Recent content by armchairguy

Ahhhhh! Thanks for setting me straight, Duc Hunter. Ok, so I went to the Toyota website and see that the difference between the gasser and hybrid Highlanders in City mileage is much more, 18mpg for the gasser and 33mpg for the hybrid. Much better. So I plugged in some information on the...

Very wishful....a lot of us are dreaming this same dream but Toyota corporate has all their money invested in becoming the hybrid leader for some reason. Here's Toyota's reply last week when questioned if they'll offer diesel in the US: "Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc...

Offroader - Well put. Sad but true. Road diesel fuel is way over taxed. To think that diesel fuel is a byproduct of the more refined gasoline products (in other words, its cheaper to produce) yet its so much more expensive. Its all about taxes.

I don't feel hydrid technology is pratical for towing and light truck purposes. Its an option for urban commuters but not the vast realm of rural and cargo hauling buyers. Toyota does have very good and clean diesel engine solutions which they offer globally. However, Toyota corporate has stated...

I'm looking into purchasing a 2002 4Runner as my next vehicle but don't do my own service work so I would need to have access to a reputable, friendly, nice service shop. Traditionally I go to the brand dealerships since they work on the same type of vehicles constantly and have quick access to...