'12 TE questions

[clin9383]

Hi everyone,
I've been tryingn to find pics of Trails interior but haven't had much luck. I have a few questions.
1. Does TE have dual zone temp control? Pic would be nice.
2. Does TE have push button start?
3. Pic of a Trail with running boards? Apparently the one I'm ordering comes with this option as standard?

I have been looking around and can not find a Trail on any lot to look at so I had to go out of state and order to get it in my color. Thanks.

 

[Jesse1983]

Hi Clin. negative on the dual zone and push button. Not on the TE. someone here has pics of running boards on theirs I'm sure. it's an awesome truck though, good luck.

 

[bofa]

1 and 2 are on the Limited.

The running boards are a $1500 option. If you are truly ordering it, you shouldn't be required to get them. Besides, they will reduce ground clearance and aren't really fitting on a TE imo.

 

[dandoubleu]

Toyota running boards for the Trail are in the $425 range. I picked up mine from the Toyota parts store for $319. They are excellent. Good fit and make it easy to get in and out and they improve the looks of the Trail. Highly recommended.

 

[bofa]

Should probably clarify with the OP... there are 2 kinds of running boards. Powered and regular. The powered ones are ordered with the vehicle. The cheaper ones are a dealer option I believe. They are $1500 and $437 respectively.

 

[Qjake]

IMO Don't get running boards! Put the money saved towards a set of sliders, they are much cooler looking and will pull double duty as steps :thumbs:

 

[clin9383]

Hi guys, thanks for the prompt response. Yea I figured the push button and dual zone were on the limited as I could not find a picture that wasn't for the limited. I am fine without those but they are nice to have. I asked the dealer if they can take off the running boards and take it off the price but they said no..so I have no option until I buy the vehicle and take them off myself. I'm pretty sure its not the motorized option, option sheet lists them as 437 dollars. I also tried to ask them to take off Entune as I don't really need it but again told they could not. Basically paying for 1400 dollars worth of stuff I dont need/want. Thanks again guys, will keep you guys updated when things finalize.

Dan, Ya I've had people complain about my 96 4runner being too high already so if I have them already, I'll keep them until they get destroyed unless I can sell them. Not sure how easy they are to sell.

 

[Qjake]

All your questions answered with pictures

:thumb3:

 

[bofa]

They shouldn't be too hard to unbolt and sell. To be honest though if a dealer was forcing these options on me I'd tell them to pound sand. I know the TE is coveted and hard to find, but I'm not a fan of a dealer forcing options on me. I could almost understand the entune, assuming they already have it allocated in inventory. But I absolutely would not accept the running boards since they are a dealer option.

You mentioned you are ordering it. Are you actually ordering it for a future shipment or is it a vehicle that's already in port or in stock? If you are truly ordering it I would just find a different dealer.

Either way, enjoy the ride!