Recent content by NOLA Runner

List price vs. retail price The challenging issue trying to compare discounts is that some of the added options (paint & fabric protection, etc.) have a much higher margin for the dealer than floor mats or cross bars for the roof rack. When demand slows a little, you will see more vehicles...

SOLD-Thanks!!! 2007 4Runner Limited V6 4x4 110k miles, asking $15,000. 2nd owner, I purchased it in August 2010 w/73k miles. Self maintained, fluid & filter changes, driveshaft lube, tire rotation, etc. Stock Limited 4x4, Shadow Mica with tan leather. Rarely off pavement, I do engage 4-lo...

Liftgate Switch Replacement The replacement switch I purchased from eBay is an oem part that was in a sealed bag with a Toyota label. I assume they are using a new rubber compound after all the problems this caused including many other models that use the identical part. The interior liftgate...

15th Post Thanks for the welcome, now I can try and contribute as well.

$2.35 for regular. New Orleans price today.

Liftgate switch As you may know, you can replace the entire switch for about $30, the rubber only is about $10. Be forewarned, replacing only the rubber is extremely messy & time consuming, you can clean the melted mess off with a razor blade & some mineral spirits. I have done it both ways...

Congrats Awesome looking truck, I for one think you found a great deal!

Congrats on 15 No. 10 or 11 for me, looking forward to graduation

Maintenance suggestions? After replacing these parts is anyone using a spray lube to prevent a reoccurrence? Is there any suggested preventative maintenance for the steering assembly that you can share? Thanks for sharing.

Car gurus pricing Is anyone using cargurus.com to estimate fair market value? It seems to be pretty accurate assuming there are no major problems with the vehicles history report. It's also a good way to see what's available in your area.

Coolant change When I drained the radiator on my '07 V6 4Runner at 100k, the SLLC fluid "looked" exactly like the new premix I purchased at the dealership. I decided to skip draining the block and instead I repeated the radiator drain & fill (1gallon) at subsequent 5k mile oil changes. This...

I have really enjoyed using this website, it's a great resource for 4Runner information. My wife & I drive '08 & '07 4Runners respectively and they have been/are great vehicles. I am planning to sell the '07 which is a Shadow Mica V6, 4WD Limited with 110k. I am not an off-roader and I...

Tough Crowd Price & value are a function of supply & demand. I'm thinking this would be a 2nd vehicle for someone that wants to play on the weekends as opposed to someone looking for a daily driver. It's kind of basic, if you can find a nicer one for less and it is equipped how you like it...

2007 V6, 4wd, Limited, 110k, Shadow Mica Planning to list for sale at $14k when I reach 15 posts. Very nice, stock V6, 4wd, New Orleans area. Tan leather. Text for photos 985-377-6042

We own an '08 SR5 2wd purchased new, 96k miles. No mechanical issues in 9+ years. Side & curtain air bags became standard n '08. We also bought an '07 Limited 4wd (with 73k miles) in 2010. At 110k now, again with zero mechanical issues. I looked at new Tacoma's before buying the '07...