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Hard Choices For Typical User
by tangman
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Oct 20, 2009 (6:32 am)
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Like most people, I drive my 4-Runners 80%+ of the time on the highway in snow and ice conditions and simply clear roads. The AWD is the best configuration for those conditions, which is now only in the Limited. If you are truely driving off road most of the time, the trail edition is the best choice, but few people in the US do so. The SR5 is solely to advertise a low entry price especially the 4 cyl. Hopefully someone will do road tests with both configurations to put data behind this opinion.
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Re: Hard Choices For Typical User [tangman]
by jfn1000
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Oct 20, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: tangman (Oct 20, 2009 6:32 am)
I agree with you Tangman. I have a 2004 4runner SR5 that I bought new. It has the v8 and full time all wheel drive, which is great for the variety of conditions I drive in the Northeast US. The vehicle has unbelievable performance in wet or snowy conditions. I had been waiting for the new generation to replace my aging 4runner. I will not be buying one for two principal reasons: lack of full time all wheel drive (except on too pricy Limited), and insufficient tow rating on the v-6 (I occasionally tow boat/trailer combo in the 6,000 lb range). I guess I'll be keeping my 04 for now.
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Re: 4Runner at our store! [donringlerauto]
by kirstie_h HOST
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Oct 20, 2009 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: donringlerauto (Oct 14, 2009 1:33 pm)
Yes, Purple Ostrich accents are available!
I'm more of a Pink Leopard type of gal.
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Re: Hard Choices For Typical User [jfn1000]
by tangman
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Oct 20, 2009 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: jfn1000 (Oct 20, 2009 7:43 am)
Wow!!! Except for being on the west coast, my view is the same owning a 2004 Sport V8. I was going to buy a 2010 to replace the 2004, but it is now on hold. I have purchased 5 new 4-runners, but the new one simply is not configured for my needs. And, the impractical low profile tires on the limited make no sense for a 4x4. Hopefully, Toyota will adjust in a few year. The amount of traffic on the boards also indicates that the interest level may not be that great either from their core customer base.
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- #274 of 387
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4Runner vs. Kia Borrego
by luke150
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Oct 21, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Any thoughts?
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Re: 4Runner vs. Kia Borrego [luke150]
by tangman
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Oct 21, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: luke150 (Oct 21, 2009 10:12 am)
In my view, the primary 4-Runner competition is the Kia Borrego. I personally drove the V8 version which is very nice. I just can not see paying $40K+ for a KIA. Plus the track record for the Borrego V8 is short. But if you look solely at function, the Borrego is a nice choice. In my opinion, KIA overpriced it. Toyota will most likely pass some business KIAs way since they still offer the V8 and an attractive looking vehicle with some decent colors.
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Re: 4Runner vs. Kia Borrego [tangman]
by yassy
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Oct 21, 2009 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: tangman (Oct 21, 2009 4:49 pm)
kia borrego - you must be joking right? I looked at it. Doesnt hold any value and simply cant trust a brand that hasnt been around that long in suv market.
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Re: 4Runner vs. Kia Borrego [yassy]
by tangman
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Oct 21, 2009 (9:00 pm)
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Replying to: yassy (Oct 21, 2009 6:54 pm)
My point was just the capability it offers. Concur it does not have a track record. Your are right about KIA resale, but I doubt there are any statistics for the Borrego resale value. It does have a V8 and a better warranty.
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Re: 4Runner vs. Kia Borrego [yassy]
by luke150
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Oct 22, 2009 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: yassy (Oct 21, 2009 6:54 pm)
Well, the new 4 Runner doesn't have a track record yet, and the Borrego is interesting from a price/functionality point of view. The V8 six speed auto Borrego also exceeds the 4Runner in several areas. Time will tell on reliability and resale for both Toyota and Kia.
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Re: 4Runner vs. Kia Borrego [luke150]
by yassy
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Oct 22, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: luke150 (Oct 22, 2009 2:51 am)
yes agreed. but 4runner brand has been around for so long. Toyota reliability has already been proven. REsale is another issue, but when gas prices rise, you can bet toyota will hold better than kia
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