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Old 07-24-2020, 09:32 AM #46
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In the real world over 95% of roll overs are the result of tripping. - NHTSA

Also NHTSA:
"The rollover resistance rating is based on an at-rest laboratory measurement known as the Static Stability Factor (SSF) that determines how “top-heavy” a vehicle is, and the results of a driving maneuver that tests whether a vehicle is vulnerable to tipping up on the road in a severe maneuver." (neither of which involve a tripping object)

So NHTSA's testing applies to a very small portion of roll overs. And all BOF vehicles with high clearance have about the same results. Nothing new to see here. When you have an anomaly like a unibody crossover failing in the moose test, that's note worthy. This - this is not note worthy. It's exactly as expected.

And - Toyota has 3 suspension options. 2 of which have dramatically improved handling on the road including the j-hook manouver - but most buyers don't option KDSS or buy a Limited with XREAS. If you care about this and didn't buy one of those - you actually don't care that much.

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Why are some people such fanboys? I don't get it. I guess any criticism is taken personally.

It is the same win the other forums- Jeep guys are the same way but I think Toyota guys are a bit worse. Nissan guys are doing the same thing. There are always a few who will defend everything. I'd rather see the vehicle improve. There are things the Wrangler can do better but there are always a few guys who take it personally. The Wrangler outclasses the 4R and FJ and Xterra on tough trails but there are always those 2-3 IFS defenders who defend it to death. They obviously have not wheeled all like many of us have wheeled IFS and SFA vehicles for decades.. Who cares...just enjoy the scenery, be safe, and give feedback to the company to make it better. I have no loyalty to any brand...I go with what I like and what suits me the best. The 4R does have a rollover problem and I'm guessing the XREAS is much better...I have driven both and actually love the way XREAS works on pavement. It leaks though, and that is why many have given up on it.
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Informed criticism is great. This is not. This is just a function of blind faith in a number without context. And as a result it's about as meaningful as complaining that the turning radius of an F250 is longer than a Rav4. - Yeah, no shit? Who could have guessed a 4Runner has a higher COG than a unibody crossover and would have about the same stability as every other BOF suv?

If you want this to be meaningful - prove that I'm wrong. Show me one BOF SUV that's comparable to the 4Runner with a meaningfully better test score.

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Informed criticism is great. This is not. This is just a function of blind faith in a number without context. And as a result it's about as meaningful as complaining that the turning radius of an F250 is longer than a Rav4. - Yeah, no shit? Who could have guessed a 4Runner has a higher COG than a unibody crossover and would have about the same stability as every other BOF suv?

If you want this to be meaningful - prove that I'm wrong. Show me one BOF SUV that's comparable to the 4Runner with a meaningfully better test score.
Yep. IMO, things such as rollover propensity is considerably more a function of driver input than it is vehicle design. I have a Scion xA, which is by no means a sports car - more an economy subcompact. But because it sits lower and has a wider wheelbase proportionate to its height, I'm much more comfortable tossing it into a turn than I am my 4Runner. As Jetboy says, all similarly-proportioned vehicles probably behave similarly, and in a sudden real-life avoidance maneuver, you probably wouldn't be able to discern a 2.6% greater inclination to roll over. At that point, you need to be familiar with your vehicle - that's the best preventive in my view.
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A base model Land Cruiser in the rest of the world starts around $43k USD. If they would sell the base model here, I think folks would buy them in a lot higher numbers than the $85k version.

They are very basic though. Vinyl floor.



Can't have that, the 30 people who bought one for 90k will be mad... or something.
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Can't have that, the 30 people who bought one for 90k will be mad... or something.
Probably the same reason we can't get the 4.6 in the 4R... the poor GX owners...
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Probably the same reason we can't get the 4.6 in the 4R... the poor GX owners...
Funny thing is, a four or five year old GX is usually cheaper than a comparable 4runner. The Land cruiser is weirdly high in resale. Especially compared to the LX. Hard for me to understand the difference, other than the LX to me is kind of hideous as far as doing bumper covers.
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Funny thing is, a four or five year old GX is usually cheaper than a comparable 4runner. The Land cruiser is weirdly high in resale. Especially compared to the LX. Hard for me to understand the difference, other than the LX to me is kind of hideous as far as doing bumper covers.
Depreciation on the BOF Lexuses is substantial compared to the Toyotas for some reason, even if they're in great shape.
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In the real world over 95% of roll overs are the result of tripping. - NHTSA

Also NHTSA:
"The rollover resistance rating is based on an at-rest laboratory measurement known as the Static Stability Factor (SSF) that determines how “top-heavy” a vehicle is, and the results of a driving maneuver that tests whether a vehicle is vulnerable to tipping up on the road in a severe maneuver." (neither of which involve a tripping object)

So NHTSA's testing applies to a very small portion of roll overs. And all BOF vehicles with high clearance have about the same results. Nothing new to see here. When you have an anomaly like a unibody crossover failing in the moose test, that's note worthy. This - this is not note worthy. It's exactly as expected.

And - Toyota has 3 suspension options. 2 of which have dramatically improved handling on the road including the j-hook manouver - but most buyers don't option KDSS or buy a Limited with XREAS. If you care about this and didn't buy one of those - you actually don't care that much.
Totally agree. I hear people talking about roll over this roll over that.

I don't personally know anybody that has rolled 4runner (none the less any SUV) in the street. However, I had one friend that got rolled in his Toyota truck in 1985, when he got T-boned at an intersection. That is the only 4wd street roll over that I personally know of.

The biggest risk to getting hurt in a car accident is the loose nut behind the wheel.
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Not to be disagreeable but it happened to me. Of course I was broadsided by a suburban going at least 45mph. Hit passenger side, rolled, and ended up on the impact side. Airbags worked well




And for the record I went and bought another 4 runner to replace this one.

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Not to be disagreeable but it happened to me. Of course I was broadsided by a suburban going at least 45mph. Hit passenger side, rolled, and ended up on the impact side. Airbags worked well




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Sorry that happened, but a lot of cars and trucks can roll if they get T-Boned... especially at 45 MPH.
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Not to be disagreeable but it happened to me. Of course I was broadsided by a suburban going at least 45mph. Hit passenger side, rolled, and ended up on the impact side. Airbags worked well




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Super similar thing happened to my neighbour. They didn't have a scratch on them. Went back out and bought another brand new one!
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Probably the same reason we can't get the 4.6 in the 4R... the poor GX owners...
people need to stop beating this dead horse.

the v8 was dropped from the 4runner lineup from toyota as a financial decision so as to no cut into the GX series sales. if you want a v8, toyota expected you to step up to the lexus brand (ie: more profit for toyota per vehicle).
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people need to stop beating this dead horse.

the v8 was dropped from the 4runner lineup from toyota as a financial decision so as to no cut into the GX series sales. if you want a v8, toyota expected you to step up to the lexus brand (ie: more profit for toyota per vehicle).
That’s what I said...
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