Recent content by 3rdToyota1st4R

So, my wife has a 2003 Highlander Limited. She loves it, but I think its about time for a new truck for her. She loves my 2010 Limited. And as much as I love my Limited, I do miss having a truck bed. Im thinking of giving her my Limited and getting a 2011 Tacoma Off Road. Ive had a 2006...

For what it's worth, I have a 2010 Limited with JBL and Navi and my "Party Mode" does not work either. A few weeks after getting my truck I packed it full of outdoor tile and soil bags. I opened up the hatch and thought itd be a good time to rock out to some tunes while doing some yard work...

Also, LongBallLarry, I would stay away from conditioners with dyes. I think this is also a bandaid. You shouldnt need a dye to color your leather. I am not sure of your past experiences with detailers, but maybe they just used too much conditioner. Gobs and gobs of it arent necessary. A...

I am not on a high horse and even referenced your last post to add credence to your statement. Under normal conditions I said leather is resilient. People use vehicles is many fashions, some more harsh than others. I dont drive yours or their vehicles and cannot speak for the conditions of...

And for all you cloth owners, dont think youve got it so easy! I know weve gotten away from the original post concerning the quality of this particular vehicle's leather, but the biggest take away from this thread is the need for consistent upholstery maintenance. The abbrasive qualities of...

Leather conditioners are not primarily for used/worn leather. Conditioners are meant to be used before you see signs of aging, before the damage is done. Leather conditioners should be used atleast twice a year on every day vehicles (more often on heavily used vehicles) to ensure your leather...

This is the best repsonse/advice in this thread to date. I was a car detailer for about 14 months. I saw leather in all stages. Cracked, new, bunched, squashed, you name it. The one thing that separated the good from the bad was the care the owner provided. I believe Toyota is responsible...

I wish I would have had that ScanGauge in my Tundra! 381hp+Magnaflows+Volant CAI=one grizzly beast! Of course, who knows what hp was getting to the wheels. What I do know is that running reg gas in that truck made her run sluggish. Premium ensured a very clean throttle response. Im not an...

Ive owned three Toyota's (06 Taco, 08 Tundra and 10 4R) and Ive used premium in all three with better results. I can feel a more smoother running engine and better miles per gallon. Currently on my 4R I regularly get 21-22 on the highway and 16-17 city. I purchased the 4R used with roughly 3k...

Thanks for posting pics, Poolzer! The most recent one of your LE infront of the rusted tank is the best pic of a SB Ive seen. Ive been dying to see more pics of the SB because most I see make the SB look so matte colored. Like a weird blue/grey matte finish. I want to see one in person...

Wow, 6k is a lot! I dont have any bad stories like that. But I do have a few good trade in stories. When I traded in an 06 Tacoma for an 08 Tundra I was given $500 over KBB. I cant remember the specifics of my 08 Tundra trade in for my 2010 4R because the 08 Tundra had quite a few additions...

Just an update: I got on KBB recently and valued my 2010 4R trade-in at 36k (Excellent condition) and 35k (Good condition). This is just under what I purchased the 4R for. I think I might follow through on this trade assuming I can get this much. Ive found some leftover 2010's and some new...

Thanks for all the quick replies yall. I figured I was stuck but wanted some expert opinions! I still havent decided if I can deal with it or not. You know how it is when you get the bug! fxoffroad, I am not military (I got out about four years ago now), I just contract over here from time...

The two previous trucks Ive owned were black and while they look great, the exterior maintenance is difficult to me. The 2010 4R Limited I have now is MG with black leather and I love it. The leather doesnt get hot, not like I thought it would. I the tint does a good job and the AC kicks, so...

I thought I should add that the truck is paid off and Ive got the title...