Recent content by eggbeater

I had a similar problem about six months after purchase...I started the vehicle and had almost the exact symptoms accompanied with a rough idle. I flipped out and shut it down immediately...worked up the nerve to try to start it up again and seemed to run fine but I had a check engine light...

I'm so glad I'm not the only person who is constantly checking out 4Runners while driving...I think my girlfriend is getting sick of hearing me point out every fifth gen I see... I KNOW! I looked and looked forever! Finally got sick of hearing all of the dealerships say they didn't have any...

Wish I could go, would be nice to meet some of you guys! I can relate, greyhound...and tengu: keep an eye out...ill wave if I see you around town, I think you and I are maybe one of a handful of TE's in Houston!

Had a similar problem myself...was accompanied by a bit of a rough idle the first time it happened, I took it to the dealer and they were able to pull codes and diagnosed a bit of a misfire at one point....they reflashed/programmed the ecu and bing bang boom problem solved (so far...it's been a...

Tamerunner: I'd amen again...but...well....you know! ha Johnny: Point taken. I was actually being quite literal when I said that I was speechless...I agree with you 100% on the desires of the average consumer...I'm just surprised really (although maybe I'm just being naive) that all of what...

Amen...at the risk of sounding like a drama queen: I'm actually speechless after watching that...wow...I guess those of us who desire a truck based suv are in the minority?

Well good luck!

Awesome

Glad to hear it! Keep us posted!

Yeah thanks! I just ended up loading up a bit as well!

I have: 2011 TE, it had been sitting for three days...went to start it and had super rough idle for three four seconds (I was starting from outside the truck so it took a few seconds to climb in and turn off...and for my brain to process my brand new truck making a horrible sound). Like you I...

I ended up with a third party extended warranty...I THINK that the company name was Fidelity; I'll be able to verify tonight. The coverage seemed pretty thorough as it was listed as an "exclusionary" plan...basically everything bumper to bumper with the exception of certain wear items...

Thanks for the review/pics...I'm trying to decide now what I'll replace the stockers with when they wear out. I'll more than likely end up with a leveled front end and these look like they'll fit the bill nicely. They're certainly now on the finals list. Best!

Thanks so much for posing the question and response...I've been wondering this myself for quite some time!

Nice find! I hear you on the part scarcity here in Houston...someone told me that there is a local ordinance requiring the destruction of any vehicle older than 20 (I think) years old...stinks. And you have friends like mine...one just dropped a V8 in a miata. If you need any help wrenching...