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Island life with a 4Runner

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by AdmiralThunderbutts, Sep 15, 2020.

  1. Sep 15, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    AdmiralThunderbutts

    AdmiralThunderbutts [OP] New Member

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    So excited. I am getting my first 4runner 5th gen SR5 today. The SO and I are moving to Hawaii and I am trading in my car for a 4runner to be our island adventure vehicle.

    I really need to spend some time learning more about off-roading because you can easily get stranded on the island with nobody to come rescue you. I was in the Army and did training in our humvee and MRAP around obstacle courses and in theater in the middle east, but some recommendations on videos about off-roading with the 4runner would be appreciated!
     
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  2. Sep 15, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    catus

    catus New Member

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    Welcome, Admiral! YouTube is filled with videos. I've spent way too much time there watching vids!
     
  3. Sep 15, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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    MeefZah

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    Are you shipping your car to HI only to trade it in once there? That seems... costly!
     
  4. Sep 15, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    AdmiralThunderbutts

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    Other way around. People on the island love Toyotas and they are quite expensive there. Getting it on the mainland and shipping it to the island. Way cheaper doing it like this.
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    Oldtoyotaguy

    Oldtoyotaguy Paid cash for it

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    Welcome from Canada! We have a Hawaii member of note on here @Starr
     
  6. Sep 15, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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    DreamsComeTrue

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    Wow how amazing! Plz post updates how it goes and photos of 4runner in that scenery.
     
  7. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    Dillusion

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    What island?

    Also you gonna love the big ass temp registration sticker you gonna have to stick on your 4R.
     
  8. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    PrettyGoodSam

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  9. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    Starr

    Starr Life Off the Road, off the Grid

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    Probably a wise move to bring your new runner with you. Maui dealership has zero new 4wd 4Runners in stock. Used ones are getting scarce, too.
     
  10. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    You realize Maui can get it from Honolulu right? There is a shit ton here for sale.

    Don't know how true it is either but online inventory shows 1 2021 Lunar Rock available soon. Guess dealer got their hands on one to get one of the first ones down here. Not surprising if they get first choice since the amount of damn Toyotas that get old here and Servco owns um all.
     
  11. Sep 15, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    I researched the market on the islands. I looked at everything I could find on any island with similar miles and year, markups are around 3-6k depending. Plus there is not a huge selection. Where I live around Chicago is a big market with many used vehicles to choose from, and I factored shipping quotes into the total cost to me. I can see you guys on Maui from the tip maybe go to the top of Haleakala and flash your brights :)



    You CAN get them in Hon, but it comes at a cost :)
     
  12. Sep 15, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Dillusion

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    Well I see you got a used 2017 one. Everyone does think they are gold down here.

    Thought you were looking at new. Servco here doesn't add no dealer markup BS.
     
  13. Sep 15, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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    [​IMG][​IMG]well I screwed this one up....
     
  14. Sep 15, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    brownbear Relax

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    Welcome from FL.
     

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