Recent content by nothardly

Moon Roof OK I did not want the Moon Roof, but had to get one for the deal I had going last year. I really do like the thing, surprised me. Had Sun Roof on a 78 Audi and hated it, one never knows do one.

Windshield protected us. On the freeway at 70 mph a piece of wood about 2 by 8 by 16 inchs hit our windshield dead center, it left some scatches, but we are so thankful it did not break. One reason I bought a Four Runner was road hazards, it has also had to run over a tire on the same freeway...

One of the reasons I choose the 4Runner was to make a monthly 1000 mile trip, all freeway from Little Rock to Austin and back. I had seen an increasing amount of truck and bus tires along the route especially from Dallas to Austin on previous trips in my Honda but had avoided any incidents. On...

Vinyl with leather trim The factory leather trim seats are mainly vinyl. They are tight and look quite good on my 2011 SR5. The best way to care for them is a ph neutral soap when cleaning is needed, ie a weak mix of Ivory and water. When test driving various vehicles all the dealers offered...

Whats good about 2W 4Runner In Canada you should buy an SR5 4W. But even if you bought two wheel you get a lot with a Four Runner. I will not try to detail all the things, but to just take one section and compare what you get extra on the Runner VS. Highlander. Just look at the rear of each...

Why Rebel Groups Love the Toyota Hilux - Newsweek Newsweek story about body on frame toughness. Taliban Truck might not be the best moniker for an ad but it sure is an endorsement for tough.

Price will go up As someone who has sold Japanese products for 50 years, the short answer is yes. No factory can absorb the coming decline of the dollar in the next several years. Until 1973 the dollar was worth 300 yen, that is when we allowed the dollar to float, prices doubled very quickly...

Great thread This is a great thread for people trying to make a decision. I considered more vehicles than I have ever done before and reviewed sites for almost a year. Compared comments to my test drives of many brands. This thread helped, on most websites people had real problems to complain...

I like it in Party Mode all the time. The larger speakers in the rear door have a better base response. SR5 with upgrade package.

I did. Just got the 2011 SR5. I bought it to go see our grandkid down the freeway about 500 miles and for my wife to cruise around town. I am very happy with the choice, I spent most of 2010 driving various vehicles, I liked the EX35 fun fun but a little small for loading stuff to take to...

Audi 5000 I bought one of the first Audi 5000's sold, sticking throttle was just one of it's many problems. Yes the floormat could jam the gas peddle. But the peddle itself would stick in full acceleration, I would have to reach down and pull it free by hand. I have long arms, someone shorter...