Why is the 4runner so expensive?
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Why is the 4runner so expensive?
I was thinking of buying the 4runner as a TSX replacement within a few years only cause I may be driving on the expressway for more than an hr everyday for my job.
I wish Toyota had good offers on the 4runner, the only SUV left that is a man's SUV.
Why doesn't Toyota make their cars like Honda with some standard equipement?
The 4runner I like is $32K, that's a good deal for a 4runner?
I wish Toyota had good offers on the 4runner, the only SUV left that is a man's SUV.
Why doesn't Toyota make their cars like Honda with some standard equipement?
The 4runner I like is $32K, that's a good deal for a 4runner?
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Buying a 4Runner because you are going to be spending 1hr on the expressway every day?
If you need a better highway cruiser than the TSX for $32K ... go with the TL (or an Accord V6 if the looks don't bother you ... the new Hybrid Accord will be excellent)
If you need a better highway cruiser than the TSX for $32K ... go with the TL (or an Accord V6 if the looks don't bother you ... the new Hybrid Accord will be excellent)
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Originally Posted by Soze75
If you get a 4Runner please don't go cheap and get the base model with all that ugly, unpainted, plastic cladding dominating the body. Yuck
My family has the SR5 2WD version. It's a 1996 and has 96,000 miles. Great SUV, but the handling is very much truck-like. Tight turning radius, though. Much better than the TSX. And the V6 roars!
We got ours in '96 for $30K out the door (with all CA taxes). That's $27,700 without taxes.
I know Toyota has a national sales event where they give rebates of as much as $4,000. I've seen $3,000 OFF here in SD in the paper. It's good to shop around...
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Originally Posted by TSXfan23
I was thinking of buying the 4runner as a TSX replacement within a few years only cause I may be driving on the expressway for more than an hr everyday for my job.
I wish Toyota had good offers on the 4runner, the only SUV left that is a man's SUV.
Why doesn't Toyota make their cars like Honda with some standard equipement?
The 4runner I like is $32K, that's a good deal for a 4runner?
I wish Toyota had good offers on the 4runner, the only SUV left that is a man's SUV.
Why doesn't Toyota make their cars like Honda with some standard equipement?
The 4runner I like is $32K, that's a good deal for a 4runner?
Why you ask?
The GX 470 is based on it. Take away some of the extra Lexus features and you have the 4-Runner. The GX is 55k loaded.
The 4-Runner is the new Landcrusier Prado. It is simply LEGENDARY overseas and one of the few serious off-roaders left.
It's built like a tank. Change the oil and you have a truck that will not die.
And looking at ALL SUVs 32k is cheap. When I see some of these SUV prices, I cannot figure how they are so popular. It's RARE to find any under 30k.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Actually, the 4-Runner is a BARGAIN.
Why you ask?
The GX 470 is based on it. Take away some of the extra Lexus features and you have the 4-Runner. The GX is 55k loaded.
The 4-Runner is the new Landcrusier Prado. It is simply LEGENDARY overseas and one of the few serious off-roaders left.
It's built like a tank. Change the oil and you have a truck that will not die.
And looking at ALL SUVs 32k is cheap. When I see some of these SUV prices, I cannot figure how they are so popular. It's RARE to find any under 30k.
Why you ask?
The GX 470 is based on it. Take away some of the extra Lexus features and you have the 4-Runner. The GX is 55k loaded.
The 4-Runner is the new Landcrusier Prado. It is simply LEGENDARY overseas and one of the few serious off-roaders left.
It's built like a tank. Change the oil and you have a truck that will not die.
And looking at ALL SUVs 32k is cheap. When I see some of these SUV prices, I cannot figure how they are so popular. It's RARE to find any under 30k.
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Sad to say, but sicklex is actually right on this one. If you just compare all the "real" SUVs, while some have their advantages, it's the 4Runner that comes out on top when all is said and done. The price on the Trailblazer in my house was 38K. You could get a Lexus for that price, as the Trailblazer never went off the asphalt, not even once. and never towed anything.
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Originally Posted by provench
Buying a 4Runner because you are going to be spending 1hr on the expressway every day?
If you need a better highway cruiser than the TSX for $32K ... go with the TL (or an Accord V6 if the looks don't bother you ... the new Hybrid Accord will be excellent)
If you need a better highway cruiser than the TSX for $32K ... go with the TL (or an Accord V6 if the looks don't bother you ... the new Hybrid Accord will be excellent)
There are reasons for (some) people to need SUVs, but this ain't a good one.
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The new 4Runners are loaded with extras that a normal user or even a casual off roader might never really need. But the car has serious off-road capabilities now compared to it's predecessors.
Personally, I think unless you are going off road every month, you should stick to the Highlander if in the market for a Toyota SUV.
Junkster, whose father went through three generations of 4Runners
Personally, I think unless you are going off road every month, you should stick to the Highlander if in the market for a Toyota SUV.
Junkster, whose father went through three generations of 4Runners
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Got a 4runner here...2004 Limited 4x4. It is an awesome truck, I must admit. I'd say it's a pretty good value, too. The thing is LOADED with features and amenities and even goes beyond what our LX470 had. It handles very much like the LX, interior materials are just as nice (save for the gorgeous wood, chrome, and buttery soft leather), but dealer service SUCKS...BIG TIME.
Our Acura dealer here in town is AMAZING. Loaners whenever we need them, VERY nicely remodeled dealer, great waiting room, helpful people who'll do whatever it is necessary to make you comfortable...and a chocolate when your car's done with its service.
Toyota doesn't care how much you paid for their vehicle. You get no prefferential treatment for buying one of their more expensive products and quite frankly they're a MESS. We may not have the vehicle in for service much, but it kind of ruins the experience.
The 4runner is so good...but the service is incredibley bad.
Our Acura dealer here in town is AMAZING. Loaners whenever we need them, VERY nicely remodeled dealer, great waiting room, helpful people who'll do whatever it is necessary to make you comfortable...and a chocolate when your car's done with its service.
Toyota doesn't care how much you paid for their vehicle. You get no prefferential treatment for buying one of their more expensive products and quite frankly they're a MESS. We may not have the vehicle in for service much, but it kind of ruins the experience.
The 4runner is so good...but the service is incredibley bad.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
...The 4-Runner is the new Landcrusier Prado...
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Originally Posted by dabuda2004
does anyone know if the 4runner is over 6k lbs? I think the GX470 is
asking for tax writeoff reasons, thanks!
asking for tax writeoff reasons, thanks!
http://www.taxpayer.net/TCS/whitepapers/SUVtaxbreak.htm
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Actually, the 4-Runner is a BARGAIN.
Why you ask?
The GX 470 is based on it. Take away some of the extra Lexus features and you have the 4-Runner. The GX is 55k loaded....
Why you ask?
The GX 470 is based on it. Take away some of the extra Lexus features and you have the 4-Runner. The GX is 55k loaded....
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
Very picky, I know, but isn't the 4runner the Hilux Surf over seas?
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so, i guess i can stick to the TSX for now. i was just getting paranoid, cause one of my friends drives a 00 Corolla and told me that he got sideswiped by a huge semi on the highway. so, he's paranoid now and says that driving in an SUV would be safer if you got hit by the semi than riding in a car. the only suv's that are in a realistic price range i would like to buy is the 4runner, of course my dream suv would be either a range rover, X5, porsche cayenne, touareg, or Infiniti Fx.
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Originally Posted by TSXfan23
...the only suv's that are in a realistic price range i would like to buy is the 4runner, of course my dream suv would be either a range rover, X5, porsche cayenne, touareg, or Infiniti Fx.
You said you like the masculinity of the 4runner. Maybe think about a used Lexus LX470. I'd highly recommend one of those.
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
That doesn't necessarily mean that the 4Runner is a bargain. It could mean that the GX470 is a RIPOFF...
But I do agree that the more expensive a platform shared car, the more of a rip-off it is.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
there is no off-road luxury SUV close to the GX.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Sigh. For the price, there is no off-road luxury SUV close to the GX. And you don't have to worry about crappy dealer service. And it has additional amenities...
I'd take a Touareg before the GX, even with VW reliability.
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well the 4runner is still in my shopping list, but toyota really has bad service? i thought toyota had better overall quality than honda?
well, the suv's i would never consider are the kia sportage, sorento, hyundai santa fe, isuzu axiom, trooper, suzuki xl-7, and honda crv well only now since the crv has all those recalls. btw, how are the mitsubishi suv's like endeavor, forgot their other ones?
well, the suv's i would never consider are the kia sportage, sorento, hyundai santa fe, isuzu axiom, trooper, suzuki xl-7, and honda crv well only now since the crv has all those recalls. btw, how are the mitsubishi suv's like endeavor, forgot their other ones?
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Originally Posted by TSXfan23
well the 4runner is still in my shopping list, but toyota really has bad service? i thought toyota had better overall quality than honda?
well, the suv's i would never consider are the kia sportage, sorento, hyundai santa fe, isuzu axiom, trooper, suzuki xl-7, and honda crv well only now since the crv has all those recalls. btw, how are the mitsubishi suv's like endeavor, forgot their other ones?
well, the suv's i would never consider are the kia sportage, sorento, hyundai santa fe, isuzu axiom, trooper, suzuki xl-7, and honda crv well only now since the crv has all those recalls. btw, how are the mitsubishi suv's like endeavor, forgot their other ones?
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
Well...I'm not sure about that statement. The Volkswagen Touareg is very close the GX...I'd go so far to say that it's superior. Motor Trend would tend to agree with me, and so would Car and Driver. Quite frankly, the GX looks awkward and bloated. Further, the interior was quite disappointing for me--it lacked pizazz and the material quality was just "eh".
I'd take a Touareg before the GX, even with VW reliability.
I'd take a Touareg before the GX, even with VW reliability.
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Originally Posted by gilboman
the off-road capabilities of the touareg is a bit behind the GX i think.
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Originally Posted by TSXfan23
so, i guess i can stick to the TSX for now. i was just getting paranoid, cause one of my friends drives a 00 Corolla and told me that he got sideswiped by a huge semi on the highway. so, he's paranoid now and says that driving in an SUV would be safer if you got hit by the semi than riding in a car.
True, more metal means more protection. But that high center of gravity means they’re much more likely to roll making accidents in SUVs far more dangerous.
Other than safety, is there any other reason you want an SUV? If you’re not going off-road, there’s no reason to pay for all off-road hardware and ride height. There’s also the mileage.
You’ll save a ton of money and be safer (and have more fun!) just by staying alert in your TSX on the highway.
Good luck either way.
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Originally Posted by captainjack
Sorry TSXfan, SUVs ain’t necessarily safer.
True, more metal means more protection. But that high center of gravity means they’re much more likely to roll making accidents in SUVs far more dangerous......
True, more metal means more protection. But that high center of gravity means they’re much more likely to roll making accidents in SUVs far more dangerous......
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A) does Toyota make its trucks/SUVs (and which ones) on a full-frame or unibody? This factor makes many SUV's safer (for their occupants, worse for those struck) than unibody cars, most particularly in head-ons. Bumper height differential is also a factor.
B) rollover risk and catastrophic loss of control potential are much higher in any SUV or truck than a competent vehicle like the TSX.
C) if you're going to be paranoid, might as well quit driving, cuz you wont get tractor-trailers off the road, and I dont imagine you want to pick up a Kenworth for that hiway drive.
B) rollover risk and catastrophic loss of control potential are much higher in any SUV or truck than a competent vehicle like the TSX.
C) if you're going to be paranoid, might as well quit driving, cuz you wont get tractor-trailers off the road, and I dont imagine you want to pick up a Kenworth for that hiway drive.
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
That's true, but being hit by an 18-wheeler isn't automatically a rollover situation.
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