Recent content by TheMallet

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    GX550 Manual Shifting

    shiFting… got it.
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    I’m a week in and….

    Have you reviewed the manual regarding turning those features off? I do believe most of them can be. I don’t disagree that they can occasionally be a bit annoying. For now, I have decide to leave them on and see if I get used to them. If they save me from 1 fender bender, I will be glad I did.
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    I’m a week in and….

    My wife also has a 5th generation 4runner (SR5 premium); we like it, but I certainly think that my base 1958 model is an upgrade over it... much less a higher level LC trim 🤷🏻‍♂️
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    Meteor vs White

    Be aware that warm light brings out the brown / bronze undertones in the meteor shower color. It looks beautiful at all times of day. I personally love the warmth in the color… I also have a beige FJ80… but worth mentioning in case you might think of that differently.
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    Color names?

    Yes - it was advertised that way by the dealer too. So, actually - I lied, I just pulled out the window sticker and it says meteor shower. I definitely saw brown sugar printed on something I received though at some point along the way though. “Sugar” is now the nickname I have bestowed upon her.
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    Color names?

    250 I bought in Chicago area said brown sugar on the window sticker.
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    Owner Experience Thread - Miscellaneous

    I think this is spot on. I think one’s opinion on 250 might depend on if you think this rig should be a luxury utility vehicle, or a capable luxury vehicle… if that makes sense.
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    Hello et al.

    Not exactly what you are asking for, but this is also on my mind and I did 2 things. 1) I applied 303 Fabric Guard to the cloth. To prevent overspray, I sprayed the 303 onto a microfiber cloth or applicator and wiped it on from there. 2) I found some towels on Amazon that are a convenient size...
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    1958 Owners... Any regrets not getting an LC Trim?

    I’ve had my 1958 LC for about a month, and I am quite smitten with it. For reference, I have a ‘91 FJ80 that had been my daily driver for the last ten years. I still love the 80, but the aches and pains of dealing with 33 year old car issues started to wear on me for daily use, so it is being...
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    Price Negotiation

    To be a little fair to dealers… it appears to be Gulf States Toyota that needs to pound sand.
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    Price Negotiation

    I wanted to say thanks for the advice on here. I have a 1958 on it’s way from Naperville Toyota in Chicago right now with @Riverrunner. After shipping, I am saving about 6k compared to what I could find here in Texas with a bunch of bloated add-ons I didn’t want. The process was pretty...
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    Owner Experience Thread - Miscellaneous

    Is the badge just attached with adhesive? Did you just pry it off, and was the paint spared underneath it?
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    Price Negotiation

    I have agreed in principal (with a 1K refundable deposit) some months ago to a deal at MSRP with no dealer add-ons… but the sale has not been completed, so holding my breath that they don’t change it on me.
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    Factory Glass Specs

    Does anyone know where to find information on the glass specifications as installed factory by Toyota? I don’t have any use for putting on a window film for privacy reasons. However, we park our vehicles outside and I would interested to learn if there is a meaningful benefit to adding a film...
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