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I run trains! |
I have both, 07 Taco and a 22 4Runner. It’s tough to say between the two, but given your year ranges I think I’d go for the 4Runner. Now if you were looking at the later Gen 2 Tacomas (2011-2015, Gen 2.5) that’d be my pick. Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view. Complacency sucks… | |||
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Unless you specifically need a truck, 4Runner all the way. I have had 2 5th gen 4runners and a slew of small trucks. The 4Runner is just more practical 99% of the time, especially for my life style and interests. " The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State" Art 1 Sec 32 Indiana State Constitution YAT-YAS | |||
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4-RUNNER. No brainer. More versatile. Q | |||
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The more I've looked, in the $10-15k range, the Tacomas are ragged or have 300k miles on them. Have seen a few decent 4Rs, but most are higher mileage. Which brings the debate. Keep paying for the 37k miles Explorer that works great, or drop some debt & pick up an older & higher mileage option? The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Price and mileage aside, your new question is similar to one I've been asking myself (didn't want to derail your thread) -- Explorer vs 4Runner? At first pass, it's a no-brainer to me: 4Runner. But as I look at Carmax and the used vehicle market in general, I can usually find a 4Runner and and Explorer similarly used, priced, and equipped. That seems to make it worth asking the question. I haven't driven an Explorer in a very long time, well before the current body style, so I don't really have a good reference point for perceived quality. I know people with 2020 or newer models who are very happy with them, though. Carmax a county away has one of each. Maybe I'll go look at both this weekend. Based on perception, though, I still think 4Runner is the better option. Back to your question, P250UA5: I don't think I'd be quick to increase my debt load for a more-used vehicle right now. Then again, Dad's voice comes to mind: "You've spent more on less at some point, now haven't you?"  God bless America. | |||
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| I run trains! |
Trying looking on Facebook Marketplace (about the only useful tool on FB anymore). Last July I was able to pick up my '07 outside of DFW for $9k with 247k on it. It was in great shape and has been an awesome daily driver since.  Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view. Complacency sucks… | |||
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After some warranty work, my Explorer has been great, it is a bit redundant having 2 3-row SUVs. The only upside to swapping the Exp for the T4R would be to offload the debt on the Exp completely. I should have enough equity in it [last time I checked] that I could probably buy a late 4G/early 5G T4R cash. So, I'd take a hit on the pretty awesome MPG the Exp gets ,but drop the car note & likely lower my ins premium too. And, end up with something a bit simpler to work on with a lot less tech to go wrong in it. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Sounds like a good plan to me, my friend. I'd probably do it, too, were I in your shoes. God bless America. | |||
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