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We have both nav and D pillar mirrors. I like the mirrors when backing out of a stall at a parking ramp or lot just to see if anything or anyone (kids!) are approaching. You can see further to the sides than with the backup camera. It took a little patience to master them, though. They...

Speaking of the '08 brochure, someone on another board somewhere was complaining that it says 4Runners have active headrests when that actually isn't true. At least, they aren't on our '08 that we bought in Nov '07. He made quite a stink about it, but I think he's finally moved on.

Yes, but probably not in the format you were thinking. As an owner, you can login to the MyToyota website (www.auth.toyotaownersonline.com) and click 'My Owners Manuals'. From there you need to tell them what you are looking for, so you need to enter a word or phrase in a search box. The site...

We bought our '08 Limited through the Costco Auto Buying program, and through them the premium Toyota extended warranty was heavily discounted. With all the fancy electronics (ours has Nav), we're comfortable with it. The other point in favor of getting it was that we got an extended warranty...

Perhaps you could check Toyota.com for latest specials for your zip code (find 4Runner, then click 'special offers' to the left). Where I live the rebate is $1,000 until 2/4/2008, extended from the same rebate that started on 11/1/2007 and ended on 1/2/2008. I'd be very envious of a $1,500...

I forgot to mention that we briefly, and I mean very briefly, considered the Nissan PathFinder. On paper it looked pretty good, but Nissan's current reputation for poor quality precedes the company. Decided to research various forums and ask around to verify. Didn't even visit a Nissan...

Upon retirement four years ago I found myself spending lots of time helping my elderly parents. First Mom had health issues, then got much better; then Dad's health starting failing. He passed last July at age 92. Wonderful father. Anyway, since Mom is doing so well these days, I thought I'd...

Isn't sway control only used with weight distribution systems?

Actually, the invoice prices in KBB and Edmunds are wrong in that they don't reflect advertising and certain other costs peculiar to Toyota. We managed a good deal without the hassle by using the Costco program. With a $1k rebate at the time (November '07) it came out to $500 under Toyota's...

On page 386 of my 2008 4Runner Owner's Manual it states: "CAUTION Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mpg) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mpg)...