Recent content by mile9c1

I don't think it works the same with direct injection as it works with the old Crown Vic's. For example, people on the VW forum say that the problem gets worse the harder you drive the car. This is because it's oil mist from the PCV valve that is what builds up on the intake side (particularly...

Thanks! That's exactly what I asked for. Though I wouldn't say she doesn't want a 4-runner; she doesn't really know they exist. A little trick I found out last year... she usually likes to buy the first thing she sees (doesn't like shopping). When I was looking for my Silverado she was...

How about this plan... Get her the 4Runner now, then I could have a cool truck in 5 years when she wants a minivan? I'm hoping to get some test drives in this weekend and that will narrow it down. PS Only Japanese car we've ever owned was a Trooper I had 15 years ago in college. It was fun to...

We're expecting our first baby in June and would like to have a few more, God willing. I have a 4x4 Silverado crew cab and she has a compact Saturn Ion. As you can guess, she has low driving standards and generally has no interest in cars as long as it gets her from A to B. Doesn't like my...

Thanks guys. We don't need the ultimate grocery getter, but I didn't realize the 3rd row was that small. I'd consider the Highlander, just not fond of the looks. Pilot, never liked that one.

I drive my 4x4 Silverado in rwd 99.9% of the time. With all seasons in Michigan and no fancy traction controls. IMHO you put good snow tires on a 2wd 4runner and you'll be passing people left and right. That said... If you can afford a new 2wd but not a new 4x4 then are you sure you can...

Hi everyone, how good is the 2015 4runner as an everyday family vehicle aka minivan alternative? My wife and I are looking to purchase a new vehicle for her and I'm considering the 4runner because of its optional 3rd row. We haven't driven one yet, but I like it a lot more than say the...

Irrelevant. Flex has very good reliability and I'm pretty sure nobody passes on it because of reliability (personally I'd pass on the turbo). CR gives it top scores for owner satisfaction (which is better than all but 3 Toyotas). It also has among the most repeat buyers as a percentage of...

I've never thought the Flex to be an SUV, more of a wagon or minivan alternative. BTW Consumer Reports gives the 4runner gen5 high scores for reliability and satisfaction.

Blast from the past! I found this thread while researching Flex vs 4-Runner. So it's been 7 years... was the Flex was an SUV killer? Well, since 2008 the Explorer, TrailBlazer, Durango, Pathfinder, (and probably more) all ditched their body-on-frame constructions in favor of the more car-like...