Recent content by gerry100

Thanks for the heads up. Incredible that Toyota, noted for building some of the most durable vehicles available in this age of complexity, can't execute basic old technology. I thought TOs were something you threw in while replacing the clutch and never thought about otherwise. Sorry to hear...

I think if you keep the 'dew" off it in the garage it'll be fine WiilK - I'm curious - what does everybody think is "decent miles"?

Thanks for the responses, Good news is that the wife is now on board.she loved the test drive and fully supports the 4runner candidacy for our winter vehicle. Pilot test drive was disappointing after the 4r. Bad news is the corrosion issues. Averaging < 2k miles/yr means that it sat for months...

Looking at an 04 SR5 at a Honda dealer today. Only 18k miles. Their ask is $15k but I'm not sure I want to pay that much for a 4R that will outlast me considering the amount I'll drive it. Any age/time related issues ( assume the vehicle has lived in snowy/salty upstate NY). I just lost an...

Looking for my new winter "hammer" and a 4R is top of my list but... I'm seeing that FJs may be a little cheaper used while offering 4R durability and that stick shifts even cheaper ( many can't drive them anymore). Downside of a well worked FJ manual is possible clutch wear/failure. Anyone...

Use will be for local light hauling, a few 300 mile trips and for getting out of my 150 ft country driveway if I have to in a hurry during a blizzard ( we're both 63). At 2000 miles/yr, fuel mileage not important. (BTW- the other car is a Jetta Diesel for most things, S2000 and old 911 for...

I didn't mean to imply that I was buying my buddys' car, he wants to keep it. His experience just another data point. I'd like to keep the investment under $15k while having a reliable go-to SUV in the driveway.( may spend a few K more if I'll get it back at resale). An $8K, 150K 4R might fit...

At 63, I'm old enough to remember when a car/truck was old when it when over 50k. Now that I'm looking for a reliable,capable SUV for a winter backup for less than 20k, I'm seeing a lot of 6 figure cars that are selling for good money. I've got a buddy with 200k on his 4runner and from my...