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#41 of 11422 4Runner v. Highlander by iv2000 Oct 18, 2000 (5:29 pm)
I've been looking for some time at getting a 4Runner. I almost bough a '00 a couple of months ago but then I heard the '01 would be coming out soon so I waited. I too wanted a manual and of course you can't get that in the 01. I heard about the incoming Highlander, and in reading these posts, I have the feeling that will be more up my alley (yes, I'm a "soccer mom"). Does anyone have any more info on the specifics of the Highlander, price for one? Is there a picture or something of what it will look like? I understand from the posts it's expected to make it's debut in February 01. I'm willing to wait for the Highlander if I feel it will better suit my needs, but if it doesn't I'll go for the 004Runner now. Thanks. Replies to this message: oline (Feb 11, 2005 3:12 pm)
#42 of 11422 savana19 by cliffy1 Oct 19, 2000 (12:16 am)
You have a 14 gallon tank? I've been wrong once or twice before in my life but I'm nearly positive that we have had an 18.5 gallon tank since '90. How are you arriving at your gas mileage figures? I know this sounds basic but there are many people who don't know how to do this. They take their total miles between fill ups and divide by their tank size. They of course end up reporting very low mileage figures. Your truck is 10 years old and while your mileage seems a bit low, it is not completely out of hand.
#43 of 11422 CLIFFY 1 by savana19 Oct 19, 2000 (1:29 am)
DO YOU WORK FOR tOYOTA OR ARE YOU JUST AN AVID Toyota lover?? I am positive that I have a 14 gallon tank. It states that in the manual with the stats and most often when I am very close to empty and fillup, it is always between 13 and 14 gallons. I am figuring right from the previous fill-up and God forbid that I would have an 18 gallon tank, because that would mean i was even getting worse mileage than I am NOW!!!!! I wonder if they increased the size of the tank another year?? That would have been a smart move, because it is much too small for a gas guzzler like this. I feel like I am always visiting the gas station!! Do you get good mileage?? Do you think I should check out the oxygen sensor. I know that can affect mileage alot sometimes. Even though I am a woman, cars do interest me and I have learned alot from asking questions and knowing how to do some things on my car myself. Very helpful!! Any other info you could give me would be appreciated. SAVANA
#44 of 11422 correction by joecaro Oct 19, 2000 (3:04 am)
I think it's NHTSA.gov>
#45 of 11422 Fuel gauge bulletin by joecaro Oct 19, 2000 (3:16 am)
Service Bulletin Number: EL01099 Bulletin Sequence Number: 100 Date of Bulletin: 9912 NHTSA Item Number: SB610059 Make: TOYOTA TRUCK Model: 4 RUNNER Year: 1999 Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:INSTRUMENT PANEL:GAUGE:INDICATOR:GAS Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL GAUGE HORIZONTAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. *TT Holy cow! It worked. I cut and pasted this fron the NHTSA site
#46 of 11422 iv2000 by tiler Oct 19, 2000 (3:17 am)
For more info on the Highlander go to Toyota web site. In the site search box type in Highlander. With this being a new suv like the Sequoia, you might not find out prices before you you see it on dealer lots. The site mentions an auto trans but no manual. Not saying it will not come with manual but look at the 01 4 Runner. The Sequoia is expected to sell at msrp. Don't know if this will be the same with the Highlander. A local dealer here is selling all 00 Toyota's at 1500 below invoice.
#47 of 11422 JOE CARO by savana19 Oct 19, 2000 (3:48 am)
i THINK THE FUEL GAUGE INFO WAS FOR SOMEONE ELSE, BUT i SWEAR TO YOU I AM NEVER A LEADFOOT AND I COAST TO RED LIGHTS. i CAN UNDERSTAND YOU GETTING GOOD MILEAGE ON THE OLDER TOYOTA BEING A 4CYL. AND BEING A STICK SHIFT. dO YOU THINK THE TIRE SIZE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. i HAVE SIZE 30-10.5. LET ME KNOW, OK. sAVANA
#48 of 11422 savana by cliffy1 Oct 19, 2000 (3:12 pm)
A couple of things here. First, I am a salesman. I do the Internet sales at Alexandria Toyota in Virginia. When I began in sales in '94, the fuel tank capacity was 18 gallons. It would shock me if there was a change in this between '90 and '95. The only changes were cosmetic (such as the location of the spare) between those years. I talked to my shop guys and much to my surprise, we have nothing in writing on the fuel tank size that anybody can find. It was suggested that you give me your VIN (its a 17 digit number on your registration starting with JT) and I can look it up on our TDN computer. This may or may not help but if you e-mail me at scliffordalexandriatoyota.com, I'll see what I can find. Finally, how would having an 18 gallon tank mean your mileage is any worse?
#49 of 11422 TILER by iv2000 Oct 19, 2000 (11:29 pm)
Thanks a lot for the info. Checked out the site and saw what the Highlander will look like, I like it! I would like to know what price range we'll be looking at though. Because if it's going to be too much out of my price range I won't even bother. Now I'm caught in a dilemma: Do I wait for the new Highlander? Do I get a 2000 4 Runner now? or do I go for the 2001 4 Runner? Again, if the price of the Highlander is going to be any more than 5k compared to the 4Runner I'll look to getting a 4Runner now. Suggestions are welcomed.
#50 of 11422 Cliffy1 by savana19 Oct 20, 2000 (1:39 am)
Thanks for offering to help. I will e-mail you with the vin #. As far as the reason I would be getting worse mileage on an 18 gallon tank is because if I were only able to drive 185 miles on an 18 gallon tank, I would be getting approx. 10 mpg and as it is now, I am getting 12-14 mpg. Makes sense!!?? Boy, you have really got me baffled about only having a 14 gallon tank. I will e-mail you. Thanks so much, Savana

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