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Making a purchase tomorrow

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Mitch65, Dec 10, 2020.

  1. Dec 10, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    Mitch65

    Mitch65 [OP] New Member

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    Hi Guys!

    Brand new member here! I have a leased 2019 Tacoma trd offroad and I have convinced the dealer to give me payoff for it on my lease if I trade it in. I'm going to see a 21 4runner trd OR tomorrow. I should be able to get the new runner for around $38k plus tax/title.

    Is there anything to look out for when buying a new 4runner? I guess I'm just excited and a little nervous bc its a lot of money and I don't want to make any mistakes. I should have bought a 4runner in the first place but got talked into a Tacoma. Time to make this right! lol
     
  2. Dec 10, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Welcome to the forum from Wisconsin!
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    Mtbpsych

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    Not too much to be worried in a new vehicle, just take it on a test drive and make sure you enjoy how it drives/rides. I think the Tacoma has more tech to offer with a more appealing interior, so make sure that’s something you like. I switched from a 2017 Tacoma earlier this year, and the 4runner isn’t as nice inside but overall a better vehicle and has a better exterior look.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    welcome and good luck
     
  5. Dec 10, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    welcome
     
  6. Dec 10, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  7. Dec 10, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Again. We got into our 4Runner after a 2017 Tacoma TRD OR, while the Tacoma had a few more bells and whistles, we got used to the 4Runner real easily. The 4Runner is real easy to drive, the thing about the Tacoma was the almost constant shifting, we still liked the Tacoma, but thinking we made a good choice on the 4Runner, so enjoy yours!
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    dosomeplowin

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    Congrats! You'll love the 4runner. I had a 2020 Tacoma ORP and vastly prefer our 2021 4Runner ORP.
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Mitch65

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    Thanks guys! Looking forward too it! I was moderately active over on tacomaworld so I'm hoping we have some good guys over here on the 4 runner side!
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Current Tacomaworld member here. :hattip:

    There are less dumpster fires here.
     
  11. Dec 10, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    Sixgunz

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    Welcome!

    4Runners are cool. What other vehicle has such a short wheel base, is superb offroad, can carry 7 people and you can comfortable sleep in? The Swiss Army Knife of SUV's.
     
  12. Dec 10, 2020 at 5:42 PM
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    dosomeplowin

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    I still peruse it off and on. There are some really good threads and some not so much. It's like a flaming car accident you can't look away from haha. Very active community though and a good bit of it can still be applied to the 4Runner.
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    The Wisconsin Tacomas group has been getting pretty active. I've organized and attended a bunch of events over the last few years. I'm trying to get more 4runners involved. Although, sometimes it's nice having the coolest vehicle. :bananadance:

    Honestly, though, some of those guys have really nice builds.
     
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  15. Dec 11, 2020 at 5:44 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Congrats. I still post over in the Tacoma world!!
     
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  16. Dec 11, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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    gunsnob

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    Welcome and good luck with the purchase.
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    ruiz4251

    ruiz4251 "but it was funny huh?"

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    Howdy from TX Mitch
    Enjoy the ride
     
  18. Dec 11, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Welcome from British Columbia!
     
  19. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    welcome.....and greetings from Memphis....
     
  20. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    The Tacoma had JBL audio, Blind spot monitor, and parking proximity warning, like I said "a few", which one do I like driving better.. ya, the 4Runner! 4Runner has traversed tougher terrain than the Tacoma already(2700 miles odom.) Thanx for checking on me A&P! ha ha
     
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  21. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Mtbpsych

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    The 3rd gen Tacoma’s are way more loaded compared to the 2nd Gen Tacoma’s.
    The 3rd Gen Tacoma compared to the pre 2020 model 4runners has more to offer in the interior.
     
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  22. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    Not as much room, but more gadgets.
     
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  23. Dec 11, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Mitch65

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    Here she is!! Super pumped! Stopped at the tire shop on the way home bc I needed ATs. Went with wildpeaks! Made it to 36 miles before my first upgrade lol!!!

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  24. Dec 11, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    great looking truck!
     
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  25. Dec 11, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    ruiz4251

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    Aint it tho. I love the baby 4runners they look so cute. Then they grow up and get 12mpg
    LMAO
     
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  26. Dec 11, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    mac1usa

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    Those tires really change the look dramatically! Is the same tire size? Just all terrain? Sorry if dumb question still not an owner until next year.
     
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  27. Dec 12, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    Congrats from SC! You might have beat me mileage wise, but only by 8! Haha. Having Toytec level on front next week as well as some additional tint on all windows. Enjoy the new ride!
     
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  28. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:02 AM
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    edgesalon

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    Nice and good call on the tires hopefully you make it home before another Mod! LOL
     
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  29. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    AT tires make all the difference if you drive dirt/gravel roads. Smart choice.
     
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  30. Dec 12, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    NotaTRD

    NotaTRD It’s my wife’s 4R, she just lets me drive it

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    Welcome.

    What size/load rating you get those wildpeaks in? Is the 70-80 mph steering wheel shake with the wildpeaks still a thing?
     

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