Recent content by scagin

We are a family of 6 and I love the third row. The back to the 2nd row middle seat folds down independently of the other seats which makes it easy for my kids to climb into the 3rd row while leaving carseats in the side seats of the 2nd row. I do have a minivan for my first car, but I do have...

You disguise yourself when your wife makes you drive the minivan

I payed around $1000 under invoice for my 2010 back in september. I would think you could do a lot better than that for a 2010 at this point. I know you could get a 2011 for not too much more than that up in the northeast (not sure where you are).

I think this is pretty good advice. I would say at least $2k less. How long do you plan on keeping the vehicle? If you are keeping it for more than 5 years, then the mileage you put on it will come more into play than the year of the truck when you go to sell it. I don't put a ton of miles...

I love the black and white pics; only someone who loves their cars takes black and white pictures of them! Though I love the MDX and have spent some time in my mom's 2010, I am loving my SR5. I have 4 kids (all in car seats) and fit much better in the 4runner. I have a minivan of course for...

I hear you, and agree that it is much better looking. These are also aluminum, but I don't like the lack of a fairing. Surco Inc. - Your source for bike racks and accessories. - www.surcoinc.com I love the look and functionality of the Baja rack and keep coming back to it. Searching for...

I have been looking for something aluminum as well and am a bit surprised it isn't available. The only thing I came across was Hannibal Roof racks. I searched 5th gen forum and found no info, probably should search the entire forum... Hannibal Safari

A few people have definitely done this. Here is a link to a thread on removing one from a TE; I can't imagine a SR5 would be any different. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/63428-removed-roof-rack-te.html

I hope they hold up better. I had a similar experience with my 2002 Tacoma wheels. They really looked like trash by the time I sold them. I guess it is a good excuse to change up the wheels though down the road. Good luck!

I am getting almost 17mpg with 80% city driving; so I would say they are pretty accurate.

I like Harper's suggestion in this thread and have been considering taking mine to an interior shop and having it wrapped in something. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/69813-steering-wheel-swap-anyone-done.html Obviously a lot more expensive than getting a cover though.

Interesting question... I would have to guess that 80-90% of 4runners never go off road, at least off road in the sense that I think you are speaking. For me, I feel there are a lot of other virtues other than its capabilities off the pavement. At the end of the day, there aren't too many...

I agree with you. I actually did call and spoke with a woman who was really nice and really helpful. Like I said, there were a few things she was going to get back to me about and I have yet to hear from her. I guess my post did read that I was complaining of Gobi's customer service; that...

I did talk with someone at Gobi who I expected to provide me with information and have not heard back. This was weeks ago. Customer service is important and I will have to consider that when I hopefully purchase one of these 2 racks. Thanks for the FYI.