Just spoiled my son!

I got a 4runner for my graduation present as well. I know for a fact that your son will love it. Girls will love it in college too.
 
T-Force huh? Sounds similar to what Southeast Toyota dealers put on mostly 2wd SR5s. It's a trim package called "XP". I think it's main demographic would be your son's age up to mid 30s in Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, etc..
Congrats to you and your son. Nice way to roll up to school!!
 
Well, we gave it to him and he really likes it. Yet he's sad about having to give up his 05 Tacoma with 180K miles. Mixed feelings but he loves the 4Runner!
 
Good idea! One thing that terrifies me is the possibility that he might not like the vehicle but just says he does so as not to hurt our feelings.

I've asked one of his good buddies to keep me in the loop on this. Yes, it's a great looking car, and yes, I'd drive it, but perhaps my son doesn't care for it?

He's been looking at 4Runners for a while and he keeps mentioning that he wants a 2011 or 12 to "save money", so he certainly isn't expecting a 2016.

This thing is as close to brand new as you can possibly get it.

Parenting done right!
 
Well thats certainly a lot nicer than my 87' doodoo brown volvo wagon i had at 17! Your boy must be stoked! :yo:
 
Congrats!

Good kids come from good parents. Congrats to you both. That said, if he doesn't like it, I'll be your son for a day! As for recording his reaction, put your iPhone on the dashboard in slow mo record mode. Then as another poster said, have him go get some milk!
 
Where do I submit my application to be your second son? Awesome vehicle though he's a lucky guy

I actually didn't even know what "Tforce" was, but apparently it is an after-market deal that Gulf States Toyota did to the SR5. I'm sure it's been discussed here somewhere.

It might not suit every taste, but a college kid I think will like it. As far as I can tell, the Tforce is the dealership's way to slicken up a SR5 and sell it for a lot more $$. Suits me. This one has a "basket" on the luggage rack, pretty cool fender flares, step bars, all weather mats front, back, and rear, Grappler ATs with black rims, front skid plate.

The previous owner had a lot of extras:

- the clear bra stuff on the hood, mirrors, door edges, door handles, etc.
- new katzkin (??) leather seats in front and back
- remote start installed at dealer
- some sort of upgraded shock according to the owner - have no idea what

It had a few nicks and blemishes and I had a body shop remove them all. Then I had the thing clay bar'd, polished, and waxed, then I installed heated seats and they look factory! Ran by today and did a bit more detailing on it. I'll give it to him mid week next week.

I spent more than I should have but hey, it's my son and he's a good boy. If you're gonna be a bear, might as well be a grizzly.


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