After a couple months of discussion whether to keep the GX after the lease or not ,we decided to keep it, and get another one. That has always been the problem though, what to get! So i spent a couple weeks of researching vehicles, and what their prices are. It all boiled down to a new 06 Toyota 4Runner. It's not bad, since I'm just adding it to my GX.

If it's silver, it would be this one (still deciding on color between silver and white):

 

That's a sweet looking truck!

 

good luck.

 

The silver looks hawt. You know you want it

 

Very nice - I like the 4Runner, but was wondering why you'd want both a 4Runner and a GX?

 

me likes....

 

Congragulations. Enjoy it. The 4Runner is much like the GX470, just with a V6 option and a little less wood trim inside...but the 4Runner Limited is pretty plush. It's a great off-roader and has something that many lower-priced off-roaders don't...civilized road manners. Just don't push it too hard around sharp corners.....I'm sure you already know that from having a GX. The high center of gravity and relatively narrow width are not conducive to sharp cornering. Take care of it, though, and it should last a LONG time.....4Runners are known for durability.

If you don't know the break-in rules ( they should generally be the same as those of your GX were ) or if the dealership didn't go over them with you, PM me and I will.

And, as always....I highly recommend SCRATCH-OUT to keep that new paint like new. http://www.kitwax.com/html/kitProducts.htm

 

well first of all, the GX is a gas guzzler, which isn't very fun to use when gas is over $3 a gallon, filling up a 15/19 vehicle. I got the 4Runner, not only for gas saver, but for a practical car to use, so that the GX won't load up sooo many miles on it (44k right now). Besides, when i checked out Toyota, they gave me a special on this vehicle. It's cheaper than other Toyotas, even though it's more expensive than let's say a Highlander V6. Also, considering that it's almost a "GX", I know how it'll run and whatnot, so I really like it.

 

Oh thanks. I know what the break-in rules and tips are for new cars. Even though it's not really mentioned anymore, I still do it, so I will get the best MPG on this vehicle. I know what you mean by not pushing it on sharp corners. It's is kinda "tipsy" when making turns if you are driving very fast. The GX is more stable. I noticed that probably the height difference is what makes it "tipsy". The ground clearance of the GX is only 7 or 7 something inches, while the 4Runner is like 9.1" . so that is what i think makes it feel like rolling over if not cautious when driving on sharp turns.

 

here are some pics of the ACTUAL WHITE ONE i got.

 

I'm happy for you and mean no disrespect, but the gas consumption reason doesn't seem to make much sense.

If your '03 GX with 44K on it is about 3 yrs old, that's about 15K/yr mi.
It gets 15/19 you said, let's say avg 17, which means 882 gallons a year (for 15K mi.).

Not sure which version of 4Runner you got, but the V6 2WD gets the best mileage at 18/22 or avg. 20. So 15K/yr mi. on that would be 750 gallons.

So that's a savings of (882-750) 132 gallons a year, or around $400.

So roughly, you bought a car for probably $30,000 or more, to save $400 a year?

 

I like the Silver one..

 

well there's more to this. to be honest, this is for my dad but the whole family uses whatever car they want out of the three we have. the odyssey my dad mainly uses has a pending bill of $5,100 to replace the tranny (when it kanks out) and the a/c compressor (which is also dying). to spend $5k on a car that's worth like $3,000 isn't worth it. so this 4runner is like a replacement for the odyssey, literally. i mean, if we didnt get this, this would mean my dad would use the GX for real estate, oh lets say, 100 miles a day? that's going to be a big gas bill just to use the GX and the mileage would significantly rise. this 4runner, i have to admit, is a mini gas guzzler, but not as bad as the V8.

this is a V6 2wd.

 

That dealership needs to pressure wash it's roof. Bleh......

I don't see a ton of difference in the two, but if you like them both, ya might as well own them

 

I like those LED lights on the 06. nice!