Likes and Don't likes about the 5th Generation Runner.

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malu

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Hi every one as the title says what do you like or don't like about the 5th generation 4Runner? Owners input is important for those of us who think about buying the new Generation.

I like the body style and the real spoiler that houses the hidden wiper.

I don't like the price dealers charge 39+K for SR5 model, I don't like the ugly old style antenna, I don't like that it doesn't come with step bars, mud flaps, the steering wheel is plastic and not lather. It seems that I got way more in my 2008 4Runner then what they are selling in the 5th generation model.
 
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malu said:
Hi every one as the title says what do you like or don't like about the 5th generation 4Runner? Owners input is important for those of us who think about buying the new Generation.

I like the body style and the real spoiler that houses the hidden wiper.

I don't like the price dealers charge 39+K for SR5 model, I don't like the ugly old style antenna, I don't like that it doesn't come with step bars, mud flaps, the steering wheel is plastic and not lather. It seems that I got way more in my 2008 4Runner then what they are selling in the 5th generation model.
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You are about 3 years late to the 5th gen vs. 4th gen pro/con thread.

Do a search!
 
Having owned a 4th and a 5th, I am happier with a 5th gen. Went from 4th Limited V8 to a 5th SR5 then to a TE.

I miss the V8, but that's all.
 
Stifler said:
They dont unless you are an uneducated bafoon paying MSRP
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There is no way in hell I would pay that, i'm just saying what I have seen at my local dealer, the car has a gps and leather but still I think they are asking way too much (2500 too much) for it and it seems all of them at that dealer come with leather seats.

Did any of you ever order a car from a dealer to you specifications? How does it work?
 
malu said:
Hi every one as the title says what do you like or don't like about the 5th generation 4Runner? Owners input is important for those of us who think about buying the new Generation.

I like the body style and the real spoiler that houses the hidden wiper.

I don't like the price dealers charge 39+K for SR5 model, I don't like the ugly old style antenna, I don't like that it doesn't come with step bars, mud flaps, the steering wheel is plastic and not lather. It seems that I got way more in my 2008 4Runner then what they are selling in the 5th generation model.
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If you need more topics to discuss then click here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...l-complaint-thread-toyota-some-solutions.html
 
malu said:
the steering wheel is plastic and not lather.
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malu said:
I have seen at my local dealer, the car has a gps and leather but still I think they are asking way too much (2500 too much) for it and it seems all of them at that dealer come with leather seats.
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:shrug::shrug:

So, you want a leather wheel but not leather seats? Umm, if they have the 'factory' leather then the SR5 has a leather wheel anyway, just like mine. I think you need to do a little more research just on Toyota's site, then a few searches around this site to get your general questions answered.
 
just went from a 3rd to a 5th gen TE w/ KDSS, both with helpful mods. I miss the more mechanical, truck like feel of the 3rd (heavier steering, more feedback from the controls), also less electronic crap to go wrong. Other than that, I am extremely happy with my choice to upgrade. The interior is vastly larger and more efficient (IMHO) than the 3rd, and even larger than my mom's 4th gen. I like that I get the same power out of an N/A 5th gen as I did out of a supercharged 3rd gen, AND with significant gain in fuel economy. Also, as I was looking for a more family friendly rig, I am a fan of the safety features and the creature comforts.
 
chetJ said:
Die topic die die die! :)
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Pretty much this. The main problem with the 5th gen is that this topic keeps coming up. Earlier today I as looking around for the "whipping the dead horse" animation to stick in here. But since people used it so much, it was taken away.
 
malu said:
Hi every one as the title says what do you like or don't like about the 5th generation 4Runner? Owners input is important for those of us who think about buying the new Generation.

I like the body style and the real spoiler that houses the hidden wiper.

I don't like the price dealers charge 39+K for SR5 model, I don't like the ugly old style antenna, I don't like that it doesn't come with step bars, mud flaps, the steering wheel is plastic and not lather. It seems that I got way more in my 2008 4Runner then what they are selling in the 5th generation model.
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funny how different people likes are. For instance I don't like rear spoiler becauseI can't open liftgate when I have kayaks on the roof. Don't care about antenna, but I'd rather have no running boards so I could justlfy installing some nice rock sliders. But it was disscussed many times before, so I guess you could dig out old post about generations comparison...
 
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