3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

[dogtail]

During these weird times where everything is being shut down, having a super reliable rig that I can service myself is nice. I have 3 in the driveway with a good supply stash of parts. I figure my transportation is good for decades. Although all my local grocery stores are wiped out of important stuff.
This whole thing is blown out of perspective with hoarding stupid items. On the bright side, gas is real cheap, we crossed below $2 here.

 

[Dieselchessy]

I think the 1 hitch in the gidyup is the small tank size. You won’t get to far on a single tank. 450 to 500 mile range like a diesel would be nice.

 

[dogtail]

Just saw this pic with a 3rd gen

 

[4restGump]

With all the things on god’s green earth, why the freaking toilet paper?

To the OP, I’m in the same boat. Three third gen in the driveway. Loved these third gen 4runner.

 

[TheSaturnV]

Me when I see a 3rd gen driving down the street.

 

[plcfcng]

I got 2

 

[G_Raw]

I picked up TP in mine today cause we've been out for 2 days...:toilet3:

 

[lucidberries]

I just bought my first 4runner. I think it should be a decent zombie smashing unit if it comes to that. Looking to post my own thread with pics but trying to boost my post count first lol

I will leave with this bit of logic:

It seems really strange to frantically stockpile toilet paper. I mean, food and water are understandable I guess-you need to eat and drink. If you run out of tp just take a shower, use the bath matt, your hand, etc.

 

[pluton]

This whole thing is blown out of perspective with hoarding stupid items. On the bright side, gas is real cheap, we crossed below $2 here.

Agree; I detest the panic buyers and hoarders, who, in my neighborhood are the folks wearing surgical masks to walk their dogs and visit the grocery store.

 

[kevinRR]

With all the things on god’s green earth, why the freaking toilet paper?

The flu = a lot of shitting

 

[TheShowtime]

I just don’t understand all this panic for the life of me. 2009 swine flu pandemic infected 61 million Americans and killed over 12k Americans and 600k worldwide. I don’t remember closing everything down over that and being blasted my the media every second spreading fear of hoarding toilet paper! Coronavirus killed 100 people average age 80 and most had health issues. The panic and mayhem is scarier than the virus itself.

 

[brillo_76]

I could express my theories on this entire virus thing. However, at this time I will not.


Panicking is never a good thing. What folks need to do is remain calm. Keep some distance between people and keep washing your hands.

I am thinking that this is going to give me more time in my schedule so I can work on my rigs and spend some much needed garage therapy. :]

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[G_Raw]

I could express my theories on this entire virus thing. However, at this time I will not.


Panicking is never a good thing. What folks need to do is remain calm. Keep some distance between people and keep washing your hands.

I am thinking that this is going to give me more time in my schedule so I can work on my rigs and spend some much needed garage therapy. :]

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Same. Already tackling projects and repairs I've been procrastinating on doing.

 

[Reinout]

My wife asked what vehicle we are taking if we need to get out of dodge: My answer was both 4Runners and the Scamp trailer behind the 2007. This way if one poops the bed the other is still (hopefully) viable.

Oh, and I'm definitely tuning my Stihl chainsaw in the next few days just so it's ready.

 

[Reinout]

I could express my theories on this entire virus thing. However, at this time I will not.


Panicking is never a good thing. What folks need to do is remain calm. Keep some distance between people and keep washing your hands.

I am thinking that this is going to give me more time in my schedule so I can work on my rigs and spend some much needed garage therapy. :]

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I agree and I do think there's way to much panic going on. Cautious is okay, panic is not.

 

[jross20]

Gas is like $1.72 here

Also, Grandpa has already pretty much had all the symptoms, fever, cough. Started last Thursday and since yesterday he is pretty much better now. Haha

 

[phattyduck]

The flu = a lot of shitting

Stomach flu is not the same as COVID-19... 5% or less of patients are reporting any stomach/intestinal issues.

As agent Kay says:

And who doesn't (generally) have at least a few weeks of TP around the house?

-Charlie

 

[jross20]

Stomach flu is not the same as COVID-19... 5% or less of patients are reporting any stomach/intestinal issues.

As agent Kay says:

And who doesn't (generally) have at least a few weeks of TP around the house?

-Charlie

Honestly, I don't get it.

My local Publix is also totally out of coffee creamer :dizzy:

 

[PNW RJ]

I just don’t understand all this panic for the life of me. 2009 swine flu pandemic infected 61 million Americans and killed over 12k Americans and 600k worldwide. I don’t remember closing everything down over that and being blasted my the media every second spreading fear of hoarding toilet paper! Coronavirus killed 100 people average age 80 and most had health issues. The panic and mayhem is scarier than the virus itself.

The mainstream media (for-profit news corporations) increase their (advertising) profits when more eyeballs are watching. (Plus, they may have another agenda, which I will refrain from guessing at.)

 

[Jidaran]

I just don’t understand all this panic for the life of me. 2009 swine flu pandemic infected 61 million Americans and killed over 12k Americans and 600k worldwide. I don’t remember closing everything down over that and being blasted my the media every second spreading fear of hoarding toilet paper! Coronavirus killed 100 people average age 80 and most had health issues. The panic and mayhem is scarier than the virus itself.

This is far more lethal than Swine Flu, we're looking at around a 1% mortality rate (50x Swine Flu). The reason so few have died is that it's still early on and we've also quickly (though not quickly enough) engaged in mitigation strategies. This is real and very very serious.

There are always people that panic in any situation - the fact that some people are acting irrationally doesn't mean there's nothing to fear.

We should all expect significant disruption for the next month or two and it's possible we won't be fully back to normal until we get a vaccine - which might not happen till 2021.

I don't really like talking politics or really anything non-auto related on here, so I'll end with this. If you're planning to do any work on your truck in the next few months, I'd order the parts now. Depending on your job you might have a lot of down time and supply lines could be significantly disrupted moving foward.