Recent content by 20runner

I've owned two Chrysler SUVs--a Jeep GC and a Dodge Durango (previous generation). Neither was seriously flawed vehicle--in fact, I kind of liked them both at the time. However, I now realize that the problems I assumed to be typical in those vehicles are almost non-existant in a toyota. As...

My 04 has just over 76k miles now and the sunroof has rattled since I first bought it. I also have an occasional rattle that comes from the dash area near the center speaker--gets really annoying sometimes. It's a shame that Toyota put such a cheap interior in an otherwise fantastic vehicle...

I have to agree with Mike07--my previous ride was a 01 Jeep GC Laredo. At the time, it was the best 4-wheel drive I'd ever owned (I've been through just about every american-made SUV there is). However, after owning my T4R, there's no way I'd go back to the jeep. The toy is much better both...

Bought my 04 in September of that year brand new--just topped 77K ;):

When I first bought my 4R, I missed the mist function on the wipers too. Then I realized how much longer a gallon of washer fluid lasts! It's amazing how much fluid that mist function wastes! After three years of ownership, I've come to realize that this is just one of the many examples of...

:iagree: Exactly! My '04 has it too, but I'll tolerate it for now until I buy my next one (probably one of the last 4th generations).

I've owned several SUV's. This is the only rear wiper that actually DOES work....

As a former owner of a Durango, I'm really amazed by your experience. Snow is a fact of life for me; It's not unusual to be driving through 6-12 inches of the white stuff, and that was the main reason for trading in my Durango. From your description, I had the same basic setup. As for the H3...

I'm going on three years now, and that feeling is still there! I was driving through nine inches of snow last week with drifts up to eighteen inches! This thing is amazing!

I'm going on three years now, and that feeling is still there! I was driving through nine inches of snow last week with drifts up to eighteen inches! This thing is amazing!

It'll be another 4R for me! Probably a V8 Sport!

The headroom issue was the first thing I noticed when I test drove the 4R. However, after my first week of ownership, I was accustomed to it and it has not been a problem. I'm 6'1" and (like the others have said) adjust the seat to its lowest postion. It is different from other SUVs--you sit...

After experience both with and without the spoiler, I'd have to disagree. The spoiler makes a huge difference. Yes, I still get alot of grime on the rear end, but it's not as bad as my nephew's t4r without the spoiler. We've compared this several times when traveling together and there's an...

I traded a 2001 JGC for my 04 4Runner--there's no way the 4runner is louder unless something is wrong. The toyota is easily the quietest sport ute I have owned.

The AWD system on the V8 was a drawback for me when I bought my runner. Now, it's a "luxury" I would not live without. The system is seamless--not to mention the reassurance of the extra cyllinders. I regularly deal with mountainous terrain, deep snow, and ice. Road conditions can vary...