Recent content by Gecko

This is one of those times where it's important to separate what enthusiasts want and what the other 95% of buyers want, and then set expectations accordingly. I see the Bronco as much closer in execution to the Wrangler than the 4Runner, and while off-road folks like to loop them all into one...

Not so sure all of that is true... take a peek over at the Bronco forums. How does 12-14MPG on a 4 cylinder sound to you? Yes, the Bronco is built out of the box with better approach and departure angles, optional bigger tires and some trick off-road hardware, but the beauty in the 4Runner...

I hear good things about the TGs, so I hope they work out for you if you go that route. I'm leaving the GX stock for now, and mine has the Luxury package which comes with the larger 19" wheels (not ideal for off-road driving but... read on). The tire is a Dunlop GrandTrek AT23 and I have no...

A lot of good advice given here, but I want those of you who call KO2s "just as quiet as stock" to get back to me with a hearing test. That tire is significantly louder than stock on its very first day installed, even in the softest Load Range C option. I know it - I owned them. Roll the windows...

^This. Asking a computer to consider transmission gear ratios + engine outputs + elevation changes + keeping a consistent speed = never going to feel "natural" because it's programmed to keep a consistent speed first and will upshift/downshift as needed to do that, and it often feels quite...

Having felt very similar to you and then making the upgrade to the GX 460, I think you should give it a shot. If building is your thing, there are a few very cool GX builds, growing aftermarket support and it's way, way less common than the 4Runner. V8/6AT is just no comparison to the V6/5AT in...

Congrats and welcome!

Hi All, While I have been around here for a while, owned more 4Runners than anything, and recently moved onto a GX 460, I'm a partner in LexusEnthusiast.com and recently traveled to Plano, TX to Toyota HQ for their "HQ Confidential" Product Showcase Event. Over three and a half days we got to...

You traded in a 2021 GX 460 Premium on a 2021 4Runner ORP and had to pay?

After after 4.5 years with X-REAS in Limited 4Runners and ~6 weeks with KDSS in a GX 460, I can't understand why Toyota even still builds X-REAS. KDSS is just as good - if not better - on road, and doesn't completely butcher your ride quality like X-REAS does. KDSS also seems to be more...

When I traded in my 2019 Limited for a 2021 GX 460, they gave me $800 less than I paid for it 2 years ago. If you're thinking of making a move from a 4Runner to something else, now is DEFINITELY the time!

Agree. The ML system is absolutely killer... it was a must-have feature for me. A few people who have been in my car so far listen to it and its like :scared:

Just my .02: I thought the transition to the "barn door" was going to be a bigger adjustment than it actually was. If your cargo door opens up or sideways, it's all really the same thing. The only thing about the 4Runner that I actually miss is the roll down rear window. That's it.

Congrats! Like you, very happy with the upgrades and overall experience in the GX!

Return of the Sport.