Any Last Minute Buying Suggestions Anyone?

[keylay31]

Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has any last minute buying suggestions. I am probably going to buy this coming Monday. As of right now, I am looking at:

2007 Toyota 4Runner
SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

• Side Curtain Airbags
• Roof Rack/Cross Bar
• Rear Spoiler
• 115AC Power Point

I currently drive a '98 v6 exploder 2WD and am looking forward to the 4R after taking a couple weeks to get my heart off of a Taco. I snowboard quite a bit, would like to offroad a little, but I mostly drive clean roads (if not highway). Any suggestions?

Like... SE, upgraded stereo, a leather steering wheel or daytime running lights or what not? What do you wish you had?

Oh, one more thing? Is it just me, or is the "checkerboard" fabric less than appealing?

So excited =)


For reference, here are the listed options:

• NV Navigation System w/JBL Synthesis Audio
  Includes DVD navigation system with Bluetooth, 7" LCD touch screen, JBL Synthesis Audio AM/FM stereo, CD player, cassette player and 10 speakers including center channel and subwoofer. REQUIRES FE and NJ.
• EY Rear Seat Entertainment
  Includes rear seat audio and wireless headphones. REQUIRES (EJ or NV) and SR.
• SR Power Sunroof
  Includes one-touch open tilt and slide sunroof with jam protection.
• EJ JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 Stereo w/6-Disc Changer
  Includes JBL Synthesis with 6-disc in-dash CD player and cassette and 10 speakers including center channel and subwoofer. REQUIRES NE and FE. NOT AVAILABLE with NV, TH.
• TH Third Row Seat
  Includes third row seat and trunk and deck carpeting. Deletes tonneau cover, double decker cargo system and cargo net.
• GY Side Curtain Airbags
  Includes driver and passenger side airbags, front and rear rollover sensing curtain airbags with cut-off switch and illuminated vanity mirrors.
• PE Power Seats
• TO Tow Hitch
  Includes ball mount kit and towing hitch.
• Z1 Preferred Premium Accessory Package
  Includes carpeted 5-piece floor mat and cargo mat set, cargo net and first aid kit.
• PN Anti-Theft Alarm
• DR Roof Rack and Cross Bar
• NE Leather Steering Wheel
• Includes leather steering wheel with audio and cruise controls and leather shifter knob. NOT AVAILABLE with NV.
• RF Rear Spoiler
• DJ JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 Audio
  Includes JBL Synthesis with CD player, cassette deck and 10 speakers including center channel and subwoofer, rear seat audio, remote control and wireless headphone capability. NOT AVAILABLE with EJ, EY, NV.
• CF Carpet Floor/Cargo Mat Set
  Includes 5 or 6-piece set.
• EC Electrochromic Rearview Mirror
  Includes electrochromic rearview mirror and compass.
• CM Double Decker Cargo System
  Includes double decker cargo system and cargo net. NOT AVAILABLE with TH.
• NJ Homelink Garage Door Opener
• AW 17" Aluminum Wheels
  Includes P265/65R17 tires and 17" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels.
• NA 115V AC Power Point
  Includes 115-volt AC power outlet located in center console box.
• CD Tonneau Cover
  NOT AVAILABLE with TH.
• RL Daytime Running Lights

 

[Lone Ranger]

I say upgrade to the SE (that's what I have). I also really like the daylight running lights. I wish I had the upgraded stereo and particularly the compass in the rearview mirror.

 

[keylay31]

Why?

Any particular reason why? If you guys could tell me why you would add or change something, so I can wiegh it against what I think my needs/what i want to afford, that would be great.

 

[TC3racerM11]

Z1 Preferred Premium Accessory Package
Includes carpeted 5-piece floor mat and cargo mat set, cargo net and first aid kit.

probably won't need this package. See if you can get the dealership to trade you with the rugged floor mats. Don't really need the first aid kit. It's basically just bandaids. Cargo net you can get on ebay.

I say this cause if you do a lot of outdoor stuff the rugged mats would be a good investment.

 

[Uneek]

Definately get side/curtain airbags, it's added safety. The spoiler, I like, keeps the rear clean and the 4R looks naked without it. However, others may disagree. Roof rack, might be good idea since you snowboard for attachments and transporting your gear. AC outlet, you can probably do better with your own inverter. The outlet is only 2-prongs, there isn't a ground. Power seats might be a good idea, I haven't seen many report squeaky power seats, appears to be only manual seat problem. Tonneau cover would be good to keep prying eyes out of your cargo area.

The rest of the features are luxury items and if your budget allows, get them, but probably not neccessary.

 

[p nut]

This will sound silly, but I really like the steering mounted radio controls on the SE/Limited. That was one of the main selling points for me on the Limited. I drive quite a bit everyday (90+ mile round trip), and it's much more convenient with the steering mount controls.

Other than that, I see you have the Navi and upgraded stereo, so you should be good to go. But if you're in any kind of inclement weather area (snow, rain, mud, etc.), get some good tires. Stocks are crap.

**EDIT: Ok, I see you're in CO. Definately get some good M/S or A/T tires. I have REVO's, and they're great on-road and off-road (very moderate offroad trails).

 

[keylay31]

Mebe I wasnt clear.

The four options at the top were the ones I wanted. All of the options at the bottom were possibilties. As in, I currently do not have an upgraded stereo or anything of the sort.

 

[keylay31]

**EDIT: Ok, I see you're in CO. Definately get some good M/S or A/T tires. I have REVO's, and they're great on-road and off-road (very moderate offroad trails). [/B]

what stock tires does it come with?

 

[p nut]

Then I guess my suggestion would be SE or Limited w/ upgraded stereo and (if necessary) Navi.

The stock tires are usually Dunlop Grandtrek AT20's (absolute crap).

 

[Uneek]

what stock tires does it come with?

They can be Bridgestone Dueler HT, Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 or Michelin CrossTerrain. All Sport Editions come with Dunlops.