Hopefully, this is my last vehicle.

[LP4Runner]

We recently bought two Off-road Premiums. Mine is an Everest gas, and hers is an Ice Cap hybrid.

I'm approaching 70, so my intention is for mine to be the last vehicle I need to buy. As for her, who knows? With that in mind, my approach is to make things easier for me. Some items will be added to both 4Runners. It will be a slow process. I changed the oil at 1,000 miles, with 5,000 miles being the next one and will be when the skid plate and valve are taken care of.

Engine skid plate with oil change access (non-negotiable).
Fumoto oil change valve (short or long nipple?)
Hood struts.
Catalytic converter anti-theft cover.
Wheel locks.
Window overlays.
Upgraded horns.
LED interior lights for tailgate area.
Padded left elbow riser, about 2" high, for left armrest.
Engine cover.

No doubt there will be more.

Larry

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[ACJ]

I am 72 and figure, hope, this is my last gas vehicle. Foresee self driving in my late 80s. I went with a RCI Engine skid plate with oil access. What a mess the first oil change. Ended up dropping the skid plate to clean things. Next oil change am installing a Valvomax so I can run a drain tube through the skid plate access.

 

[axxman]

I am 58 but i am planning on this being my last new car purchase. Mine is due in next week trd off road premium. It pretty much comes with every option i want. Not crazy about the wheels, but other than that i just plan on tinting the front door windows, adding a light bar and eventually a winch. Fill the frame with rust preventive oil and see how far i can go.

 

[127.0.0.1]

IMHO
you don't need a cat converter theft cover, the cat is high up in the engine bay on the front side of the turbocharger. it's pretty much inaccessible.

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...n-are-hidden-makes-cats-harder-to-steal.3280/

However I reckon a cover of some type won't hurt (except maybe overheating the floor) and may prevent bozos from cutting a useless chunk of pipe off

 

[SC4Runner]

Dang! I’m 56 and hoping this will be the last new vehicle, but you are giving me second thoughts. Maybe one more…. I do hope I will be able to drive at least into my 80s.

 

[LP4Runner]

IMHO
you don't need a cat converter theft cover, the cat is high up in the engine bay on the front side of the turbocharger. it's pretty much inaccessible.

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...n-are-hidden-makes-cats-harder-to-steal.3280/

However I reckon a cover of some type won't hurt (except maybe overheating the floor) and may prevent bozos from cutting a useless chunk of pipe off

Interesting. I'll read some more but it sounds like a money saver. "Bozos" is about as kind as you can call them!

 

[Joe Dirt]

Well just my two cents as I don't go for all the accessories.

I say yes to:

Wheel locks,
Upgraded horns
Engine and tranny skid.

All the rest falls into the area of ceramic paint protection Etc.
Just my two cents.

 

[Wade Ramm]

Wow... Like minds. I'm nearly 57 and don't want to purchase another vehicle, either. TRD Off-Road premium for me.

 

[LP4Runner]

Well just my two cents as I don't go for all the accessories.

I say yes to:

Wheel locks,
Upgraded horns
Engine and tranny skid.

All the rest falls into the area of ceramic paint protection Etc.
Just my two cents.

Some of my list pertains to making things easier for me as the years go by. With both thumbs and a wrist dealing with arthritis, it makes sense for me. Some are just a visual enhancement. In the end, each 4Runner reflects on the owner.

 

[Wade Ramm]

In the end, each 4Runner reflects on the owner.

Perfectly said.

 

[AJAugust]

I’ve got my sights set on 2027 Red 4Runner Platinum. While I am NOT an off roader, I’ve taken and driven my current 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R in stock condition (original owner) on some challenging paths. For all practical reasons, it was not good decisions to do so. But, oh was it fun! I’ve reviewed many vehicles, and test drove a few. As I follow through with my plans for a 2027, it will likely be my last vehicle before I go with some sort of autonomous electric rig. At almost 77 years old, I can’t ask for too much more than that. I will look forward to posting pics of my new 4Runner.
I may be getting ahead of myself a bit, but I, too, have been lining up various mods, mostly for convenience and safety. The OP certainly gave me food for thought.
Thanks,
Alan

 

[j41ruX]

I’m 55 and plan that as well with my TRD pro 2025 mudbath .

 

[emerson]

Hopefully mine too! Reason I spent little more for the Trailhunter.

 

[Gator 22]

67 but I don't know if the 27 TRD Pro I'm going to order will be my last, it will be my 5th 4Runner. I'm still very active, lots of hiking, fishing, skiing, off roading and such. Retiring soon and want to do more.

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