OFFICIAL: Toyota SUV/truck thread

[Bimmerista]

New daily driver...2005 Lexus LX470. Picked it up 2 weeks ago. Hands down, one of the best purchases I have ever made. I love this car.

[noE30]

What are you looking for in a third gen? I've done a lot of reading about them. That one does not have the e locker, or 4x4. Do you desire either of these things? I think you'll be disappointed off road without at least the 4x4.

That specific one you posted, miles are good, but other than that it's rather pedestiran. It's not a 5k car without the 4x4, or being at least a limited. The limited has a much more upscale interior.

Honestly I don't know how much off roading I'd be doing, so I may not need a 4x4 model, and honestly thats one area I really need to do more research on as I don't know a whole lot about the options/systems. Don't the 2wd models have an option to turn on 4 wheel drive when needed temporarily, like part time 4 wheel drive vs full time 4 wheel drive? I had an XJ that was 2wd with part time 4x4 and it seemed to work fine even in deep snow up in Iowa, if the 4runner is the same way I imagine I would be happy. Basically I want something bigger than my e34 for road trips and photography adventures, I plan on using it for car camping as well vs setting up a tent every night, plus I like the way they look haha.

I want more space for sleeping/hauling gear, a little more power for carrying camping gear/bikes, and something that would be more capable on rough terrain than what I have currently ( I drove my e34 on some pretty rough areas last year and thank god I made it, but I'd love to have a more capable vehicle) . All while be reliable and relatively good looking.
Actually my old jeep would be great if I still had it and it got a little better gas mileage... but that's not the case.

I'd really appreciate any help you guys could offer! Ive got a week long trip planned for the end of October in Colorado and Utah, mostly shooting landscapes/hiking/riding bikes/camping Id love to have a new adventure rig by then!

[exhaust]

My daily. 2002 Double Cab TRD. Previously had a 2001 Tundra SR5 that went through my dad, one of his friends, life as a work truck and then as my first car. It still lives on. You just can't kill these things.

[Eric]

those 3rd ten double cabs are damn near the same price as the 4th gens ones!

[JCarp90]

I'm thinking of selling mine!

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I am super interested in this. :)

[mrsleeve]

Honestly I don't know how much off roading I'd be doing, so I may not need a 4x4 model, and honestly thats one area I really need to do more research on as I don't know a whole lot about the options/systems. Don't the 2wd models have an option to turn on 4 wheel drive when needed temporarily, like part time 4 wheel drive vs full time 4 wheel drive? I had an XJ that was 2wd with part time 4x4 and it seemed to work fine even in deep snow up in Iowa, if the 4runner is the same way I imagine I would be happy. Basically I want something bigger than my e34 for road trips and photography adventures, I plan on using it for car camping as well vs setting up a tent every night, plus I like the way they look haha.

I want more space for sleeping/hauling gear, a little more power for carrying camping gear/bikes, and something that would be more capable on rough terrain than what I have currently ( I drove my e34 on some pretty rough areas last year and thank god I made it, but I'd love to have a more capable vehicle) . All while be reliable and relatively good looking.
Actually my old jeep would be great if I still had it and it got a little better gas mileage... but that's not the case.

I'd really appreciate any help you guys could offer! Ive got a week long trip planned for the end of October in Colorado and Utah, mostly shooting landscapes/hiking/riding bikes/camping Id love to have a new adventure rig by then!

I think you have a slight confusion between 4wd and AWD and 2wd. 2wd is just that 2 wheels (1 axle) is driven only period no more no less..... 4wd is a selectable and is your "part time" 4x4 option (both axles being driven) also has both a high and Lo range options, in other words its there when you need it. AWD sometimes referred to as full time 4wd is just that not selectable and both axles driven all the time. In most cases lacks a Lo Range in the transfer case the land cruiser though do have a Lo range. ( the new gen GM full size SUVs that are 4wd lack a Lo range capability in the transfer case since the 13 model year and why I will not buying a new one. Wife will be getting a 5th gen 4runner next more than likely)

[Exodus_2pt0]

I am absolutely in love with my rental. 2015 SR5 4runner. We will be buying one after the new baby arrives. Being on vacation this truck is proving itself extremely versatile and useful.

[mrsleeve]

Good looking hundy/470 there bimmer how many miles??????

[Exodus_2pt0]

I'm loving our rental '15 4runner. Will probably pick one up for the Mrs. after we buy our house. On vacation with it this week and it is proving itself. 3rd row seating and rear roll down window are awesome.

[noE30]

I think you have a slight confusion between 4wd and AWD and 2wd.


Good looking hundy/470 there bimmer how many miles??????

You nailed it. I was definitely confused, I'll have to keep looking into all this. Thanks man.

What's this about though?
"Good looking hundy/470 there bimmer how many miles?????"

[lambo]

I'm thinking of selling mine!

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Balls! Wait a year and I'd buy it :(

[mrsleeve]

You nailed it. I was definitely confused, I'll have to keep looking into all this. Thanks man.

What's this about though?
"Good looking hundy/470 there bimmer how many miles?????"

that was not directed at you it was for Bimmerista

[Bimmerista]

that was not directed at you it was for Bimmerista

Its got 190K miles on it. Only serviced at the dealership. Timing belt & WP done at 116K miles. Other than oil change, brakes, & new fluids; at 160K miles, the steering angle sensor was replaced. Thats the only major service its ever had. :rofl:

Damn thing is solid!

[Exodus_2pt0]

So what years had head gasket issues? My wife is on board with the 4runner but we both prefer old vehicles with no payments.

I've always been wary of old Yota v6s because of head gasket issues. Was this only for certain years?

[Das Delfin]

^ you're thinking about '88-'95 with the 3VZE and there was a recall which addressed this but the 5VZ-FE in that 4runner shouldn't have any problems. Lots of people swap that motor into the older pickups because it's quad cam and has more hp