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I agree. The X5 seems like a great car to keep for 5 years, but then after that, the ownership cost on that car seems astronomical compared to a 4Runner when you account for depreciation, maintenance, repairs. Do you have any regrets on going with the 6G runner?

I already disclosed I used ChatGPT to structure it. All the content and opinions are mine. If the format feels too polished, that’s fair, but it doesn’t make it AI.

Quick update: one of the steps rotated on me when I first installed it. That was on me, I had only hand-tightened the bolts. I went back, torqued everything to spec (40–45 in-lbs with blue Loctite), and it’s been rock solid since. Takeaway: don’t skip the torque since they rely on proper...

I think we just have different priorities, and that’s completely fine. I’ll keep wearing my hiking boots to the mall.

You’re glossing over my points. Saying the X5 is better in every metric only works if you ignore the ones the 4Runner is actually designed for. durability, simplicity, and longterm ownership. They’re built for completely different priorities. Your point on not buying a 4Runner if you don’t off...

Thus is good info. Thanks for sharing.

It’s the same thing as people buying supercars or track cars and never tracking them. You’re paying for the capability, even if you don’t use all of it every day. Never really understood why people hate on that.

I get what you’re saying, and that’s fair feedback. For me it’s not really a contradiction as much as layered priorities. Resale value and longterm ownership go hand in hand. I’m planning to keep the truck for a long time, but I still care about what it looks like on the back end when I...

I just picked up a 2025 4Runner Trailhunter and figured I’d share my thought process in case anyone else is cross-shopping similar vehicles. I was strongly considering something like a BMW X5 in a similar price range, but ultimately went a different direction based on how I think about long-term...

Does anyone know if the car both direct injection and Port Injection? If so, does that eliminate the carbon buildup issues on the intake manifold?

Want to keep your rock sliders but still need a usable step? I didn’t want to give up the look or clearance, but needed something practical for everyday use. Picked these up and they mount cleanly. turns the sliders into actual steps without ruining the aesthetic. Figured I’d share in case...

Once you understand all their tricks and have a counter for everything they throw at you, they just focus on closing the deal quickly. What even is this? I certainly would have done this if it was possible. 😂

I just picked up a 2025 6th gen 4Runner Trailhunter in NYC and figured I’d share what worked for me dealing with dealerships in case it helps anyone else. Mine had been sitting on the lot for a while, so they were definitely a bit more motivated to move it, if you can find a unit that’s been...

Woolwax was the product that they used. based on my research, it’s the best product to use, since it doesn’t lock in moisture like other rubberized products. It’s completely reversible and you have to touch it up occasionally and it lasts for 2 years.

Got the truck professionally undercoated and the shop sent me these before/after shots while it was on the lift. Don’t see many detailed underside pics of the 6th gens, so figured I’d share for anyone curious what they look like from the factory vs. after treatment. It also gives a good look...

I’m obviously biased but black and bronze is an elite combination on this car I love you so much. Just pick mine up yesterday. I think they had it on a lot for around 8 to 11 months and I was able to get this car for 4000 under MSRP when other dealers are we’re offering trailmasters for 4000...