Picked up my new 4Runner Saturday.

Y2KSR5

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Ive put around 100 miles on it and I absolutely love it! I keep going out to the garage to check it out more. It had about 200 miles on the odo (dealer trade) and Ive put around 100ish miles. I reset the mpg computer when I drove off the lot. Its at 21.6 mpg mixed driving. I think 22 should be no prob once broke in. Its so solid and I get that vault feeling when I close the door. Im 6ft3 225 and the truck fits me PERFECT. Just right. No other vehicle out there that fits me better. Great utility, cargo room, 4wd....loving it. Great ride, quiet! Ive owned a 00 and 08 4Runner and researched a lot on here since the 5gen was unveiled. I read so much about the tinny doors but mine are very solid and well insultated. Did they change that? My only gripe is the lack of insulation under the hood. Can I pick that up from the parts dept? Not a big deal, obviously Im stretching to find a flaw. Everyone complains about the lack of projectors, LED tails and the mast antenna. The headlights are great. Fog lights are the best of any factory Ive had. the reception was bad in my 4th Gen so Im cool with the mast. LEDs in rear would be nice. So they may have taken away but 4th Gen didnt come standard with fogs, backup sensors, turn signals on mirror, puddle lamps (all options I enjoy) Thats my 2 cents so far.

Couple crappy pics in the garage. Ill take more outside but you get the idea...its a Mag Grey SR5 4wd, convenience pkg. So happy with this new truck. :banana:

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It's nice to see some one whose done his homework. Too many people here wine about things that they should have seen on the test drive.
 
Ive put around 100 miles on it and I absolutely love it! I keep going out to the garage to check it out more. It had about 200 miles on the odo (dealer trade) and Ive put around 100ish miles. I reset the mpg computer when I drove off the lot. Its at 21.6 mpg mixed driving. I think 22 should be no prob once broke in. Its so solid and I get that vault feeling when I close the door. Im 6ft3 225 and the truck fits me PERFECT. Just right. No other vehicle out there that fits me better. Great utility, cargo room, 4wd....loving it. Great ride, quiet! Ive owned a 00 and 08 4Runner and researched a lot on here since the 5gen was unveiled. I read so much about the tinny doors but mine are very solid and well insultated. Did they change that? My only gripe is the lack of insulation under the hood. Can I pick that up from the parts dept? Not a big deal, obviously Im stretching to find a flaw. Everyone complains about the lack of projectors, LED tails and the mast antenna. The headlights are great. Fog lights are the best of any factory Ive had. the reception was bad in my 4th Gen so Im cool with the mast. LEDs in rear would be nice. So they may have taken away but 4th Gen didnt come standard with fogs, backup sensors, turn signals on mirror, puddle lamps (all options I enjoy) Thats my 2 cents so far.

Couple crappy pics in the garage. Ill take more outside but you get the idea...its a Mag Grey SR5 4wd, convenience pkg. So happy with this new truck. :banana:

4runner001.jpg~original

4runner004.jpg~original

4runner008.jpg~original

congrats on the new ride!

quick question for you, I am basically the same size guy as you, and was wondering have you sat in the passenger seat yet? reason I ask is my passenger seat feels like it sets up really high and they are not adjustable like the drivers. I am just wondering if other 4runners feel the same, or if my passenger seat mounting postion could have been changed/adjusted when they added leather? any info would be great thanks.
 
My passenger seat sits higher than I sit in the driver's seat as well. My driver's seat will adjust that high, but it feels too high to me. If I look at the passenger seat, the area where the passenger's thigh would be is about an inch or 2 above the level of the center console. I keep the driver's seat about even or a little below the console level.



congrats on the new ride!

quick question for you, I am basically the same size guy as you, and was wondering have you sat in the passenger seat yet? reason I ask is my passenger seat feels like it sets up really high and they are not adjustable like the drivers. I am just wondering if other 4runners feel the same, or if my passenger seat mounting postion could have been changed/adjusted when they added leather? any info would be great thanks.
 
First, I must commend you on your (clearly) fantastic taste in color.
Second, it appears you did some research - which I find very refreshing.


Welcome to the 5th Gen Club, you surely will not be disappointed!
 
Congrats bro. I'm in that same boat as you. First mod needs to be weathertecs front and rear. Just did mine. They are invaluable, IMO.
 
In answer to your question about sound deadening, yes, the Limited has an insulating panel under the hood. Your SR5 hood is the same, so the Ltd panel will fit. i believe the SR5 even has the holes to snap it in place.
 
It's nice to see some one whose done his homework. Too many people here wine about things that they should have seen on the test drive.

Nothing wrong with "wine"? We buy it by the case in this household !
Very nice and great choice in color.
 
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Congrats. Nice to see an earlier gen(s) owner not 'wineing' about the 5G.

Suggest changing your screen name to Y2.1.1KSR5
 
Just curious how it tracks at freeway speeds? My 05 LTD 108k miles is not as tight as I would like, then again I'm particular about this aspect of long distance driving.
 
I find the steering kind of loose. Nothing wrong with it, just the way the truck is. It does great on the freeway. No wandering, no wind noise, straight as an arrow. Its an outstanding vehicle on the open road. Im looking forward to taking a road trip in it next month!
 
Thanks for the reply. How 'bout the seat ergonomics relative to your 2008? I'm 6'2" and I find the front driver and passenger seats uncomfortable after 30 min in my 05.
 

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