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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 4wheelforlife, Aug 19, 2021.

  1. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    4wheelforlife

    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I am new to forum but not new to Toyota. I have been absent from Toyota as I have owned jeep, Nissan, Ford, and Chevy. I will never do that again as I will own Toyota until I die seriously! Anyways glad to be here.

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  2. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    kmeeg

    kmeeg LionRunner

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    That that black out theme is called XP package? That red an black combo look sooooo good...
     
  3. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    Looks good welcome aboard.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    4wheelforlife

    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. The color is Barcelona Red. This model to me is the sweet spot. Everything is blacked out all emblems. No trd stickers as I did not want that. The only trd I have showing is on the seats. It is in between the trd off road premium model and trd pro. The only thing I am missing from the pro model is trd exhaust which I’m getting a upgrade for that and front camera that is it. I really love the non badging approach. This is a venture model not xp. Like many dealerships they are hard to come by due to the chip shortages. I got lucky thanks to the wife looking out for me.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    thank you! I’m looking to learn a lot as I will be going on trails and getting a small travel camper.
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    LandCruiser

    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    There’s no such thing as the XP package. That looks like a venture, probably.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    It's a regional thing
     
  8. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    LandCruiser

    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    It’s something imaginary southeast Toyota put on their trucks to increase the price by $6000.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    It certainly is the venture model as I explained. I came so close to the army green at another dealership but for some reason the Barcelona Red did something for me I couldn’t walk out without it. While I was waiting at dealership for about 2 hours I counted 6 different people alone getting into it to check it out. It had a sold sign on it hand written on the dash but I didn’t mind at all. This is my first showroom vehicle of any kind that I have purchase. I’m still high off the feeling I actually got what I wanted for the first time in my life. I washed it for no reason :)
     
  10. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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    Doubleduty

    Doubleduty Life is better on the mountain

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    I have seen XP badges on two or three 5th gens around here. Have been wondering if that is a trim package. :notsure:
     
  11. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    i looked for this model for months. The mark ups are crazy. I found it available far away but I got this one 5k less then the one I found online.
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    LandCruiser I have Toyotas

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    If you do a VIN search, most of them will come up as an SR5, but there may be some TRD off-roads that southeast Toyota tried to bastardize into TRD pros to charge big $$$.
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    you are probably right. To me all the things happening in auto industry is crazy. I was also afraid of waiting to buy a 4Runner or Tacoma in the next 5 years. The trend is electric vehicles. I do not want that at all until they work out the kinks in the next 15 to 20 years. I have hard enough time charging my phone lol. I want to go out west in my 4Runner and hit trails. I’m from Virginia I have to explore here first then I hope to be on my way.
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    I don’t want to make another post. I have not researched it yet is there an advantage with the KDSS option? I have it just have not got to play around yet. Any input on this would be great.
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    Also I am assuming this has to do with towing trailers? What is this for that I have in the pics? Everyone I know has older Toyota’s so I am kinda confused. I assume what it is but I don’t know please help. Thanks in advance.

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  16. Aug 19, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    Better control on body roll highway & better wheel articulation at slow speeds.
     
  17. Aug 19, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    4wheelforlife [OP] New Member

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    thank you for reply. I read that but do I have to engage that or am I running it constantly? I tried to find answers late last night in owners manual no success. Last Toyota I owned for years was my first truck back in high school. During that time I had to get out and lock my hubs for some 4wd action lol I’m old.
     
  18. Aug 19, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    kmeeg

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    It works full time. Nothing to enable or disable.
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    That helped a lot! I was surprised when I approached a deer around a curve in the mountains. I know the vehicle is heavy but it handle like a champ. Thanks for this seriously!
     
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    That is one red-hot 4Runner. Welcome!
     
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    Welcome from Texas.
    Nice rig, enjoy.
     
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    Nice Venture man! Love that red/black combo.

    Btw, the XP Predator package, at least for my previous vehicle (a 2020 SR5 Premium), was a SE Regional package which cost $3,299 and added the Pro grille, a black exhaust tip, the black emblem overlays, Predator step bars, XP badging, and the TRD matte black wheels with 265/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
     
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    Beautiful truck. Congratulations.

    Your frame is rusting. :boink:
     
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    Awesome!
     
  25. Aug 19, 2021 at 10:18 PM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Welcome. Love the truck, with the exception of the dish rack on top...

    Nice find, congratulations.

    Bonus points for having photos on your first post. :cheers:
     
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  26. Aug 19, 2021 at 11:41 PM
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    GrantA Enjoying God’s creation

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    This is for towing. Depending on your trailer hookup you may have the 2 different types. The big circular one allows for trailer braking (with brake controller). The other little 4 pin connector just does brake lights, turn signals etc but does not do brakes from my understanding. Just be prepared if you plan on towing, make sure your connectors are extra long because of the not smart place Toyota put the trailer hookup.
     
  27. Aug 20, 2021 at 1:46 AM
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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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  28. Aug 20, 2021 at 1:55 AM
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    Now I will never look at the top the same that’s great. I have never thought of it as a dish rack but you are right.
     
  29. Aug 20, 2021 at 5:28 AM
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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
  30. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:03 AM
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    What area of the country are you in? I have a TRD Pro exhaust that came on my 2021 Venture I'm looking to swap (+cash) for a stock exhaust. I'm in the Washington, DC area.
     

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