I've been a member of Mud for many years now, having owned a 2000 LC for about seven years, selling it, and then picking up an 03 a few years ago. I'm a Cruiser, and Toyota, devotee.
A couple of years ago, my father decided he wanted to downsize from his 12 4Runner limited, so he passed it on to us, and it's been my wife's DD. I never really paid much attention to it, since I never really drove it.
Recently I've been considering retiring my 03 100 from the daily commute since it has 242k miles, and I don't want to drive it into the ground. She wanted something with a third row, so we've been casually looking for the past month or so. I really wanted her to get a slightly used Patrol *cough* Armada, since they are an amazing value, but she doesn't like the way they look.
On the way to work the other week, I saw a black GX at a local import specialist that's been around for decades. I pulled over to take a look- 2015, one owner, local truck, full service records on Lexus website, no rust, immaculate interior, new Michelin tires and brakes. Truly a creampuff. The only downside was 78k miles. The owner of the shop handed me the keys and said bring it back tomorrow. Drove it home and my wife absolutely loved it. Hell, I loved it too. Feels like an updated 100 series. It's dead quiet, super comfortable, and drives so smooth. The 4Runner is a tractor in comparison; there is no comparison. Took it back the next day and told them I'd think about it. Well my wife and daughter clearly wanted it (and so did I), so I offered $25k. They were asking $29. We met in the middle at $27. After tax it was 27.5 out the door. I feel like it was a good deal. Premium package with real leather, ventilated seats, all that crap.
So now I've inherited the 4Runner, and we've got two 150s and the 100 in the driveway. i think I'm turning Japanese.
A couple of years ago, my father decided he wanted to downsize from his 12 4Runner limited, so he passed it on to us, and it's been my wife's DD. I never really paid much attention to it, since I never really drove it.
Recently I've been considering retiring my 03 100 from the daily commute since it has 242k miles, and I don't want to drive it into the ground. She wanted something with a third row, so we've been casually looking for the past month or so. I really wanted her to get a slightly used Patrol *cough* Armada, since they are an amazing value, but she doesn't like the way they look.
On the way to work the other week, I saw a black GX at a local import specialist that's been around for decades. I pulled over to take a look- 2015, one owner, local truck, full service records on Lexus website, no rust, immaculate interior, new Michelin tires and brakes. Truly a creampuff. The only downside was 78k miles. The owner of the shop handed me the keys and said bring it back tomorrow. Drove it home and my wife absolutely loved it. Hell, I loved it too. Feels like an updated 100 series. It's dead quiet, super comfortable, and drives so smooth. The 4Runner is a tractor in comparison; there is no comparison. Took it back the next day and told them I'd think about it. Well my wife and daughter clearly wanted it (and so did I), so I offered $25k. They were asking $29. We met in the middle at $27. After tax it was 27.5 out the door. I feel like it was a good deal. Premium package with real leather, ventilated seats, all that crap.
So now I've inherited the 4Runner, and we've got two 150s and the 100 in the driveway. i think I'm turning Japanese.
