That’s contrary to the numbers & facts. If what you said is true, free market dynamics should put other car makers ahead of Toyota, which is clearly not the case. Just because a car uses more features and overcomplicated electronics / mechanical systems to make ride & handling more comfortable, doesn’t mean it’s…

I have a ‘16 Trail Premium and the power is adequate, at least for me. Loaded with AC on full blast and 2 extra passengers, it can feel a bit anemic, but I only feel it when going uphill. Not a big deal though, it’s not supposed to be a sports car.

They’re “better” because they’re cheaper or because they outlast Toyotas? Because if they don’t outlast Toyotas, they’re not really better.

The 4Runner is also body-on-frame unlike the unibody JGC. Plus, who cares about all the fancy electronics and luxury? That’s just more stuff that will break.

This must be why the Tacoma and 4Runner have the best resale values out of any vehicle according to KBB. In about 15 years, we’ll see how many JGC will still be on the road. I sure see a heck ton of old 4Runners.

If that’s the case, then a Honda Civic is as much “art” as a Ferrari. Both cars are designed entirely by computers and manufactured by machines. The Ferrari is hand assembled, making it more prone to production errors and more expensive to build. But being hand assembled doesn’t necessarily mean it’s hand made or hand…

Uhm during its time, classical music was equivalent to what pop music (Justin Bieber) is today. Why are you romanticizing outdated inferior technology (Ferrari)? What makes a gasoline engine so emotional and artistic? Does the sound and vibration make you feel like a big and bad and powerful alpha male? Does that…

LOL this guido is such a typical Italian. Ferrari doesn’t “want” to make electric cars because they can’t — as in, don’t have the experience and know-how. Ferrari (just like Lambo) can only make loud, attention-seeking sports cars based on 100-year old technology that’s as efficient as the incandescent light bulb.…

Yep, I’m aware of the head gasket issues, but I always figured Subaru had fixed those problems in the late 90s/early 2000s. Maybe not. Coincidentally, after the 2009 model year Subaru got rid of the turbo in the Outback but still offers the naturally aspirated H6. So that leads me to believe that the turbo engine…

Just to add to that...Subaru recommends the first oil change for turbo engines at 3000 miles (!) and then every 3750 miles.

I learned about oil changes the hard way a few years ago. Had an ‘09 Subaru Outback XT with less than 35,000 miles on it that needed a complete engine rebuild. I hadn’t changed my oil for 8000 miles, which I didn’t think was THAT bad for a modern car (plus I was using synthetic). About 48 hours prior to its death, the…

So when the OEM tires are at the end of their life and I replace them with a different brand all-season tire, the car is then “modified”? Really?

Anything that voids the warranty. Wearable items like air filters, engine oil, windshield wipers, tires etc. aren’t really modifications. Are the tires stock size? If yes, then it’s not a modification. No new car, truck, SUV or otherwise will perform well in the snow with stock all-season tires. I thought people knew…

OK I take that back. It does appear to come with a rear & center locking differential and an air suspension that can brings it up to 9.6in (not bad), although I don’t think those options are standard. I suppose it would make a really good snow car. But for this price, there are better options especially if you never…

Uhm, you implied that snow tires are a “ modification “ which they aren’t. I pointed out that most people will put snow tires on their car in winter. So what are you moaning about? They were most likely snow tires.

Because Toyota is about reliability and making small (but continuous) improvements. 8sp transmissions are complex/less reliable than 5sp or 6sp transmissions. And what do you mean with better engines? Newer doesn’t mean better. The German car manufacturers are perfect examples of this. Get a Tahoe/Yukon if you think…

“Legitimately” offroad, how? The VW is unibody construction, has an unimpressive 7.9 inches of ground clearance, no rear locker, no low range 4WD, skinny tires etc. it’s more like an upscale Subaru Outback if anything.

Even if they did, how is that a modification? Most people who live in cold climates put snow tires on their cars during winter.

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I think you can import them with the steering wheel on the left side from Thailand, but last time I checked, they didn’t come with the bigger diesels that the Australians and South Africans get. On that note, I did buy a brand new 4Runner Trail Premium a few weeks ago (used to have an Outback) and really like it so…