Recent content by Todd308

The GX550 is interesting, but the prices are getting ridiculous, the overland package which everyone that off-roads is going to want if they buy one is estimated to be $80-85k. That and the fact the rear seats not only don't fold anywhere near flat, and also don't tilt forward is a deal...

Nothing now, years ago when the TRD Pro color was actually exclusive if you really liked the color, it might be worth it. However, there are no exclusive colors now, the next year you can get that color on other trims. For example you can order the lime rush color now on a 23' ORP. Unless...

Won't matter in 2023, Ford has stated that no new orders of 23's will be allowed. They are going to give all 23' order slots to current reservation holders to try and catch up.

The best AT snow rated tire, won't even come close to the performance of a mediocre winter tire on road. Now if you end up off-road in deep muddy snow that can become a different story, but at that point an MT is probably still the best option. However, on hard pack snow and ice, winter...

Not sure I'd agree with the 4-runner being a leading sales champion among it's peers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ford Explorer sell at a much higher volume. Though to be fair calling the Explorer and off-road vehicle is being very gracious to it. The Grand Cherokee, especially as say a...

That's interesting, first I've heard of this one. Honestly it does not surprise me if dealers are now using the smartpath system to jerk people around and bait them into starting the buying process. They are doing everything else imagine-able to screw buyers over. Only defense is to walk...

Exactly this, as long as people keep paying the markups, and allowing themselves to be screwed by dealers, all it does is send the message to not only keep doing it, but increase prices even more not only at dealers but to the manufacturers. Very few people need a new vehicle right now. 99.9%...

Maybe Toyota is listening to all the guys that said they'd never buy a non-Japanese model and they've decided to just discontinue it :lmao: Pretty interesting numbers here: 2022 US Vehicle Sales Figures By Model | GCBC and: 2021 US Vehicle Sales Figures By Model | GCBC. A lot of things I...

Sadly it's unlikely, in the past during ammo shortages lots of companies were price gouging (or exercising capitalism depending on your view) and all of those companies are still doing lots of business. Unfortunately consumers as a group, hold more power than they can ever imagine, but their...

I suppose it's a perspective, and a business decision. It's easier to make something reliable and profitable when you don't change it for 10-12 years and just make small tweaks. As long as you can convince customers to keep buying the product. Toyota has done this. Others listen to...

Again all that article is, is Ford chest thumping PR that they are going to stop it. It hasn't stopped, it hasn't even slowed down. Try shopping for a Bronco and let me know how the dealer markups are. Tons of people are showing up for their Bronco orders still and finding out there's a new...

It's unlikely Toyota cares. The games dealers are playing now is insane. The new trick I've been reading about on some forums, and I have no idea how the details work, but it sounds like the dealer is buying the vehicle from the manufacturer and putting it into their dealer company fleet. The...

A lot of car dealers are buying Broncos used over MSRP, and then putting them on their lots WAY over MSRP. I've seen Ford dealers offer people picking up their Bronco order $10k over MSRP to buy it back just so they can put it on the lot for $30k over. Also car repos have been skyrocketing...

Vehicles are always going to be trade offs. The 4 runner is probably a better family vehicle, the bronco is a better play vehicle. If you buy a new 4runner today at full MSRP, your someone that prioritizes reliability over all else. Ford is definitely still working out the kinks, and covid...

I like the looks of the in-channel but prefer stick-on. The reason being that not only can they impact how well the windows work (on some vehicles the windows may refuse to close (we see this in pickups in the winter all the time) the extra binding causes the auto-window reverse to kick in...