Recent content by NJ4Runner

Hello All, I've had my new 2012 4Runner SR5 for a couple weeks now and I'm looking to take some preventative steps to protect and maintain my new truck for the long haul. I need some advice on things I MUST DO as far as preventative maintenance. Meaning, lubricating certain things, paint job...

Thank you all for your comments. Seems as if I'm not alone. Again, my overall impression of my new 5th gen is that I love the truck. I'm happy when I walk up to it, I'm happy when I get it, and I'm happy when I drive away. I can't say that about most things in my life. I'm going to think...

Hello All, Last week I traded in my 2006 4th gen for a new 2012 5th gen. I have noticed many obvious pros and cons (imho): Pros: More headroom (#1 for being 6ft 3in) More comfortable seats better body style. Love the chunkier look better Stereo (I got Entune) and I had the 0ld stock...

I have a 2006 SR5 v6. I and the family loves it. Very solid and reliable. My brother has a Trail Blazer w/ 3rd row and that the only thing I like better.

2006 SR5 v6 with 37k miles. Just bought off lease and running great.

I have 2 car seats in the 2nd row and both kids sleep soundly. I do wish i had a 3rd row seat though. my kids love the 4runner ability to open the all windows including back gate window and moonroof. They love to drive with all the wind blowing in the summer time.

Thank you for this info... Did you go to a specific website or did you just call Toyota Finance? Looking for a direction. Now I'm getting a little upset because I haggled for about 40 minutes to get them down from $2300 for the 5yr/60k mile... and then when I told them I didn't want it at...

The plan I got was the Platinum directly from Toyota 5yr/60k mile for $2000... no ded.. So it will put me out to 97k miles on the car, or 11/30/2014... Are these other cheaper plans Toyota backed or outside companies? If Toyota I'm going to have to get some rates on paper and march back in...

I just bought my 2006 SR5 off lease for (using round numbers): 16700(buyout price) + 500 (dealer fee) + 2000 (5 yr/60k warranty) + 700 (gap insurance) + 400 (misc fees) + 1300 (taxes) = $21,600 I got a 6yr loan @6%. It in great condition, only 36k miles and has been very reliable. I just...

What a doll. I have 2 little girls also. Good to see there is a future for me in off roading, even w/ girls. God Bless your little girl.. Oh, the 4Runner is nice too. =)

Can someone please post the pics up here, I cannot get to FLICKR. Thanks.. Can't wait to see them..

Thanks for the great feedback and thanks for the links Chaz & GG. I'm going to at least check out those aftermarket seats. Let's face the facts, my mother would let me strap her on the roof if it meant she could be near her grandkids. =) Safty is the most concern obviusly, behind cost that...

Thanks for your reply. I have heard from a few members on this forum that you cannot add a 3rd row if it was done from the factory. I too, feel the same way about knowing who drove it and how they drove it. I know I treated her well and never abused, not once. I think that goes a long way...

Hello All, I have been going back ond forth on this. My 06 T4R SR5 is comming off lease and I can purchase it for 18,500 (+ tax of course). It's in mint condition inside and out, has 33k miles, and I haven't had a problem with it. I really do love this car and take pretty good care of it. I...

Thank you for your response. I was just wondering if it was an easy option, but it sounds like it's not. I'm probably going to end up buying my SR5 off of lease anyway. At 32k miles I think my 2006 is a good buy at 18,900. Especially that I know who drove it and I babied it for 3 years. I...