I’m at around 45k on my ‘18 4runner and I’ve had to put one tire on due to sidewall damage. Other than that just oil and filter changes (cabin air, and one engine air filter). The GC’s look great and definitely would be a smoother ride with the air suspension. I just don’t trust Chrysler products long term…

I’ve heard they are doing away with the roll down rear window which really was the feature that sold the 4runner for me, that and being super simple to work on and reliable.  With a hybrid that’ll add a bit of complexity to the ability to work on it as well as not having the roll down rear window, I’m out.

Sorry but Toyota does that too. The frame rust out issue was well known and had to get pushed forward by a class action lawsuit before they did anything.

If only I could get one with a Carmax warranty.  Then the blog posts alone would make the car payments.

Putting newer model OEM rims on older cars. On my ‘92 audi 100cs I put on the new factory ‘98 A4 5 spoke rims and they were fantastic. I knew a guy who had a late 80's Linolcn MKVII with the factory ‘05 Mustang 5 spokes (look like Torque Thrust II’s) and they looked great too.

Thanks Nixon!

The best thing I can say about Toyota’s interiors is that they are functional. I have both a 4runner and a CX-5 grand touring. The 4runner is higher spec “SR-5 premium” it does not feel particularly premium and everything is plastic but works well. The Mazda actually has one of the nicest interiors of any car I’ve…

‘98 WS-6 Trans-am was my pick too.  The LS1 has limitless potential and the factory T56 was plenty stout.  It would need some suspension upgrades and to have a less cheap interior to be perfect.

1993 2nd Gen MR2 5 speed in faded red. Had the NA engine but was still pretty quick.  That would’ve been my first car but Dad said it was too fast.  Jokes on him because I got a bunch of tickets with my old person sedan that I bought instead.

If they did it would be electric, and it would probably get panned like the CRZ as too heavy and not close enough to the original.  See Acura NSX, Integra, CRZ, etc.

Ironically one of the main replacement items I’ve heard from EV owners is brakes and rotors due to them developing a rust ridge from sitting so long and squawking when the owner takes it out for a drive.  Battery/motor is fine to sit for awhile.  Anything rubber, or exposed bare metal does not like to sit.

You can change the settings on several cars via apps to set a max charge rate.  The ideal target is between 20-80%.  Most manufacturers will never let the battery actually charge to the full 100%.

I left the industry around 2010 after working at a Lincoln/Mercury Dealership for 2 years. I worked at a shop with no AC, it had heat but that doesn’t really matter as the second you pull a car in the bay door lets a huge draft in and then you are working under a car dripping melting snow on you. The pay is bad, you…

TBH I wonder if sometimes it is more of an issue with water in fuel.  Most trucks have a WIF drain valve under the truck that is just a 90 degree valve that can be opened by hand (no wrenches required).  Diesel is notorious for getting water in it and killing various parts of the fuel system, injectors and fuel pumps…

I’d want the new generation with I6, RWD, and a 6 speed manual. That would be perfection.

This goes beyond fuel pump issues. Injectors are also failing because of the poor quality of U.S. diesel. With how much the pressure modern injectors are operating at even small impurities can really mess up injectors and the fuel filters don’t always take everything out.

Hey the 3rd Gen Mr-2's are getting pretty cheap these days and we can definitely find a wrecked camry or avalon.  I’m down.

My commute is actually in a different state. I only need to report twice per pay period (once a week) to work. There are no chargers on site where I work and I don’t really feel like stopping on the 2.5 hour drive home. If I did get an EV it would probably be a tesla because there are a few superchargers on the way…

NP if the mechanicals are up to snuff.  There aren’t too many mid engined cars with Toyota derived V6's and 6-speed manuals.  Kind of funny the modern Camry’s are pushing out 304hp now out of the same engine.

Glad the consensus for a reliable vehicle is either a GX or a 4runner since I know several 4runner owners (myself included) and one GX owner.  They truly are great vehicles.