Recent content by Yogi4

Back in 2009 when I first got the Trail Edition, the parts guys could not find either the diagram or a part number for the "Trail Edition" badges. They were able to find "Special Edition", "Limited", "SR5" and "4WD" however.

When I first got my '09 Trail Edition, I had the parts guy look up the "Trail Edition" badge (so I could put one on the lift gate) but nothing was ever listed in the parts guide. I don't think they ever considered making any for replacement parts. Also, Contrary to what one poster said, sales...

It was designed to be removable to use outside the T4R as in on the hiking trail. As it went, it was only ok--small 3.5 screen, hard to see and use from the driver's seat. I wound up using a Garmin mounted (ProClip) much closer to my line of sight. That experience told me that I would...

The 09 Trail Edition had everything that the regular SR5 came equiped with, including the retractible rear window. it also had the TomTom Nav system, Bilstein shocks, Locking rear axle and the unique Trail Edition badges on the side. It did not have 4WD badges. The rear window switch was on...

Is it a Trail Edition or Urban Runner with the tom-tom navigation, or a Toyota full screen navigation? The Tomtom has a different Toyota IPod interface.

It's a Toyota, and it does everything well. And it's reliable. My wife's 89 Camry has 262k miles, and is still going strong--no major mechanical work.

I did see a titanium one just like mine heading south between Merced and Fresno last month. Did not see the plate or wrap to know where it came from. At Maita they actually had two identical TE's when I bought mine. I'm thinking of replacing it with something easier for older folks to get in...

What's it Worth? Thanks for the tips, when I checked vehix and kbb last, neither had any information about the TE specifically, and lumped all SR5's together. I will check out the others. edit--checked nadaguides, and found what I needed (and pleasantly surprised). It pays to keep your...

I need to set a value on my 09 TE, but haven't been able to find any for sale across the country to ballpark a number. I found 09 SR5's ranging from 21K to 29K, but none are equipped as mine is. Full TE gear, was stickered at 34,800. Has 24,500 (mostly highway) miles. Any help would be...

Just make sure you have enough money for gas :driving:. Regular maintenance generally assures no worries. Roads are good, weather should be uneventful. Just made a 700 mile fast round trip to Southern Oregon two weekends ago.

Interesting. This one came down the assembly line just a few vehicles before mine (per VIN number sequence). Can't tell if it has the sunroof, though. That only makes about 8 or 9 that I know of--Does anyone know just how many TE's were actually built? Bill

Had my gas pedal cut! This morning, I took my 4Runner in for it's "fix". I took out my Toyota 4Runner Rubber Floor mats, and put in the original carpet ones (only used the first week of ownership), and took it in. This is what came back. Poor little pedal. I hope I don't hurt it when using...

As one of the few '09 TE owners, I liked the interior--seat fabric and color--as well as the uniqueness of the Trail Edition badging. And, it was sitting on the lot when I was ready to buy (just before the increase in Vehicle License Fee (VLF) and Sales Tax). So far, mine is stock, with 22K...

Personalized Plates Ruffian: I have had several different California personalized plates over the years (starting in 1980) and never had to wait longer than 8 weeks to get new ones or the registration for transferred plates. It has taken longer in the past few years than in the begining, but...

SERIOUSLY--1mm! That's about the thickness of a used dime. How would they even begin to measure that? Must have one heck of a micrometer.