Recent content by jpalaska

I'm not being cheap at all. I own an '86 911 and a 2006 4Runner, both in pristine condition. I maintain them both meticulously. My question was for the more actuarial informed, regarding the declining value versus the cost of collision coverage. If that caused you to be 'blown away', you really...

Hi AKman, I talked to Allstate here in Anchorage a few years ago and they said they couldn't match AARP's The Hartford's rates, even though I already have my homeowners insurance with Allstate. Stay warm, Bro' JP

What did I do to my 4th Gen today? I blew off the snow with my leaf blower, in minus 10 degree weather. JP

No, the $600 is just for the collision coverage. The rest of the coverage is another $600.

Hello All, I'm trying to decide if I should keep collision coverage on my 2006 4runner. It's a Sport Edition, perfect condition with only 19,400 miles on it. The annual premium for $500 deductible is $601. (we get hosed up here in Alaska). It's AARP insurance from The Hartford, so I think it's a...

Nice pics of Denali. You don't always get a clear view as you get closer to the mountain base. Is most of the snow already gone between Talkeetna and Cantwell? Seems like Spring is never going to break out here in Anchorage. Were you able to drive into Denali Park? JP

Hey Mr. Annoyed, I can see from the tone and content of most of your posts that you are a miserably unhappy and bitter person. I'm sorry to see that in another human being. However, this is a forum about Toyota 4Runners. Could you please keep your offensive bile and negative comments to...

Thank you, Falls. JP

I agree, Larry77. This forum is supposed to be about our 4Runners. If anyone wants to rant about their ignorant political opinions, there are plenty of wingnut blogs they can go to, and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded morons. JP

Great Story! Good for you.

Thanks, I'll try one of them next time I change the filter. Yesterday I got one from the dealership and installed it. So far the odor hasn't returned. JP

Bingo! the air filter is filthy. Thanks for the smart question to a stupid old fart. JP

Yes, believe it or not we use the air conditioner from time to time in Alaska. Every time I turn off the A/C I get an obnoxious odor in the truck. The A/C works fine, it just stinks up the cabin after I turn it off. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to fix it? JP

Gary, you're going to love having a garage for the Beast. Not only does it make your winter easier up here, it will protect your rig from all the crap that comes down from the sky on your vehicle when parked outdoors (aphids' poop, those spruce sticky seeds, volcanic ash, and Palin polution)...

Is the precleaner only available for the V6?