I can't seem to let go...

if it aint broke don't fix it! if something suits my needs, i keep it until it doesnt suit my needs or breaks beyond repair

 

Just hit the 10-year mark with my '05 Sport....besides the caliper issue and a couple of front wheel bearings the truck has been flawless. It still has the original panasonic battery, that's still going strong. Will most likely hang onto the truck, considering what a dealership will give me....but I'm wondering if the new 3.5L direct injection will find it's way into the 4R?

 

i usually swap cars every two years. build it up, ship it out once its done. I surprisingly cant let go of my 03. No idea why.

 

I've been fine until we got one in the shop the other day. Brand new trail edition, black leather inside, kitted out fairly well with ARB bumpers and swing outs and such. Now I want one.

 

Are you saying another 14+ had ARB bumpers installed???

 

Yup. Two of them, as a matter of fact. I don't know if I have permission to say where they're headed and with who, but they should be appearing in a certain video production shortly.

 

I thought those guys were using an undercover winch mount application if we are talking about the same guys-

 

The fronts had stock bumpers, there could have been winches hiding under there, I didn't look. Pretty certain the rear swingouts were ARB though.

 

You'll regret it. Nothing like a vehicle that's paid for, starts and runs hundreds of thousands of miles with maintenance. Always keep the 4runner so when you buy another junk vehicle you will have one that still runs. Nothing like not having a perpetual payment.

 

That's very good timely advice. Do you have any predictions on Superbowl XLIX?

 

Keep that 4R and assuming it’s paid for save that cash and use it towards retirement. Don’t scratch the new ride itch. You’ll thank yourself later. Or save part for retirement and part for a down payment years from now. Pay yourself and family first!

 

Being that the original post in this thread is 11 years old, 5 years into his ownership experience…it woukd be interesting to find out how long he managed to hold on to the 4runner and how it held up.