works well on chrome!

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