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@@willjames5243 $2800 back in 2021

@@Swim_diaries $2800

@@Mil-SpecWatches agreed. Sizewise i think the 5th gen, GX & 200 series are all relatively similar sizes, but powertrain 200 series is no comparison

@@damiandecasas6962 my experience both fill about 18 gallons if the fuel gauge is right above the yellow light. GX takes premium, LC200 runs on regular. GX probably close to 300 miles range. LC200 is my daily so i probably get like 260 max

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 You can add an Aux fuel tank to your 200 Series, either a 12.5 (can keep spare tire in same location), 24 or 40 gallon tanks will require you remove the spare tire.

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@@therealbuttercup5841 definitely wouldve went for that but they dont offer that here in the states

Ill check it out thanks. I did buy a new mount for the headunit that uses a suction mount but it lowers the screen down to the dash level, however im not satisfied with how it looks. I also dont want to shell out $500 for a apple carplay oem integration so i might just forgo it altogether & use my phone as primary screen.

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 I have one of these Amazon Carplay units as well bbut using the Gamiviti dash mount and ram arms I can have the screen much lower. It is a hit or miss having the screen up high or lower blocking the main screen. If you get an module for carplay the original screen resolution is no bueno.

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 I also do not like the CarPlay oem integration because then I have to use the old resolution of the LC 200.

Which model Tundra? I couldnt find a set from the base tundra work truck so i had to settle for 4 spares. The overseas had a 5 spoke steelie in a 17 but theyre too expensive

@@upperleftnorthwest4278Ah they are 18s not 17s, I was wrong. Part #:STLTU036U20

Thank you! Ive been wanting to build something like this for a while.

5.7 gas. They dont offer diesel LCs in the US

At this point it was 2 in front about 1.75 rear

Kind of a long winded answer but basically the 01-02 transmissions are weaker than the 96-2000. They fail more often & are not cross compatible. I couldnt source an 01-02 transmissions within a 6 hour radius & to rebuild mine wouldve been 3-4k. Over the last 2.5 years ive probably put closer to 10-12k in parts, maintenance & mods. Had i replaced my transmission i would be about 20k including how much i paid for it. The guy who i sold it to couldnt source one himself & he had to get it rebuilt as well so its still up & running. I will put it this way, the last 5 years i have had 2 4runners, a 2018 5th gen & this 3rd gen. I put the same amount of miles on both (about 40k) & i enjoyed the 3rd gen way more. 30k of my ownership was post paintjob, so to me, spending $2800 for a fraction of a comparable army green 5th gen 4runner was a no brainer.

I'll be frank, I've seen many 4Runners with 300,000-500,000 miles on the original engine and transmission, I even saw one that had like 700,000... and I'm not exaggerating. Maintenance is key. The transmission fluid is meant to be changed every 30,000 miles (drain and fill). Mine has 231,000, and since I'm meticulous with the maintenance, the transmission shifts very smooth.

@@VainakhQuranites - Thanks man, your comment really encouraged me. I purchased my 2002 4Runner last November with 258K miles on it. It runs like new and the previous owner (first owner) was also from California and he maintained this truck constantly. The interior is immaculate. So, I know I have a good thing here. So far I’ve put in a new alternator, fixed the antenna, and changed the valve cover gaskets and cam plugs. I’ll have to check on the last transmission fluid change. Thanks for that reminder! I keep getting tempted with a 5th gen but for now I’ve decided to keep this and upgrade it a little. I want to do a 3 inch lift (with 33’s) and tint the windows. I’ve even been tempted to consider the new Tacoma, but with the 4 cylinder turbo and that ridiculous price tag, I just can’t justify it. You just can’t beat the quality on these older Toyotas.

@@tony_lopez Yeah, I would stay clear of the new 4 cylinder turbos, at least for now, until we see the reliability in the future. For the 3rd gens, only things to watch for are the front lower ball joints and the radiator, besides that, they truly keep going if you maintain it. Use OEM parts always. I enjoy my 3rd gen more than any vehicle I’ve owned.

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For the paint job that is…….

$2800

I paid $2800 back in 2021

Thank you! Grille is TEQ Customs

Basically a C-. You get what you pay for

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 I have a 2005 4Runner daily driver/offroader with 220k miles and blasted clearcoat. Not worth a $5k paint job. But showing up with a trashy looking car puts on a poor image. Maaco offers a "barely good enough" product that matches my Amazon/Walmart lifestyle. Yippee.

Um how about you watch my other videos & find out yourself

​@upperleftnorthwest4278 I love how you've replied what you paid to 10 other people, but gave this guy shit. 👍👍 Nice 4runner. I got a quote for nearly 1500 to paint and install a sport hood for my 98, did it myself with paint matched rattle cans and it looks minty.

@@dand33911 i spent $300 in materials including primer, rattle can color matched paint, 2K clear & sandpaper to see if i could salvage the original color & i would happily pay maaco to do it again 10 times over. The labor in itself to paint is too much work

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Falkens are great tires other than tire balancing sometimes

Thank you. It has an Ironman stage 1 lift. About 2 inches of lift all around. Wheels are 16s, tires 265/75/16 Falken Rubitrek At

Shop around your local area & see if theres any maacos around

Definitely good tips i think overall it is good for the price i paid. Paint quaility & thickness is still an issue with OEMs on new vehicles so the main thing is keeping it inside that concept applies for both new & old cars

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 weather definitely destroys vehicles much more than people believe. Especially if they aren’t waxed spring & fall. Props on going with an original color 👍

My original maaco video was out in the sun

This is cool to see people making relevant comments and content still. Ive got an 01 4Runner that im doing leaky axle seal replacements on and a few other things before i can think about paint- but thats on my mind so i visit/ look for these types of vids often. Im at 275K on mine and hoping to get all the onsie twosie repairs done so i can set $$ aside for Yota1 to do an engine rebuild. Like you, i hope to take mine to 400K miles before having to do that.

@@---bu6eg - Hey, thanks for mentioning Yota1. I never heard of him before but I looked him up. I’m in California so that might be beneficial to me in the future. Like yourself, I’m doing all the little repairs on mine as well. Not too many since these things don’t really break! But, I’m doing all the small repairs right now. The valve cover gaskets/seals are next up for me. But, I’m definitely interested in a decent paint job so I look for and appreciate these type of videos as well. I like to research all my options and then make a wise decision instead of rushing into a possible mistake. Yes, definitely hope we both see some high mileage on our 4Runners. I think the odds are on our side with these third gens. Super high quality.

@@anthonygiordano3991 They quoted me 2300-2900 for basic paint job of the same color for my 1993 Toyota pickup. And 3100-3700 for a new color. Pretty pricey IMO.

@@westcoastplinkin6559 - Definitely pricey! I haven’t gotten my estimate yet but I’m guessing it won’t be too different from yours. Seems like every time I want to do or buy something, the price goes up. I don’t think this is inflation anymore, I think this is just the new normal.

I use a combination of intuition, waze & a radar detector when i drive. You cant rely on your intuition 100% of the time & vice versa for a radar dectector

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 I suppose I agree....I tried Waze too but I had a hard time with it distracting me while I was driving....this was years ago I'm sure it's better now. I think a lot of it depends on what state you live in to because some cops don't leave their radar on and some do. All that aside I'm jealous of your Miata I had a na years ago and I'm gunning to getting me a brand new one soon. I can't wait to have a ND2 I even dream at night about driving one. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll have my own. I love riding back roads and that's where the Miata is perfect the new ones are beautiful and I'm so excited. Have a good one bro

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 also your name implies you're in the pnw? I live in Washington state if you live here you probably know about cool car meets huh? Je

@@onewheelisbetterthan2 yeah im out in Oregon. dont really go to meets but occasionally ill go out to portland C&C when the weather is nice. I think you will enjoy the miata. I only had this for about 6 months as a second vehicle & although it was fun, just didnt fit my lifestyle at this time. Even with the hardtop RF it’s miserable to drive in the rain in the PNW & you have to drive defensively like a motorcycle

@@upperleftnorthwest4278 I feel that I rode a motorcycle for years as my only transportation in Washington state it would be my primary vehicle minus my motorcycle and I think it would be perfect....I'ma pretty simple person and I understand practically. I don't mind getting wet when I'm riding around it's all about the experience for me thanks though

Depends on the chain you go to. Im sure labor prices have gone up

The interior would have clashed with the green if you had painted the inside door jams

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