Recent content by oilerjet

$6000 off is a sweet deal. I ended up paying 2% over wholesale, which was still about 8-10% below msrp. Toyota rarely gives rebates on the t4r, so I would jump on it.

I vote LE, but I'm biased because that is what I have. Never really looked at the TE because we needed leather and heated seats, so it was the SR5 or LE. I seriously debated the choice, not really sure if the upgrades were worth the money, but I am very happy with my choice to get the LE...

I went with the Thule bars over the factory as I heard there were issues with ski/luggage boxes fitting properly on the factory ones. The factory bars are lower profile and cheaper, but less useful and I believe they carry less weight as well.

RIP brother.

Got it installed in my 4Runner Limited at my Toyota dealer today - $900. The smart key system for keyless lock/unlock still works the same as previously. No need at all for me to carry the new fob - use our iphones to start it, keep the factory fob to enter/exit.

The $1150 was not for the factory remote start - its for a remote start plus smart start which allows your iphone/bbery/android to start your vehicle - as long as there is cell service you have "range". The one I am getting is Astrostart (Directed Electronics). I just put one in my 09 Tacoma...

the Thule 45050 Crossroads are on sale in Canada at Canadian Tire - $250. (25% Off) Only problem is their website says there are none in stock in every store I checked. Wonder if they will give a rain check. I hope to find out tomorrow.

Sorry to revive an old thread, but as the temperature drops, the more I am considering putting in a remote start. How much are these costing everyone? Just got a quote from my local Toyota dealer for an AstroStart Smart Start - $1150!!! Will do both my 4Runner and Tacoma for $2000. Seems...

It would be safer if we all wore helmets too... My $40,000 vehicle is plenty safe already for my liking.

I live in Edmonton, Alberta - we get more than our fair share of cold, snow and ice and I have never felt the need for winter tires. If I had a car/van then I would, but with 4x4 vehicles, they seem to work just fine. I understand that stopping will improve, but then there is the cost and...

Any recommendations on which dealer to go to in AB? I'm in Edmonton, would like to go in just once? Who finally solved it? Thanks for your legwork.

I own a 2009 Double Cab TRD Sport Taco and a 2011 4Runner Limited - love them both, but the 4runner wins out in my opinion. Tacoma is a bit small, for driver and in the rear. Its also a pretty basic truck, whereas the 4runner seems quite a bit fancier in my opinion. MPG is pretty similar in...

Minor diff, but for some reason, there are no badges on the c pillar of the Canadian 4runners. Also, 3rd row is standard on the Canadian Limited and SR5 with Leather seats.

Seems prices are pretty consistent across Canada. Of course they are cheaper in the US, but shipping is a pain, especially on large items. For OP, looks like you are in Edmonton, so Racksforcars.com are in town, 2 stores I think. I am planning on getting the Thule 450R Crossroads System and a...

No leather? I have leather in my 09 DC TRD. Doubt that is only an option in canada.