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Discussion in '6th Gen 4Runners (2025+)' started by Yotaholic, Apr 9, 2024.

  1. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:09 PM
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  2. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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    If I buy the new GX, I'm not going to give a s*** about the warranty, I'll go to some of the best mechanics to try to get the Tundra power out of it. Toyota has played some trick with the turbocharger.
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    By on-board (and off-line), I mean the vehicle comes with usable gps moving map that does not rely on your cell phone to produce the map and does not rely on a subscription service. For example, on my 21 4runner, I can leave my phone at home, and have full gps nav through my head unit, and I’m not paying any subscription to toyota.

    Current Highlander XLEs do not include this feature anymore (which came standard with my 2018 Highlander XLE). Same for the 6th gen 4runner. You’ll need a cell signal (or download a bunch of maps to your phone if you want to use google maps without a cell signal).
     
  4. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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    Good: no. But, maybe better.

    Adding a bunch of weight and roof racks definitely won't help.

    I haven't seen any real world mileage from the GX yet. 1 MPG does seem a little disappointing.

    The Tundra is averaging about 20% better based on fuelly.com.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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    Yotaholic

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    Wait for some cool aftermarket goodies for that Lexus beauty. It would look sick with 35/12.50/R17s and steel bumpers. Wheeling in luxury :yes:
     
  6. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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    A good tuner should be able to help. I'm sure there will be plenty of tuning options in a few years.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    I don't see a problem here. :D

    As we age...sleeping on whatever gets harder to do. Or we just have more money.
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    Yotaholic

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    Not if you fit a real mattress in there :)
    It is not about money, sometimes you are too exhausted to drive back to the hotel.


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  9. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    To be fair, I'm not exactly roughing it these days.

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    I just enjoy drinking at camp, so that nobody has to drive. :D

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  10. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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    Well hells bells...that works too.

    I tried sleeping in the bed of my GMC 3500, with an air mattress (after disconnecting the gooseneck). For some damn reason we always get caught out in the damn snow when doing this.

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    My Tundra only had the 5.5' bed and that sucked. The 6'+ bed is more better.
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Wait...I don't see any cheese?
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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    Haha! We always have plenty of snacks. But, I'm usually just in charge of making the drinks. I make a mean old fashioned.
     
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  13. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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    Everyone has talents!!! :cheers:
     
  14. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    Full mattress in the back is this truck's big edge against the competition.
     
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  15. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    Most the time we just back the toys off and crash on the deck of the trailers.
     
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    I need to keep everyone buzzed so that they'll put up with my BS. We have a lot of fun on the Wisconsin outings. It's made pissing away all of my money on mods and gas (and booze) well worth it.
     
  17. Apr 13, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    Never been to the cheesehead state. What do you all do for a good time?
     
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  18. Apr 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    lol you know those are body mounted rails!? lol on a pro
     
  19. Apr 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    We have a few decent trails, if you can find them. There's also a nice off-road park, with good camping. We usually hit the trails all day and then drink and BS around a fire. We have a good group of regulars. We had 14 vehicles on last Saturday's trail run.
     
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    Some of the hardest kick you in the uprights trails I have ever done are almost invisible to the eye unless someone knows they are there.

    Sounds like a good group of people. :yes:
    My group has fallen off a bit. Towing rigs for hundreds of miles gets costly and time consuming. Been looking at different options and still being capable, but still street worthy. Even looked at some LC 70 series.
     
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    How the hell are we going to afford a new 4Runner?
     
  22. Apr 13, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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    Well, prices have changed since 1996 a bit....:(


    Afford them just like everything else. See what you want and make a plan to get it. I wanted my diesel but had to save up for two years to pay for it. When I did....it was the best feeling.
     
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    I just want a cheaper model with 4WD for the boat ramp and slap some Limited rims on it. Trail Hunter rims are awesome by the way reminds me of the Kyosho Burn's wherls.
     
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    I only paid $8,500 for mine in like 00
     
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    You are correct - best of everything.. I was born and raised in Shrewsbury.
     
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    Yeah, the best stuff seems to be the little side trails and obstacles sometimes. We don't have a lot of super difficult stuff, but plenty of opportunities to get hung up or break stuff if you're inclined to do so.

    Maybe the 6th gen will be a good fit for you. It doesn't look super impressive stock. But, there might be some good potential there.

    If you ever go off the deep end and decide to visit Wisconsin, feel free to crash one of our parties. We have a few things in the works for this summer and fall already.
     
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    Hey, $20 is $20. :notsure:
     
  30. Apr 13, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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    Right on! We may be checking out Ohio as a possible place for partial retirement.
     
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