Recent content by CJSheridan

Well... This thread got a little strange there.... But thank you all so much for the responses. This is a fantastic forum. The wife and I talked and did some test driving. We both loved the 4runner and that's what we are going to go with. I understand the practicality of the highlander...

Thank you so much for all the replies - this is a great forum! I think the problem is that I am extremely practical and reserved when it comes to big purchases like this. It seems that the Highlander is probably the right choice based on my needs, but it is just so boring! The 4runner looks...

Hi everyone, My wife and I are in the market for a new vehicle. We've been driving Rav4's for the last four years and when we travel with our two small dogs, all our stuff, and with children hopefully in the near future, we both agree that we need something bigger. We have had great...

OK, took it for a test drive yesterday. It drove really well, shifted smoothly, handled like a 4runner should etc... The tires are brand new and the ride was nice and smooth. The exterior is pretty much immaculate, except for one small mark that the will fix. The interior was not quite as...

Thanks again for all of the responses. I'm going to check it out again today and hopefully I will be driving it home. As far as matinence goes, I know there is a significant service that I need to have done around 90,000, but what should I expect after that? It has brand new tires and new...

Thanks for the help. It looks like I'll start by offing them 14,000 and see where is goes from there. The most I'm willing to pay is 15,000 I have no problem walking out, which might convince them to make the deal. Also, I know its a Toyota, but is it stupid to take out a 5/6 year loan on a...

Also, a completely stupid question.... Do I have to pay tax on a used car just like I would on a new car? Sorry, I'm not an experienced car buyer.

Thanks very much for the response. It is the 4x4 sport model with a power moonroof, alloys, hood scoop spoiler, sport suspension, roof rack, running boards, tow pkg, and locking differential. They changed all of the fluids, put on four new tires, and put on new rear brakes. I checked KBB...

Hi Everyone, I am looking for a 4runner and my local dealership has a 2004 sport with a little over 78,000 miles on it. They are asking $15,956 (+ $500 if I want to have it "certified.") It is in great condition with a clean carfax report and dealer service records. I'm very interested, but...