zm_br
New member
greetings gents. I wanted to introduce myself and say I hope to have a long and extended stay. i didn't see a specific forum for new members, so i'm throwing my name out there in here.
a few months ago, i helped my gf shop for a new ride. she was set on a new honda pilot, mostly because it comes standard with a 3rd row, but the only thing she could afford was a stripped down base model with 2 wheel drive. nobody was trading in their used ones. something that large should have 4x4 when the weather hits.
anyways, i'm a devout toyota fan, as i have an 89 supra and a 06 tC (daily) now and had other supras in the past. we found a 02 4runner sr5 at the toyota dealership, and she signed for it that night. she found that a 3rd row wasn't that big of a deal. it had just under 27k miles, since it was a lease. the truck is silver, her favorite car color. i'd hate to see a pink 4runner. i don't remember the price, but it was an excellent deal. i believe it had been sitting on the lot for 9 months from a date on a stat sheet that was in the glove box, which probably helped the price. the only major issue with the truck is that the rear passenger doors squeak when they're opened. i just got to remember to find some wd40 and lube them suckers up.
she's driven the truck for a few months now, and completely loves it. she thanks me almost every week for having her get it. we take it every where, and don't have to struggle with kids/people trying not to trip to get into my tC's back seat. (my supra is for joy, and i rarely have passengers).
and the roll-down rear window is one of the coolest features. that thing is down at least half way whenever the weather is nice. who needs MPG-robbing A/C? i now wish my tC's rear window had some louver system. that would be so cool as long as it was designed to stay sealed when shut.
we've taken it "off-road" once in the field area next to office max when there was a little snow on the ground. that was awesome, and i tried every gear out. when i tell people about my "experience", they shake their head like i was vandalizing. LOL. i tell them that it's practice in case we get into trouble and slide off the road.
the only modification i've done was install a JVC cd/mp3/ipod head unit, RF amp under the driver's seat and a 10" DVC JBL sub in the trunk. the bass hits great, and i might replace the stock speakers soon.
so, what do you guys recommend for easy and worthwhile mods? i tell her a non-hick brush guard would be cool, but she thinks they all look redneckish. there's no fogs, so maybe i'll find some OEM looking ones to install.
TIA for the welcome.
Matt
if the rain holds up, i can post up some pics later when i have a chance.
a few months ago, i helped my gf shop for a new ride. she was set on a new honda pilot, mostly because it comes standard with a 3rd row, but the only thing she could afford was a stripped down base model with 2 wheel drive. nobody was trading in their used ones. something that large should have 4x4 when the weather hits.
anyways, i'm a devout toyota fan, as i have an 89 supra and a 06 tC (daily) now and had other supras in the past. we found a 02 4runner sr5 at the toyota dealership, and she signed for it that night. she found that a 3rd row wasn't that big of a deal. it had just under 27k miles, since it was a lease. the truck is silver, her favorite car color. i'd hate to see a pink 4runner. i don't remember the price, but it was an excellent deal. i believe it had been sitting on the lot for 9 months from a date on a stat sheet that was in the glove box, which probably helped the price. the only major issue with the truck is that the rear passenger doors squeak when they're opened. i just got to remember to find some wd40 and lube them suckers up.
she's driven the truck for a few months now, and completely loves it. she thanks me almost every week for having her get it. we take it every where, and don't have to struggle with kids/people trying not to trip to get into my tC's back seat. (my supra is for joy, and i rarely have passengers).
and the roll-down rear window is one of the coolest features. that thing is down at least half way whenever the weather is nice. who needs MPG-robbing A/C? i now wish my tC's rear window had some louver system. that would be so cool as long as it was designed to stay sealed when shut.
we've taken it "off-road" once in the field area next to office max when there was a little snow on the ground. that was awesome, and i tried every gear out. when i tell people about my "experience", they shake their head like i was vandalizing. LOL. i tell them that it's practice in case we get into trouble and slide off the road.
the only modification i've done was install a JVC cd/mp3/ipod head unit, RF amp under the driver's seat and a 10" DVC JBL sub in the trunk. the bass hits great, and i might replace the stock speakers soon.
so, what do you guys recommend for easy and worthwhile mods? i tell her a non-hick brush guard would be cool, but she thinks they all look redneckish. there's no fogs, so maybe i'll find some OEM looking ones to install.
TIA for the welcome.
Matt
if the rain holds up, i can post up some pics later when i have a chance.
