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#7 of 1736 Northern Most Sport 4x4 V6 On the Planet by northpolermike Jan 17, 2003 (1:14 am)
North Pole Alaska Purchased the one and only Sport 4x4 Multi Mode /V6 Stratosphere Mica Blue with Power Moon roof Black Running Boards Double Decker Cargo System Rear Spoiler Daytime Running Lamps Preferred Accessory Package   MSRP $33631 My TMV $32200 with Auto Service Company Edmunds $33300   Dealer in Anchorage wanted $226 Less, but had additional paper work/admin $$ that would have eaten up any savings, plus who would travel 400 miles one way to save a few peanuts???   Also, Winterization Package here in North Pole was $355 for Battery Warmer, Block Heater, Oil Pan Heater, and all synthetic lubricants for differential, tranny, brake fluid, and radiator protection to -60 F, versus Anchorage price of $595 for a Block Heater and fluid change out.   The day before I took delivery of the Sport, the one and only Limited sold for full price $37,600. I'm pleased with the deal I got, and really feel comfortable with the dealership in every aspect, especially for warranty and service needs. They're holding for me a Toyota Extended Warranty 7yr/100,000 miles with $0 deductible for $1400- the Nye Dealership wanted $2295 for the same product.
#8 of 1736 2003 4Runner Is Lacking! by randpall3863 Jan 20, 2003 (5:30 pm)
I have to admit. I was impressed with the increase in size in the 2003 4Runner. It is slightly shorter than the Explorer and longer than the 2003 Honda Pilot. But the Explorer and Pilot have one feature still missing in the bigger 4Runner. It is a 3rd row seat. It is especially for those like my girlfriend and me who just changed from a minivan to an SUV with the same seating room and better traction.     With that problem, the 4Runners are overpriced. And it is bad when their standard V6 has more horsepower than the optional V8. Our current SUV I highly recommend over the 4Runner and the other 2 I covered we got is a 2003 Chevrolet EXT Trailblazer LT with its standard V6. It has plenty of horsepower. It is more than the 4Runner's V6 or V8. But the EXT Trailblazer's optional V8 has more horsepower than its standard V6. I hope Toyota straighten those problems out with their 2004's. I called both to their attention. The rest is on them.     For those not needing as much passenger room, I highly recommend the 2003 4Runner. It has more cargo room than the 2002. But I suggest getting it with the standard 4.0L V6. I hope this helps.
#9 of 1736 by sideshot Jan 20, 2003 (6:33 pm)
Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 4 liters Base Engine Type: V6 -1 Horsepower: 245 hp Max Horsepower: 5200 rpm Torque: 282 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 3800 rpm Maximum Payload: 1060 lbs.   Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 4.7 liters Base Engine Type: V8 -1 Horsepower: 235 hp Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Torque: 320 ft-lbs. torque is were its at not hp 10 points is not big
#10 of 1736 Prices paid? by steve_ HOST Jan 20, 2003 (9:01 pm)
For more general comments, try the Toyota 4Runner discussion.   Steve, Host
#11 of 1736 TrailBlazer / 4Runner, engines and seats by vodgut Jan 21, 2003 (10:17 am)
I've test driven both the TrailBlazer and the 4Runner. For me there was no comparison. I would not get the TrailBlazer over the 4Runner. The TB has a 275HP 6 cylinder (at least the one I tested) and the 4Runner has a 235HP 8 cylinder. But with more torque, the 4Runner felt much, much faster and had a lot more low-end grunt.   Unfortunately, there wasn't a V8 TB EXT I could drive. Maybe it would do better, but it's also a heavier, larger vehicle than the 4Runner. However, I just wasn't as impressed with the interior, the looks, the reliability record, or a lot of other stuff about the TB in order to make it nearly as appealing as the 4Runner.   As for the 3rd row seat, I don't really care that it's 'missing'. For me, it would be more of a bug than a feature. I rarely cart more than 2 or 3 people anyway. There's always a minivan if you really need more seating. I do wish the new 4Runner did have a bit more cargo room, though, it seems a little below par for the class.
#12 of 1736 Toyota > GM by mtndew03 Jan 21, 2003 (11:51 am)
To the person touting the Chevy Trailblazer, I feel sorry for you for buying that GM vehicle instead of a Toyota. I had GM's in the past, will never give them my business again. I've done Ford, same thing there. I've never tried Buick, Chrysler, or Dodge and probably never will except for when I get my Viper .   I just traded in my unreliable Ford on a new 03 SR5 V8 and love the truck so far. I had a 96 Mustang GT that I loved and babied but it sure was not a quality vehicle. Too many little things going wrong, stuff that should never break or wear out were falling appart. The GT only had 57k miles on it when I traded it in.   Back to the subject.. After having to work for just over three hours on the tradein price, I had to pay sticker which was 29,800 something US. They told me after going up 4k on what they'd give me for my Ford I had no room to work on the price for the 4runner. I expect my new Toyota to last much longer than my last vehicle.   My brother had a 96 4runner and finally got rid of it after hitting 250,000 miles on the original motor. It was in bad shape, but you think that Chevy will live that long?
#13 of 1736 TB by beagles3 Jan 21, 2003 (12:09 pm)
I feel sorry for you....You feel great and I am happy for you,but, let's talk in a few years and see how you really feel....My motto is "You get what you pay for" or "Pay me now or pay me later". I truly hope that I am wrong about your TB! I just have been there and done that with the Chevy, Ford and Jeep!!
#14 of 1736 Trailblazer is lacking by pschreck Jan 21, 2003 (4:14 pm)
It lacks a modern 4WD system. Auto 4WD is a poor excuse compared to the 4Runners Full-Time system. It also lacks the butter smooth V8 of the 4Runner. I absolutely lacks the reliability of a Toyota product.   Let's see: drivetrain, engine, and reliability vs third row seat. Hmmmmm, which should I choose?
#15 of 1736 New 2003 Sport 4 Runner by mcdonp Jan 22, 2003 (3:47 pm)
I got the vehicle for $200 over invoice or $29,600. It is the Blk Sport, fully loaded... sunroof, running boards, 6 CD changer, rear spoiler, rear audio system..... did not come with 4 wheel drive, however, did some off-road this past weekend in Owens VAlley... no complaints. I'm very satisfied with the handling as well as looks to this black and silver colored 4 Runner.
#16 of 1736 2003 Limited 4Runner for $35,400 by wdanskin Jan 23, 2003 (11:56 pm)
Got a 2003 Limited V8, 2wd (my mistake-should have gotten 4WD), 6CD, sunroof, no NAV, for $35,400 after doing research on Edmunds. List was about $37000. 4Runner is great; but after an outing in snow and ice, I should have gotten the 4WD for another $2K. Rear end limited slip works well, but the truck is very capable, despite its prettiness. With 4WD it would do wonders and go anywhere in comfort and style.

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