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Have you driven both? Have you driven both... because the KDSS in the ORP really helps in cutting down the somewhat sloppy, 'cumbersome' handling/driving experience of the models without it. You may just like it better (while saving money).

I'm a long time 4th gen owner who is now in a 5th gen. The only annoyance I had with the 4th gen seat was a lack of thigh support. The seat cushion design kind of rolls down at the front, effectivly making the cushion shorter than it is. I much prefer the 5th gen seat. It has been too long...

A timely post. Thanks for sharing. I've been window shopping for something to replace my 03 v6 with something more suitible for towing a rzr (like a v8 4runner or tundra) that I am planning on purching. I'm guessing total tow weight in the 2500-3k lbs range. How does the 4speed handle...

No.. they are reading the market well While I am also frustarated at the lack of Toyota products that meet my 'wants', the reality is Toyota is kicking ass sales wise.

If you are 4WD, Center DIff will will probably start leaking soon.

My biggest 'dislike' on the 5th gen has to do with the way Toyota decided to package the the different trims and options. They don't sell what I want. I dislike the look of the Limited, with all that extra plastic down low, as well as the silly 20" wheels, yet the Limited has a ton of features...

I would put Toyota reliability above Honda, but have always considered Honda reliability as 'good enough' for me. I would never choose a Toyota over a Honda just because it is more reliable. I would take a Civic over a Corolla, and a CRV over the RAV4. I tend to find the seats of lower end...

JL Wrangler So the new JL Wrangler 'build it' page went live today. It sure looks tempting! And it also makes me frustrated as heck that we are still waiting on a new 4Runner. I would much rather be in a Toyota, but I will have to give the Jeep a serious look. I am ready to replace my 03 with...

I do not see why this would be any different than selling a car that still has a loan on it, which I have done before. It was many years ago... but I think it went down something like this. We met at the buyers credit union. The credit union contacted Honda financial for the payoff. I am...

I had recently done a little research online, on buying out of state. Arizona resident purchasing in Texas. Essentially I would pay no tax when purchasing in Texas if I have a completed form called 'Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption Certificate— for Vehicles Taken Out of State' . I found...

I think it would be worth a lot less than that, because even though you may say it has no other mechanical issues, the buyer has no way of verifying this. Also, the market for non running vehicles is probably limited to wholesalers who hope to fix and flip.

I had a 2006 Miata as a second vehicle to my 4Runner from about 2010 - 2012. I enjoyed owning it but did not drive it as much as I had anticipated. I know the 2006 and newer Miata's require premium gas, so that will take away most of the saving of better mpg. I don't know about older ones.

You are correct in that you will need to buy new perforated leather seats as well.

From this thread on Tacoma World, it looks like you can get the Degreez for $350 a seat (plus whatever install labor runs). Not bad if you ask me. I was at some point going to look into this further as I get closer to buying a 5th gen...

I took my 2003 4Runner in for some basic service a couple weeks ago and decided I better get on the list for a new dash before the campaign ends. After verifying that I qualified, it looks like I got super lucky. They actually had one in stock!! It turns out that for a previous dash replacement...