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Old Sep 19, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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I was all for the dark blue but it is now second in terms of blue. That cavalry blue is awesome. TRD wheels or bust for sure. You need to do those right away. Don't wait just order a set now. Here is some help. http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-Graphite-...dZHeCz&vxp=mtr

I think on the dark blue they look better in gunmetal but on the cavalry blue they look better in matte black.

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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:00 AM
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I'm not a big fan of the Cavalry Blue, and the TRD Pros are impossible to get around here so it's not an option. I'm planning to buy the dark blue next week assuming it hasn't been sold already. My next issue is if I want the gunmetal or black, definitely leaning toward the gun metal, but probably won't buy those till the spring either way.
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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Gun metal on the darker blue, IMO.
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I'm not a big fan of the Cavalry Blue, and the TRD Pros are impossible to get around here so it's not an option. I'm planning to buy the dark blue next week assuming it hasn't been sold already. My next issue is if I want the gunmetal or black, definitely leaning toward the gun metal, but probably won't buy those till the spring either way.
Why put off now what you can do today? Need those TRD wheels and some nice offroad tires for the winter ahead anyways
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Why put off now what you can do today? Need those TRD wheels and some nice offroad tires for the winter ahead anyways
I don't even own the new truck yet....
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:35 AM
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Also thinking about the Trail Edition wheels, since I originally was looking at the TE's

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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 01:11 PM
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Just not sure they stand out enough

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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I'm not a big fan of the Cavalry Blue, and the TRD Pros are impossible to get around here so it's not an option. I'm planning to buy the dark blue next week assuming it hasn't been sold already. My next issue is if I want the gunmetal or black, definitely leaning toward the gun metal, but probably won't buy those till the spring either way.
many people from tacoma world have ordered the 4Runner Pro for sticker. No mark ups. There are dealers dojng that for a while

my tacoma pro was bought at msrp also from the same dealer in OR

if you are interested in a Pro I will be happy to share info
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Just not sure they stand out enough
Lots of 2nd gen Taco guys are picking up cheap trail edition 4 runner wheels since the 4Runner guys seem to be dumping them left and right for cheap
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 09:04 AM
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Not a fan of the trail edition wheels. TRDPro wheels look much much better. But since you mention TEs How about some bronze Volk TE37 PCDs. They would look amazing on the blue.

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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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I think the colour is what makes the biggest difference What would bronze trail edition wheels look like on blue?
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 01:06 PM
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Trail edition wheels are also 17x7 where as those volks are 18x8.

Those Volks on that 4Runner really make me want one.
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 02:53 PM
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I had been thinking about bronze actually since I saw these



Those trail editions in bronze would be sick
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 09:48 AM
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Spent the entire weekend ripping out my speakers, sub enclosure, amp, head unit, led bars, taillights, headlight retrofits, etc and getting her all back to stock, doesn't even look like the same truck anymore. Almost got heat stroke yesterday in the 100 degree heat index, and lost at least 5 lbs of sweat. I'm taking her this afternoon to trade her in on the Nautical Blue 2017 SR5 Premium. Going to miss the old gal, we've been through a lot in almost 6 years



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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 11:06 AM
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Since you are getting a 17, as a model year left over, are they giving a significant discount ?
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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pre-Congrats on the new T4R!
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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Are you selling the led bar?
Nope, it's going on the 17
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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^ Wanting to do something like that, but have to worry about blocking the intercooler. May look into putting it in the main radiator grille, but with 5 horizontal bars, the gaps aren't that big.
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Nope, it's going on the 17
Enjoy!
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I had been thinking about bronze actually since I saw these



Those trail editions in bronze would be sick
Like the bronze but not those wheels. I think it makes the truck look dated with those wheels. Do the Volks or maybe powder coat a set of the TRD pro wheels. But since the girlfriend is now moved in and you guys have consolidated bills I vote for the Volks
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Since you are getting a 17, as a model year left over, are they giving a significant discount ?
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Like the bronze but not those wheels. I think it makes the truck look dated with those wheels. Do the Volks or maybe powder coat a set of the TRD pro wheels. But since the girlfriend is now moved in and you guys have consolidated bills I vote for the Volks
I don't want those wheels, just using them as a color reference
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Picked it up last night, got a fair price on my trade in and a fair price on the sale, they gave me a nice discount on the 17 that's why I was looking at them. They were selling pretty closed to what used 2014's were going for on their lot. I got them to come down a bit further before agreeing to the sale. Truck had 22 miles on it when I drove it off the lot, and 8 or 10 of those were from my test drive. Weird driving a brand new car, I haven't bought new since 2000, but have been driving my gf's new Subaru on and off for months. It was also bittersweet because I loved my old 4Runner so saying goodbye to her was tough, been through a lot of life changes with that thing, but it was time to move on. Here's a pic that I snapped at the dealer, I tried to recreate the pic from 2012 when I bought the 08 and traded in my 03.



And again, out with the old and in with the new again!


Loving the color so far, and the interior is like a freaking living room, so much headroom and so comfortable, way more spacious and comfortable than my last 2 4Runners. Already ordering mods for it

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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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Jason, if you buy me the Works, I'll put them on
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Sooo nice!

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How many miles did you have on the 08?
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:58 AM
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Just over 105K miles
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Jason, if you buy me the Works, I'll put them on
https://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...AaAruiEALw_wcB
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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If you buy them, I will mount...
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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If I am buying those wheels I am going to get myself a 4runner to go with them.

I found a solution. Apparently the TRD Pro wheels look good in bronze too.



Buy the TRD Pro wheels and just have them powder coated for like $200 before you put them on. You can get a set of them on eBay for like $700-800.
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Chris,
curious, if he buys you wheels you will mount the wheels, or you will mount him?
Asking for a friend.
Might be interested in that deal, myself.
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:44 AM
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Just over 105K miles
Barely used. How do you like the 5G compared to your 4G power-wise since the power train is a carryover? It's going to be super reliable. It's a toyota after all.
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Chris,
curious, if he buys you wheels you will mount the wheels, or you will mount him?
Asking for a friend.
Might be interested in that deal, myself.
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