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Newbie from Switzerland

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 5400Lionel, Dec 13, 2022.

  1. Dec 13, 2022 at 7:12 PM
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    5400Lionel

    5400Lionel [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I am based in Switzerland and do not own a 4Runner yet, but would like to get one as a replacement to a Skoda Superb MY14. I have already some Toyota experience, cas I drove a few Rav4, Camry; Yaris and more important, currently owning a 2019 Tundra Crewmax.

    Saturday I test drove a low mileage White 2018 TRD Pro in Montreal's St Catherine street which was more of an overpriced lemon than anything else (plenty of body rust hastly covered under some greasy coating, (but still so much rust to be seen ...); that car had a "minor collision without airbag deploying", but never the less Toyota had to replace broken driver shock spring and front brake.

    As for the 4Hi it took ages to engage; switching to 4Lo turned even worse, switching back to 4Hi had so much vibrations that I had to do it 3 times in order to disengage.
    As for the rear locker, well, it did not function at all.

    Never the less; drove it in 2 wheel drive, drove it up and down a little bit on Mont Royal with some twisty turns. I really prefer the way it is put together than the FJ and the overall experience convinced me that it definitively __THE__ truck to replace the Skoda

    Cheers,
    Lionel
     
  2. Dec 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum, post some pics of the Skoda please.
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2022 at 12:50 AM
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    Dabigono

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  4. Dec 14, 2022 at 2:27 AM
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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Yes, pics of the Skoda, thanx.
     
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    Steely123

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    welcome
     
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    4RunTM

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    Welcome! Didn't realize they sold the 4runner in Europe, how interesting!
     
  10. Dec 17, 2022 at 12:45 PM
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    5400Lionel

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    As promised some pictures of the current Skoda car.
    It is a Superb MK II Estate, 4x4, engine is a 3.6l VR6. Good car, a lot of cargo but so low that in case of accident I would rather prefer to be in a 4Runner
    For the rest, it is really good built quality, dependable car. Don't understand why people make so much fun of the Skoda brand.

    skoda-superb-break-2013-occasion.jpg
    skoda-superb-break-2013-occasion_2.jpg
    skoda-superb-break-2013-occasion_3.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    I must've been living under a rock - I've never even heard of Skoda...
     
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    I just got back from London and I saw Skoda’s everywhere. The Skoda dealership shared space with VW but I have no idea if they are related or not.

    Nevertheless, a 4Runner is an amazing vehicle, but not the one you test drove. It sounds like it has a myriad of issues. No good 4Runner should have any of those problems, much less all of them. If you truly want to purchase a 4R, find one that’s like new if possible. Do not purchase one that’s shot out like that, you will regret it in the long run.
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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    Welcome to the 4Runners forum, from Southern California!!
     
  14. Dec 22, 2022 at 4:34 AM
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    Yeah, Skoda is a subsidiary of VW.
     
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    Are you thinking of buying a 4Runner to use while in Canada or can you take one to Switzerland? I did not think the 4Runner was available in Europe, or perhaps you can import one with going through some extra processes? I would think a vehicle like the 4Runner would be very unique to see in Europe.
     
  17. Dec 22, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    I'd like to get a set of similar wheels for my 4R. Finding silver wheels, that I like, is proving to be an act of futility.

    I agree with this assessment 100%. Find another 4R to buy.

    Welcome to the forum.
     
  18. Dec 27, 2022 at 8:12 PM
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  19. Dec 27, 2022 at 9:11 PM
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    nice picts.....hello from Memphis, TN. and welcome to the forum
     

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