How did you arrive at T4R.org?

[Gibby0087]

Traded in my taco for a runner


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[5ontheFloor]

A buddy at work kept raving about my 4runner when I first bought it. Told me to check out this forum as this is his go to for his 3rd Gen

 

[Fokakya]

Have owned a 2003 since 2013, roof started leaking so looking for a newer 4R. Have my eyes on a 2015!

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[rossiski]

Loved my wife's GX470... Now looking for the perfect T4R for me.

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[theMayor]

When looking at 4R's, I was trying to figure out the difference between 4th Gen trims... and I think this website was the first result that had a breakdown.


After researching a few threads, I knew this site was "toolbar bookmark" worthy! I used it for info for a solid 2 or 3 months while I was looking for "my" truck. Thanks to this site, I walked away from A LOT of vehicles with problems I wouldn't have noticed before!

 

[Beaumont67]

44 years of driving & never owned a Toyota before & never black vehicles either / this was about to change !!
- I always buy very good / low mileage used vehicles
- but coming from a rust belt...:canada:...I enjoy searching out the cream-puffs
- helps that I did weekend auto-body rust repair , for 15 years straight
- so I have a decent eye, evaluating a future purchase

Last summer, we needed to replace wife's Volvo v70 wagon, with 300,000 Km.
- she wanted a Gen3 RAV4, for work
- I liked the older 4Runners, went on a golfing outing in one / seemed like the perfect SUV
- golfing buddy said, his Gen3 T4R was the best vehicle, he ever owned
- but finding a mint 15 year old 4x4, in the rust belt / is next to impossible
And the wife wanted something newer, like around a 2010 (aka 5 years old).

a) So I looked for 6 months, and found a like new Doctors 2008 RAV4 Limited, v6 with 55,000 miles.
- turned out to be an awesome family vehicle, at a great price
Wife simply loves it and vehicle is a tank, driving on snow covered-icy roads / high on safety & has quick acceleration, adding to the good weather driving experience.

b) My friend owns a used car lot & repair garage / he knew I was looking for a Toyota FJ.
- one customer had a nice 2008, but she sold it privately and it never made it to his used car lot
- unbeknown to me, dealer buddy really liked the Gen3-T4R, as he bought a brand new Limited, in 2000
- so he dealer-to-dealer bids on a mint-one owner 2000 4Runner SR5, 3.4L-v6, with plans to keep it if I don't want it
- dealer picked T4R up at auction one night, i bought it the next day

c) Before Xmas, our son was buying a new luxury SUV / replacing his 4 cyl. 2008 Nissan Rogue.
- he want an Audi q5 and Dad got him to look at Lexus
- both of us went to the bargaining table, son bought a new 2015 Lexus RX350, v6 / 13.3% off MRSP
- the wife's 3.5L-v6 RAV4, sold me on the Toyota newer v6 power train and Lexus had all the bling, his business ride needed

SUV Note - a) and b) and c) are all black vehicles, family purchased in last 12 months.
I am a member of 3 Toyota forums - one for RAV4, one for Lexus, and T4R.org is my daily favorite.
- I joined this great forum, after buying the wife's RAV4
- and 6 months later, I had my very own rust free 2000 4Runner SR5, with just 80,000 original miles
It will serve me well, for the next +15 years, as a DD.
- brings me a smile, every day I hop in it (due to being a real 4x4, with truck frame)
- just a fun & reliable vehicle, running errands with the family dog (riding shot-gun) / perfect size with timeless styling...:biggrin1:
- future plans are to pull a 22 ft. camper trailer / East & West coast vacations, in retirement
So once again, the old 4Runner & this great forum, gets high marks here / another extremely satisfied customer.

 

[mnofpeace]

i found the site while i was researching SUVs to buy back in 2013.

i was thinking of buying a jeep unlimited, but as soon as i googled "4runner vs jeep unlimited" it brought me here...

:rockon:

 

[Wavechaser]

Found T4R.ORG after seeing the TRDP in Quicksand. Started doing searches to learn as much as possible. Then decided to join so I could comment or ask questions as needed. ray2:ing that I can find a used Quicksand TRDP @ a reasonable price in the Fall of '17.

 

[Chesshircat]

google

 

[hallcs]

Found through google from repair questions

Found this site through google when searching for answers to repair questions. Wanted to share my love for my 4runner

 

[Jhawkins2330]

For years I've always google searches and this was the first site for all my answers. I've been a reader for years, finally decided it was time to join in.


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[t4rFL]

The thing i did right before i got here was Left-click on my mouse. After that it just took a few seconds to load and it was like magic.

 

[anonymousgromers]

Looking online f9r answers for questions I had on my 4runnet so I found this website thought it was cool so made a account and downloaded the app

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[jonhdz313]

Of course I found it before my T4R. Almost any research was done this forum pops up.

 

[Brickwall's T4R]

Everything I know about the 4Runner I learned on here and it helped me be a more informed buyer :thumb3:

 

[TacoRunn0517]

I found T4R about 2 months before I finally purchased my Runner in late Spring 2017. I've known for a couple of years now that I wanted a 4Runner for a couple of reasons. First, I know do more driving in during the fall and winter than I do the other two seasons. Secondly, a vehicle that was more utility-based seem to fit me better than it did while in college. Lastly, and most important, my dad's Taco. That bad boy has held up well given the abuse that it was given over the years haha! Knowing all this, I did research seeing if there were any reasons NOT to get the 4Runner. Obviously, there wasn't. And while doing that research (and window shopping), I came across this forum. Unreal the amount of content and knowledge housed on this site. I'm always left impressed and a little bit smarter..

 

[Old Muley]

During the 11 years I had my Nissan Xterra, I loved having a forum of knowledgeable people I could got to with advice. I think the first thing I did after I got my 4Runner was to track down and join this group.

 

[btchristoph]

Was lucky to have found this forum about the same week I got serious about buying my 4th gen, has been an amazing resource.

 

[Ctills15]

I found this site when I was looking for various mods to dump some money into.

 

[chevyjlewis]

Im looking to buy a 4 runner as a family vehicle to replace my ext. Cab sierra

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