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Limited vs trail
i will be purchasing a 4runner soon. I really like the LIMITED features but i love the TRAIL's body kit look.
What will i be missing out if i get the TRAIL instead of the LIMITED? i plan on getting the trail with navi.
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03-05-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by damian.ma
i will be purchasing a 4runner soon. I really like the LIMITED features but i love the TRAIL's body kit look.
What will i be missing out if i get the TRAIL instead of the LIMITED? i plan on getting the trail with navi.
Thanks in advance!
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Off the top of my head, going with the Trail you lose:
dual climate control, "automagical" 4WD, leather, 3rd row seat option, 20" wheels, and heated seats.
But you gain the KDSS option, crawl control, traction selector, rook rack cross bars, full skid plates, and the warm glow that comes with knowing your truck was meant to go anywhere, at anytime. 
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03-05-2010, 09:15 PM
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oh wow thats all? i dont need leather or heated seats lol.
if thats it, i am getting wayyy to excited to get a TRAIL 
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03-05-2010, 09:38 PM
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Live in the north or have to encounter snowy wet roads on a regular basis? If so, perhaps search all the useful information on this forum.
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03-05-2010, 09:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by damian.ma
i will be purchasing a 4runner soon. I really like the LIMITED features but i love the TRAIL's body kit look.
What will i be missing out if i get the TRAIL instead of the LIMITED? i plan on getting the trail with navi.
Thanks in advance!
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Also missing on the TE is Smart Key. The Torsen center differential (on Limited) is nice and unless you're familiar with the pros/cons of transfer case differentials (TE) I'd consider Torsen center diff a big bonus for the LE.
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03-05-2010, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by damian.ma
i will be purchasing a 4runner soon. I really like the LIMITED features but i love the TRAIL's body kit look.
What will i be missing out if i get the TRAIL instead of the LIMITED? i plan on getting the trail with navi.
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The Torsen center differential, which gives the Limited fulltime 4WD -- that allows you to drive in 4WD on dry pavement. The TE has a part-time 4WD system that can't be used on high traction surfaces. Also leather and heated seats.
I live in MA. Heated seats are a must in the winter and the Torsen center diff is a big help in the snow, when roads are partly cleared and partly snow covered.
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03-05-2010, 10:08 PM
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Some other things (small): rear clearance sonar, puddle lamps, turn signal indicators in side mirrors, and a different roof rack.
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The Torsen center differential, which gives the Limited fulltime 4WD -- that allows you to drive in 4WD on dry pavement. The TE has a part-time 4WD system that can't be used on high traction surfaces.
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With the part time 4WD you can drive on mixed snow and dry pavement surfaces just fine. I wouldn't try any U turns without popping it back into 2WD, but you can defiantly drive down the road in 4WD.
The all time allows you to 'forget' about it.
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03-05-2010, 10:59 PM
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Some other things (small): rear clearance sonar, puddle lamps, turn signal indicators in side mirrors, and a different roof rack.
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The sonar is only on the SR5, not the TE or LE, All have the Puddle Lamps, and I did not realize the LE had the indicators in the mirrors, did I miss that somewhere?
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03-05-2010, 11:28 PM
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The sonar is only on the SR5, not the TE or LE, All have the Puddle Lamps, and I did not realize the LE had the indicators in the mirrors, did I miss that somewhere?
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They are on the side of the mirror. Kinda reflect off of the car next to you.
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03-05-2010, 11:40 PM
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They are on the side of the mirror. Kinda reflect off of the car next to you.
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Those are standard on both LE and SR5 not sure about TE.. doesn't look like it though.
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Thank you for all the help. I have made my final decision, and it will be the 2010 Toyota 4Runner TRAIL edition!!!
But I still have one more question
There are no classic silver TE's in my area so I am planning to build one. So my question is how much would I have to put as a down payment when building one? And how long would it take,I hear it's 60-90days?
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03-06-2010, 01:20 AM
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as fas as i know, there is no difference is you build the 4R or not. You can put what ever amount you want.
That is a good decision, the TE has a sportier look, much better than SR5 or the limited.
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as fas as i know, there is no difference is you build the 4R or not. You can put what ever amount you want.
That is a good decision, the TE has a sportier look, much better than SR5 or the limited.
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Or you can get the 28+ black plastic parts that make a Trail Ed. look different then the Limited and change them out. I just got in the last part for my Limited TE today. Time to go to work on it tomorrow!
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Or you can get the 28+ black plastic parts that make a Trail Ed. look different then the Limited and change them out. I just got in the last part for my Limited TE today. Time to go to work on it tomorrow!
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I'm anxious to see how it turns out.
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