Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[1st4runner91]

Hello! I recently purchased a 25' 4Runner Sport near the end of March and clocking in around 2300 miles so far. This is my first 4Runner. I owned a 1st generation 2001 Toyota Tundra 4.7L RWD.

I live in the Bay Area, California and just had my first road trip to Joshua Tree. Currently used as my daily.

I honestly love the engine, has a lot of pep and doesn't seem to struggle with the vehicle's weight at all.

It also does well in the twisties, I took it out to the roads by Alice's restaurant. Obviously it has practical limitations due to the size/weight but still handles extremely well.

Gas wise depends on road conditions and habit. I have gotten anywhere between 12mpg - 34mpg on single trips. Currently have a total average of 19.3mpg. On my daily commute I will average between 12-22mpg depending on traffic conditions. The commute has a variety of steep inclinations, such as going up a bridge (includes highway portion) , stopNgo traffic, a lot of lights.

My only gripe are the seats in this price range. The driver should have at least 4 way adjustable but is only 3 mechanical. I also had a 21 Camry SE, I feel like it should have at least those soft tec material. Or maybe I should've just porked the extra 5k (and interest) on the leather seats.

Sorry for the lack of pics, haven't really taken a lot.

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[Peter]

Good day all! Currently waiting on deliver of a 2025 Heritage Blue TRD Off-Road Premium. These forums are always a good source of info and great place to share. Looking forward to it!

 

[mmoore031908]

Good evening everyone, I just purchased mine and my wife's second 4runner. The first we had was a 22 SR5 Premium 4x4 in silver. We traded that in for a 25 TRD Pro in Ice Cap white with the red interior.

I've been on forums like this before and I know they are super helpful and basically like family. I look forward to chatting!

 

[CuttingedgeSport]

After a few posts on this great forum, I figured I would introduce myself.

I am located in Central Wisconsin.

We just picked up a Cutting Edge (Silver) TRD Sport Premium 4wd on Saturday for ~$3,600 less than MSRP at a small dealership in the North edge of Illinois.

I spotted it randomly when scrolling through some “local” (500 mile radius-ha!) inventory on the Toyota build/website, and it wasn’t showing until just a week before, so this was a rushed purchase for us.

We were really looking for a GX550 premium base or a 4Runner limited for the 3rd row and full time 4wd, but, after seeing that there were none available for quite some time, and showing my wife the $10,000-$15,000 price difference, she was convinced that we could live without the 3rd row and FT4wd and that we would be happy with the TRD sport Premium.

The funny thing is, we would have honestly been just as happy with the nice SR5 that they also had at the dealership, but one thing we couldn’t compromise on was getting driver memory electric seats. My wife and I have drastically different seating positions, and it is not quick or easy to adjust the manual seat levers back and forth for us when swapping drivers. The TRD Sport Premium has the driver memory electric seats, so that was our minimum option, and it is a nice one!

We also currently have a nice rust-free used 2012 GX460, and a very nice 2018 GS350 awd that I am selling privately. I just got a company truck, so we are down-sizing from these two cars to one new one.

Besides these current vehicles, I have owned an FJ62, a 200 series Landcruiser, and a 100 series Landcruiser.

I have a background in performance engine building and tuning, and I enjoy fast cars in general.


Sorry for the poorly staged pic, but it is all I have so far.

 

[OffRoadUSA.com]

Hi all,

I’m Andrea from OffRoadUSA.com. I’ve had 4Runners pretty much my whole life, two 4th gens and 2 third gens. I’m glad to be here and looking forward to seeing what everyone ends up doing with the new 6th gen.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

 

[ToyoX3]

Hello, everyone,

We purchased our 4Runner SR5 about a month ago in Cutting Edge (silver). It’s a beautiful vehicle that gets great gas mileage. My wife loves the large cargo area, since we didn’t opt for the 3rd-row seating option. The new inline four cylinder engine seems to have plenty of torque.

The only complaint I have on my new 4R6G is a very loud brake-squeal coming from the right front wheel whIle backing up first thing in the morning after cooling off overnight. Once the brakes warm up from use, the brake squeal goes away. I’m headed back to my dealer soon to have it checked out..

 

[TBraga]

Hello from Naples, FL.

Glad to be a new member.

I had a beautiful 2023 4Runner TRD PRO and a month ago I purchased a 2025 4Runner SR5 6th gen.

I haven't driven the car much yet but I can say that I'm really enjoying the turbo engine and especially the torque response.

Initially I didn't like the look of the stock wheels on the base SR5 trim so I replaced them to get a more off-road look (bronze wheels/LT 265/70/17 tires) and surprisingly it still rides very smooth.

TBraga

 

[photorunner]

I just realized I haven't posted in this thread yet -- I picked up a Heritage Blue SR5 back in March. In the past I had a 2021 TRD ORP, a 2007 V6 SR5 and a first generation Tacoma. I grew up and lived in Colorado most of my life, I relocated to the PNW a dozen years ago.

 

[bancroftdg]

I have a deposit on an Ice Cap TRD Offroad Premium, due into the Mass dealer around May 15. Will be my first 4Runner, have always wanted one. Have owned a few Tacomas (2000, 2009) and was most recently driving a 23 Honda Ridgeline. It was ok albeit boring as hell but great on the highway. 2 weeks ago an 81 year old lady went through a stop sign and t-boned my truck and totaled it. luckily no one hurt. Needless to say looking forward to the new 4Runner!. I did buy the black logo cover already

 

[jptucker101]

1st time 4Runner owner from Knoxville, TN and I guess you could say I’m a “Jeep convert”. Traded in my 2018 JLU Sahara for an Off Road Premium. Still trying to figure out all the controls and features (hitting the one week mark with the new ride), but I’m super happy with the decision!

 

[Michaelkael]

Hi everyone,
Michael here, French Army veteran now working in IT, living in Canada for the past 11 years.
Excited soon to be 1st time 4Runner here !
Always loved the vehicle, and my wife’s been dreaming of owning one for ever now, but refused to, as to me the interior’s been stuck in the early 2000s for a while now.
So seeing the 6th gen, I felt ready to order one, as they finally updated the interior, and overall this vehicle just looks great and mean !
Being in Quebec, I decided to make the reasonable decision to trade in the Mustang GT, and have just ordered a 2025 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium in Underground.

Looking forward to getting it, though currently quite in the dark regarding when it could happen ??‍
Then the mods can start ?

 

[k9Hiken]

I just realized I haven't posted in this thread yet -- I picked up a Heritage Blue SR5 back in March. In the past I had a 2021 TRD ORP, a 2007 V6 SR5 and a first generation Tacoma. I grew up and lived in Colorado most of my life, I relocated to the PNW a dozen years ago.

what size tires are those?

 

[L-2]

I've just heard of this forum, today, while watching a TFLOffRoad Youtube video.
I currently have a 2017 Tacoma Off-Road (and 2014 Acura MDX; wife's car); declined a 2025 4Runner TRD Pro as I've decided, instead, to go with a TrailHunter, if/when my dealer ever gets one, in a color I want.

 

[ShaneNTenn]

Just picked up my 2025 SR5 on Monday after debating on getting a Tacoma instead. SuperSonic Red looks amazing with all the back trim. My last 4Runner was a ‘95 SR5 so I’m excited to finally be back in one. About to replace the stock tires with bigger Nokian Outpost NATs here in a few weeks.

 

[jb.aubry]

@ShaneNTenn congrats! Love the color. In Canada, the SR5 is only available in no colors: black, grey or white! That red is pretty nice.

Are these the stock wheels?

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