For a few years now we have been thinking of replacing my wife’s 2005 Lexus sedan. It’s been very reliable, but with 290k miles it’s time. Initially my wife was interested in a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I love my 2004 Rubicon but have never been a Cherokee fan. I had suggested a few different (overland capable) vehicles as a replacement including the 4Runner. It wasn’t until a friend she works with suggested the 4Runner that my wife considered it.
I reached out to a friend of a friend at a local Toyota dealership and that day they had received a 2016 Trail Premium edition with 24k miles as a trade-in.
Having already been preapproved through USAA, we went to the dealership to take a look and test drive. I’m still researching the suspension, but it appears to have about 2” of lift. The interior and exterior were in excellent condition with tinted windows (a must have in the desert). The custom wheels are nice, but I’d prefer 17” over the 20” and might pick up a second set of “overlanding” wheels. The purchase was pretty painless, but had to wait a few days to take it home because it still needed the maintenance inspection and prep.
I reached out to a friend of a friend at a local Toyota dealership and that day they had received a 2016 Trail Premium edition with 24k miles as a trade-in.
Having already been preapproved through USAA, we went to the dealership to take a look and test drive. I’m still researching the suspension, but it appears to have about 2” of lift. The interior and exterior were in excellent condition with tinted windows (a must have in the desert). The custom wheels are nice, but I’d prefer 17” over the 20” and might pick up a second set of “overlanding” wheels. The purchase was pretty painless, but had to wait a few days to take it home because it still needed the maintenance inspection and prep.
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