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406 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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Replying to: jeffo7 (Oct 29, 2009 10:21 am)
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Replying to: sky19 (Oct 29, 2009 11:36 am) here is an excerpt from a 2003 4runner review " choice of two drivetrains is offered for the new Toyota 4Runner. A new, all-aluminum muscle-bound 4.0-liter V6 puts out 245 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque, numbers that would've been impressive for a V8 of that size not too long ago. It comes mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Our tester had a V8, the same "i-Force" 4.7-liter mill used in the Land Cruiser, Sequoia and Tundra, not to mention a couple of Lexus models. A five-speed automatic gearbox comes with the eight. Although it corrals 10 less horses (235), it pumps out a stout 320 lb-ft of twist, which is more telling as it's torque that allows a vehicle to jump off the line and level hills with ease. And jump our 4Runner did, as it rushed to 60 mph in just 7.6 seconds and ran through the quarter-mile in just under 16 ticks, not bad for a 4,400-pound SUV. Gear changes were typical Toyota — velvety smooth — and the five well-spaced ratios make the most of the V8's power" so yes the new 4runner is touch slower. but if want speed, you should buy a bmw x5, x6 or another car based suv |
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Replying to: sky19 (Oct 29, 2009 11:36 am) Were you test driving the 4 or 6 cylinder? Was it a 2 WD or 4WD? wrt lack of availability on Trail, I am not surprised what so ever. Toyota has pigeon hole the buys into categories and have decided what level of refinement their Character would choose. I disagree. I personally would not buy the Trail because of the looks (black this and that, fake scop hood, no rear bumper, no integrated running board to cover the frame) no avaliable leather, all season tires, beige interior (and black for Limited !). To make things worse you can’t even buy the X-RES or KDSS as an option on SR5. Can somebody tell me why? Toyota could have simply offered an off-road package on SR5 and Limited. The SR5 and Limited do NOT even come standard with skid plates. Is this to say that these two trims are not off road capable? Characterizing the consumers again? Really, how many of us care for Smart Key, button on the gate for glass, 4 cd changer instead of a hard drive and ipad docking station, backup camera on the tinny mirror that you can hardly see. Offering smart package choices to the consumer will only increase their sales instead of ramming them options which they fully know consumers would often opt out for. They could simply package these options and see how many people would buy it. Toyota has managed to maintain the reliable image as well as the decade old design and packaging decisions. Just compare the designs with Nissan models and you will see foryour self. I would have love to see/own a Toyota designed by Nissan. |
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Replying to: chuck1919 (Oct 29, 2009 4:32 pm) This could be the dealer's way of saying they really don't expect to sell many. Hate to say it, but Toyota blew it on this one! I doubt this is the case. When a new vehicle comes out, the supply is always limited. I imagine that every dealer would take as many as Toyota would give them. I know I would! lol |
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| I was hoping for a smaller vehicle than the Sequoia for towing my 4600lb. bassboat, but without the V8 I guess the 4Runner will be a real dog. A 6speed tranny and a V8 would help a lot! | |
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Replying to: rsarrami (Oct 29, 2009 6:44 pm) I chose the 2005 4Runner over the 2005 Pathfinder and the Venza over the 2009 Murano. The Nissans were great; very competitive, but the Toyotas were the better pick for me. YMMV. Nissan interiors have become a lot better generation-over-generation, versus the 4Runner's debatable decline (for example, hard dash plastic on the 5th Gen). Really, how many of us care for Smart Key, button on the gate for glass, 4 cd changer instead of a hard drive and ipad docking station, backup camera on the tinny mirror that you can hardly see. I do. Those are features that are becoming common -- maybe even expected. I wish they added a power liftgate as well, though it probably has something to do with the space the mechanism would require. The funny thing about option packages is that there's no way to satisfy everyone. Packaging options minimizes variation, particularly for a relatively low-volume vehicle like the 4Runner. The difficulty is finding the optimum groupings that will satisfy the most buyers. No matter what, you won't fulfill every possible need. They could simply package these options and see how many people would buy it. That's exactly what they did. They packaged options and now we'll see if they made the right decisions. Just because they didn't package it the way you wanted it doesn't mean that they made the wrong decisions. |
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Replying to: qs933 (Nov 01, 2009 10:47 pm)
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Replying to: qs933 (Nov 01, 2009 10:47 pm)
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| The interior looks nice though. | |
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