So.. my first post on what looks like an awesome community... here it goes. I've been doing my research and I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on a 2013 SR5 but wanted to check in here first. Is there anything you guys regret not getting ( option wise) on your base model SR5? Is there anything I should avoid? Is there anything I should know? I love to hear pretty much any advice you guys have. This will be my first Toyota product and I'm excited to say the least.
Buying 2013 SR5. Any Advice?
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swimmerdude1127
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Avoid spending time on this website unless you have an unlimited budget 
Nah, I have an SR5 that I am modding heavily. I love it. No regrets whatsoever.
Nah, I have an SR5 that I am modding heavily. I love it. No regrets whatsoever.
Jeremy556
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:iagree:Yep, this.Avoid spending time on this website unless you have an unlimited budget
Winter driving in Northern Utah- lots of canyon driving. Deep snow, steep roads, ect.
Desert exploring- No rock crawling (yet?), ect but I like something that I can trust when I'm far out there.
Jeremy556
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In that case, I have very bad news for you: Unless you get a TE, you will likely always regret it.
LightRanger
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I have a 2013 SR5 for generally the same purpose, but in CA.
I wanted a Trail, but the wife wanted the 3rd row, so we went SR5. You can always add an ARB locker later, but the KDSS would've been nice. Stock suspension has more body roll than I'd like. Probably suck it up for a winter or two on the OEM tires and then go with Bilsteins and a solid AT tire. Optionswise on the SR5, we went no nav/entune because of the ability to nav on the phone and my argument that a factory nav system in 10 years looks antiquated. And we're planning on keeping it for a long time.
I think the most important question is... do you have change for a nickel?
I wanted a Trail, but the wife wanted the 3rd row, so we went SR5. You can always add an ARB locker later, but the KDSS would've been nice. Stock suspension has more body roll than I'd like. Probably suck it up for a winter or two on the OEM tires and then go with Bilsteins and a solid AT tire. Optionswise on the SR5, we went no nav/entune because of the ability to nav on the phone and my argument that a factory nav system in 10 years looks antiquated. And we're planning on keeping it for a long time.
I think the most important question is... do you have change for a nickel?
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swimmerdude1127
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I respectfully disagree in a way. Yes, stock vs stock the trail is (obviously) more offroad capable. However, the SR5 more than holds its own. The ATRAC system works great.
If you do plan on modding it, aftermarket diff lockers and upgraded suspension would put you right there with it IMHO while giving you some extra funds to spend.
philsey
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Sure don't think I'd be doing this on the oem tires. Set of inexpensive wheels (FJ steelies for me) with dedicated winter tires (Blizzaks for me).
Some are going to tell you "get an AT tire and use it year-round". I don't subscribe to this, inasmuch as there is no such thing as an all-purpose/all-season tire. Get the right tire for the task at hand.
Lots of threads on this subject.
crapper1979
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Congrats and Welcome. I'm not a super active member but these guys are great on here. Tons of useful information. You will love it. This is my 2nd 4Runner, 3rd Toyota and they are great. I would only buy Toyota if they'd build and sell a 3/4 or 1 ton. Have some money ready for the wheels and tires along with a lift. You can build it slow and still have it functional but different tires are a must. Only con for me, base sound system sucks. If you like to jam, upgrade or plan on throwing money that way also.
calcrc
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Get a TRAIL 2013 or 2014. That's just me.
1 thing I noticed from the 2014 Trail Edition is that the passenger seat isn't automatic like the driver's side. And then I saw a Trail Premium... WTH Toyota !
I don't know all the new features of the 2014 vs 2010/2013, but like most people on this forum say. Get the ride that fits you best with the price you're willing to put.
With that said I am sure you will love any version or year you get from the
5th gen's
1 thing I noticed from the 2014 Trail Edition is that the passenger seat isn't automatic like the driver's side. And then I saw a Trail Premium... WTH Toyota !
I don't know all the new features of the 2014 vs 2010/2013, but like most people on this forum say. Get the ride that fits you best with the price you're willing to put.
With that said I am sure you will love any version or year you get from the
5th gen's
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DannyLlama
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I have to agree with [MENTION=97614]swimmerdude1127[/MENTION]
There are plenty capable LE's on this forum as well.
LightRanger
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I'd say about four posts in this thread are actually responding to the questions asked.
Carry on... :fishing:
Carry on... :fishing:
