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Thinking of trading in my 2020 at4 so that my wife can get a new GX. I'd then drive her current 2016 4runner. I just can't make myself part with the 4runner. It's been flawless and I've got a feeling in my gut my truck is going to gut punch me with something sooner than later. I haven't had anything major with it yet but the horror stories of lifters, transmission, etc has me thinking…

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2:55p, 8/24/25

No you are not crazy, but unlimited BJs and sammiches need to be a part of this deal to give up your truck.

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5:56p, 8/24/25

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If you're happy to drive the 4runner that sounds like a good move to me. Sitting on a similar situation with a 2018 F-150. It's been good to me, but for how long?

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8:52a, 8/25/25

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What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

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In reply to agracer • 9:23a, 8/25/25

agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

True. Low mileage used (maybe thru Carvana) might be preferable.

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In reply to agracer • 9:42a, 8/25/25

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agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

Think about it: If you paid an Uber $50 per day for 5 years straight it would still be cheaper than buying that SUV...

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In reply to agracer • 9:46a, 8/25/25

agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

true, but the GX we are looking at is more like 75K OTD. just as much as an average trim tahoe/expedition, etc.

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9:54a, 8/25/25

I'd reluctantly give up my Tundra for a 4Runner. Hauling crap in the bed would be a loss, but I have friends with trucks if needed in a pinch. Assuming the 4Runner is 4x4? Ranch gets sloppy in the winter.

Super reliable
Shorter wheel base
Easier to park in town
Off road capable
Tons of after-market options to beef it up as needed.

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In reply to AustinCountyAg • 11:30a, 8/25/25

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AustinCountyAg said:
agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

true, but the GX we are looking at is more like 75K OTD. just as much as an average trim tahoe/expedition, etc.

That really isn't any better.

Wait 2-years and find a used CPO with an extended warranty for <$50k. Use the $25k + tires + insurance you saved and take your wife to Hawaii a few times (congrats on the sex). Win-Win-Win

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In reply to agracer • 12:21p, 8/25/25

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agracer said:
AustinCountyAg said:
agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

true, but the GX we are looking at is more like 75K OTD. just as much as an average trim tahoe/expedition, etc.

That really isn't any better.

Wait 2-years and find a used CPO with an extended warranty for <$50k. Use the $25k + tires + insurance you saved and take your wife to Hawaii a few times (congrats on the sex). Win-Win-Win

One of those times where I wish TexAgs had the upvote feature like TigerDroppings.
This is pretty much the best answer you're going to get.

If it was me, with only a 5 y/o truck, I'd trade in the 9 y/o old 4Runner for the wife and you keep your truck.

As they used to call it in the Army, a One for One exchange.
She turns in her old SUV and she gets a new SUV.

Your truck doesn't enter the equation.

If you're worried about impending problems with a 5 y/o truck, you should switch to Jeep. That way everything breaks early while it's still under warranty - LOL

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8:52p, 8/25/25

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You're crazy if you don't exit the Chevy now and get a better vehicle. Though, I'd probably go for a used one over a new one.

I can't imagine a much better reliability scenario than having a 4Runner and a GX. You give up a bed, but that's what rental cars are for -- unless you use it daily/weekly.

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In reply to agracer • 11:25a, 8/26/25

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agracer said:
AustinCountyAg said:
agracer said:
What's crazy is $85,000 for a new SUV.....

true, but the GX we are looking at is more like 75K OTD. just as much as an average trim tahoe/expedition, etc.

That really isn't any better.

Wait 2-years and find a used CPO with an extended warranty for <$50k. Use the $25k + tires + insurance you saved and take your wife to Hawaii a few times (congrats on the sex). Win-Win-Win

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