Took the opportunity to work on my daughter's runner while she's home from college. After the new tires I went to check the oil, found a frayed alt belt. Changed all 3 out tuff job but not impossible. No doubt it would busted before getting back to school. Gave it a bath and I have to say for 15 yo it's great looking/running truck.
Not bad for 15 yo Runner
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BamaDrewski
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I agree. That is a good looking truck after all these years. My rig is also 15 (soon to be 16) years old. These machines wear like iron. They are reliable and even after so much time, they still have an "appeal" to them in their looks. Many of us have people comment on our 3rd Gen rigs because of their timeless and tasteful appearance.
One question: how long has it been since the water pump was changed out on your daughter's rig?
One question: how long has it been since the water pump was changed out on your daughter's rig?
Scramble
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It does look great! How many miles are on it? I suggest a rock/bug guard for the hood. The AVS brand is only around $40.
jawga4runner
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I get that a lot, and some people say they thought it was a jeep.
Colorado buff
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Agreed. My colleague was driving in mine and she was shocked at the age. Only the lights on the front give you a clue about the age.
3rd gen's are well and alive. Just look at this thread for proof. 400 views in essentially 24 hours. Just goes to show how many people use this site and are in this section.
My baby is also 18. She will be 19 in June of 2016.
Like everyone has said here, this vehicle is simply timeless. It helps that they are so reliable on top of the good looks. How many people do you know who rock a 18 year old vehicle?
I like glass headlights way better anyway. My wife's Civic has the crappy plastic housing or whatever material it is.
A jeep? wtf?
My baby is also 18. She will be 19 in June of 2016.
Like everyone has said here, this vehicle is simply timeless. It helps that they are so reliable on top of the good looks. How many people do you know who rock a 18 year old vehicle?
I like glass headlights way better anyway. My wife's Civic has the crappy plastic housing or whatever material it is.
A jeep? wtf?
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Unner
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I had a guy tell me "Nice Jeep" a few days ago. I didn't even know what to say. He may have been illiterate though, considering my grille says "TOYOTA" in huge letters...
StreetCreeper
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Perhaps he was just trying to insult you...
Unner
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Probably drives a Jeep and was jealous.
I think that for some people, the brand name has become a description of the type of vehicle....they generically refer to all offroad vehicles as "jeeps".
for example, my wife's roommate in college was from Arkansas. Every soft drink of any kind was a "coke" to her. To us Coloradans, soft drinks are called "pop". My midwestern friends say "soda" and our southern friend would say "coke".
