New 2007 4runner

[Robinhood4x4]

I'm thinking $4000, but I haven't done much research into it yet.

[MTL_4runner]

Also, when they have tsb's like the tacoma rear springs being too soft, if you are out of your warranty, they won't fix it for free. I didn't know this but many with the '05 tacomas and out of warranty are finding that out right now.

Wow, I didn't know that either.....thanks for the heads up on that (I've been looking at Tacomas myself).


I said this before but congrats on the new vehicle Steve and

[MTL_4runner]

Steve, I'm finally finding myself looking at a new 4th gen and wondered how you're liking the 07 you bought. I'd also be curious what kind of MPG you're getting this time of year. Also any chance you might let us know what it went out the door for as well so I can compare what I'm seeing up here for prices. I'm seeing more and more used US vehicles up here now.

Right now I'm looking at 4 of them:

04 SR5 4x4 4.0L 35k mi, glactic gray, 16" rims, tow package for $22,995 CDN
04 SR5 4x4 4.7L 25k mi, silver, 17" rims, tow package for $22,500 CDN
05 SR5 4x4 4.0L 31k mi, silver, 17" rims, tow package for $24,995 CDN
07 SR5 4x4 4.0L, 23k mi, silver, 17" rims, but no tow package for $27,995 CDN

I've been leaning towards the 04 because I already have new tires (both snows and summers) on my 3rd gen which I can just swap right over on the 16" rims and I won't be out a million dollars buying new sets of tires (you need to have winter tires up here.....even if you have 4WD). I also think the V6 has plenty of pep for what I'm doing with it and the MPG seems slightly better than the V8 (which is a plus with gas prices sure to go up). I wasn't sure how much of a benefit a 5spd tranny (in the 05+ models) is over a 4spd tranny (in the 03-04 models) so I would hope someone might be able to comment on that as well.

[RunnerUp]

i just picked up an 07 sport with the v8 and 4wd and can tell you the v8 is A LOT smoother than the v6. plus since it came home with me i have heard of people having difficulty passing with the v6, i dont know if its because they dont know how to drive, but the v8 just has what seems to be gobs more power (and i havent even floored it yet)you want the tow package because it has a couple more goodies than just a hitch, but you can always add them later.

by the way robinhood, congrats on picking up an 07, im sure its so much more comfortable than your 93. i know that even my 02 cant match it in ride comfort and all around bling factor.

[Robinhood4x4]

Sorry Jamie, I completely missed your post on Jan 19th.

I'm pretty satisfied with the power of the V6. I can pass pretty much anything I want but of course the grass is always greener on the other side. The V8 surely would have been more fun, but I'd also be kicking myself for the gas it uses.

[MTL_4runner]

No worries Steve.

I test drove a few V6's and 1-2 V8's and yes, there's more power in the V8 but the V6 still seems quite capable so I am surprised to hear about passing issues (although the 03-04's only have 4spd trannys and 05+ got the 5spd so maybe that was the difference). I'm holding off on getting a new runner since we're expecting a baby girl soon, but I always have my eyes out for any deals that might pop up. It seems like the price of these bigger SUVs is definately going down.....at least in Canada......although it's equally shocking how cheap new vehicles are down in the US. There are so many models getting redesigned now and gas prices are going nowhere but up so I think holding off for a little while might still be the best idea.

[slosurfer]

Does the 4runner have the same 4.0 that the tacomas have? If so, I'm surprised to hear about passing issues also. I wonder what they are trying to pass?

[Good Times]

the 05+ 4runner, 07+ FJ and the 05+ Taco share the same 4.0L V6 and the 5 speed auto tranny. the only diff was the 03-04 4runner v6 had the 4 speed tranny.

[slosurfer]

^^That makes sense, I keep forgetting that the newer 4runners came out 2 years before the newer tacomas.

[arjan]

I thought that the 4.0L needed the higher octane gas? Because then you would have to compare the V6 (better milage, more expensive fuel) against the V8 (less milage, cheaper fuel)

I am starting a new job the 1st and will be looking for a vehicle. I'll get a gas card, so a V8 seems appealing to me.

My main concern like Jamie is that the prices are coming down, and I think they will be for a while. Since our dollar is at par with the US dollar, our market is being flooded by used US vehicles.