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As far as considering other vehicles, I have test driven everything from x5, ml 350, MDX's, new and used and this vehicle is right up there with them. Not quite as refined, but just as capable and 15-25K less. The only way this vehicle gets beat is when someone finally comes out with a fuel efficient diesel, like the ML 350CDI or VW TDI. Even then it takes a lot of fuel to make up for the additional cost.
I thought this consumer review on Edmunds for the '10 4Runner was rather definitive for many long-term 4Runner fans: "...Don't think any vehicle will ever look as good as 3rd gen 4Runner, but this one is pretty close...."
For me... the 2010 4 Runner is frickin excellent - inside and out.
Replying to: embryo (Jan 07, 2010 11:43 am)
to be fair it's not universally positive on that forum, either.
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35- a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD&vgnextrefresh=1&ID=83- 71
No mud flaps either..dang
Cant wait. Front wheeels kick up a lot of mud and slush on the rocker panels and dirty my dress and hunting trousers when I get in and out!!!!
All Canadian version of 2010 4Runners come with running board. They look identical to FJ running boards (my brother has one). I think they are installing the same one. After all they share the same platform. If not, call Toyota canada toll free.
I understand that the Navi is a must if you get the KDSS.
What price did you get it for?
There are non in CA; still waiting.
For instance, on the 2010 RAV4 third row it looks like Toyota moves the second row up, making all back rows miserable.
Looks like Chicagoland won't get 4Runners with third row.
Looking at Pilot, Outback, HL, Venza or 4Runner to replace the 2002 Forester because its getting tight with three kids. The other vehicle is a 2009 Sienna.
The rest are cross overs, and not "body on frame" like the 4Runner.
Agnosto - please keep your comments on the level of friendly discussion. Thanks and best wishes - Hikervince.
Hello everyone:
I am buying a 2010 4 runner trail model, and want to purchase brush guards front and rear for her.
Does any person know where to find that item?
Also, I want to be able to park her in New York City, so brush guards / bumper guards are very important.
The front of the new 4 runner is plastic. - One good bump on the street without bumper guards means $2000 damage.
HELP HELP HELP
Alan Cosmo
I'm new to the forum and in all honesty, new to Toyota and the 4Runner (come from a diehard Ford family).
I've got a basic question I'm sure all of you who are searching for or have already purchased a '10 4Runner can answer. I searched the thread and caught glimpses of the answer but nothing concrete enough-
I understand that you can get an SR5 with leather by adding the premium package. I'm having trouble locating a price for this package- anybody know off hand? If you "build" a Toyota on the site it doesn't offer the premium package as an option, only the convenience package.
And can a SR5 with this premium package be found on the lots or is an special order only kind of thing?
I'd love to just get the Limited grade but I'm a graduate student and that $40k price tag is hard to justify right now. I have to have leather though for my dog though (plus I've got leather now and am admittedly accustomed to it ). Thanks in advance.
Aside from reasonable, not inflated Toyota lease numbers (which I hope changes between now and summer), the issue regarding pavement is my last concern. If you can't drive the SR5 on dry pavement in 4H, it might make more sense for me to get the Limited model (which I really don't know that I want because of the price point) because the other driver of this vehicle won't want to "fuss" with the manual shifter of the SR5 because here in Colorado, you can often go from dry pavement to snow or ice covered roads.
I was all excited when I first saw the new 4Runner - it seems to be the perfect fit for us - not a Land Cruiser that won't fit in our garage built in 1918 and not a completely suburban-ite like the Highlander.
From a lease/finance standpoint, a Limited model pushes me up close to Land Rover LR4 and even base Porsche Cayenne pricing - a place I really don't want to go for a vehicle that will be driven less than 7,000 miles a year for vacations and driven in the winter during snow events here in Colorado.
So does anyone know... can the SR5 be put into 4H and be driven on dry pavement as much as you want?
the SR5 and Trail Editions should only engage 4WD when road/off-road conditions permit enough slippage to prevent binding in the drivetrain: snow, slush, ice, etc. rain can be ok, if there's enough of it; why would you need 4WD if it were only a light mist, of course.
Anyone put their crossbars on themselves? I purchased the crossbars, floor mats, cargo area cover on line and saved a lot.
Thanks for all your comments, and keep up the discussion on the attributes of various AWD/4WD systems, this is a good read.