Recent content by toyota1999

Very liberating ! Just exactly what I thought ! I have been wrestling with these scenario and came across "oh, I should post at toyota-4runner.org and see what my fellow 4Runner owners would say. " And so far, I got my answer in few posts away, thank you guys ! I am keeping my 4Runner. I got...

John, That was quick and straightforward ! Thank you for your insight. All the best, Walter, Las Vegas, Nevada

Hello all, I am giving my 1999 Toyota 4Runner, V6, 4WD, 171K miles, Automatic a serious thought about trading it to a 2001 Toyota Tundra 2WD, V8, 115K miles, few paints chips and bruises but nothing serious. It was well maintained. He wanted to trade it for the gasoline price reason. I want...

I agree. Unfortunately, you see men and women driving everyday that should be penalized severely ! Cheers, Walter, Las Vegas

Accidents do happen. Conversely, responsible driving has a lot to do with it. So many things to consider nowadays. People drive talking on the phone. People drive selecting songs from an ipod. Moreover, people drive text messaging ! And the lists goes on... Walter, Las Vegas

Daugherty83, Did you end up buying your neighbor's 4Runner ? If so, how did it measure up to your expectation ? Just asking. I get excited when a 4Runner is involved ! Cheers, Walter, Las Vegas

I decided to deal with them anyway. After all, they could care less, why should I care to hurt them by showing they screwed up big time ?! Thanks David for all your concerns - very much appreciated. Dirk, I agree it is seldom for the Dealership to do refunds and I made them do so. Yes, I just...

It would not hurt to drive the 4Runner and bring it to another ASE certified shop nearby and ask for a second check-up and/or opinion. You may want to call for an appointment ahead of time and pay for that second opinion. Reading your post above, it seems to me that you already decided to buy...

I never expected to get any money back. My whole point was to let them know that not all of their customers were idiots ! If you were there when I presented them the two cracked hoses ( one of which connects to the canister they replaced ), it was so obvious that they screwed up - no further...

I posted awhile back about my 1999 T4R, V6, 4X4, with 164K+ having a STALLING OUT issue. Brought it in at the local Toyota Service Department here in Vegas only to spend 2K on parts they replaced. The problem equated to two dry-rotted and cracked rubber hoses. I went back to them today and...

7K is the most I will offer, too. I will look around though if you are not in a hurry to get one. There are good deals to be made out there if you are willing to wait. My 2 cents and I am speaking from Las Vegas' point of view. Cheers, Walter, Las Vegas

Interesting ! 250K is not something unheard of. Mine has 165K and my goal is to at least reach 300K. If it does, I will be very satisfied with my 4Runner's service. Hearing actual 250K on same generation Runner is refreshing. Although a friend of mine in Hawaii owns a 1979 Toyota Landcruiser...

Hey Bobby, 1999 t4R, V6, SR5 4X4 same issue as yours. I believed I overfilled freon in it and had the same funny noises for few days. Since I use my car for a living I deliberately used it amidst of the noises until I get a free time to have it diagnosed. It blew cool air fine and was alright...

I took mine off a week ago and wife complains having a hard time getting in the 4Runner. Now it is back on. Unless you do a lot of hardcore off-road driving, taking them off will not benefit you other than the " looks." Without the boards, the wife says my 4Runner looks like wearing a...

Very specific Be very careful and ask a lot of questions before you deliver your 4Runner for an old time raping at the dealership. This site will save you a lot of frustrations and money. GUys like Techno, Toytech76 and many others are very helpful individuals. Yes Rob. My stalling issue was...