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This is a discussion thread titled "Welcome to TundraSolutions.com! - New Members/4Runner Owners Introduce Yourself Here!", within the 4Runner forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
Welcome to TundraSolutions.com! - New Members/4Runner Owners Introduce Yourself Here!
Welcome to Tundra Solutions!
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Picked up my new 4Runner, Limited yesterday. So far, I love it. The JBL stereo is one of the finest stock systems I have ever heard. I test drove nearly everything in its class & the 4Runner was IT for me. I'm not really new to this forum, as I had a Tundra, Ivan Stewart LE, that I traded on the 4Runner. I'm hoping to get lots of tech data on this forum. It appears that the 4Runner has a lot in common with the Sequoia.
I don't pay much attention to the break-in proceedures in the manual. I baby it for the first 200 miles, then, gradually start increasing the amount of throttle that I feed in on accelleration and the same for the RPMS. After 500 miles, I'll give it brief bursts of WOT. After a 1000 miles, I play as I want! The 4.7 I had in the Tundra continued to show an increase in throttle response up to about 5000 miles. But I can already tell that this engine is SWEET & the 5 speed tranny is going to add a lot to the overall performance.
Hello everyone,
Im a happy owner of a 1991 v6 SR5 that im looking to retire at 185000 miles. The only problem I ever had was with a blown head gasket wich Toyota fixed with out a problem.
Im looking for infrmation and opinions that others had or are having with 2003 models before I make a decision.
Well, I finally broke down and bought a new '03 4Runner from Dianne last week. Oh boy, I cannot say enough good things about both her and Mike over there at Carson Toyota. The two of them actually made buying a car a pleasure! Thanks Dianne and Mike!
I ended up driving off with a Galactic Grey 2WD V8 Sport. What an incredible vehicle! Coming from an underpowered '99 VW Jetta, it's going to be GREAT to have some power under my right foot again! My wife and I plan driving up to San Luis Obispo this weekend to put some break-in miles on her. I can't wait.
Anyways, plan on hearing from me with comments and questions for you all on a regular basis.
I'm sure your going to love your new rig. Lets hear some comments and pros, cons about it now that you have owned it a little longer. Lets also see some pictures....
I'll try to give you a quick summary of the truck, broken down by section.
First, the engine and drive train: Heck, nothing really needs to be said here. 4.7 liters with the 5 speed auto. It runs super strong, it's quicker than anything else it's size, and is SOO DARN SMOOTH! For the first 1000 miles I babied it, and on a recent trip from OC up to central Cal, we managed to coax 22.1 MPG acording to the onboard computer (although I think it was really closer to 20 MPG though). Around town she's been getting about 17 MPG, but I'll check in a day or two and give you an update if you wish. The X-Reas suspension system is a real nice feature of the Sport model. It rides nice and firm on the highway, but not too stiff. Cornering is absolutely incredible for an SUV. It makes you feel like you can just rail the truck into a corner. Real confidence inspiring (this coming from me, who's last vehicle was a new Jetta - what a piece of crap!). Nice touch for Toyota to include 17" wheels and quality Dunlop tires. Kudos!
Now, the exterior: I bought the Sport edition, which means that I didn't get the color matched bumpers and fender trim (but did get the hood scoop - yes!). But the grey plastic isn't really too bad, especially on a Galactic Grey truck. It should be relatively easy to keep looking good, but I'm still trying to figure out what to use on it to keep it nice. Any suggestions guys? The fit and finish is typical Toyota - flawless - especially since all of the 4Runners are still being made in Japan. Another cool feature is the electronic closing feature on the rear hatch. You gently push it closed and the motor closes it completely. Oh yeah, the headlights and fog lights work real nice, too. Anyone know where to get yellow 9006 bulbs for the fog lights?
Lastly, the interior: Supurb! Well, almost. Everythings laid out really well and is flawless in fit and finish. The JBL sound system is awsome and is definately worth getting. The moonroof is the largest one I've ever seen, and the seats are supurb (manual adjustments with a power lumbar support)! The only two gripes I have are that the power window controls on the driver's side door are in a bad location and are a bit difficult to get to. They should have been moved up higher on the door panel and closer to the arm rest. Also, one would expect that a $33K vehicle should come equipped with vanity mirrors in the sun visors. NOPE! Needless to say, this is a real sore subject with the wife. I called Toyota Corporate and kinda made a complaint and they're going to see about getting me visors from a Limited with the mirrors on them. Even though it's a small thing, Toyota missed this little detail by a long shot.
All that said, I REALLY REALLY like the new rig, and am proud to be a Toyota owner again. I'll post some pictures of her this weekend.
LOL! I knew there was something amiss with the Jetta trade!
(NOT!!!)
It was a true pleasure to interact with you, and with your wife... fun emails! I know Mike's working with factory regarding the mirrors in visors. For the rest of ya'll reading, the "stone" cloth and the oak cloth cars have visor mirrors. Cars with the charcoal cloth that are SPORT models have no mirrors in the visors. Damndest decision I have ever seen Toyota make. But, we are trying to make it right.... and happily!
Thanks for the kind words, Eric!
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Originally posted by E-Man Well, I finally broke down and bought a new '03 4Runner from Dianne last week. Oh boy, I cannot say enough good things about both her and Mike over there at Carson Toyota. The two of them actually made buying a car a pleasure! Thanks Dianne and Mike!
I ended up driving off with a Galactic Grey 2WD V8 Sport. What an incredible vehicle! Coming from an underpowered '99 VW Jetta, it's going to be GREAT to have some power under my right foot again! My wife and I plan driving up to San Luis Obispo this weekend to put some break-in miles on her. I can't wait.
Anyways, plan on hearing from me with comments and questions for you all on a regular basis.
I'm happy to say that I'm a new proud owner of a green 03 4runner sr5 4x4. I must say this is a wonderful truck.
Here are some of the low down on the truck right now. Still babyin' the ride so I can't tell you how the power is but even keeping it under 3k rpm it rides wonderfully. SMOOTH!!! I have to agree w/ Eric that the sunroof is large.
Exterior: yes the body cladding might be abit much but for me it serves as a basic doesn't chip paint theory so I guess it works. Wished it was a darker shade or something. But it does match well with the darker shades of color. The rear hatch (power) is a real touch of gold. This thing is awesome!! Now you don't have to worry about slamming the back to make sure it's closed. The running boards are bad (is not useful one bit and it does get your pants dirty ), this will have to go.
Interior: although I only got the sr5, the interior is excellent. Only flaw is that the catalog states it comes w/ vanity mirror(s) but this one didn't and nor did any other 4runner on the lot. MUST BE A TOYOTA FLAW OR MISTAKE?! The drivers mirror/window switches are def a must change. It is very difficult to get to it and if you wear a watch on your left hand, it will definitely hit the bottom of the arm rest/arm door. I don't have the JBL system but the stock system is good. Not bad for a stock system One nice feature that I really admire is the head rests for the back doesn't need to be removed when you fold down the rear seats. Rear leg rooms is alot roomier than the previous 4runners. the mirrors in the back quarter panel was a nice feature that I never thought of. This does work and it helps especially in tight parking lots... gj toyota!
I'm one big happy camper! can't wait to take it out on the dirt now!!
I am a new owner of an SR5 V6 4x4. I am very pleased with both the V6 and the entire truck overall. Thank you to Dianne at Carson Toyota for the great price and excellent service. Thank you to the contributers of this site for helping me make my decision.
Welcome to TundraSolutions.com! - New Members/4Runner Owners Introduce Yourself Here!
New '03 4Runner owner here!
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