Like I've mentioned in previous posts I drive like I"m driving ms daisy, I don't rush to a stop sign/light only to mash on the brakes, no those days are long gone.
I know what a class action suit is and the chances of winning might be slim but at least they'll get someone's attention and then maybe toyota will have a fix for the problem even if there's no check engine light.
Once again I reiterate that all driving conditions have been the same since I bought the truck when new in 2007, except maybe the implementation of ethanol into our gas but i can't imagine that having such a big affect, oh and let's not forget my monster truck tires!
Ron, I know SUVs aren't made for MPGs but when they suddenly drop after a few years of ownership it makes you wonder, wouldn't you? If I bought a corolla that's supposed to get 30MPG and only gets 20 would that be a stronger suit? Why would it, only because it's a 1.8 liter sedan ? The point is it's not living up to its claim, there's no CEL on to show that anything is wrong when clearly there is. Why am I so sure something's wrong? B/C your 13 Y.o. 3rd gen gets better mileage than my 4G ! It's not an apples to apples comparison (4g to 4g) but you get the point, an older generation vehicle gets better MPGs than a newer one.
In all seriousness $$ may or may not be a concern, maybe one can afford to keep driving it like this and maybe one can't but does that mean one should deal with it just because s/he can afford to? With our economy being on the rocks right now with a 10% unemployment rate and home values plummeting, shouldn't we be concerned that a vehicle we use everyday doesn't perform and is burning up dollars?
I'm not saying anyone hates me (nor do I care if you do), merely be mature in your posts and replies. Is one supposed to stop asking questions if s/he doesn't get the right answer? Was Rome built in a day? Advice from all is appreciated, thank you. Are you saying if 95% of vehicles perform as they are supposed to that means the owners over the other 5% are just supposed to deal with it right? Not sure if you're old enough to remember the Ford Exploders but that only affected a small percentage of owners, let them burn?
I've thought about this but no guarantees on buying a 2nd hand vehicle, no idea if it also has the same problems or even more problems.
Not saying I wanna find a lawyer, just exploring the possibilities. I'm sure you're happy with the mileage on your V8, probably better than what I get!
If I got those #s I'd be thrilled and wouldn't be having this silly discussion.
At first I was having doubts that I ever got this range but if you do the numbers, 23 gallon tank multiply that with 18.5 MPG AVG you get 425. Don't believe me?
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2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4.0L V6 5-speed Automatic Features and Specs , it says " Range in miles (cty/hwy): 368.0/483.0 mi. " I get less than the City Range (if i drove all city)
No joke GTR, Driving habits are mild at most. I remind myself I'm driving an SUV, not a WRX.
Maybe If I get a 5th gen & complain they'll come out with a 4 banger for the next gen? I'm all about consumer choice, that's why I'm trying to get some attn to this so maybe Toyota will do a recall or at least admit there's a problem somewhere.
Definitely flat front, no cuffs on the legs either.
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