I just joined up here. I never had a Toyota before, but bought my wife a Rav4 last year. I've been really impressed with it and it got me looking at other Toyotas. I also have a buddy that was wheeling a first gen Tundra and I was surprised what it could do. My absolute requirements for an off-road vehicle are manual transmission and removable top. If the new 4Runner offers those, that would make it very tempting to trade (currently in 2021 Bronco Badlands). I had a JLU before that and I definitely prefer the IFS for all the miles getting to the trails. I'm guessing the 4Runner would offer even more refinement than the Bronco and lightyears more than Jeeps.
If they add the Trailhunter package like they did with the other models, then your dreams of steel bumpers would be fulfilled. ARB front and rear steel bumpers.
Apologies if this is not the right thread for this, but what are some strategies for securing a 2025 4runner upon release? Is it a matter of being on the waitlist of multiple dealerships in the area? Do dealerships usually accept deposits for cars prior to their release? Any insights from prior experience would be much appreciated!
