Recent content by stevemitchell

I have a 2011 TE and an iPhone 4s from AT&T and have problems with the music piece staying connected reliably. I've noticed enough strangeness with connecting, syncing and just normal interaction that says there is something broken in iOS 5 compared to 4. I test phones as a side job and have...

Hi folks, I'm looking for a recommendation for a shop in the Seattle/Bellevue area. I have a 5th gen T4R TE that I'd like to lift and have some new ties and wheels put on. Suggestions appreciated.

Hi folks - I'm out of the country right now, and before I left I tried to find the paperwork with the cost. I'll email the dealer and ask them for the price...

I have a 5th gen as well and bought it because of some of the cues taken from the FJ. I really never have liked the 4th gen - looks too generic and like many other things on the road. Earlier gens are also distinctive - I can pick them out a mile away. To each their own, however.

I just bought mine last week and was told at least a month if not two for any special orders. I was lucky enough to come across a TE with KDSS, Nav, running boards, tow package, and in my color - it had just come off the truck and had 1 mile on it. I was the only test driver and bought it...

I don't have the paperwork in front of me, but I will look in about an hour. I don't remember it being terribly expensive, but you could definitely do it yourself and save a lot. I didn't want to deal with that since it's brand new, and would rather have the factory system. They are...

The SR5 is 4WD. I was thinking of that as well, but it definitely has 4WD. Good idea though!

Michael's Toyota of Bellevue. Just having things like heated seats, WeatherTech mats, and paint protection installed/applied. Not terribly interesting :)

I just bought a new 2011 Trail with KDSS last week, and have been driving it a lot since then. Most all of my driving has been city. I took it in today for some upgrades and such to the dealer, and got a 2011 SR5 as a loaner car. I was shocked at how much more responsive the throttle seems...

Yeah, disappointing about the foul, but it is what it is. Sounds good - I ordered mine today and hope it comes soon! Tired of the slapping noises in the parking garage! Thanks for the tips.

Good to see another Seattelite, and someone who loves the same team I do! Go Sounders! How do you like the CravenSpeed stubby antenna? I just noticed today as I was coming into my parking garage at work how annoying the slapping of the antenna is... I barely ever use the stereo in the car...

SSD's a good option I had a similar setup with another car, but used a SSD (solid state drive) hard drive instead of a traditional spinning media drive. SSD's are quite a bit more expensive, but they have a number of benefits: Reliability - SSDs have no moving parts and can handle much higher...

Hello all, Got back late last night from the dealer with a brand new 2011 Trail Edition T4R, Magnetic Grey Metallic with the nav system and suspension upgrades. Also adding heated front seats and Weather Tech mats everywhere. Have been a fan of the T4R for a long time, and drove a tiny Volvo...