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#250 of 383 Re: Rear Spoiler [nitron] by jonesok1 Oct 05, 2009 (6:53 am)
Replying to: nitron (Oct 01, 2009 5:38 pm) The 2010 spoiler is more sleek and tamed down a bit, and not near as ugly in person as on previous generations. It also houses the rear wiper, so that's why it's not an option anymore. In person, it's not that big a deal, at least to me.   The buggy lights and rear lamps and the fake hood scoop bother me more, but they aren't a deal killer. Just stupid design for an off road vehicle. I noticed that on the prototype ALL the headlights and tail lights were completely destroyed when they took it on an extreme off road trip. I'm not sure it would have mattered, but to put buggy stick out headlights and tailights on an off road vehcile is just plain stupid. They stuick out a few inches from either side and my guess would cost hundreds of dollars to replace. What were they thinking? Oh, they weren't.   GM Replies to this message: qs933 (Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am) durangojay (Oct 07, 2009 6:15 am) jonesok1 (Oct 07, 2009 9:06 pm) jonesok1 (Oct 09, 2009 10:18 am)
#251 of 383 Re: Rear Spoiler [jonesok1] by qs933 Oct 07, 2009 (12:00 am)
Replying to: jonesok1 (Oct 05, 2009 6:53 am) I noticed that on the prototype ALL the headlights and tail lights were completely destroyed when they took it on an extreme off road trip.   I don't think that's what happened. It looks like the prototype had "dummy" lights in place of the production lights. If you look closely at the front photo, there are generic, rectangular headlights in the holes.   If you look at the back, it looks like they attached the last generation's pre-LED tails. This is actually consistent with the spy photos of the 5th Gen -- they always sported taped-on, previous generation tails.   It was a prototype and likely camouflaged, requiring non-standard lighting so that they exposed as little of the vehicle as possible. Replies to this message: durangojay (Oct 07, 2009 6:15 am) jonesok1 (Oct 07, 2009 9:06 pm) jonesok1 (Oct 09, 2009 10:18 am)
#252 of 383 Taking Orders and General 2010 Real World Responses by durangojay Oct 07, 2009 (6:15 am)
Replying to: qs933 (Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am) Currently, we cannot take orders on the new 4Runner. The Official Launch date in my region is on October 20th, with expected delivery dates of a very few in the beginning part of November. As far as customer interest, so far it has been over-whelmingly positive. That of course may change when they actually see it. But if you spend some time on the Web, the majority of the initial reviews and responses have been positive. I have heard a few comments about the lack of color options and have heard nothing through Toyota that would indicate it is going to change anytime soon. But given the way they have been so secretive about this vehicle, everything is subject to change. Just some inside skinny from someone in the business.
#253 of 383 Re: Viewed New 4runner [thebarron] by rsarrami Oct 07, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: thebarron (Sep 30, 2009 12:40 pm) Barron:   Did you see a Trail Edition?   I do not understand why they deleted the integrated running board. This is part of the body molding similar to BMW X5 and does not reduce clarence.   I also do not understand why they have a mini rear bumper for rear. They could have simply made the rear bumper fiund on SR5 and Limited in black. It looks out of place.
#254 of 383 Re: Rear Spoiler [qs933] by jonesok1 Oct 07, 2009 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: qs933 (Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am) I saw this vehicle in person. The headlights were damaged-actually pushed in as in "crunch" and it looked like they used a lot of tape to hold things together, including replacing the original headlights and taillights after they were damaged with, yes, duct tape. But it really doesn't matter. Putting protruding lights on an off road vehicle is asking for a repair bill if you take it off road. Not a very well thought out design.   GM
#255 of 383 Re: buggy tailights by jonesok1 Oct 09, 2009 (10:18 am)
Replying to: qs933 (Oct 07, 2009 12:00 am) In fact, this IS what happened. This is the same vehicle I saw taken before the headlights and tailights were damaged:   http://jalopnik.com/5367077/2010-toyota-4runner-more-power-more-dents   Same headlights as stock. to make it legal on the road, they had to stick on some temporary replacements on the rear.   You think maybe they learned something with that design?
#256 of 383 2010 4runner by jeffo7 Oct 13, 2009 (6:53 am)
Where is this vehicle being manufactured?
#257 of 383 Where is it made. by tonycanz Oct 13, 2009 (9:46 am)
Japan Replies to this message: gt333 (Oct 14, 2009 7:15 am) nluster (Oct 14, 2009 1:07 pm) jonesok1 (Oct 15, 2009 7:40 am)
#258 of 383 "Water resistant" seats by gt333 Oct 14, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: tonycanz (Oct 13, 2009 9:46 am) I am leaning strongly towards the Trail model but really want leather seats, which means I would either need to upgrade a base model or go with the Ltd. Has anyone seen the water resistant fabric seats in the Trail model, and if so, could you offer an opinion about whether they are cheap looking or otherwise undesirable? Also, dealers seem quick to suggest local vendors to put in leather seats and even claim that they have the same templates and leathers as the manufacturer. Anyone tried that? Replies to this message: nluster (Oct 14, 2009 1:07 pm) jonesok1 (Oct 15, 2009 7:40 am)
#259 of 383 Re: "Water resistant" seats [gt333] by nluster Oct 14, 2009 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: gt333 (Oct 14, 2009 7:15 am) I'm having the same issue. I want the Trail but need leather. The dealer said that they could install at the dealership but not order it from the factory. They could not give me a price now though. I'm looking for alternatives too. Figure that if I have to pay for it maybe I can find a NJ shop that can do something cool.   I was so hoping to see one of the new styles in person NOW. No luck yet.

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