Will 2013 Trail Edition Have T-Case Lever ?

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I thought the T-case was going to a switch based on this press release

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+2013+prices+fj+cruiser+4runner+highlander+aug12.download

which was discussed in this thread

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/122135-finally-news-2013-a.html

Where does the information that a 2013 TE will have a T-case lever come from? I have had to replace the T-case actuator in my Tacoma, not cheap. If the 2013 TE really still has a lever, I will order a 2013 rather than looking for a 2012.
 
"SR5 grade transfer case changing from a lever to a switch type"... indicates that only the SR5 will be changing to a switch. the TE should remain the same: lever.
 
sandcrawler said:
"SR5 grade transfer case changing from a lever to a switch type"... indicates that only the SR5 will be changing to a switch. the TE should remain the same: lever.
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Hmmm...I look at the word 'grade' meaning the type (lever/switch), so that 'type' or 'grade' of product will be switching to a switch. Since the SR5 and TE share the same 'grade' of a product (the lever) I would be surprised if they kept the lever. Toyota is not going to waste money on 3 different types of transfer case methods.
 
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westwind77 said:
Hmmm...I look at the word 'grade' meaning the type (lever/switch), so that 'type' or 'grade' of product will be switching to a switch. Since the SR5 and LE share the same 'grade' of a product (the lever) I would be surprised if they kept the lever. Toyota is not going to waste money on 3 different types of transfer case methods.
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That was my thought as well. Since the SR5 and TE share the same lever (vs. the LE which does not), I assumed the 'SR5 grade' covered both SR5 and TE.
 
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westwind77 said:
Hmmm...I look at the word 'grade' meaning the type (lever/switch), so that 'type' or 'grade' of product will be switching to a switch.
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i thought "grade" is typically Toyota-speak for trim level: e.g., SR5 (grade) -vs- Trail (grade)

however, it doesn't make sense that for 2013 the SR5 will have a p/t switch, the Limited a f/t switch, and the TE a t-case lever. then again, changing to a switch (on either, or both, the SR5 or TE) doesn't make much sense either.
 
What about the fact that the base MSRP is going up on all the models exactly the same amount ($250), except for the SR5 4x4, which pops up $385? Might this be an indication that the move from lever to a switch will cost the consumer an additional $135? Of course, I guess the next question might be, Is the USB port being moved from the glovebox to the center console on only the SR5 model? Unclear in the announcement.
 
I thought that lever was cheaper than switch, switch is on Limited after all and less expensive models have a lever. Like lever better though.
 
scanny said:
I thought that lever was cheaper than switch, switch is on Limited after all and less expensive models have a lever. Like lever better though.
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The component parts are cheaper for the lever (likely), but I imagine the assembly at the vehicle plant takes more time and thus increases cost. They may have gotten some cost reduction or warranty complaint reduction by going to the switch for the high volume (SR5). I imagine most of the TE guys like the manual operation while not minding that the shifter vibrates. Your average SR5 owner (soccer mom, dad) probably prefers the switch.

I also prefer the lever, but I bet you my wife would prefer the switch.
 
Quentin said:
The component parts are cheaper for the lever (likely), but I imagine the assembly at the vehicle plant takes more time and thus increases cost. They may have gotten some cost reduction or warranty complaint reduction by going to the switch for the high volume (SR5). I imagine most of the TE guys like the manual operation while not minding that the shifter vibrates. Your average SR5 owner (soccer mom, dad) probably prefers the switch.

I also prefer the lever, but I bet you my wife would prefer the switch.
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Eh, potato/putahto, but I wouldn't mind being able to store my crap in that spot without that annoying noise of it buzzing against the lever.
 
Over at the 4th gen sub forum, lot of OEM mods (changing to LED tail lights, changing to projector lights, etc etc). I can definitely see THIS as a mod as a future 5th gen owner! :)

I have a switch to engage 4wd and I hate it. Oh well.
 
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