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I have a couple more brand new in box, never installed, SONY CDX-F5700 CD/MP3 In-Dash Receivers (XM Ready) for sale at $130.00 plus $15.00 shipping. Compare this price with Circuit City: http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?c=1&b=g&u=c&qp=0&bookmark=bookmark_0&oid=87524&catoid=-8864&m=0

I have a Sony CDX-F5700 installed in my rig and have some extra for sale. Check out my auction ebay auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39753&item=3094539851&rd=1

Will removing the resonator box make any positive improvement in performance or aggressiveness in engine noise on a 4th gen V6?

Thanks, that helps.

Does anyone here use a pump or other similar device to extract the engine oil through the dipstick rather than through the drain plug? If so, what do you guys use?

Is the valve lifter noise any indication of problems with the engine? My 04 almost sounds like a diesel.

I'm debating whether or not to tint the front windows. I park outside and have to reverse into my assigned parking stall. The line separating the stalls are kind of hard to see at night, especially when it rains. I had the windows tinted in my previous car and I had to open the door in the...

Anyone else from Hawaii?

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Aloha from the 50th State! Here's my new 2004 4Runner.

Geez, I thought Hawaii had the highest gas prices in the U.S.

Premium gas in Honolulu, HI is about $2.20 per gallon, while Regular is about $2.03. I only drive about 9,000 miles per year (my business office is 15 min. away from home by foot), so I'm not too concerned about fuel prices. I am, however, concerned about being able to merge into traffic when...

Hmmm, tough choice. The dealer I visited quoted only about a $800 difference between a V6 and V8 SE 2WD with the same options.

Actually, I do more city driving. I'm leaning towards a V6 since I don't haul anything except the family. I would be inclined to go with the V8 if it had much better performance (not just 0.7 sec. difference in 0-60 time). Also, I'm thinking of getting a 2WD version because I don't plan on...

Thanks. I'm debating on whether to go with the V6 or V8.