Recent content by Gig'Em891

Thank you, gptoy96. Surely that would be a given, but this will be my first. And a '2nd' on the lock/unlock option, because the car came from used dealer with nothing but 1 Master key, so getting pwr dr locks back in the process, w/o having to get the OEM fobs ($$$$$) will be sweeeeet.

So, to jump in here....If in Texas, I'd be looking at what,.....$300-400 for a "decent" auto-start system like Clifford, etc. installed? All I'd want is the remote start, and maybe lock/unlock, but not necessary. Also, is anyone concerned about the obvious ignition-kill bypass that exists when...

I think 7500 mi. OCI would be fine IMO with a good filter. Better yet with a full synthetic, but probably ok still with Dino oil, if top quality as well. But @ 6000 mi., that's where I would begin to get nervous. So, middle is good for me @ est. 5000 mi. mark. It all depends on the levels of...

I'm considering the Tokico Trekmasters. Don't know if new coil springs would be any better, but definitely need new shocks with factory Tokicos on there now in my 2001 w/101K. Those Monroe Sensa-Tracs sound pretty good though. What kind of soft ride do you get when driving around town, and in...

Yeah, that about sums it up, Kung. I just thought that I'd explain my way of thinking that has gotten me to at least, the 3 basic points we agree on. I'll admit that when I was a snot-nosed kid who of course knew EVERYTHING, I neglected my 1st ride (even after paying for it myself), but that was...

ClockWork, in all honesty, are you saying that so much explanatory detail isn't even necessary for those who still think its ok to run a pan-a-Pennzoil with same filter God knows where for 30-40K mi.? For the sake of everyone else, I'll do some editing later on tonight.

oh...yeah...sorry 'bout that. As you could see, I was on a roll, and just kept-on-a-truckin'. Not a habit, prolly won't happen again. Just a topic I was particularly frustrated over, but didn't need to share my venting on the subject either way. I managed to fit some relative facts in there :)

Cliffs?

I've been pondering what oil and filter to use as I begin with the first of many oil changes to come in my "new" 2001 4TR Limited 4x2 V-6, 101K mi., and after hearing SO many different opinions in this and other forums, and from local auto parts dealers, and from hours of independent research...

I hear ya there about the sh***y salesmen. The first one I ran into seemed cool enough, until he wanted $12K ($15K after financing charges) for a 2003 SR5 with 135K mi. (he said that was "low miles".... well, maybe "low" for a 4Runner in general, but not low enough for THAT price, and truck also...

Hey all, I read a previous post from member who was asking about this, but it was in the 4th Gen forum (not really the place for 200K+ stories, I thought). With similar expectations for my 2001 V-6 Limited now w/101K, I too wanted more, and so I looked, found, and have now posted these for...

Mine is around a 5-6, depending on the road surface. Its the only thing I can find to complain about, and could be due to the 101K mi. on original shocks/springs. Wife doesn't mind it really at all, saying she "likes to feel the road, anyway". (She hated the 'boat' ride of the Buick Park Avenue...

Can't see Clemsonfan15's posted rebuttal photo shots up closer than the ones in your ad, so comparisons can't be trusted. First, call the dealership and price the rims new. I suggest doing this while sitting down. Then if you like the tires and tread, make a decision. Shipping will be important...

Well, I'm not a tire pro, but the wheels could be worth > $1000, if not $1500, and the tires DO look brand new-ish, worth upwards of $200/ea. Split the diff on the rims, and you get: $2050. Shipping is only question. You want 'em....? Get 'em. It all looks great, IMO.

So THAT'S what the new ones look like....VERY NICE! Bump the 'keep it to yourself' advice. Now that I've bought one primarily for my wife, I want one for myself. Would that be weird? Having 2 T4R's in the family? Its possible.....