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2501 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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I own a 97 4 runner 2WD. very happy with it but really want 4WD....would owners of 03-06 4WD Runners give me your opinion of your purchase after a couple miles on the newer model? thanks...appreciate it. |
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Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm) 
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Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm)
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Replying to: nnvalue (Jan 09, 2006 11:12 am) |
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I bought a new 06 SR5 V6 a few weeks ago. It is very smooth and quiet on the highway except for a whine from the transmission. As long as the tranny is under load (accelerating) it is quiet but when I'm going down hill and let off the gas so that the tranny is braking, even slightly, it has a very noticeable and very annoying whine. It's not noticeable around town but on the highway it is very obvious. Is this a normal characteristic of these vehicles or should I be complaining to the dealer? I'm really hoping it can be fixed. Any chance that it might break in and quiet down after more miles (only 600 miles on it)? I love the SUV in all other aspects but this noise gets on my nerves very quickly. Thanks for the help.
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Replying to: coloron (Jan 16, 2006 12:04 pm) |
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 I own a Toyota 4runner SR5 and six months ago I had to have the head gasket replaced, now it has happened again and my mechanic told me that this time it was due to the freeze plugs. I have put only about 4,000 miles on the car since the new head gasket was put on. Also, I live in Los Angeles - moderate to warm climate, not cold. Can the freeze plugs cause the head gasket to blow? The car had not recently overheated and was not overheating the morning that the head gasket blew. I am beginning to feel like my mechanic is looking for a reason to cover his faulty work.
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Replying to: ecampo (Jan 16, 2006 11:29 pm) It's not under warranty after only 4K miles? I would think any reputable mechanic would at least talk price reduction after that short a time.
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Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm) You can expect excellent handling, good power, and braking second to none. Negatives are the 4Runner gets tossed around in crosswinds, rides rough, and has the crappiest HVAC controls I've ever had to deal with in 30 years of driving. Just the same, nothing is perfect. The 4Runner was still the best vehicle in its class in 2003 and I have no regrets. |
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