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#65 of 145 New 4Runner Auto Transmissions by steve_sf Apr 25, 2008 (3:58 pm)
I am looking to buy a 2008 4Runner 6cyl. My previous 1995 4Runner 4cyl just passed 380,000 and despite taking great care of it, is not worth any more major repairs. (My connector rod is expected to fail soon.) I have previously owned 4 other Toyota trucks or SUVs. Needless to say, I am a dedicated Toyota fan. My problem is that the newer models are only available in auto transmission, the manuals having been discontinued due to "lack of consumer sales volume". I am a firm believer in manual everything. I don't want a cushy driving experience. I want total control of the vehicle myself. I even dislike power windows and door locks. I am at a crossroads with sucking it up and getting the 2008 with automatic trans, as the only manual options are buying from other companies. My question is: Seeing more posts about transmission problems on this blog than I am comfortable with, is there anything inherently wrong with the current 4Runner automatic transmission design? I take excellent care of all my vehicles and every mechanic remarks on how many 100s of Ks I get out of each vehicle. FYI: I tend to drive about 40K per year and take a lot of mountain/off-road trips, but don't tow anything. Thanks Replies to this message: nedzel (May 07, 2008 11:52 am) beercoll1 (May 21, 2008 5:47 am) canddmeyer (May 23, 2008 12:53 am) steve_sf (May 31, 2008 1:33 pm)
#66 of 145 Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [bandit10] by patriotmissile Apr 25, 2008 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: bandit10 (Apr 22, 2008 6:56 pm) Thanks for the info, I'll let you know what happens. Yea it is great to drive that fast everyday, I can only go 105 mph because of the govner, but I do it all the time.   Take Care, patriotmissile
#67 of 145 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by nedzel May 07, 2008 (11:52 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) I've got about 70,000 miles on my 2003 V8 4Runner. No problems with the auto transmission so far.
#68 of 145 94 4 runner v6 manual by booster85 May 19, 2008 (12:36 pm)
i recently installed a throught berining in my trans. my chiltions manual dosnt show me where the fork goes in the middel, foward or after. needless to say its all back together and no clutch. help
#69 of 145 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by beercoll1 May 21, 2008 (5:47 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) I have 104k miles on my 2003 V8 4-runner and still no problems with the transmission(knock on wood).
#70 of 145 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by canddmeyer May 23, 2008 (12:53 am)
Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm) The current model 4Runner transmissions have been bulletproof so far, whether it be on V6 or V8 models. Replies to this message: steve_sf (May 31, 2008 1:33 pm)
#71 of 145 Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [canddmeyer] by steve_sf May 31, 2008 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (May 23, 2008 12:53 am) Thanks for the reassuring replies about the automatic transmissions on the current 4Runners. Steve
#72 of 145 Re: 2003 4Runner Transmission Problem [jgeckler] by imbritney Jun 17, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: jgeckler (Jan 10, 2007 3:36 am) What did you end up doing? I have a 2003 Limited V8 4Runner that is exhibiting the exact same problem. I feel a vibration at 42mph when the transmission shifts between 4th and 5th. Did you get yours fixed? Did they pinpoint the problem? Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
#74 of 145 transmissions by sarge71 Jul 23, 2008 (9:24 pm)
I own a 1998 toyota four runner, 2wd. When I shift gear to drive I get a loud clanking noise coming from either the transmission or the drive shaft, can't really tell. Can someone possibly tell me what or why that noise is being made, only when I shift gear to drive?

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