OG 5th Gen 10-13 models
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HerT4R
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ive got a 2010 with 128k miles on it. I may have to sell it depending on the next work posting, and i really really really really really dont want to but i may not have a choice, as having it SIT, STATIONARY for 2ish years sounds like a terrible idea all around.
I wouldnt trade my 2010 for a newer one tbh. I like the roofrack, the interior, the LACK of a smog pump under the hood getting in my way. eh, do what you want, its your money, but I want to keep mine forever unless it is not longer feasible
* Also as others have stated you CAN upgrade the front headlights and fascia if you want to, i think theres a thread or three on here about exactly how to do that if you want more front bumper options.
I wouldnt trade my 2010 for a newer one tbh. I like the roofrack, the interior, the LACK of a smog pump under the hood getting in my way. eh, do what you want, its your money, but I want to keep mine forever unless it is not longer feasible
* Also as others have stated you CAN upgrade the front headlights and fascia if you want to, i think theres a thread or three on here about exactly how to do that if you want more front bumper options.
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blksubykid
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I hate all of you with a Shoreline Blue TE. Researched for a year and only saw one ever pop up for sale
WhiteRunner10
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Not a fan of the 14+ refresh. Now the interior and new 2020 audio system will make me wish mine was new, but aftermarket deck will fix that.
You do you but no, I wouldn't. I'd be paying twice for the same car. I'd go LC before spending +70k on 2 4runners in less than 10yrs.
You do you but no, I wouldn't. I'd be paying twice for the same car. I'd go LC before spending +70k on 2 4runners in less than 10yrs.
Got it done. Not as good looking as the dark paint but I like it better than the bumper. Now that I've got it off I am starting to get lots of customer bumper ideas.
Also found a spot on the rear left where the frame has been hit. Nice.
themaestro
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ESPDTRD12
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WOW, all I can say is it is great to receive so much feedback and the amount of folks here that still have TE’s or have bought one. The 10-13’s are special 4runners as some of you have mentioned and ultimately my truck has been awesome with no issues since purchase 5-6 years ago. Reason I am even considering a newer one is I like the front fascia aftermarket bumper support and interior is a nice refresh. Additionally, since our 4runners hold so much value I can literally walk out the door with an 18 TRD Offroad premium with an ICON stage 5 lift, and 13k miles on the newer 4runner for a difference of 12k with a certified warranty up to 100k miles. I would only finance the difference since my TE is paid off however, reading thru your posts I am leaning towards keeping my TE, continue modding, adding aftermarket bumpers, suspension, and change the look of my truck. I have many memories made in my 4runner and has driven me to many places trouble free, knock on wood. Keep the pics coming fellas, it is awesome to see OG 10-13 4runners doing what they do best!
I just got this over the weekend. Love it. Has 110K on it and drives like new. Question, though. For all the people that have had them. Do you really service the trans at 100K? I'm coming from GM so that seems crazy.
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blksubykid
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4RunnerAquasport
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Now you have to really put some time in on your decal lay out.....Got it done. Not as good looking as the dark paint but I like it better than the bumper. Now that I've got it off I am starting to get lots of customer bumper ideas.
Also found a spot on the rear left where the frame has been hit. Nice.
Actually now that I think about it, I painted the exposed frame too.
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mrfobbyaccent
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I do what I like to call "overkill" maintenance on my truck. I have always done 5K oil changes, 15K diff flushes, and I changed the water pump, all the pulley belts, spark plugs, coolant and thermostat at 85K. I did the trans and transfer case service at 70K. Honestly, it's only a couple hundred bucks including labor and way less than that if you do it yourself, which in my opinion is a small price to pay to keeping your rig in tip top shape. I purchased the rig used with 60K, so it hasn't been treated this way all it's life lol.
themaestro
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I would say at a minimum, drain and refill. If you want a full service, drop the pan and replace filter and clean the magnets, and fill with new fluid. They say "lifetime" fluid, but most here agree that if you want your trans to last 300k, you should still service it. My personal interval is every 50k.
themaestro
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YES YES YES. I'm the same way. Learn to do your own maintenance, and stick to strict intervals. A few extra hours and a couple hundred bucks every year is cheap insurance.
You should see my excel sheet with all my maintenance records....
PrettyGoodSam
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I bought at 2012 TE in June of 2018. I had done a ton of research on 4Runners, but legit did not realize that 10-13 was a pre-facelift. I actually went to the dealer to look at a 2011 SR5, but it had sold the night before. The sales guy said they had just gotten another runner in so I went out with my gf and two kids and we instantaneously all made the same decision haha. of course i test drove it and asked a ton of questions, but man this thing is sweet. the prior owner took incredible care of it. I bought it at 55k and some change...just hit 60k this morning.
I have no plans on trading it in for a newer one. My commute is so short and it does everything i need it to.
As far as aftermarket goes, I had a hell of a time trying to find the "h blocks" for the cross bars since the prior owner ditched them. found a set in north carolina and another in tenessee via the facebook 5th gen page. im glad that C4 is making that lo pro bumper now and I will eventually add that after doing my suspension/shocks, etc...
I sold off the 285 all seasons that were on it when I bought it and replaced them with the KO2 @ 265/70/17. Much happier with the ride.
I have no plans on trading it in for a newer one. My commute is so short and it does everything i need it to.
As far as aftermarket goes, I had a hell of a time trying to find the "h blocks" for the cross bars since the prior owner ditched them. found a set in north carolina and another in tenessee via the facebook 5th gen page. im glad that C4 is making that lo pro bumper now and I will eventually add that after doing my suspension/shocks, etc...
I sold off the 285 all seasons that were on it when I bought it and replaced them with the KO2 @ 265/70/17. Much happier with the ride.
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PrettyGoodSam
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The Shoreline Blue is such a good color.
