Recent content by AndreaSue

We went to the Lawrence Lexus place down on Route 1 business (outside of Trenton, but I am sure they would say outside of Princeton - Jersey joke). Which dealer did you visit? We had told them if they could find a GX with our specifications in the next few weeks we would take it -and yesterday...

The Lexus seats did appear higher. I believe it is also a taller vehicle. For some reason the "demonstrator" was easier to get into than the one on the showroom floor - nobody could explain it to us, even when they asked the "experts". One of the dealer experts explained that the vehicle had...

Yes, I definitely looked at the 2006 Ford Explorer. My initial search plan was this: Look at the competitors (Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner, with a few of the luxury brands), go to Ford, fall in love with the new Explorer and buy it. Being older now and as I keep a vehicle a long time...

Larry- I believe for 2006 the hitch is only standard for the V8 (maybe they figure you will buy a V8 if you tow?). I don't remember which models can have the V8 option. I don't tow anything, but I would like to buy a receiver hitch 2 bike rack for my bicycle (and sometimes my daughter's). I...

F'runner- I see that my post is very ambiguous!!! I meant that these were disadvantages against the Lexus in favor of the 4Runner! The 4Runner Limited V8, which is the model I would buy, still comes with the hitch standard. I understand it is optional in the other models - the Lexus people...

The SUV is actually better for my husband's back and the hip/thigh problems I can get. Sitting in more chair like seat is a lot more comfortable than the cockpit of a sedan. If anything, a main drawback to the 4runner is that the seat is not SUV like enough - too low. I've tried raising it...

I've looked at both, and really wanted to like the Lexus, despite the price. A few issues: My husband has a back problem, and getting in and out of this vehicle was painful for him. I don't know if it was the height (we tried various adjustments) or the wide running boards - it just didn't...

Hi Ysutarko, Thanks. Those were the pictures I was referring to - the ones the guy from the Toyota Help desk told me had to come from "an aftermarket unit", and the local Toyota dealer never heard of. That is why I am wondering if this particular Toyota may have a new unit on it, not yet...

I'm seriously considering the 2006 4runner, and definitely want the built in Nav system. My 96 Explorer XLT has a 6-CD changer - I thought it was an extravagance at the time, but used it almost every day for the last 10 years. I was rather unhappy when the 4R literature seemed to say there was...