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Show me your old Tacos (4Runner, FJ, Landcruiser, bronco etc)

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31 minutes ago, BHMCruiser said:

I think that's what I'm going with. My main problem with the AT tires (including KO2s) is that they were so compromised that I was never happy with them no matter what I was doing. They sucked in mud. They sucked in rain. Etc. So I may as get a little more aggressive tread pattern since I am already compromising on road performance and noise.

I meant to caveat, my comment was if you are doing any off-roading, snow mud or sand at all.  If you're just driving on the street then get some street tires.

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46 minutes ago, Judge Roybeanbag said:

I meant to caveat, my comment was if you are doing any off-roading, snow mud or sand at all.  If you're just driving on the street then get some street tires.

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Trading in my 2012 Grand Cherokee for my third 4Runner next week. It'll probably be a '18 or '19.  Anything I should know going in?

19 gets the push bottom start, sun roof JBL upgrade and maybe Apple car play (check my math here) - for all of the TRD models. Was standard on the limited etc

19 also has the full roof rack as opposed to basic rails 

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19 gets the push bottom start, sun roof JBL upgrade and maybe Apple car play (check my math here) - for all of the TRD models. Was standard on the limited etc
19 also has the full roof rack as opposed to basic rails 

2020 got CarPlay. I bought a 19 a couple of months before the 2020’s came out.
On 3/12/2021 at 1:53 PM, 4th&Five said:

Trading in my 2012 Grand Cherokee for my third 4Runner next week. It'll probably be a '18 or '19.  Anything I should know going in?

Ended up going new because it was cheaper than the used ones I was finding. Pretty pumped to be back in one. 

Ended up going new because it was cheaper than the used ones I was finding. Pretty pumped to be back in one. 

Yeah, it’s crazy how the used ones are the same price or more expensive.
3 hours ago, ChickenSandwich said:

How did you spec it out?

Just truck nutz for now!

11 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Just truck nutz for now!

you gotta get the Punisher skull in the tint on the rear side windows next...and maybe an over-abundance of LED lights on the front. 

On 3/18/2021 at 8:15 AM, Pescado_Rojo said:

you gotta get the Punisher skull in the tint on the rear side windows next...and maybe an over-abundance of LED lights on the front. 

Get matching badge for rear

SkullRunner 

20 hours ago, blacklab said:

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Toyota is dead.

Long live Toyota.

 

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Ended up going new because it was cheaper than the used ones I was finding. Pretty pumped to be back in one. 

Sold my 2019 Tundra for about what I paid for it two years ago to Carvana.

I was willing to buy 2016 or newer 4wd 4Runner with 30-75k miles. The prices were all close to new. It took 4 weeks to find what I wanted.

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Now to find an empty basket for the roof. . .

Have an 08 limited that needs some work done...t-belt, fluids, pads..can anyone rec a good toyota shop/mechanic in Austin? Need a shop I can trust, I won't take it to a dealership

I just took my FJ to Rising Sun on South Lamar this morning to get the front brakes done and fix a power steering leak.

I'll have a trip report some time tomorrow.

There's also a place on 183 called Land Cruiser specialist https://www.lcspec.com/ that is supposed to be legit but they didn't answer their phone yesterday so I'm at rising sun instead of there.

4 hours ago, blacklab said:

I just took my FJ to Rising Sun on South Lamar this morning to get the front brakes done and fix a power steering leak.

I'll have a trip report some time tomorrow.

There's also a place on 183 called Land Cruiser specialist https://www.lcspec.com/ that is supposed to be legit but they didn't answer their phone yesterday so I'm at rising sun instead of there.

Thanks man, that LC place is exactly what I was looking for, especially since I'm up north anyway...I had considered calling Rising Sun over on Anderson but the reviews weren't great and I assumed it was a chain but I've also heard some people swear by them.

On 4/13/2021 at 4:45 PM, ballrific said:

Have an 08 limited that needs some work done...t-belt, fluids, pads..can anyone rec a good toyota shop/mechanic in Austin? Need a shop I can trust, I won't take it to a dealership

How do you know it need a new timing belt?  I’m pretty sure modern Toyota engines all use chain. 

20 minutes ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

NM, looks like that first Toyota v-8 used a belt.  That’s pretty weird 

That first V8 was off the chain!

On 4/15/2021 at 11:00 AM, dingleberryswitzer said:

NM, looks like that first Toyota v-8 used a belt.  That’s pretty weird 

Yeah, I think my 08 was the last year they put the V8 in them...still lucky to get double digit gas mileage anywhere...

On 4/13/2021 at 5:08 PM, blacklab said:

I just took my FJ to Rising Sun on South Lamar this morning to get the front brakes done and fix a power steering leak.

I'll have a trip report some time tomorrow.

There's also a place on 183 called Land Cruiser specialist https://www.lcspec.com/ that is supposed to be legit but they didn't answer their phone yesterday so I'm at rising sun instead of there.

I met the guy that owns Land Cruiser specialist this weekend, really nice guy and he definitely knows all about the vehicles.  

On 4/13/2021 at 9:49 PM, ballrific said:

Thanks man, that LC place is exactly what I was looking for, especially since I'm up north anyway...I had considered calling Rising Sun over on Anderson but the reviews weren't great and I assumed it was a chain but I've also heard some people swear by them.

I have had pretty good luck with Dave's Ultimate Automotive off Howard lane(since you are North). They did a rebuild for me when they first opened up years ago that was pretty reasonable. More recently have worked on my Daughters CX-7 Turbo that she has driven like a bat out of hell.  They seem pretty damn good about identifying what's wrong without completely bending you over.  I don't think I would call them cheap, but they seem honest.  Work comes with some kind of nationwide warranty as well if I am remembering correctly. They have a pretty good reporting where you can log on and see the estimates and work to be done online, which was cool during covid.

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Thanks, it’s a 92 blazer but close enough ;)
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Shit  has gotten out of hand 

 

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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh

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Shit  has gotten out of hand 
 
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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh
Supply chain is fucked up for everything.
On 5/5/2021 at 4:11 PM, ChickenSandwich said:

Shit  has gotten out of hand 

 

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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh

yep.  exactly why i bought new and saved money.

Just now, 4th&Five said:

yep.  exactly why i bought new and saved money.

Not anymore, 2021 "new" are going for up to $70K (TRD PRO) on auto trader.  Local Dealer wants $67K.

Not anymore, 2021 "new" are going for up to $70K (TRD PRO) on auto trader.  Local Dealer wants $67K.
That's absurd.
Shit  has gotten out of hand 
 
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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh
Expand your search area. They are going for low 40s around here for 2-3 year old models.
21 hours ago, Chewbacca said:
On 5/5/2021 at 4:11 PM, ChickenSandwich said:
Shit  has gotten out of hand 
 
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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh

Expand your search area. They are going for low 40s around here for 2-3 year old models.

Is 1770 miles not far enough?

 

actually it looks like he put the search area super large then sorted by price. He’s showing the highest prices in the country 

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On 5/5/2021 at 4:11 PM, ChickenSandwich said:

Shit  has gotten out of hand 

 

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2018s going for 10k over sticker. Smdh

This made me look up the value on my 2016 with 70k miles. KBB claims it’s worth 33k I paid 42k in December 2015.

Really, really, really hoping I get a job offer next week. If I do, soon I hope to swap out my 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport for a new or newish 4runner TRD Off-road. I assume folks think the TRD-Pro isn’t worth the extra money? I wish cavalry blue was a standard color.

Anyone have experience with a late model 4runner TRD Off-road?

On 5/16/2021 at 11:17 AM, Patricio Swayze said:

Really, really, really hoping I get a job offer next week. If I do, soon I hope to swap out my 2013 Tacoma TRD Sport for a new or newish 4runner TRD Off-road. I assume folks think the TRD-Pro isn’t worth the extra money? I wish cavalry blue was a standard color.

Anyone have experience with a late model 4runner TRD Off-road?

Not 4Rrunner, but I know the TRD-Pro for the Tacoma, it made way more sense to just buy the off-road and upgrade the suspension yourself aftermarket. Both from a performance standpoint and a cost standpoint. The only real reason for it was the exclusive colors, and that's a lot of extra cash just for a color. 

Prices are crazy right now. New model is supposed to come out in a year or two.

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