Recent content by charlie2640

Going way back here. My rules for a vehicle: reliability, a/c, sound system, sunroof a bonus (I know how to roll windows down) and it needs to be able to do stuff. I don't mind repairing older cars. So, I have my eyes on a 93 MANUAL 4WD 4 Runner with < 100k on it. Two general questions: 1)...

I'm back x2 :) I have driven a 2018 RAV4 for the past 6+ years. Ewww.. Now don't get me wrong, the AWD pulled my wife's Sequoia out of the backyard mud, but just eww. It replaced a 6 speed Nissan maxima, so if you love your cars you'll understand. 4+ years later, and I am not driving this...

re:: 4-runners If it were me, I'd grab a 3rd gen and run it until I die. I showed her a very nice 3rd and 4th gen suggestions... bzzzz, has to be newer than her 2007 Sequoia. I'll keep shopping and researching. I live by carcomplaints.com, and even though the range of complaints varies, most...

I agree with you. I'm trying to find the sweet spot for her. I prefer the simpler 4Rs with not so much snaz. We drive cars, not personal statements. :) And there is a possible cabin in the future in the mountains so good 4WD is a necessity. That 96 ate snow/ice covered hills like no tomorrow.

Need 4-runner advice Hear me out and let me tell you a story :) A couple of years ago the wife and I went over the finances because all of the kids left... I had a lot of kids, so re-adjusting the budget was like wow, I can afford a new car. First time in 30 years. Shortly thereafter a young...

I have been searching old threads :). Please excuse my whining.

Decided to sell... 1996 4WD SR5 with issues, Atlanta area After a long discussion with son (who knows far more about mechanics than I do - runs a depot bay for an engineering battalion USARMY), he convinced me that my desire to rebuild the truck was more sentimental than practical. So, since I...

Agreed This 15 post minimum before able to post is stupid.

good info got a 96, death by teenager, need a new engine... son gave me good advice, don't let sentimental value cloud your judgement. (I know its a late post. dealing with this 15 post before I can start a thread stupid dumbshit)

re: hop on a plane if you decide to buy out of your local area, see if you can arrange a vehicle inspection before you buy the ticket. I bought my Maxima from out of state. I wished I had saved a few more bucks and bought local. Once you get there - you've invested in the trip, the time, and...

1996 4-runner - changed the oil and... water came out. Sooooo,