Recent content by steven_newyork

Going strong at 145,000 I have a 2004 SR5 with the V6 and the engine (and everything else) has been flawless. I'm the original owner and have had the oil changed every 5,000 miles and followed the factory maintenance intervals. Dealer has done all the service. Brakes & rotors replaced and on...

Tires Make All The Difference I have a 2004 V6 4WD and when I first got it I had many of those "loose it" situations and thought I made a mistake with the 4Runner. Thats when I found this forum. Everyone raved about the Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo tires and said how well it made the vehicle...

2004 V6 with 90,000 (will be over 100,000 by year end)... It's been perfect... only needed to replace brakes & tires

Yes! I have a 2004 V6 SR5 and I have been very happy with it so far. I have about 18,000 trouble free miles on mine and it has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned (keeping my fingers crossed that this continues)... the only "problem" I have had with mine is a very slight creak from the...

The Lexus body shell is actually a few inches taller than the Toyota. Lexus did this to allow the combo of the 3rd row and the sunroof as well to create a more spacious feeling cabin which they said helps to contribute to a more luxurious atmosphere in keeping with their brand image.

If you are measuring your milage by looking at the dash computer MPG display you should be aware thet it shows about 2 MPG higher than the actual MPG. Why Toyota chose to program it this way I'll never know... other vehicles I have are very accurate. I have the V6 4x4 and I get about 17 to 19...

I just ordered the "ashtray" kit for about $70 and it was easy to install... It took less than 10 minutes. There is another thread where some others provide excellent instructions... but all you need to do is open the center armrest storage compartment and push up the center console trim...

Here's a few more improvements I'd like to see: HEATED side mirrors standard on the SR5. Even a $22,000 Subaru Forester provides this and it is a real safety improvement in cold, snow and foggy weather. LIGHTED window & door lock switches. Others have mentioned this. My wife has an Audi and...

V6 for me I ended up with the V6, but not by choice. I was leaning toward the V8 (MPG almost on par with the V6, higher tourque, 5 speed transmission, proven reliable engine although tranny is new) but dealer said the configuration I wanted (SR5 with 3rd row seat) is not available in the...