First 4Runner (Chevy Guy)

[ggsz28]

Well I just bought my first Toyota which is a '11 SR5 4WD with tan leather, sunroof, and the 3rd row at 32K miles. This is after driving an '02 Tahoe 4WD for the past 9 years which now has 155K miles. I've always liked our Tahoe (besides the terrible gas mileage) and we really wanted something with a 3rd row, decent mpg, and good looks. So I had it narrowed down to the new Explorer or the 4Runner but my wife hates Fords. The '14 Grand Cherokee was interesting due to its 8-speed and good mpg but no 3rd row. So far I really like the 4Runner and the interior looks great but I think the LCD radio/dash date it some. I admit I miss the low-end power of our Tahoe's V8. Looking forward to learning about these trucks from the site and getting tips on mods. The only one I have planned is built-in headrest DVD players for our two kids. Sorry for the lame pic...its the only one I have of it.

 

[slowpoke99]

welcome to t4r.org!

that thing is cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeean!!!

 

[downpour11]

Well I just bought my first Toyota which is a '11 SR5 4WD with tan leather, sunroof, and the 3rd row at 32K miles. This is after driving an '02 Tahoe 4WD for the past 9 years which now has 155K miles. I've always liked our Tahoe (besides the terrible gas mileage) and we really wanted something with a 3rd row, decent mpg, and good looks. So I had it narrowed down to the new Explorer or the 4Runner but my wife hates Fords. The '14 Grand Cherokee was interesting due to its 8-speed and good mpg but no 3rd row. So far I really like the 4Runner and the interior looks great but I think the LCD radio/dash date it some. I admit I miss the low-end power of our Tahoe's V8. Looking forward to learning about these trucks from the site and getting tips on mods. The only one I have planned is built-in headrest DVD players for our two kids. Sorry for the lame pic...its the only one I have of it.

Welcome to the forum!

Great choice out of your options. Thank god you didn't buy an explorer. I don't know how they sell those things....

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[momo.75]

Welcome to the family! Great looking ride!

 

[cdthiker]

welcome, I think that you will find the over all enjoyment of the toyota is higher then the tahoe
just my two cents
cheers
td

 

[Quatre Coureur]

Welcome aboard! Great choice picking the 4RNR. Your wifes the brains of the operation jk

 

[ggsz28]

Thanks everyone. The truck had front end damage that was repaired by the previous owner. It appears the front bumper was replaced as I can tell the seams don't line up perfectly where the bumper meets the front fenders. I'm a car guy and VERY anal when it comes to vehicles. Anyways, the front of the hood has the protection film on it but the bumper doesn't. Other than that the inside is great although its got a few scratches here and there on the large vertical inside door handles (the gray plastic parts) but its not new so I can't complain too much. I paid around $4K under NADA blue book for dealer retail so I didn't do too bad.