Recent content by MichaelEliis

OK, how about this question: I'm looking to buy a 2006 V6. I tow several things, the heaviest of which is 3500 lbs. Which tow option do I get? Thanks -Mike

The 2006 4Runner build page shows three different tow options: 1) Ball Mount, $99 2) Drop Hitch Receiver, $339 3) Weight Carrying Tow Hitch & Ball Mount, $430 So what's the diff between these?

To clarify: I was wrong when stating that I could not get the T4R seat into a position where it was comfortable to drive. It was indeed the 05 Xterra I had testdriven when I first posted this thread a month ago.

I was wrong! I was testing a Kia Sorento (which actually seems like a pretty decent vehicle, even with the [light] offroading I need), and the dealer is immediately across the road from the Toyota one. So to compare I stopped by and looked at the 4Runner SR5 (no moonroof) again. I don't know...

1. In vehicles without the third-row seats, move all seats back 6 inches. 2. Add 4-6 inches of depth behind the pedals. 3. Add 4 inches of headroom. 4. Manual transmission.

Thai: Yep, read that thread. The Xterra should work for the simple offroading I do. Although the question of whether the X's 4WD is part-time or multi-mode is a good question. Reading the 4WD section of the Xterra user manual online, just about every page says "Caution: Do not drive the vehicle...

Re: Re: Re: I was in a Similar situation as you Are you comparing 2005 4Runner vs 2005 Xterra? The Nissan was definitely more comfortable in back as far as legroom. Not a huge difference, but noticable. I don't know if it was physical dimensions or sitting position.

Re: I was in a Similar situation as you Yeah, same here. None of the fullsize ones I looked at were any better than the 4Runner. I don't know why a compact ute was able to beat it. Probably because they don't have to engineer for a third row of seats. Trust me, I always test that. And I was...

6'6, 240. My leg position while driving isn't all that uncomfortable (probably third best of the trucks I test drove), but there's absolutely no space behind the pedals to stretch occasionally. On models with a moonroof, I either have to lean the seat WAY back, or lean to the side so my head...

Taking after my parents, my intent is to keep vehicles for at least 10 years. My current (and first) car is nearly 12. As for abuse, it'll spend a lot of time off the pavement, but most of the time that will just mean dirt or limerock roads of various qualities, getting from one campsite to...

The 05 4Runner is a really nice truck. For the past few months I've been researching vehicles to replace my current car, and the whole time the 4R has been the top choice because of its power, off-road capability, refinement, and styling. After test driving, though, I found the driver legroom...