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The Toyota mechanic is telling me that its the valve guide seals and to replace them it will be around $500. I can get it done cheaper through a local mechanic who has a pretty reputation for about $150 less.
Anybody have an opinion on whether or not I should stick with the Toyota mechanic or local guy?
Also anyone have experience with my problem. Both are telling me as long as it doesn't get any worse and I don't burn more than 1 quart between changes I shouldn't worry about it.
I'm not an industry expert, and I don't sell Toyotas, but I'm guessing the 2002 (mid-2002 redesign) 4Runner will not have a V-8 and will not be much bigger than it is now. I doubt it will have third-row seats or many of the features of the big SUVs (Land Cruiser, Sequoia). Toyota is trying its best not to have very many conflicts within its SUV line, so features on one would most likely not be found on another. I don't know what changes will come style-wise, but these changes won't come until maybe mid-2002. I read somewhere that the 2002 4Runner might be based on a new Tacoma platform, so if you can find pictures of that, it might help. Also remember that 4Runners are very truck-like. There are some days that I wish I had a more car-like ride (i.e. the Highlander), and other days I'm glad that I have this truck. Think about that as well as what you need your SUV for before you make any decisions and plop down that $$$.
All those ramblings are opinion and the speculations come from what I've read in magazines and websites. If anyone can support or dispute any of this, please post a message so I can get my facts right.
I have install instructions from Crutch field, if you want a copy, send me your address to
chrisbeaman@hotmail.com
Based on that experience, by February 2000 I decided to buy my 2000 4RUNNER. The three months of research on the WEB also help me to decide for my SUV, I was looking not just for a pretty, but a very reliable, well built SUV. I know it is a little expensive, $28,000 (not limited), but is worth it.
Since the time I bought it, I haven't had any problem at all. I live in Miami and have taken two trips to Tampa, one to Key West, Jacksonville, Tallahhasse and Georgia. My next trip will be to the Appalachians, New Jersey and New York and Niagara Falls, and I know tha my 4RUNNER will never let me down.
The response on the engine is very quick and strong even when loaded with 5 passangers plus cargo, and the ride is ver, very smooth.
I could write pages and pages about my 4RUNNER... forever....
My e-mail: jaime@jaimenet.com
Its going to be a few day before I have complete details but I thought I'd let you all in on it.
Is there anything stopping a dealer showing customers the old stickers? I can imagine some dealer pockets the $1000 .
Drew
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Any feedback to help me decide? thanks
I too was considering a RX and a 4Runner, I think the 4Runner is more rugged and more capable off-road. Mostly though, it was the bubble-look of the RX that made me prefer the 4Runner. Now however, 4Runners are going down in price (see Cliffy1's recent posts), so it might actually be less expensive to get a loaded 4Runner Limited than a RX300. Think about what you will be using your vehicle for also. From what I've heard, the Lexus buying and service experiences are great.
Another question for you Cliffy; I want an SR5 with leather power seats and in dash 6 disc CD player. I went to a local dealer today and he told me the SR5 leather seats are manual not power and the Premium 3 in 1 stereo w/6 disc in dash CD is only available on the Limited. I am willing to pay for it, so it seems silly that I can't get those options on the SR5.
I wish you were located in Texas, I would buy my SR5 from you!
a push-pop type but I'm affraid to use a screw driver
on the wrong edge.
More power
More room
Navigation
Sophisticated AWD
Better build quality
Touring package
If you are on Toyota's, skip the 4Runner and buy a Highlander. Sure it is probably not as capable SUV, but who actually uses one to the full extent of their capabilities. And it has more of everything the 4Runner doesn't have...
You can`t compare a Highlander to a 4Runner. They are very different... Highlander is car based.. 4 Runner is truck based. If your going off road the 4 Runner is by far the better choice.
I don`t think you can even compare the MDX to the 4 Runner....if you truely are going to use it off road.
I like the MDX... I like the 4 Runner and the Highlander....it comes down to your needs. The MDX is probably the better choice for highway and light to medium off roading...but the price is going to be a heck of a lot more than a limited 4 Runner and if your going to be rough with your automobile I would always trust the Toyota when the road ends and the adventure begins.
TNX
I will purchase a SUV in the June/July time frame, but am also considering some of the following SUVs as well:
'01 Pathfinder LE
'02 GMC Envoy
'01 Jeep GC Limited
I know the 4Runner will change for 2002, but I love the look of the '01 especially since it has traction control and VSC. My struggle is between quality, features/equipment, safety and resale value (since we will be leasing). BTW, my wife likes the new '02 Envoy but I am not willing to be a 1st year guinea pig.
Help please......
I have narrowed my search to the 2001 4Runner, Pathfinder, or Envoy 4x4s.
My price range is about $450/month with not alot down, probably $1000.
Does this seem reasonable for the SR5 with leather and sunroof and possibly a few other options?
thanks.
Todd
She just told me that she shifted it back to 2WD and now she feels the truck a little sluggish than before. No, she didn't hit the differential lock button on the dash, she just shifted the low range gears. It's her first time to engage to 4WD and the truck is still new (2 months). I think she's bringing it in for a check. I told her to ask her sales person to teach her how to use her 4WD.
rgds
jim
vehicle section. It is now saying a new 4Runner
is coming for 2002 derived from the Tacoma.
Previously they have stated that a new 4Runner redesign is in 2003. This is now removed.
Is this the new new 4Runner that we have been waiting for? Is it coming this fall?
Steve
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Also, is the Toyota Extra Care Gold worth the money? They offered me 7yrs/75000miles care for
$850 ($0 deductible) or $750 ($50 deductible).