Why the hate for the TRD Sport?

[youngolf]

I think that the vast majority of people that buy a 4Runner do it because it has ALWAYS been a reliable, well-equipped, and "cool" vehicle to own and NOT because they want to go hard-core off-roading. Any 4Runner trim can handle light trails/camping. Nearly 40% of the people that responded to this poll said they will do mods just for the looks and had no plans to go off roading.

It's the hard-core off-roaders or maybe people that live in geographic areas that get more extreme weather, those people focus on all the off-road capabilities and are more vocal about it on a forum such as this.

The casual 4Runner, street only drivers, they don't get as involved in these discussions as the hard-core people do. If the vast majority of the people on this 4Runner forum are not going off-road, you can bet that an even bigger majority of 4Runner owners that do not visit this forum are also not going off-road and don't need cameras underneath the chassis, skid plates, heavy duty suspension, etc. Most people driving a 4Runner does not care about that stuff, IMO.

Everybody likes what they like, and that is fine. Pick the trim level you like and make a move, go put down a deposit on the one that suits you best.

why do many of these posts on here sound like from a online marketing guy for toyota.........hahaha

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[khmerguy116]

instead of writing them again, will link to my thoughts here: https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...sport-premium-input-requests.2357/#post-34528

TRD Sport guys like me have the self-awareness that we use the car as a daily driver and of course will be prioritizing a smoother ride. While we won’t be off roading, we do go on light trails or sandy beaches. A trd sport is more than capable of that. You bought the trd off road but you don't go off roading thereby trying to pass yourself off as something you are not. By definition, you are a poser.


But the main reason you are a poser is because you judge people who buy cars based on looks. Buying a car based on how it looks does not make you a poser; it is every consumer’s right. All car owners exercise this right, even you. And who are you to judge anyone for it? Why would I buy a crossover if I hate the way it looks?

You bought the 4runner because you had “Little interest in hardcore off roading but lots of interest in bad weather ability, overall utility, reliability and durability.” I have bad news for you but by your own standards, you could’ve bought a rav4 with awd but you are definitely not ready for that conversation yet.

 

[grum.man]

idk either. I think everyone just assumes if you get a Tacoma or 4Runner it has to be a hard core off roader. That may be fine if you live on the western half of the US. In the central and eastern half there just aren't that many off road opportunities. So while I am interested in a 4runner, it would be a Sport or Limited. why... well I want a smaller suv that can tow 5k lbs and take the family to the outer banks and drive out on the beach. I don't want the noise and harshness of a Jeep. I don't like Ford products and don't want the noise that comes with frameless doors and removable roof panels that I'll never take off. GM doesn't make a 4x4 unless you step up to the Tahoe/Yukon. Land Rover is really the only other option. The GX is overkill and the Land Cruiser is too bare bones and over priced or just flat out over priced in top spec. The 4runner is too but at least it's a price I could realistically afford.

 

[ModernDay4Runner]

why do many of these posts on here sound like from a online marketing guy for toyota.........hahaha

ummmmm IDK maybe because this is a forum for 4runner enthusiasts, and for the 6G buyers, people that are really excited about the modernization of the 5th dinosaur.

 

[Duframer]

I just received mine and in the previous version I would have never bought a trd sport but in the 6 gen man I am glad I did. I will blackout my wheels and dip the frond logo in black. It will be all black and looks so great and drive awesome!

 

[JR1]

I just received mine and in the previous version I would have never bought a trd sport but in the 6 gen man I am glad I did. I will blackout my wheels and dip the frond logo in black. It will be all black and looks so great and drive awesome!

I was a little Leary because my Sport premium doesn’t have the rear locker. I’ve owned several 5th gen and I got to thinking………have I ever used the locker? No. This truck has everything I need and some things I don’t but I love it. It’s the best Runner I’ve ever owned.

 

[Hwy101vta]

I was a little Leary because my Sport premium doesn’t have the rear locker. I’ve owned several 5th gen and I got to thinking………have I ever used the locker? No. This truck has everything I need and some things I don’t but I love it. It’s the best Runner I’ve ever owned.

I also took delivery of my Sport premium on March 8, and I am loving it.

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