Just ordered a new '05 4Runner!

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Hey all, I'm new to posting at T4R, but have been reading it for a few months now.

I'm new to the 4Runner community, but I've always like 4runners, especially the 02+ design.

Anyhow, I just ordered an 05 4Runner Limited 2WD V8 in Titanium (light silver) with taupe interior for my fiance. According to the guy we ordered it through, production hasn't even started for the 05 model year, but he was still able to take orders. He told us it could be as late as mid-december before we got the truck, but hopefully it'd be a month or more earlier than that.

We ordered it with the V8, side and curtain airbags, X-reas, JBL synthesis stereo, and then a couple of small things like floormats/cargo mats and daytime running lights. Every limited model we've ever seen on the dealer lots came with a sunroof and spoiler. We specifically told them we did not want those options, as we both think the spoiler is a little odd and not worth the extra money, and my fiance would never use the sunroof enough to justify the 7-800 extra dollars, plus we'd prefer to have the extra headroom.

The guy we ordered from also wasn't sure if the price was going to go up or down from the 04s, or whatever other changes would be made to the models themselves, but said we would be notified as soon as he found out . Personally I'm really hoping they add VVT-i to our V8, as they will be doing in the Tundra. Matter o' fact I'm guessing they will since the i-Forces found in all Toyota/Lexus vehicles are all made in the exact same assembly area, and only minor changes are made to each motor depending on the model.

Just thought I'd share the good news.

I'm happy she decided to go with the Toyota... she was also looking at the GMC Envoy and she prefered the way they looked inside, but I myself have owned a couple of GM vehicles in recent years and am much happier with my current Toyota from a comfort/quality/durability standpoint. (My car)
 
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You two made a good decision. I've owned alot of vehicles and although it's been just over one month, I've got to say that my new 4Runner has pleased me more than all others. The quality and ride are well worth it and even the grief my dad still gives me over the cost and not supporting US automakers.

BTW: Your car is super! I'll show it to my youngest son tonight to gasp over. He's a real car person and will fall in love with yours.
 
Hoomiester said:
The quality and ride are well worth it and even the grief my dad still gives me over the cost and not supporting US automakers.

I supported the American carmakers for years. Perhaps they should support the American car buyer by offering a product with the reliability of a Toyota.

:thumb: I now own 2 Toyotas, a 2004 4Runner Sport and a 2002 Sienna LE. My Toyota dealer is a pleasure to do business with and life is good once again.

RIP, my old Chevys and Fords.
 
I want to join You

Great choice !
I just want also mention Chrysler with a Jeep brand. When I buy it I loved this car but few thousands later that i spent for repairs and doing a little resarch about Toyota I say Go Toyota.. My wife drives 1999 Corolla and it has over 60000 miles on it. We didn't have even one problem with it. I hope my 4Runner is going to be the same.

Trexx. If you get any info from dealer about changes coming for 2005 please post it here. I just wonder if they are going to change something or not.
 
Has anybody seen a link with good info on the VVT V8? I have not been able to find any info, even if they will make the 4.7 V8 VVT. Doesn't matter which application apart from the Lexus cars.

Great choice. I'm sure you will love it.
 
bulldog-yota said:
Has anybody seen a link with good info on the VVT V8? I have not been able to find any info, even if they will make the 4.7 V8 VVT. Doesn't matter which application apart from the Lexus cars.

Great choice. I'm sure you will love it.

The VVT-i i-Force has been confirmed for the Tundra, and strongly rumored about the GX470.

All of the i-Forces are made in the same factory in Japan, so I can't imagine that if they're definitely doing it for the Tundra, that it wouldn't carry over to all Toyota and Lexus vehicles with the i-Force.

Preliminary specs are saying a gain of 38 horsepower and about 12 torque, with the majority of the improvements being under the peak figures, with broader powerbands at low RPM and at midrange than before.
 
bulldog-yota said:
Hope you get the VVTi V8. SOunds like a good power upgrade.

Friend is a Tech at a Local dealer and he says they will have it..

I am wondering if the Tacoma will get a V8 or not.
 
silver4x419 said:
Friend is a Tech at a Local dealer and he says they will have it..

I am wondering if the Tacoma will get a V8 or not.

I'm pretty sure the new Tacoma (the ground-up redesign that's based on the new 4Runner) will only have the option of a 4-cyl or the 4.0L aluminum V6 found in the 03+ 4Runner.
 
I would have loved to have added my s/c to that new V8. With all the other mods I would have made 400 hp easily.


hmmmm, more ponies. :zoom: I would have to :bowdown: to the speed gods with that many ponies.
 
Threxx said:
I'm pretty sure the new Tacoma (the ground-up redesign that's based on the new 4Runner) will only have the option of a 4-cyl or the 4.0L aluminum V6 found in the 03+ 4Runner.

My situation...

Order a 2005 4Runner when I am sure of the prices/options and such or wait for a 2005 Quad Cab Tacoma 4X4 with the 4.0...

All comes down to price and will I use the bed (ofcourse I do), but with the 4runner would have to purchase a trailer.

Decisions Decisions. :arrow:
 
silver4x419 said:
My situation...

Order a 2005 4Runner when I am sure of the prices/options and such or wait for a 2005 Quad Cab Tacoma 4X4 with the 4.0...

All comes down to price and will I use the bed (ofcourse I do), but with the 4runner would have to purchase a trailer.

Decisions Decisions. :arrow:

The 4Runner will be way more expensive, though.

Also consider that with the 4Runner you get that VVT-i V8 and can even add a TRD supercharger to get some downright insane power figures... if that's your thing.
 
Threxx said:
The 4Runner will be way more expensive, though.

Also consider that with the 4Runner you get that VVT-i V8 and can even add a TRD supercharger to get some downright insane power figures... if that's your thing.

That is why I am waiting for the pricing and options. I would order a SR5 4.0 4Runner more than likely. How much more it would be to a new Tacoma Quad Cab (2005), do not know... Price will be pretty similar I think.
 

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