Recent content by Kandor

Copart takes an inventory of vehicles and multiple photos interior/exterior when it first arrives. Could this have happened at the initial tow lot prior to it being moved to Copart?

Pick a good quality shop and have them blend the fenders and matching should not be much of an issue.

If you or your mechanic can get ahold of a tram gauge I would measure out the frt end, top and bottom, to make sure it is square. If you don't have access to a tram gauge you can use a tape measure in a pinch but it will have limitations. Closely check all panel alignments/gaps. The r/f...

Try this: Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

I was able to get $1500 off MSRP on a 23 ORP a couple of months ago, plus a $750 manufacturer rebate. I probably could have negotiated a little more but I was so surprised they were willing to negotiate it threw me off a little, plus I needed a vehicle asap so I couldn't play any games. The...

Only 2100 miles on my stock 23 ORP but so far I routinely get 23mpg on rolling hills traveling 55-65mph if the onboard computer is to be believed. I have been babying it so that may be part of it.

CR is not exactly a fan of the current 4Runner, if you have seen any of their recent reviews, but apparently their readership sees things a little differently. Toyota had 7 of the top 10 most reliable vehicles reported in their survey with the 4Runner listed as number 1. "The magazine doesn’t...

I had to replace both of my frt wheel bearings not long after 200k miles. Replaced one side and a few month later the other started acting up. Went with OEM.

They have 12-14 on the lot. I didn't see any "Sold" papers on the dash as there have been in the past.

Very happy with my current Defender LTX M/S. They still have 9/32's tread depth after almost 50k miles which is pretty impressive. The main knock on these tires is they can develop dry-rot after 5+ years as my last set did and that is not an uncommon occurrence. My current set which is approx. 3...

If you drive 10-12k miles a year it will take you ten plus years to get the '14 to where '16 currently is as far as mileage. In ten years the '16 will have ~250k miles. If you plan to keep this vehicle for the long-term, 15-20 years as your '02 3rd gen indicates you may be open to, then I would...

I can't remember if it was here or one of the FB groups but I have seen a couple posted with over 600k.

If you haven't already I would try: Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market Database that lists local yards with lkq/used parts.

I'd be curious to hear from owners of both comparing the cabin noise at highway speeds. My stock 07 is pretty loud at 65+mph. I've seen some posts stating there isn't much difference and a few stating the 5th gen is noticeably quieter.

Both of my front wheel bearings needed to be replaced not long after I hit 200k.