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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Here is a photo of the front end of my 2007 GX. Still looks like new.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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BobsGX, your undercarriage looks like new, you can almost eat off of it!

As CenterIsl has pointed out there isn't any choices let alone steals in Vancouver. We were fortunate to find out about this lease return because of my wife's connections with the dealership.

This weekend we bought the truck (just in time for the new snowfall)! Tried out the DVD last night but since the remote control was out of battery, we couldn't test all the features. It was sure nice. Night and day compared to the 4Runner. Can't be happier with the purchase.

Would you guys consider purchasing any third party extended warranty?

Here's a picture, silver and tan interior.

Thanks for all the great help . Hope to be a regular contributor to this new forum.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the Club! It sure looks nice.

As for a 3rd party warranty, personally I would not buy one especially in today's economy. It's only as good as the company behind it. I would much rather go with Toyota's credit. There has been a lot of discussion on here about extended warranties and there is another recent post in this forum with a link to a dealer that is offering some of the best prices around on extended warranties.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Congrats!!! Looks good!!!

I just drove thru Van on my way to Whistler last week... You're going to love that truck, I sure do.

Here we are up at whistler.....

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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DrVolkl are thoses Lexus bush bars you have, looks good. Hope you had a good time in Whister, I know the snow condition this year is not up to par. How does the truck handle in the snow?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Outbound that a wonderful peice u got that, now enjoy it, and make sure you keep the preventive maintenance done regularly, she will really last long, if you take care of her!!! and i know you will.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by outbound04
DrVolkl are thoses Lexus bush bars you have, looks good. Hope you had a good time in Whister, I know the snow condition this year is not up to par. How does the truck handle in the snow?
It's the bull bar from Truck Champ. They have it listed that it only fits 2004, but it fits just fine.

I love it. Just need new rims/tires to complete the look.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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have you wired up the driving lights on the bull bar yet? Where did you place the switch on the inside, and what type of switch did you use?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pickle
have you wired up the driving lights on the bull bar yet? Where did you place the switch on the inside, and what type of switch did you use?
Actually, I haven't. I have to install my HID kit this weekend as well, so I figure I'll do the whole thing at once.

They give you a switch ...and I'm sure I can find a small panel down by my knees to drill out. I don't plan on using those front ones very often, since they'll probably be pretty darn bright.

I'll post some pics/etc when I get on that project.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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I would love to see the pics of the install of the lights. I have been considering this, but I am also looking at where to place the inside switch to make it look like a factory job. Anyone else done this?
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