Recent content by JotaDe

FWIW I had an 02 Accord that needed a new tranny at 28k (in warranty still). Honda extended an additional 30k warranty on the refurbished tranny and it ran like new until I sold it at 100k. This didn't scare me from Honda's, just made me realize that problems can happen even on quality...

Is the issue that the door to the gas cap can be opened from the outside without it being disengaged from inside the car or that the cap itself doesn't have a lock on it where a key needs to be used to unscrew it? I recall seeing gas cap doors and the caps themselves having key locks on them...

No matching model within 250 miles of my location. Unless I'm willing to bend on the color and sliding cargo tray (which I'm not). I hope it isn't, but loud music is no excuse for ignoring a thunk on a brand new vehicle (even though I'm known to crank the AIC). Workin on it! This is why I...

Been going to a few dealerships in the area. And am getting more comfortable in what I really want. 1. Still focused on a trail edition premium (but following "14" TE guys weird noise" for updates). 2. Stuck between mag gray and black (still researching). If I knew one was easier to keep...

I'm looking to purchase a TE w/kdss or LE within a month. Reading this thread has me a bit spooked because I was leaning towards the TE. • looks like the problem is specific to kdss, has root cause been found? •*has anyone who had the problem been able to fix it? •*if you were on the fence...

Then the toyota site is confusing to me, when building a TEP the only package included contains the sliding cargo tray. And that's right, I remember reading that there is unevenness if you remove it. I'm not going to get what I want here so I'll end up with it, hopefully it is more useful than I...

Thanks again for the replies everyone (lol TimmyC, like an alternate universe)! I was initially planning on an MDX or Q7, but now I'm 99% set on a 4Runner, I want BOF, semi-rugged looks (I was considering a JKU Rubi before I noticed no air bags in the back), and to not be concerned with...

I've noticed that local dealers here have a skimpy selection of 4Runners, nothing remotely close to what I want. Once I figure out what I want, I'd rather not compromise on colors or features. For you folks who have ordered 4runners. •*Is the deposit refundable? •*Do you negotiate before or...

Appreciate the replies. Thanks for the correction, heated seats do come in TEP (I'll remove them from the pros/cons list). I'm not settled on the matter of if I got an LE I'd want to change the rims from 20" to 17". Ideally I don't want to, but if the LE grows on me that much during test...

Hi folks, I'm new to this forum and I'm in the market to purchase a new 4Runner. I'm from southern California where mountains, hills, desert roads and dunes are available and have fond memories of being in 4x4s exploring those territories. Now I live in the bay area of California and drive...