Recent content by jongolds

Can anyone tell me what's included in the towing package? I just bought an '08 and thought I had the towing package. Now I'm being told I had the towing prep package but need to buy the actual receiver seperately. I want to be sure I'm not getting hosed on the receiver and that it's been...

My wife preferred the side opening door too. She hates the overhead door on my Cherokee's tailgate for the same reason. It's too hard to shut. Of course, I put a slightly heavier shock on that door so that it would just pop up on it's own when I hit the latch. Also, she's never tailgated in...

I found the same numbers for MSRP but local Lexus dealers were willing to sell in the mid $40's where the 4Runner was going to be in the high $30s. Both included NAV and their respective top of the line stereos. I wasn't really interested in either option. You can buy a really nice Garmin for...

I was just looking at the same thing. Pricing on the V8 limited was so close to Lexus that we ended up with that instead. I like the increased headroom but wish it had the 4Runner's tailgate adn extra 500lbs of towing capacity (and 87 octane fuel).

specifically, I'm wondering about; Window engraving (of the VIN) Auto Armor Teflon Finish (claims to eliminate waxing for 5 yrs for $500, I'm skeptical) and all weather floor mats & cargo liner (I want these but for $420, I'm wondering if there's a better value aftermartket version available...

I just bought an '08 GX470. I was originally looking at the 4Runner but with the V8 which we needed for towing and leather seats the price had climbed in to Lexus territory. We spent a few days deliberating and finally ended up with a Lexus last night. I had posted in the 4Runner forum and...

It's the Ross-Tech USB interface, I don't have their website handy but I'm sure you can google them to find out details. It's a full blown scanner though not just USB. I really only ended up using it 3 times and it's less than a year old but with an Audi, that was plenty to pay for itself a...

well it looks like it will be the Lexus after all as long as we can come to agreement on the trade-in value of the wife's A4. I can't wait to be rid of that damn Audi. Anyone in the market for a lightly used VAG/COM tool to read codes from your Audi/VW? More importantly, anyone know where to...

I actually prefer the smaller wheels. Unfortunately, it's going to be the wife's car, at least for the first 5 years so yes, the Lexus cache does count. It looks like that's the one we're going with. Talking to two dealers now to see which comes out with the best deal.

That's good to know. I bumped my head getting in to the 4Runner twice this afternoon. We'll check out the GX tomorrow morning. We'll make the call one way or another tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again.

Is the suspension really that different? She test drove an 05 4Runner and was satisfied with the ride so I don't think the suspension is really going to come in to play for our decision. We will not be offroading. Maybe an occasional dirt road but that's it. Towing capacity is more of an...

The GX was actually a bit less than that. Not sure about room to negotiate. The Toyota was only $4k less than the GX. but presumable has plenty of room to negotiate plus 0% financing. Silly repair costs are why we're trading in her Audi to begin with so I'm not anxious to get involved with...

Hi, I'm new to the list and am hoping for a little very quick help. I was looking to buy a new 4Runner. After moving it up to the V8 (need it for towing) and Limited (wife wants leather) the price difference with the Lexus narrows quite a bit. So, I have two questions. 1. If I buy the...