Hugo

Well, as my post count indicates, I don't post much here, although I occasionally browse this forum. Old timers will remember me from the outdoorwire days, tho.

Anyway, the reason I don't post is that I have a BMW and am very involved on www.bimmerforums.com. Still, I thought I'd share this with you guys.

My Z3 is my daily driver during summer. However, me and my family went on vacation recently so we had to take the 4Runner. For two weeks, every errand was done in the trusty 4Runner. It was parked in front of our lodge all the time.

Well, I fell in love with my 4runner again.

It now has a little over 180 000 kms (111 000 miles), which is a LOT up here with our harsh winter and everything.

Well, during the 8-hour drive to our destination, I was amazed that after all these miles, all those off road excursions, my truck, loaded with 2 kids, luggage up to the rear headrests, 4 bikes on the hitch, and a bag of additional luggage on the roof, is still rattle free.

It still runs like new. I've been in domestic cars that have been on the road for barely one year, and they squeak and rattle from every possible place. My Toyota is like a rock. And it still looks good too.

I toyed with the idea of getting a new Tacoma when they came out, but after this trip, my mind is set : if I can, I'll keep this one forever.

2ToyGuy

Hear, hear! Mine's the same. Runs like a top, no sqeaks or rattles...I do love my trucks! Both of them equally, of course I wouldn't want one to get jealous...

sschaefer3

Hey Man, I wondered what happened to you.......

Did you see I Dana 44'd my 4Runner.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/Dana44/index.htm

Hugo

I did, it's SO badass!!!

I haven't forgotten my buddies from the old days. The BMW forum just sucked me right in, and since the Z3 is so moddable, it gets addictive.

Bob_98SR5

hugo,

i remember you. good to see you're back!

bob

Flamedx4

I fell in love in my 4Runner a few times too. Oh wait, I misread that....

RTdawgs

Its good to see you around again, been a looooooong time. Most people here dont even know what ODW is/was.

arjan

I'm not a heavy poster either, but remember Hugo. But then I also rembember ODW, and when Yotatech was started. Men do we sound old.
Good to see you around.

89macrunner

hah my 89 is still almost rattle free

Corey

iTrader: (1)

I am not a heavy poster either
Good to see you Hugo, and that your rig is trouble free.

My sister and brother in-law have a 3rd gen and live in WA. state like I do.
They often visit their oldest son back in Georgia, and instead of flying they take the 4Runner.
Trouble free for them, and they like crusing in it.

grimpy

whats up Hugo! Its grimpy from BFC...

Hugo

Bwhahahaha!!!

Oh my God! This is insane!

Like an Old Schoolers' reunion!

PoBoy here is a member on bf.c too.

DrummerDaveB

Im kindof the same way.
W/ gas getting so high, I decided to sell my Runner.
I didnt really get any interest, so I just kept it, and now I wonder why I ever wanted to sell it. I love that thing.

Now I want to get rid of the Honda.

arjan

I don't think your post count is ramping as sharply as it once did.

Maybe Corey almost got to the point where there is nothing to say, that's why he says nothing.

I know you put in a lot of hours at work, when I get home I often just sit down to lazy to do anything.

josh

Whats up Hugo? Long time no see! If I remember, weren't you even on Vmag there at the end(lets see how many remember that)? I sold my black 91 4Runner long ago, but I'm loving life in my Land Cruisers now. They are the only thing better than a 4Runner.