Just picked up an '05 SE V8

Derek

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Well, as most of you know, I have been waiting for my lemon law case to be finalized so I could go shopping for another 4Runner. I used to have an SR5 but after doing a lot of research and reading opinions on here, I decided I would try to find a Sport Edition instead. My attorney called last week and told me that they received the payoff check for the Volvo and had already mailed it to the bank. I then got my paperwork signed and notarized and mailed it to the bank so they could release the title to Volvo. So now the Volvo sits in my garage, paid off, waiting for Volvo to contact me and tell me where to drop it off.

I went to Cherokee Toyota up in Canton, GA to look at 4Runners because a friend of mine knows the owner personally. I asked about any Sport Editions they had on the lot and they only had one and they didn't have any more incoming SE's in the next month. The one they had was 4x4, V6, black, and had a sunroof, all of which I didn't really want plus it had a sticker of over 34K. I told the salesman that I guess I'd just get another SR5 if there weren't any other SE's available, because I know finding one without a sunroof is nearly impossible around here. He told me to hold on for a minute, then told me he found an SE with NO sunroof or other options, but it had the V8. I wasn't planning on buying the V8, but after test driving it I was sold. So...I bought the last SE they had in any of their inventory. It's Galactic Gray, 2wd, V8, and the only option it had was the JBL audio which was fine with me.

Once it stops raining here (probably won't for days) I'll take some pics, but I think most of you know what a Galactic Gray SE looks like since there are a few of you that have one. ;): :D

Oh, and anybody in the GA area looking to buy a Toyota should check out Cherokee Toyota, because I have never had a more enjoyable experience as I had there. They were honest, and didn't give me any b.s. like every other dealer around here did.
 
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Congrats on the new 4Runner! If I were to do it all over again, I'd probably end up with a V8 SE too! Can't wait to see some pictures of it!
 
It's great that you stuck to your guns on what you wanted. The v-8 is silky smooth. Welcome back!
 
Re: Price

simple_guy35m said:
How much did you pay for your 05, SE V8 2WD
In my opinion thats the best color. Of course to each his own.
Enjoy your ride

Well, I didn't even negotiate, the manager just told me he'd sell it for invoice minus rebate and I was fine with that. The whole buying process was great, and I think the fact that I was referred by the owner helped a lot because I didn't have to deal with any salesman b.s., I went straight to the manager and he did everything for me.

As far as the color goes, I do like it a lot, but it still has to grow on me a bit. Because I went there determined to get a white SE but since is the ONLY one they could get their hands on, I was happy. I just didn't want black because I'm so picky and it would drive me crazy as it did in the past.

The only problem so far is a rattle coming from the cargo area that is quite annoying, but it could just be something not snapped into place which I'll have to check when I get off of work today. But the V8 is amazing, so smooth and so much torque at the same time. I just hope the gas mileage doesn't hurt my wallet too bad. :arrow: Thanks for the welcome back guys! :cool:
 
Pitbull said:
Congrat's on the new ride. Enjoy

thanks, and I just fixed the only rattle that was annoying me... the back seat wasn't latched completely into place and was bouncing around. But after snapping it back into place, my 4Runner is as quiet as can be. :bouncy2:
 

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