bkg
Explorer
I'll admit it... I want that 4Runner.
Having said that, a 2014 is only a few grand more. :shrug:
May be pulling the trigger on a 2010-2011 4Runner Trail Edition
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I'll admit it... I want that 4Runner.
Having said that, a 2014 is only a few grand more. :shrug:
chmura
Adventurer
Yup, IMO not worth getting a used 4runner. For that 4runner in the autotrader ad you will most likely cant haggle much it will be approx $34650 OTD.
A brand new trail with an updated facelift and many cosmetic touches here and there (projector lights, LED tails, No mast antenna, upgraded interior, new restyled gauge cluster, etc) can be had for $35k (seen some people pay even $34kish). Of course $35k is before taxed, but still paying $3-4k more and getting a brand new spanking vehicle is worth it and a small price to pay.
I have to say I like the exterior more of the 2010-2013 4runners and the interior more of the 2014+ 4runners.
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SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
I have thought long and hard about this...I contemplated looking at a brand new one but I seriously dislike the front end. To me its just incredibly ugly. I've also looked at some leftover 2013's on some dealer lots but nothing is exactly what I'm looking for.
As much as I want one, and believe me I do as I research them everyday....I still easily have 40k miles left on my truck before she dies so I have some time to find exactly what I want.
bkg
Explorer
I agree 100% on the fish gill front end. Ugh.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Interest rates on a new vehicle versus used may help offset the cost too. I'm not a huge fan of the 2014 front end...but perhaps you could live with it until you replace it with a Shrock :shrug:
The right one will come. I got an outright Absurd deal on mine back in 2010 when it had 14k miles. I don't think the dealer knew what they had.
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Over all liked the 4 runner trail edition when I went shopping for a new truck, but it was the price that turned me away. I got a brand new xterra completely loaded (nav, sat radio, heated seats, locker, hill descent etc) and with leather and a 100k bumper to bumper warranty for a couple thousand less than a used 4runner trail was going to cost me. To get a new 2014 4runner equipped the way my pro4x is would have been about 10-12k more and north of 40 grand. Thats getting to be LR4 territory.
Ive had that truck at arches, in moab, in telluride, and a couple trips in california and its been absolutely great.
I understand the appeal to toyota, but if you arent insistent on the toyota brand, the pro-4x is worth a test drive.
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Ive had that truck at arches, in moab, in telluride, and a couple trips in california and its been absolutely great.
I understand the appeal to toyota, but if you arent insistent on the toyota brand, the pro-4x is worth a test drive.
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SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
I test drove the Pro-4x a few months back as that was one of my considerations when first wanting a new vehicle. I felt that the inside was a little cramped for me. I felt like it was still the same size as the older generations of X. The 5th gen is the only T4R I like. All the other generations are smaller on the inside. Big improvement on the 5th gen's. And I love the look of the TE and I like the rear roll down window which the Pro-4X doesn't have if I remember correctly.
If the TE's weren't around I would look harder at the Pro-4X. Its a good looking car and the price is right on...brand new for 30k... hell yeah!
marshal
Burrito Enthusiast
the only beef i have with the Xterras is the notoriously fragile front end, which can be fixed - but SD is right; the size of the 5th Gen 4runners is creeping in on 100 Series land cruisers. its a fairly large SUV that is super capable especially when modified. i mean look at it this way- its a Land Cruiser Prado in a different sweater.
The 4runner for sure has more trunk space, and if you really need it, then that is a legitimate concern. Personally, I found the Xterra, especially with a roof rack, had plenty of space for my needs and I welcomes the shorter wheel base and departure angle. SD feels differently, but my wife and I found the passenger compartment more roomy on the X especially with Kiwi's car seat installed.
I'm not sure what you mean about "notoriously fragile front end". Ive read some stories on the xterra forum of a guy who knew a guy who blew a front diff while rock crawling and spinning the front wheel while it was up in the air and then had it slam down. IMO that's an easy fix with a front locker if you need it, but seems like driving sensibly is the easiest answer. I've found that on the Pro model, when the rear locker engaged, the wheel slip control negates the issue completely. If i wanted a 35-37" tire'd rock crawler i would have bought a used jeep....
A rear roll down window is always a nice feature. I wish the X had a roll down rear or a split gate.
I'm not sure what you mean about "notoriously fragile front end". Ive read some stories on the xterra forum of a guy who knew a guy who blew a front diff while rock crawling and spinning the front wheel while it was up in the air and then had it slam down. IMO that's an easy fix with a front locker if you need it, but seems like driving sensibly is the easiest answer. I've found that on the Pro model, when the rear locker engaged, the wheel slip control negates the issue completely. If i wanted a 35-37" tire'd rock crawler i would have bought a used jeep....
A rear roll down window is always a nice feature. I wish the X had a roll down rear or a split gate.
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haddix
Adventurer
Cruising Craigslist and spotted this trail edition. $23,5 seems like a great deal.
http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4512532241.html
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http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4512532241.html
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SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2013&zip=92009&keywordPhrases=Trail&driveCodes=4WD&mmt=%5BTOYOTA%5B4RUN%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&lastExec=1403557249000&modelCode1=4RUN&driveCode=4WD&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=100027428&makeCode1=TOYOTA&startYear=2010&searchRadius=0&incremental=last_searched-1403557249000&listingId=375669657&Log=0
What do you guys think? Expensive? Yes. Will they work a deal? Yes. I called and talked to them about it. I'd pay 27k for it...or at least I think I will. Maybe I'm just tired of looking for the right one. Thoughts?
I noticed it has leather seats. Thats an add on option from factory right? I also noticed there is no pic of the overhead controls for the crawl control, etc.
What do you guys think? Expensive? Yes. Will they work a deal? Yes. I called and talked to them about it. I'd pay 27k for it...or at least I think I will. Maybe I'm just tired of looking for the right one. Thoughts?
I noticed it has leather seats. Thats an add on option from factory right? I also noticed there is no pic of the overhead controls for the crawl control, etc.
SDDiver5
Expedition Leader
This is the same one I posted earlier.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?ownerId=64873327&searchRadius=0&listingId=373595967
Funny, the salesman at the dealer I talked to said it will be gone in a few days. Ha, whatever bro. If I can get them down to 29k, do you think this one is worth it?
Give me some honest opinions on my last two posts whether they're good, bad, whatever.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?ownerId=64873327&searchRadius=0&listingId=373595967
Funny, the salesman at the dealer I talked to said it will be gone in a few days. Ha, whatever bro. If I can get them down to 29k, do you think this one is worth it?
Give me some honest opinions on my last two posts whether they're good, bad, whatever.
bkg
Explorer
That truck in TN would be $36-38k.
Dammit... Now I'm trying to talk the wife into selling her 2010 for this one.
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