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First, congratulations.

Second, good point, but we do use the 3rd row once in a while, so we decided that it is worth the trade.
 
SeldomSeen said:
I agree - it is an interesting idea, but a bad design. If it extended all the way to the back of the cargo compartment, it would be much more useful. However, because it stops at the "hidden" storage compartment, any cargo items that are flush with the back seats will fall into the gap when you pull it out.
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Unfortunately, I completely agree with this. The cargo tray is a bit useless because it doesn't extend all the way to the back seat. I never leave my "cargo" just floating around in the middle to slide all around.

I haven't found a time when the sliding tray came in handy (and I have been looking hard).
 
It's all up to personal preference. My limited came with the tray and the plastic fold down stop piece at the back. While I hated it at first, thinking it was useless and took up needed space in the back, I have to admit that over time I've come to really like it. On numerous occassions I've been loading the back with heavy items and it's come in handy. The stop piece at the back has both good and bad points - good in that it keeps items from falling of the back when you slide it out and it creates a space directly behind the seat to put items. The bad - when the seats are down and you fold the piece over, it's not flat. A lot of folks on here have removed it. For me, it works.
 
Thanks all. Many informative points here. First time I've joined a forum BEFORE purchasing a vehicle. The third row takes up about 8" (height?), how about the tray? Does anyone have the voice activated (NV) nav without the third row. Can't build that on the Toyota site either. I'll probably put in my "preference" by the end of next week. Still waiting to hear from Toyota on ordering.
 
HAH! Shudda checked my e-mail before posting. Key word here being "preference".

Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

We appreciate your interest in the 2012 4Runner.

We apologize; we are not able to take special orders for vehicle configurations that are not offered from the factory. As examples, we would be unable to order a 2012 4Runner with a manual transmission or in a special paint color.

Please review all trims, transmission options, and available features for the 2012 4Runner at 2012 Toyota 4Runner SUV models and prices and Toyota 4Runner - 2012 Options and Packages. If these resources indicate that Toyota builds the 4Runner of your choice but your local dealerships do not commonly receive this exact model, we recommend contacting your dealership's Sales Manager or Customer Relations Manager to discuss a Preference Request.

Toyota dealerships are prepared to take your request and make every attempt to obtain the desired vehicle, including searching other dealerships in the area and checking inbound allocation for the 4Runner with your preferred options. If the dealership is unable to locate the vehicle of choice, they may submit a Preference Request for your desired vehicle. Please keep in mind this preference request does not guarantee you will receive the vehicle requested, and may create an extended wait time.

You may obtain contact information for your local dealership by visiting Toyota Dealer Locator Search - Find Toyota Dealer.

If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us Toyota Help.

Sincerely,

Luis Toscano
Toyota Customer Experience

Customer By Web Form (Chuck) 02/04/2012 12:48 PM
I have purchased ten new Toyotas since 1971. Is it possible to special order a 2012 4Runner? I am getting conflicting answers to this question from Oregon dealers. Thank you in advance.
Chuck
 
a47chuck said:
Thanks all. Many informative points here. First time I've joined a forum BEFORE purchasing a vehicle. The third row takes up about 8" (height?), how about the tray? Does anyone have the voice activated (NV) nav without the third row. Can't build that on the Toyota site either.
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Again, I saw plenty of those in the southeast. There was a 2011 Limited with sliding cargo, NV, and without third on the lot when I purchase mine. Maybe a road trip is in order.
 
heygenius said:
It's all up to personal preference. My limited came with the tray and the plastic fold down stop piece at the back. While I hated it at first, thinking it was useless and took up needed space in the back, I have to admit that over time I've come to really like it. On numerous occassions I've been loading the back with heavy items and it's come in handy. The stop piece at the back has both good and bad points - good in that it keeps items from falling of the back when you slide it out and it creates a space directly behind the seat to put items. The bad - when the seats are down and you fold the piece over, it's not flat. A lot of folks on here have removed it. For me, it works.
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What is this plastic stop piece you speak of? I'm not sure I have that.
 
Ramzey28 said:
I was excited for the sliding tray but after having it for 1 yr in my TE, I would rather not have it....just an opinion but I bet you might finds others that felt the same way. When I want to use it, half my stuff falls off into the whole it creates when sliding out. The cargo net doesnt help, poor design, I would rather have a flat floor. I would not wait 6 weeks for this option but maybe for color and such.
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I have the cargo divider on my tray, so things don't slide off the tray into the hole. Mine came with it, but I've found it's optional.

4Run4YourLife said:
What is this plastic stop piece you speak of? I'm not sure I have that.
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Go here - > http://www.toyota.com/4runner/accessories.html Click "cargo divider" for details.

-Ken
 
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