Need to vent..
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fogcitysurfer
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I thought about getting a Gen 5 today. Went by the dealer today to put my name on the backorder list for a dashboard via the warranty enhancement program. Sat in a nice Limited Gen 5, although I would want the TRD Pro. The seats actually seem SMALLER! So there goes that idea. The seats in my '03 are small enough already. The sales agent was looking at my truck and asking about it. Even he said I should keep it! Barely broken in with 150k on it.
Anyway sorry to ramble...I was posting to say that I have the V8 and love it. Wouldn't be happy with the V6. My gas mileage is not great but I don't care, especially when I can blow by people going uphill.
Don"t give up your search! I just got plain lucky finding mine.
Anyway sorry to ramble...I was posting to say that I have the V8 and love it. Wouldn't be happy with the V6. My gas mileage is not great but I don't care, especially when I can blow by people going uphill.
Don"t give up your search! I just got plain lucky finding mine.
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toy4xchris
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We found our 4runner on autotrader at a vw dealer and after looking for about a month wendidnt let it out of our sight until we drove it home.
My sister just picked up an 04 sport with 107k and had the dealer replace the tires and cv boot (northern cal) they are out there but everyone loves a 4runner so it comes down to if you see it and like it buy it and if its a dealer ask about an after market warranty they are worth the extra money mine paid for a head gasket repair..
My sister just picked up an 04 sport with 107k and had the dealer replace the tires and cv boot (northern cal) they are out there but everyone loves a 4runner so it comes down to if you see it and like it buy it and if its a dealer ask about an after market warranty they are worth the extra money mine paid for a head gasket repair..
4thgenblake
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"Everyone loves a 4Runner" accurate statement. Settling for a 4runner without too much knowledge and unknown problems will definitely cost you. Luckily I came across an 06 sr5 (not 4wd like I hoped, but very off-road capable) and it is a diamond in the rough. I snatched it right before someone else could and drove it off for 15k leased. It's loaded with all the right accessories and thankfully the first owner who built it did it right and never took it off-road-or to mud at least. Just gotta keep looking and you'll eventually find what you're looking for. I did
pjbrownva
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Vision quest... car max has two nice ones on their site.
They are "car max certified"... whatever that means (I'm sure the car max site will tell you).
One of them is a "2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4" with 112K. It's in WI and they are asking $17.7K. The car max site will give you price for them transporting it to a location near you.
The other one is a "2008 Toyota 4Runner Limited V8 4x4" with 108K. It's located in Parker, CO, and they are asking $20K for it.
pjbrownva
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In fact, Carmax has 10 V6 4x4's for sale,
and 19 V6 2wd 4Runners for sale.
They will ship the car to a location near you for a reasonable fee, and you can set up a search on their site and subscribe to regular emails when they get a car that matches your criteria.
I doubt you'll get a car at below market price from CarMax, but you probably can find a good, clean car at a reasonable price.
Just a thought. Let me know if it helps.
:cheers:
-Phil
and 19 V6 2wd 4Runners for sale.
They will ship the car to a location near you for a reasonable fee, and you can set up a search on their site and subscribe to regular emails when they get a car that matches your criteria.
I doubt you'll get a car at below market price from CarMax, but you probably can find a good, clean car at a reasonable price.
Just a thought. Let me know if it helps.
:cheers:
-Phil
pjbrownva
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This 2008 SR5 looks nice...
It's a V6 4x4 with 66K. They're asking $21K for it.
The car report shows that it started it's life in MD, and then moved down to AL. The car is for sale in GA.
Anyway... enough posting about CarMax cars... otherwise people are going to start to think that I work there. :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:
The truth is, I've never even been to one of their lots, but I have driven by some. It seems like a nice operation to me.
Good luck!
-Phil
(Update: OOOps... that one's gone! But they still have 9 other V6 4x4's to choose from!)
It's a V6 4x4 with 66K. They're asking $21K for it.
The car report shows that it started it's life in MD, and then moved down to AL. The car is for sale in GA.
Anyway... enough posting about CarMax cars... otherwise people are going to start to think that I work there. :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:
The truth is, I've never even been to one of their lots, but I have driven by some. It seems like a nice operation to me.
Good luck!
-Phil
(Update: OOOps... that one's gone! But they still have 9 other V6 4x4's to choose from!)
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Hossdawson
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06 4runner
Hi
If you will be possibly considering the V8...remember mine is for sale in Harrisburg, PA. It is listed on Craigslist too: 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 4wd 48k miles
Hoss
Hi
If you will be possibly considering the V8...remember mine is for sale in Harrisburg, PA. It is listed on Craigslist too: 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 4wd 48k miles
Hoss
vision-quest
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Thanks a lot to everyone for your input. It looks like I may have found the one! I'm flying out Tuesday to get her looked at by a mechanic, and handing over the payment if all checks out. So stoked! 
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Here you go... obscene on the price....so good luck!
** Toyota 4WD 4Runner V6 Sport Edition ** 4x4 ** ONLY 68,700 Miles **
*** 2007 4 Runner Sport Edition 4WD V6 Auto Loaded ***
● This is one of the Cleanest, Straightest 4x4 4 Runners you will find, Period !
● ONLY 68,700 MILES ! ADULT OWNED, NO pets, NO smoking, Clean Carfax
● This RARE Sport Edition has a near Flawless Deep Shine on the Beautiful Shadow Gray Mica Special Order Color.
● Limited production Sport Package includes, Sunroof, Roof rack, Tow package, Running Boards, Color Matched Mirrors and handles, Hood Scoop, Aluminum interior trim, Dual Power seats, Rear AC, Front and Rear Curtin Airbags, Premium Upgraded Sport interior, Leather wrapped Steering wheel with radio controls, MP3 Disc, Blue Tooth with Phone Mode and Pandora, Factory Mats, Cargo Mat and Cover, Lighted Vanity Mirrors, Premium Wheels and Upgraded 13.30 Disc Brakes, New Brakes Front and Rear, Factory Xreas Suspension, Hill Desent, Locking Differential, Factory Trailer Package, Trans Cooler, Two Keys and remote, Factory Manuals, Newer Toyo Tires and much more.
● Just What Your Looking For, BUT Very Hard to Find - Low Miles 4WD thats Loaded and Offered by Private Owner, No tax and Clean Title in Hand.
● Suggested Retail Value is 22,700 First 22,500 gets it.
● Call 949> 903> Zero Three Five Three , cell thanks
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
** Toyota 4WD 4Runner V6 Sport Edition ** 4x4 ** ONLY 68,700 Miles **
*** 2007 4 Runner Sport Edition 4WD V6 Auto Loaded ***
● This is one of the Cleanest, Straightest 4x4 4 Runners you will find, Period !
● ONLY 68,700 MILES ! ADULT OWNED, NO pets, NO smoking, Clean Carfax
● This RARE Sport Edition has a near Flawless Deep Shine on the Beautiful Shadow Gray Mica Special Order Color.
● Limited production Sport Package includes, Sunroof, Roof rack, Tow package, Running Boards, Color Matched Mirrors and handles, Hood Scoop, Aluminum interior trim, Dual Power seats, Rear AC, Front and Rear Curtin Airbags, Premium Upgraded Sport interior, Leather wrapped Steering wheel with radio controls, MP3 Disc, Blue Tooth with Phone Mode and Pandora, Factory Mats, Cargo Mat and Cover, Lighted Vanity Mirrors, Premium Wheels and Upgraded 13.30 Disc Brakes, New Brakes Front and Rear, Factory Xreas Suspension, Hill Desent, Locking Differential, Factory Trailer Package, Trans Cooler, Two Keys and remote, Factory Manuals, Newer Toyo Tires and much more.
● Just What Your Looking For, BUT Very Hard to Find - Low Miles 4WD thats Loaded and Offered by Private Owner, No tax and Clean Title in Hand.
● Suggested Retail Value is 22,700 First 22,500 gets it.
● Call 949> 903> Zero Three Five Three , cell thanks
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
pjbrownva
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Thanks a lot to everyone for your input. It looks like I may have found the one! I'm flying out Tuesday to get her looked at by a mechanic, and handing over the payment if all checks out. So stoked!
Can't wait to hear how the trip goes.
Let us know what you think, share details, and --by all means -- send pics too!
Bon voyage! :hello: :hello: :hello:
