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I have a Compaq Evo N610c.
The VSC/TRAC has been around for a long time. Toyota has it on the older 4Runner and many, many thousands of them do fine with VSC/TRAC with well over 200,000 miles.
It is frightening how little you know about solid state electronics or the fundamentals of the systems in Toyota's trucks.
If you have a concern, why don't you call Toyota and ask them for literature on the VSC/TRAC system. That way, you don't sound like a tool when posting conjecture.
BTW, ABS is an electronic system that comes standard on nearly every production vehicle in the United States. When are all these cars going to self destruct?
However, by not prefacing it that way, you owed your fellow post readers some authority for your statements. Can you cite to any studies or higher authorities than yourself to back up what you have said about what happens when VSC systems get old? If what you have posted turns out to be true in even 2% of cases, then we all should know about it; me in particular since I am still driving the 1985 Nissan 300ZX that I bought new over 18 years ago (only 86,000 miles) and I would not be surprised to have my next vehicle, hopefully a 4-Runner, for about 15 years.
Also, if anyone is interested in all weather OEM mats or exhaust tip, etc. don't go to the dealers. Mine wanted $108+tax for the mats alone. Got them on internet for $76 shipped to my door. Shop around.
Happy holidays.
Air suspension simply jacks up the rear end when towing and carrying heavy loads to level out the suspension and distribute weight.
You cannot get both, I don't think
One other small advantage with having the rear air suspension is that it can make loading easier by lowering the vehicle (although it is only about a couple of inches).
The Air Suspension is also helpful for heavy loads in the cargo area, but unless you carry lots of heavy stuff, you probably don't need it.
I am currently looking at a used 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD with 26K miles and the 3.4L V6 engine. Would you all recommend the 4Runner? What kind of gas mileage could I expect? (I drive about 80% city & 20% highway). Are there any maintenance, defect, or repair issues I should know about before buying this vehicle?
Thanks in advance for your help.
--18fan
The 2000 4Runners are bulletproof and there are no issues with them that I have heard.
Input: 100V-240V~ 1.2A-0.6A 60-60Hz
Output: 15VDC 5A
So I guess I am doing 120Watt's max on this guy, but more like 90-100Watts based on the middle ground.
How is it off-road?
-thanks
http://valcoelectronics.com/cbacc/mis__mounts.htm
SS204A Hatch/Door Jamb Mount. Mounts inside jamb of rear doors and hatches on mini vans, SUV's. Adjustable Swivel Bracket. For antennas up to 4 feet. $14
I have done a little off roading (nothing too serious yet) and haven't encounter any problems. The X-REAS Suspension, according to the brochure, is meant to improve on road handling, so there probably isn't much improvement to off road ride or handling.
The current 4Runner and LC are equally capable off road. I believe the LC has slightly more ground clearance. I believe the 4Runner has the next generation TRAC as well as the DAC/HAC features which the LC does not.
For your uses, the 4Runner is better. More HP, more torque, better MPG and equally capable for your uses.
Would appreciate information re your sales region, dealer, anything else relevant. I have a large horse trailer and think air suspension would be desirable for towing. Thanks.
Also, has anyone had any trouble with the back hatch becoming stiff and difficult to open?
Try the Search This Discussion button in the various boards too.
Steve, Host
My guess is that your Toyota dealer is reluctant to special-order a vehicle for you and would prefer that you buy one that is more easily available. I believe dealers have a certain number of special orders they can place, and they prefer to use that quota for higher margin cars.
I agree with guti, this dealer is not willing to take the time to find the vehicle you want.
Do you live in the northeast? When I was searching over two month's ago I found six 4Runner's with air suspension within 100 miles of my home in South Jersey. The problem was finding my preference of exterior and interior color choice and then finding a dealer willing to sell that vehicle at an agreeable price. I paid $500.00 over invoice, some dealers wanted as much as $2500.00 over stating that this was a rare SUV to find. Do not believe everything the dealer says!!
Go on the Internet and search, some dealers list options, others do not. I either saw in person or test drove the following 4Runners with air suspension. In South Jersey, Cherry Hill Toyota has one in Strato Mica, Toyota World of Lakewood has at least one in white. Yesterday I was at Toyota of Turnersville picking up the tags for my 4Runner and they had two, an 04 in blue and a 03 with 5000 miles.
If you purchase a left over or demo 2003 be sure it has thaw weight distribution hitch that will pull 7300 lbs. For your needs you 'do not want' the 5000 lb. hitch that is flush mounted on the back bumper. And most drawbars for the ball mount will not fit the 5000 lb. hitch, (contacts the spare tire) a big error for Toyota.
Use the phone, find a dealer that that will work for you. I know that Gateway Toyota in Toms River offered to order from Japan if they could not find what I requested. And the dealer can preference a vehicle, a process I really do not know much about but if an available unit is on the cargo ship and your dealer requests it, you may have it in 4 - 6 weeks. Mine took a month.
On Toyota.com - build a vehicle. Option combination #B has Rear Air suspension w/X-Reas and many other options for $5865.00. Of course this includes navigation that I fine very worthwhile.
Toyota of Turnersville preferenced mine, I picked it up with six miles on the odometer, nice way to begin you ownership. They are easy to work with, but you will have to talk a little to get the $500.00 over invoice.
Good luck.
http://www.turnersvilleautocomplex.com/en_US/
http://www.cherryhilltoyota.com/en_US/
http://www.lakewoodtoyota.com/
http://www.gatewaytoyota.com/en_US/
If you find a 4Runner without options listed but has a MSRP of $43,559 - $43,700, you have a plus 99% confidence this truck has http://www.toyota.com/index2.html option combination #B that includes air suspension.
Unfortunately, I don't have any instructions to tell me how to use it or how to turn off the blaring horn if you open the doors without disarming the system using the remote.
I've searched the 'net for instructions, but can't find any.
Does anyone have the instructions or know where I can find them?
I am about to load up my 4Runner with Christmas packages. And with 4 large boxes of canned goods, I will have a couple hundred pounds of gifts and food in the back. The auto leveling air suspension will adjust for the weight and keep the vehicle at the same height. Really a nice feature.
O.K., I'm off to help Santa in my high tech 4Runner sleigh. Ho..Ho..Ho
Did anyone research aftermarket DVD navigation systems for the '04 4Runner?
Please share any installation, use, and operation experiences.
What can I use to clean the running boards?
scottdude "Ask the Town Hall Hosts" Dec 22, 2003 10:38pm
Steve, Host
"Armor All" products for tires and interior vinyl contain silicone-based products which may actually hasten and promote the dessication, oxidation, and eventual cracking of rubber and vinyl. In addition, silicone-based products typically leave an "oily" feeling residue, and when they are applied to the interior of a vehicle (especially the dashboard), they tend to emit water-insoluble vapors that will soon fog and foul the interior glass as well as the lenses covering the instrument gauges. Also, silicone-based vinyl and tire dressings will tend to not only dessicate the rubber or vinyl, but they also tend to attract dust and dirt as a consequence of the oily residue they leave behind. In addition, if a silicone-based tire dressing is applied too heavily to the tires, it will tend to get flung onto the adjacent finish of the vehicle.
In short, silicone-based products can be seductive because they initially impart a good look to vinyl and rubber, but their intermediate and longer term effects are often rather insidious and harmful. Instead, use Zaino products, and rest easy.
1) The website won't allow me to price out a Limited 4WD V8. Does that mean that configuation is not available in my area (Trenton, NJ)?
2) The e brochure on the website states that the Rear Height Control Air Suspension is not available with the third seat. I'm surprised by that. It seems to me that carrying extra people (and weight) in the third seat would be a primary reason to get the air suspension. Anyone know why you cannot get both options together?
3) The e brocure says that the 6 disc in dash CD changer with 10 speakers is not available with the third seat, but I suspect they mean that the changer is available, but the 10 speakers are not. Am I correct? Is this because the third seat interferes with the placement of the rear speakers?
4) The e brochure says that the sunroof is not available with the third seat. Is this correct? Anyone know why?
5) The e brochure says that Pacific Blue Metallic is not available with the third row seat. Anybody know why?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I think armor all car wash and tire stuff would be ok but not on the dash. On the hard plastic it might be ok-just test it to see if you like it.
Don't put armor all on the running boards. You will turn them into black ice if you do!
You can armor all the bottoms but just wash and wipe down the foot step areas.
Paint and Body Maintenance & Repair has lots of posts about this stuff too.
Steve, Host
I was considering the 4Runner but it is just too small for me. The Sequoia is big enough but it doesn't have that "manly" appearance that the Z71 Tahoe does. Since I'm single and this SUV will be my day-to-day driving vehicle I wanted something that had all the features, power, room, and presence that suit my needs.
While the Sequoia is an excellent vehicle it is also a "soccer mom" SUV. The Z71 Tahoe is far more masculine in appearance.
It has good resale and reliability. I currently drive a 1996 Blazer that has been great. Since this vehicle will be used for far more than basic transportation I wanted something that made a statement.