[RC57]

HI All,

I have a 1999 4WD Ltd with 250,000 miles that is still doing great. I'm interested in selling it and getting a 2024 4WD Ltd to freshen up my stable. I'd rather wait a while longer, but the 6th gen is going to be a greater departure than what I have than I'm looking for, so 2024 seems to be my year to move on. V6 -> V6. 4spd auto -> 5spd auto.

My biggest reason for this choice is the center differential. I'm surprised it isn't available on more models. I like being able to go easily back and forth from dry pavement to deep sand/mud/snow, etc. What also surprises me is there is no longer 2WD as a selection. Running the front axle on the interstate in the summer surely impacts fuel mileage and incurs more wear and tear on the front drive train. Looks like the 2024 will get about the same fuel mileage as my 1999. That isn't much of a negative for me.

Positives? It's a Limited! So it comes with all sorts of luxury features.The only option I see as a must have is the cargo cover.

My plan is to get one in Florida-friendly colors; white or grey exterior with beige interior. Not my favorite colors, but *sigh* I spend time in Florida summers.

Currently the dealers appear to have only models with a lot of undesirable options. Eg the clear film on doors and hood that mold around the edges after a few years. Or $700 for two oil changes. (I rotate tires myself when I check the brakes.)

Any thoughts how difficult it will be to get a 2024 4WD Ltd _without_ the stuff I don't want? Some of it, even if they tossed it in for free I'd rather not have. I'm looking for an upgrade I'll be happy that I did, 10-20 years from now.

[03_4x4Runner]

I just bought a 24 Limited. I wanted automatic running boards for the wife and it had to be either red or underground. It was getting much harder to find one with the options I wanted so when one came up 200 miles away I jumped on it. I imagine as production comes to an end it will be even more hard to find what you want. I still have my 14 Limited and wanted to grab another one since the 14 has been so good. All that film, tint etc seems to be pretty standard dealer add ons around here. They seem to put it on as soon as the car hits the lot. I do not like it but try to negotiate the price of them off.