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Bought my first 4Runner also my first Toyota

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by NightManDayMan, Jun 26, 2024.

  1. Jun 26, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Welcome to the forum!
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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    NightManDayMan

    NightManDayMan [OP] New Member

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    Yeah I did a little research made sure I knew the most common issues to look for.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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    Airdam

    Airdam New Member

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    Believe it or not, a 2013, Limited, 4wd, WITH the JBL stereo system is VERY rare. They phased the JBL big screen out in 2012 and VERY FEW 2013s got it. Its my favorite screen in the 4Runner up to the newer 2022+ update with the big dash and big screen.
    Yes they ride really good, you most likely still have the X-REAS suspension system. It honestly rides like a dream when its working. Not to give you the jitters or scare you but.... You are honestly right at the mileage which is typically seen as the end of its life cycle so dont be surprised if you start feeling the suspension fluttering and hear a shock bottoming out in the future. Those shocks are prone to leaking and when they do, you simply have to replace them. The OEM stuff is very expensive to replace but there are tons and tons of aftermarket stuff available.

    Other than that, you gotta vehicle that will typically go 300,000 before any serious mechanical break downs.
    I would check the history and see if it shows spark plugs being changed in its life, its common for people to drive these vehicles forever and do zero maintenance because.... its easy to just forget about it with a vehicle that seemingly runs smoothly forever. The spark plugs are known to be at the end of their life cycle around that same 180,000 mile range so a set of spark plugs would likely be a good investment. Use the DENSO from the dealer, not "Denso" from Amazon that is a cheap china copy.

    Other than these few bulletpoints, the vehicle is practically indestructible.
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    NightManDayMan

    NightManDayMan [OP] New Member

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    I appreciate the info thanks!
     
  5. Jun 27, 2024 at 3:11 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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  6. Jun 27, 2024 at 3:26 AM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2024 at 4:32 AM
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    LCJ77

    LCJ77 New Member

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    Denso allows China to make a "knock off":eek: interesting & good to know too!!!:yes::hattip:
     
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  8. Jun 27, 2024 at 5:26 AM
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    NightManDayMan

    NightManDayMan [OP] New Member

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    Thanks!
     
  9. Jun 27, 2024 at 5:26 AM
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    NightManDayMan

    NightManDayMan [OP] New Member

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    Thanks!
     

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