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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — would a large MSRP cut make you wait before buying?

ManualEnthusiast82Community StarterJul 13, 20262004 Toyota Land CruiserPennsylvania
Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you consider potential manufacturer price moves when buying a newer EV or luxury car?
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TrailGeek73Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
CamberSeller986Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 13, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. That's the sequence I'd use. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
RoadBuilder189Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser so service can see what you saw. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. I'll poke at it this weekend.
QuietNerd801Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
WeekendPilot706Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Only after sitting overnight so far.
TowScout224Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Pennsylvania. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Not driving it hard until I know more.
BoostSeller448Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
UsedCarHauler419Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
WeekendRoadie414Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Only after sitting overnight so far.
OldSchoolGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
DetailBuilder590Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 14, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. When does it actually happen? If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
WeekendRoadie414Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Not driving it hard until I know more.
UsedCarNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 16, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Not driving it hard until I know more.
BoostDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 16, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Try a second charger before blaming the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BoostSeller448Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 18, 2026permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. Try a second charger before blaming the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
UsedCarHauler419Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser charge sessions. That's where I'd start. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
CamberGeek548Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Heat soak after errands is the other window.
WeekendRoadie414Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
WeekendRoadie414Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 15, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: On the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Pennsylvania. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
MarketMiles399Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 16, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
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