Out with the old, in with the new(er) - BlackAck's 4Runner thread
Just traded my 2003 4Runner Sport in for a 2008 4Runner SR5. Couldn't be happier, although there are some things that I miss from my sport, like the JBL 10 speaker system and the 6 disk changer, but overall I am very excited about the new whip. Here's a few pics of the old and the new
Here's my old girl, I will miss her https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...dc45d95a6c.jpg Her best use aside from daily city driving https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...fcf3ab4dae.jpg Out with the old and in with the new :boogie: http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMAG0889.jpg The new girl in my life :boink: http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMAG0904.jpg http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMAG0903.jpg I will post better pics once I wash and wax her, I have already started with some small things. I moved my WeatherTech DigitalFit floormats over, installed all my cool white wide angle LED bulbs, replaced the passenger mirror, and getting ready to replace all the interior speakers with the ones from my old runner, just excited to have a new project to work on. And the wishlist is already a few grand of new stuff :chuckle: |
Congrats! Nice looking ride!
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Originally Posted by teranfon
(Post 13619308)
Congrats! Nice looking ride!
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I know a few guys with 4Runners. All they drive for regular transportation. They usually trade them off for a new one every few years, but always because they choose to and not out of necessity. Those things seem to run forever.
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Congrats again. Looking good
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Originally Posted by teranfon
(Post 13619332)
I know a few guys with 4Runners. All they drive for regular transportation. They usually trade them off for a new one every few years, but always because they choose to and not out of necessity. Those things seem to run forever.
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
(Post 13619335)
Congrats again. Looking good
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Body colored side molding FTW
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Just curious, what's your opinion on the new 4runners? Seems like people either love or hate them.
Nice upgrade btw! |
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
(Post 13619368)
Body colored side molding FTW
Originally Posted by honda_nut
(Post 13619388)
Just curious, what's your opinion on the new 4runners? Seems like people either love or hate them.
Nice upgrade btw! |
didnt the sport/limited have the XREAS shocks? wondering how different it drove from the SR5 models
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Very nice! :)
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congrats again :woot:
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Haha the 2008 has a puppy face.
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
(Post 13619440)
Thanks, I personally love the new ones as far as the interior and the features, but I'm not a huge fan of the exterior styling, I like the look of them, but hate the way that the headlights and tails stick out, and it looks too boxy for me. I looked at the newer ones, but really wanted this body style with the projector headlights, and with such low mileage, it was a no brainer.
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3 of my friends have 4runners, from 2005-2006. They love them and gonna keep them for a very very long time.
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I've always loved 4Runner's...great to drive. I wasn't a fan of all the plastic cladding they (and everyone else) were using back then, though. New one looks great!
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Very nice rig brah. Use it in good health...
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Nice pickup, brother!
Enjoy your new ride. |
nice, im pretty sure the new won't have any problems reaching the previous ones mileage....those toyotas do sure run forever! I just remembered an episode of Top Gear and tested a tacoma with high miles thru different kinds of crap and it still kept going.
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Toyota trucks FTW! Just change the radiator cap within the next 6 years...
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nice upgrade bud. :thumbsup:
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Congrats, my sister in law drives a 1997 4-Runner and it's been a little Energizer Bunny.
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:cheers:
I have an extra rt-headlamp laying around the shop if you ever need one :thumbsup: |
<---loves 4runners!
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
(Post 13619442)
didnt the sport/limited have the XREAS shocks? wondering how different it drove from the SR5 models
Originally Posted by JS + MS3
(Post 13619471)
Very nice! :)
Originally Posted by crazyasiantl
(Post 13619490)
congrats again :woot:
Originally Posted by HeartTLs
(Post 13619515)
Haha the 2008 has a puppy face.
Originally Posted by myron
(Post 13619691)
3 of my friends have 4runners, from 2005-2006. They love them and gonna keep them for a very very long time.
Originally Posted by chill_dog
(Post 13619750)
I've always loved 4Runner's...great to drive. I wasn't a fan of all the plastic cladding they (and everyone else) were using back then, though. New one looks great!
Originally Posted by Hapa DC5
(Post 13620147)
Very nice rig brah. Use it in good health...
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
(Post 13620154)
Nice pickup, brother!
Enjoy your new ride.
Originally Posted by coykiam
(Post 13620226)
nice, im pretty sure the new won't have any problems reaching the previous ones mileage....those toyotas do sure run forever! I just remembered an episode of Top Gear and tested a tacoma with high miles thru different kinds of crap and it still kept going.
Originally Posted by oo7spy
(Post 13621116)
Toyota trucks FTW! Just change the radiator cap within the next 6 years...
Originally Posted by lifetimeofwar
(Post 13621284)
nice upgrade bud. :thumbsup:
Originally Posted by Legend2TL
(Post 13621287)
Congrats, my sister in law drives a 1997 4-Runner and it's been a little Energizer Bunny.
Originally Posted by Mr. Maker
(Post 13621492)
:cheers:
I have an extra rt-headlamp laying around the shop if you ever need one :thumbsup:
Originally Posted by MarbleGT
(Post 13621522)
<---loves 4runners!
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:woot:
Nice pick up buddy! |
Cool. I like those 4 Runners. Not a bad year in the whole bunch. Only truck, other than the Pathfinder, that I like recommending.
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Congrats ! My gfs mother has the same 4runner as you. I drove it to Texas and back with no complaints! Very comfortable. I love that truck !
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
(Post 13645402)
Cool. I like those 4 Runners. Not a bad year in the whole bunch. Only truck, other than the Pathfinder, that I like recommending.
Originally Posted by Ruserious
(Post 13646084)
Congrats ! My gfs mother has the same 4runner as you. I drove it to Texas and back with no complaints! Very comfortable. I love that truck !
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So I removed the pitiful magnetless speakers from the SR5 stereo, and replaced them with my Alpine Type S speakers and Audiobahn 1" silk dome tweeters that I had on my old JBL amp, and I am not happy with the lack of power from the stock head unit. I already have a set of MB Quart Reference Component 6x9's and tweeters that I was planning to put in when I install an amp and head unit, so I am looking into getting another set of MB Quart components for the rear, a 4 channel amp, and a double din navi head unit. I already ordered the stock JBL sub enclosure for my JL 8" sub that I never put in my 03 sport, and need an amp for that as well. Looks like I'll be moving very quickly on the stereo upgrade. I'll throw some pics up of the other speakers when I get a chance to upload them off my cell phone
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Nice. Should help out a lot. I have a Boston Acoustics 10 inch sub sitting collecting dust in my garage. That will get installed when I swap the suspension in the TL. |
Great choice Black Ack! A friend of mine has a 4Runner as his only wheels (remembering we're in Colorado). Still one of the most comfortable body-on-frame vehicles on the market. I went el cheapo and bought a new 2007 4x4 Nissan Frontier years ago for my "serious fun" vehicle. Body-on-frame definitely "gets 'er done" when it comes to off-roading and towing. Congrats!
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
(Post 13648363)
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Nice. Should help out a lot. I have a Boston Acoustics 10 inch sub sitting collecting dust in my garage. That will get installed when I swap the suspension in the TL.
Originally Posted by Pat04TL
(Post 13650361)
Great choice Black Ack! A friend of mine has a 4Runner as his only wheels (remembering we're in Colorado). Still one of the most comfortable body-on-frame vehicles on the market. I went el cheapo and bought a new 2007 4x4 Nissan Frontier years ago for my "serious fun" vehicle. Body-on-frame definitely "gets 'er done" when it comes to off-roading and towing. Congrats!
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Getting ramped up to start on the audio for the 4Runner. I'm actually going to have nicer equipment in my daily driver than in my show car :rofl:
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Congrats. Love the Toyota SUVS. Really digging the new highlander, it looks gorgeous. Toyota as its slogan states "moving forward" is moving forward while honda on the other hand is moving backwards. The new pilot/crv/accord crossover are all a joke compared to the toyota SUVS.
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Congratz on the T4R. :) I own an '06 SR5 4X4. Very reliable. Closing in on 100K Miles. Only issues are the common ones: Driveline Clunk, Seat Creak, Frozen Calipers, and stuck moonroof. Did you have the accelerator pedal cut down per the recall? I don't like the 5G 4Runners, as Toyota has decided to de-content and take the Fat Engineering out of the vehicle. No standard running boards, mud flaps, roof rack and rails, locking gas door, and no Multi-Mode Transfer case except for Limited edition. I have more stuff on my 4Runner stock than the 5G. I don't like the direction Toyota is going with the 4Runner. It is one of the few reliable Body on Frame and true SUV's left on the market. I can see the 4Runner going to Unibody due to CAFE rules. :(
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Congrats! My step dad has a 2001 with 275,000 miles that he still drives every single day. He loves that thing. They'll last forever if you take care of them. :thumbsup:
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Originally Posted by Aretardedorange
(Post 13679257)
Congrats. Love the Toyota SUVS. Really digging the new highlander, it looks gorgeous. Toyota as its slogan states "moving forward" is moving forward while honda on the other hand is moving backwards. The new pilot/crv/accord crossover are all a joke compared to the toyota SUVS.
Originally Posted by The_Tripzter
(Post 13679624)
Congratz on the T4R. :) I own an '06 SR5 4X4. Very reliable. Closing in on 100K Miles. Only issues are the common ones: Driveline Clunk, Seat Creak, Frozen Calipers, and stuck moonroof. Did you have the accelerator pedal cut down per the recall? I don't like the 5G 4Runners, as Toyota has decided to de-content and take the Fat Engineering out of the vehicle. No standard running boards, mud flaps, roof rack and rails, locking gas door, and no Multi-Mode Transfer case except for Limited edition. I have more stuff on my 4Runner stock than the 5G. I don't like the direction Toyota is going with the 4Runner. It is one of the few reliable Body on Frame and true SUV's left on the market. I can see the 4Runner going to Unibody due to CAFE rules. :(
Originally Posted by cjTL
(Post 13680014)
Congrats! My step dad has a 2001 with 275,000 miles that he still drives every single day. He loves that thing. They'll last forever if you take care of them. :thumbsup:
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:woot: Congrats!
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Nice! :cheers: :popcorn:
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