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    GX470 front seat uncomfortable

    I bought a 2004 GX last summer and am driving it more this year. Unfortunately, on highway runs the seat becomes uncomfortable for me after 30 minutes or so. My right hip goes numb and starts hurting, and the pain carries down the outside of my leg. I've tried different seating positions (up...
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    Where is my coolant going?

    2004 GX470 2UZFE 120,000 miles, purchased about 3 months ago. Timing belt and water pump replaced 4 years ago. Original rad and hoses as far as I can tell. The coolant level in the overflow tank is dropping gradually. I noticed it was low after I bought the truck, I topped it up a few times...
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    Toyo tire options on GX?

    The Toyo Open Country HT tires on the GX I just bought will need replacing in the not too distant future. They have around 45,000 mostly highway miles on them and are very evenly worn. Not sure if the owner rotated them or not. I love Toyo tires and wouldn't consider another brand. FOr the...
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    My new 2004 GX470

    Thanks to all who helped me with various comments and bits of advice during my vehicle search for a 4Runner or GX over the last few months. Although I came close to buying a couple of 4Runners, I'm glad I held out for a nice GX, which stemmed from the time I got to test drive one of each back...
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    Opinion on 2004 GX?

    Looked at a 2004 GX470 today. About 125,000 miles. Two owners, current owner bought it when 2 years old. Started life in Texas for 2-3 years, and been in the N-E since. Very good body, good interior, no rips or tears. No accident record. Solid chassis for N-E truck (has been rustproofed a few...
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    4Runner Sport - anything to look out for?

    My offer on an 07 4Runner sport with V6 and about 110,000 miles on it was accepted. Local truck that's had 2 owners, and mostly city driven from what I can see. I'll be picking up the truck next week. Other than looking at the obvious, any thing to be particularly on the lookout for (I read...
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    Getting cold feet on a 4Runner deal

    Gen 5 4Runner SR5 with upgraded package (leather seats, power moonroof etc.) 3 row seating though I'll never use the 2 back seats under the floor V6 seems a tad underpowered to me but probably reasonable and better MPG than V8 (V8 not available in Gen 5 anyway) Drives well, good overall shape...
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    Infrequent oil changes - how much of a concern on 4Runner V6?

    I'm making an offer on a Gen 4 4Runner with V6. Nice shape service records at dealer show that first owner was a lease, and oil changes done infrequently (once a year, every 10,000 miles or so). I know we're dealing with synthetic oil, but I'm wondering if that can of start in life could cause...
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    GX vs 4Runner - is GX too fancy for me?

    I've been looking for a good 4th Gen 4Runner or GX470 for a while now. Have looked at a few local ones, just missed out on a nice 2006 4Runner Sport (single owner low miles). An 06 GX470 is arriving soon at a local car lot so will take a look at that. I test drove a 10 year old GX and a V6...
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    GX with manual transmission?

    I was looking at a used GX470 a few weeks ago that has since sold. Another one has come onto the local market and this one seems to be equipped with a manual transmission. I was wondering what people's experiences have been driving GX's with manual transmissions. I assume they are not very...
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    2000 4Runner rust check?

    Here are undercarriage pics of a N-E 2000 4Runner I just looked at. Rust looks manageable (for a N-E truck). For those of you living in rust belts, is this pretty typical, anything worrysome that you can detect from looking at the pics? The truck looks good up top and inside, about 130k miles...
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    Reliability of off-road features (DAC, HAC, AHC, KDSS)

    I am looking at a couple of used GX470's and am not familiar with the sophisticated suspension and ride components on these cars (my past SUV's were more "basic" i.e. 60 and 80 series LC's). Namely the: Downhill Assist Control (DAC) Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) Rear Adjustable Height...
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    Looking at 06 GX470

    I was looking for a used 4th gen 4Runner but this GX470 came up for sale on a local used car lot, they bought it at auction from out of town. N-E truck so there is some rust underneath (doesn't look terminal to me but maybe others can chime in - and yes, I know southern trucks have no rust at...
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    Rusty LC - worth it?

    Just looked at a local 93 with rusty undercarriage (a couple of pictures of the worst rust below). I'm in the NE obviously. The good: under 150,000 miles; factory lockers; asking $3K; drives well; interior pretty good; one owner; recent repairs The bad: fair bit of rust on parts of the...
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    Are parts an issue for LC 100?

    I'm contemplating purchasing a 99 LC 100 and am wondering if parts availability is (or is expected to become) an issue on these vehicles. I would imagine that Toyota can provide all the parts necessary (at a price!), but are there also OEM third-party parts suppliers for the common wear and...
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    How long do key parts last?

    I've searched a lot and found bits and pieces of the answer here and there, but thought it would be useful to have some kind of list indicating, on average, how long key parts can be expected to last in a 100 series LC/LX. Assuming a caring owner who didn't skimp on service and preventative...
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    Looking at a LC with over 200k, couple of questions

    Hi all, I looked at a 99 LC today. Body and interior in nice condition (no tear in leather seats, minor dings and scratches outside). Some rust indications underneath but doesn't look too serious for the N-E (from VIN check and Toyota records, the truck spent its first 8 years in Calif). 206k...
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    Chassis rust - serious?

    Again, pictures of an LX450 I recently saw, and was wondering how serious the chassis rust might be (didn't seem too bad to me, mostly surface rust). I live in the rust belt so am used to seeing more rust underneath the cars up here... The parts with most rust were the after-market running...
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    Knuckle condition?

    Here are pictures of an LX450 for sale I recently was looking at, and was wondering about condition of the knuckles based on visual evidence. I'm thinking this truck is needy of maintenance (oil was dirty, coolant overflow low, etc.). I didn't drive it, just visual inspection for now. Thanks.
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    Should I consider LX450?

    Hi all, I'm a long-time Toyota guy - Corollas, Camrys, Cressida, and owned 3 diesel Land-Cruiser wagons, last one a few years ago, a nice 80 series with diesel engine and 5 speed (originally from Europe) which I sold to buy a Dodge Cummins and camper to take road trips that never materialized...
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