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We have ruled out the 2005 model in favor of the 2006. I'm usually not an extended warranty buyer but I will keep it in mind.
Thanks!
There is no comparison between Jeep and 4Runner. The 4runner drives MUCH more solidly, handles better, is quieter, and should be more reliable. I love the 4runner and enjoy driving it.
Read some Jeep boards and you'll see thousands of complaints, which I can tell you are true... the grand cherokee is typical chrysler crap - buyer beware, I learned the hard way.
Chysler, and their dealers are garbage - they stand behind nothing, rip you at every opportunity, and could not care less about making a happy customer. I have found few Toyota owners that are unhappy with their vehicles...and now I am one of em...
Just about any Toyota with mileage is beeter than most of what Detroit produces new. Sad but unfortunately true. Used to own a Jeep, now own only Toyotas & no reason to consider any other brand based being both a conumer and having worked in the auto industry 30+ years.
We were considering the Highlander the strongest because of it's handling and front wheel drive. After my wife test drove all these she thought the Sienna was a little large to get around in and liked the way the 4-runner drove and its looks so much decided on it. Hopefully we will find this being a wise choice.
It is a 6cy 2WD and the only negative I have with the decision is the rear wheel drive. The 4WD was over our budget and we won't be doing any off roading. So, we went with it.
How wide is the widest floor mats made? We want to protect our carpet to the max. Most of the ones I have seen are pretty narrow.
http://www.huskyliners.com/floorliners.html
I have a set in my '03 4Runner Limited, and while they are rather expensive, they're worth it in the long run.
As an aside, my wife had a Sienna and then drove the Highlander for several years, before "taking over" my 4-Runner! She likes the 'Runner better than the others; I think you made the right choice!
Mike
Regular? Premium?
Thanks..... :confuse:
If your tires are LTX M/S's, then no, there are tire choices that are quieter, although I wouldn't call the LTXs noisy (those are the ones I usually buy).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
As for the second row, they are individual mats and as such do NOT cover the area of the driveline hump. Worried about that but it hasn't been an issue; we bought some industrial ScotchGuard at Pep Boys and sprayed the heck out of the hump carpet. So far, so good!
Mike
The mdx and the 4runner drive nicely while being quick with similar horsepower numbers. In case you're wondering about the 3rd row of seats, i need one to get rid of the need to drive two vehicle to places, mostly short distances. While the 4runner isn't the "better" choice for the third row, it will only be used 1 a month, at most. While on 3 row seats, dosen't have to have lexus comfort, it just needs to be usable and can fit a carseat. Help please..!!!!!!!!!!
ps, don't want a :lemon:.
Thanks for your reply!
My general assessment is that the MDX is a more comfortable vehicle but it's quite a bit larger and so it doesn't handle a well as the 4Runner. My friends like theirs but they've been frustrated by some minor problems with electronics that the dealer hasn't fixed right. They also had the battery go bad after just 1 year. They also get only about 14 MPG. I also looked at the Honda Pilot which is built on the same basic platform as the MDX but concluded that it has some serious quality issues.
I think that Toyota has everyone beaten when it comes to quality and reliability. I've only had mine for a few weeks but I've not heard a single rattle or squeak and I'm getting 19 MPG in mostly city driving. I'm very happy with my 4Runner.
Good luck and I wish your father a happy retirement!
Prices were awesome at the end of last year (invoice minus 3000 cash back).
Car is rock solid and fair on gas (17mpg on 87 v 19mpg on 93 for the bimmer)
Beerad
This is not uncommon. For one thing CD's you buy at Walmart, Target, etc. (that you "burn" with your computer) are thinner than commercial CDs. So most car radios/CD players have problems with them. This is such a small issue I woud not worry about it. If it is a current recording, you should be buying the CD and not stealing it from the internet anyway.
Hope this helps!
Why do my CD-R audio discs work in my computer but not in my car or home audio player? (Media Sciences)
Steve, Host
I see your point Steve, the only thing is I don't know anybody under 40 that "buys" music anymore.
But don't ask me - I don't own a home stereo or a car CD player and just listen to Shoutcast.com or the FM radio. ;-)
Steve, Host
That's for sure! I was at CostCo the other day, they were putting an LR3 on a flatbed truck - it wouldn't start!
If you have time on your hands, get the LR3. If you don't get the 4Runner! Let us know what you decide!
I just love dealer excuses. Unless there is a factory rebate or incentive involved that expired, (you can check here on Edmunds for that info) there is no reason for them not to honor a price. How many times have you heard "If I sell it to you for XXX will you buy it today?" Hogwash, they can also sell it the next day for that as well.
It is so fun to drive I feel like a young kid again. Got so many toys with it and we certainly don't have to think about any malfunctions. Really enjoying it!
To which I would be tempted to say "No, but if I come back in a week or two would you sell it to me for XXX - YYY?"
tidester, host
"VERY FUNNY!"
You and I are different. I make a respectable amount of income, but to me $500.00 is still a lot of money!
Would like to have the rear spoiler. How much would that cost me?
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