If you had to drive another SUV instead of the 4Runner....

[websniper]

I understand where it comes from. My brother and close friends both had 1st generation Durango's that shit the bed early and another acquaintance that worked for Chrysler even admits there are plenty of models to avoid. He's been a HUGE help troubleshooting electrical issue...

Our 04 WJ was great as well. Got the 4R because it was more like the WJ than the WKII was. Love the 4R and don't regret gettimg it at all, but yeah... there are times I miss the WJ too.

In fact, I'm perplexed by all the hate for Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram products. We've had 1 Chrysler, 2 Dodge (Ram) trucks, and 3 Jeeps - none of them ever gave us any problems. Actually, the only "bad" car we ever had was a 99 Grand Prix GTP. Engine and trans were solid, the rest of the car had a bunch of constant, dumb, irritating problems. Dumped it before factory warranty expired.

Anyway, back to topic. If I woke up tomorrow and all 4Runners had mysteriously disappeared from Earth, I'd probably look at the Volvo XC 90 T6. From what I've read and what I've seen (never rode in or drove one), they look like they'd be about as comfortable of a long distance highway cruiser as you can get. Cost a bit more than a 4R though...

 

[KEVIN C.]

Oh if I had to, probably this...[emoji38]
Driving the Insane Brabus G63 700 6x6

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[Tpweiss9953]

A d90

 

[Moto13]

We absolutely hate our Tucson. It feels like its going to die whenever you have to make a slow turn from a stop or drive slowly up a hill. It's a horrid implementation of a DCT. I can't wait to get ride of it.
If it's fine and that's how its made - then that's enough confirmation for me to never own another Korean car again.

I hate that. My wife and I were talking about it last night and she still has nothing but disdain for that car. It just doesn't bother me for some reason. I know how it is and accept it. She wants one of the new Rav 4s in that Lava Orange color now so I'm not sure how much longer this one will be with us.

 

[nimby]

She wants one of the new Rav 4s in that Lava Orange color now so I'm not sure how much longer this one will be with us.

I'm with ya there. If my wife wanted a lava orange car, I'm not sure how much longer she would be with me either. :lmao:

 

[SwayzeExpress]

I'm with ya there. If my wife wanted a lava orange car, I'm not sure how much longer she would be with me either. :lmao:

Brilliant

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

The new Rav interior is horrible. Have you seen the dash?

 

[Moto13]

I'm with ya there. If my wife wanted a lava orange car, I'm not sure how much longer she would be with me either. :lmao:

Newer model time?

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[Moto13]

The new Rav interior is horrible. Have you seen the dash?

I haven't but it's her call. I get my cars and the occasional car part or new gun. She gets her car and the occasional camera lens or electronic bauble. If it were my call she'd have been driving that hybrid sonata because mom mobiling crossovers just seems like a waste of gas to me.

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[skiadero]

Hard question....I chalk up to lease or buy.

Lease: Grand Cherokee Overland
Buy: Land Cruiser

 

[mybabydaddy]

Hard question....I chalk up to lease or buy.

Lease: Grand Cherokee Overland
Buy: Land Cruiser

Checking back in on this topic... yeah, there is a part of me that’s considering trying to find a really low mile LC when we ditch the LR Disco... but those are like unicorns most of the time.

For everyones amusement... here are text exchanges from this morning... (for my wife’s 2018 LR Discovery)

Wife: Radio/computer screen isn’t working this morning...
Me: ...at ALL?... or just some of the buttons?
Wife: At all.
Wife: Kids were disappointed on the way to school, and said “well, looks like it’s about time to take it back in to shop again mom.” (Ages 6 and 8)
Me: Whelp... try turning the truck off for a few mins, restart and see if it reboots...
Wife: Tried that... didn’t work. I’ll just see how the day goes..
Me: I’m starting to get used to British engineering...
Wife: Not funny.
Me: Sorry. Keep me posted...

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

I haven't but it's her call. I get my cars and the occasional car part or new gun. She gets her car and the occasional camera lens or electronic bauble. If it were my call she'd have been driving that hybrid sonata because mom mobiling crossovers just seems like a waste of gas to me.

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We recently picked up a 2019 Highlander AWD and love everything about it. Even threw some Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires under it the week we bought it. Went 2 sizes larger than the stock street tires that came on it. Much better ride and much more aggressive look.

 

[Moto13]

We recently picked up a 2019 Highlander AWD and love everything about it. Even threw some Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires under it the week we bought it. Went 2 sizes larger than the stock street tires that came on it. Much better ride and much more aggressive look.

I think these are so good looking. Just a ton better than the unnecessarily angular design language of the Rav. I feel like this will look good for a long time.

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[2016 4Runner SR5]

I think these are so good looking. Just a ton better than the unnecessarily angular design language of the Rav. I feel like this will look good for a long time.

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Last year for this body style. They're destroying it for 2020 IMO

 

[skiadero]

Checking back in on this topic... yeah, there is a part of me that’s considering trying to find a really low mile LC when we ditch the LR Disco... but those are like unicorns most of the time.

For everyones amusement... here are text exchanges from this morning... (for my wife’s 2018 LR Discovery)

Wife: Radio/computer screen isn’t working this morning...
Me: ...at ALL?... or just some of the buttons?
Wife: At all.
Wife: Kids were disappointed on the way to school, and said “well, looks like it’s about time to take it back in to shop again mom.” (Ages 6 and 8)
Me: Whelp... try turning the truck off for a few mins, restart and see if it reboots...
Wife: Tried that... didn’t work. I’ll just see how the day goes..
Me: I’m starting to get used to British engineering...
Wife: Not funny.
Me: Sorry. Keep me posted...

My old man has a LR Sport....same issues, not working, or bluetooth won't sync, radio doesn't work, XM isn't playing, screen freezes up.......nutty for something so expensive

 

[MSRP.]

[MENTION=51725]mybabydaddy[/MENTION], thank you for the very relevant insight.
Glad the 4runner still holds a candle to that type of vehicle class in some respects.

If 4runners were no longer possible to own, I think I'd try some variant of a manual Volvo wagon, maybe an Outback 3.6r.
If I have a dedicated people mover, I might try an older Subaru STI hatchback or a Tesla Model X/Y if I could afford such.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Wife currently drives a 19' Chevy Equinox with the 2.0 turbo.
Prior to that we've had a 13' Equinox for 5 years, a 17 Traverse for 1.5 years and I still have my 98 GMC truck 4wd reg cab longed with 202k miles.
I should probably write a comparison between the GM stuff and my new to me 2010 sr5.

Wife loves driving the equinox and loves riding but not driving the t4r

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

There is no comparison between GM vehicles and Toyota vehicles. I don't think I would ever buy another American car. Hotrod yes, but nothing made today.

 

[Thai]

Hotrod yes, but nothing made today.

I hear Kevin Hart's hotrod will be on the market soon....:fear:

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[2016 4Runner SR5]

I hear Kevin Hart's hotrod will be on the market soon....:fear:

No kidding a car from the 60s is not as safe as today's cars, not the point and a useless study. Apples to oranges there. Take a 60s GM car and put it up against a 60s Toyota in a crash test and the GM car will destroy the Toyota. The point is, American cars TODAY are not built well at all mechanically. 100k-150k if that. We bought a 2019 Highlander in June to replace a 2007 Sportage 2.7 AWD that gave us 12 years of very reliable service. It was just time for something newer and safer with some gadgets. My wife was dead set on the Acadia until we started doing some homework on it. Didn't even bother going to test drive it, it wasn't happening. Imports are far superior in quality, there is no arguing that.