New 4runner>>>>2003

Paul S · 07-25-2002, 11:08 PM

I don't know how to post pictures but when Correy emails me back I will try to send them to him................I have seen it......

scroll down to myother post. I took the picture as my wife and I drove by.

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butnut · 07-25-2002, 11:50 PM

Well, at least you sent it to the right person...I am kinda curious as to what the new Runner will look like.

butnut

sleepy1405 · 07-25-2002, 11:54 PM

so how exactly did you see it??? or can you even tell us?

CLin9383 · 07-26-2002, 12:12 AM

dude, that's wrong...i thought i was gonna see a pic when i clicked on the link...it's only a tease

hope the pics get put up SOON!!!!

BTOWN4RUNNER · 07-26-2002, 05:05 AM

Nope, picture does not work! I want to see it too! I hope it is as good as the modern 4Runner is! :fireman:

Paul S · 07-26-2002, 05:09 AM

The site said it would take 30 minutes for a picture to be up. I hope this link works in 30 minutes. I put it on webshots. I have more on the camera, I was hoping Correy would hace emailed back but he is probably

Correy I don't know if you have a camera but if any one near Maple Valley Washington does stop by L.S. today.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...44856847SZAkTo

IT WORKS

Paul S · 07-26-2002, 06:33 AM

I will try to load the rest of the pictures when I get home from work.....:confused:

williemon · 07-26-2002, 06:46 AM

After seeing the rear, I think I still like the 2nd and 3rd Gens best.

***Corey*** · 07-26-2002, 07:25 AM

Paul just got up a few mintues ago. Day to sleep in

Send me the pics, I have not got them yet.
Corey

Hermes · 07-26-2002, 08:31 AM

Looks like the product of a Sequoia and Montero Sport conjugal visit.

Hopefully more pics will be better

HBoss · 07-26-2002, 08:34 AM

I'll wait to see more pics before I form a complete opinion. From what I see with that rear 4Runner pic, me thinks it looks too pretty a-la Rav4.

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 09:34 AM

Just a first look, but, to me, first impression is butt-ugly.

CLin9383 · 07-26-2002, 10:14 AM

yea i hear that, it's not my bag baby

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 10:18 AM

Looking at it a bit more, it wouldn't be all that bad if it weren't for the BIG and UGLY logo and bezel (what were they thinking?) and the different colored panel above the hitch! I think they wanted it ti look like a Mountaineer.

taco04 · 07-26-2002, 10:28 AM

maybe this is a bit of a premature opinion, but i think i did right when i got my 2002 instead of waiting for the 2003 if that is what it looks like even if it does have a v8. Looks like i will HAVE to start looking into the S/C

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 10:31 AM

Maybe now we know why Toyota has been so tight fisted with the pics! Just kidding (I hope).

NerfHerder-97SR5- · 07-26-2002, 11:03 AM

That thing is a insult to evertything we love about the Runner

***Corey*** · 07-26-2002, 12:58 PM

I just called my local dealer who says it's not coming out for awhile.
I told him there are pics, and he said, yeah, there are pics on the 'Net.

And I told him no, there is an actual 2003 California plated 4Runner about 15 miles or less from my home.
I sent him the URLs to the pics, and he will get back to me in a bit.
_______________________________

Just spoke with the guy, and he said it might be a promo since it came out of CA.
He says a lot of times we know more than the dealers.
Paul, I set up a folder on my server, so when you get more pics, I can add them to my folder so they will show up here.
Corey

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 01:02 PM

I sent the pics to my dealer, too. First ones he's seen.

HBoss · 07-26-2002, 01:05 PM

I think it looks nice, contoured and futuristic. Too bad it's a 4Runner. It's nothing like what I've grown to love about the 4Runner's already limited look of ruggedness. It's now way too civilized. I was hoping they would lean more towards a rugged "Xterra-type" 4Runner for those who like to play outdoors.

But I guess that's what makes money these days and that's what the public majority probably want.

Again, to me it's just a more expensive RAV4.

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 01:09 PM

If it really does look more "civilized" and soccer mom-ish it may even make the value on our older generations stay higher.

taco04 · 07-26-2002, 01:11 PM

I agree...its nice but I cant believe thats a 4runner....even the font of the 4runner emblem is designed differently ...end of a great legacy if u ask me... oh well..i guess things had to change eventually

Adam F · 07-26-2002, 01:15 PM

I like the rear end. Although it does not look 4Runner-ish.

***kctopher*** · 07-26-2002, 01:56 PM

Im glad the 2003 STILL has hatch w/ sliding window, its looks a bit sequoia-ized but still looks good (except the color is IFFY)

I can hear the screaming V8 now, only question is this doesnt quite resemble the lexus version, what its a toyota orginal???

Nice find Paul, do you have any more pictures????

ckonarske · 07-26-2002, 02:07 PM

I wouldn't be having any problem with it at all if it wasn't a 4RUNNER! If it was anything else at all, it'd be fine; not to my taste, but still fine. To me, 4Runners have always been lean and built for a purpose. I can't say that's what I'm seeing with this new one - at least, not yet.

07-25-2002, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
butnut Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Aloha State Posts: 989	Well, at least you sent it to the right person...I am kinda curious as to what the new Runner will look like. butnut __________________ Brian B like dat den... 2006 DuB CaB Tacoma Speedway Blue TRD Sport

07-25-2002, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
sleepy1405 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 453	so how exactly did you see it??? or can you even tell us? __________________ 2002 SR5 stellar blue pearl 4runner, husky liners, tint, sounds, dash mat, custom seat covers, magnetic hood protector, huge dragon sticker on rear window, in/out temp. w/blue backlight, blue turn sigs, platinum PIAA's, silver shift surround, trd emblems, kenwood dvd screen, viper alarm, blue indiglo/chrome pedals, red varad scanner,metallic silver dash trim (Jason), JAOS skid plate (Jason), yotatech stickers (2), foglights and extra reverse lights(friend installed for me)....more mods to come shortly. Pictures!

07-26-2002, 12:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
CLin9383 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,358	dude, that's wrong...i thought i was gonna see a pic when i clicked on the link...it's only a tease hope the pics get put up SOON!!!! __________________ 1996 Limited

07-26-2002, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Nope, picture does not work! I want to see it too! I hope it is as good as the modern 4Runner is! :fireman: __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

07-26-2002, 05:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul S Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wash Posts: 145	The site said it would take 30 minutes for a picture to be up. I hope this link works in 30 minutes. I put it on webshots. I have more on the camera, I was hoping Correy would hace emailed back but he is probably Correy I don't know if you have a camera but if any one near Maple Valley Washington does stop by L.S. today. http://community.webshots.com/photo/...44856847SZAkTo IT WORKS Last edited by Paul S; 07-26-2002 at 06:32 AM.

07-26-2002, 06:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul S Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wash Posts: 145	IT WORKS NEW 4RUNNER LIMITED.. I will try to load the rest of the pictures when I get home from work.....:confused:

07-26-2002, 06:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
williemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 811	After seeing the rear, I think I still like the 2nd and 3rd Gens best. __________________ 90 4 Runner 4x4 V6 Auto, Westin step bars, Eagle rims, DOA head port and camshaft. 94 Toy truck 4x4 22RE 5sp, 31x12.5 BFG muds, eagle rims, Rancho RS9000s, nerfs, ext. shackles. SOLD http://community.webshots.com/user/williemon

07-26-2002, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Paul just got up a few mintues ago. Day to sleep in Send me the pics, I have not got them yet. Corey

07-26-2002, 08:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hermes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: VA Posts: 222	Looks like the product of a Sequoia and Montero Sport conjugal visit. Hopefully more pics will be better __________________ '01 4Runner SR5

07-26-2002, 08:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	I'll wait to see more pics before I form a complete opinion. From what I see with that rear 4Runner pic, me thinks it looks too pretty a-la Rav4. __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

07-26-2002, 09:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	Just a first look, but, to me, first impression is butt-ugly. __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

07-26-2002, 10:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
CLin9383 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,358	yea i hear that, it's not my bag baby __________________ 1996 Limited

07-26-2002, 10:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	Looking at it a bit more, it wouldn't be all that bad if it weren't for the BIG and UGLY logo and bezel (what were they thinking?) and the different colored panel above the hitch! I think they wanted it ti look like a Mountaineer. __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

07-26-2002, 10:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
taco04 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 241	maybe this is a bit of a premature opinion, but i think i did right when i got my 2002 instead of waiting for the 2003 if that is what it looks like even if it does have a v8. Looks like i will HAVE to start looking into the S/C __________________ Bruce 2004 Tacoma SR5 4WD V6 Extended Cab TRD Magnaflow Muffler..otherwise stock

07-26-2002, 10:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	Maybe now we know why Toyota has been so tight fisted with the pics! Just kidding (I hope). __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

07-26-2002, 11:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
NerfHerder-97SR5- Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 325	That thing is a insult to evertything we love about the Runner __________________ Project OSIRIS

07-26-2002, 12:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I just called my local dealer who says it's not coming out for awhile. I told him there are pics, and he said, yeah, there are pics on the 'Net. And I told him no, there is an actual 2003 California plated 4Runner about 15 miles or less from my home. I sent him the URLs to the pics, and he will get back to me in a bit. _______________________________ Just spoke with the guy, and he said it might be a promo since it came out of CA. He says a lot of times we know more than the dealers. Paul, I set up a folder on my server, so when you get more pics, I can add them to my folder so they will show up here. Corey

07-26-2002, 01:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	I sent the pics to my dealer, too. First ones he's seen. __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

07-26-2002, 01:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
HBoss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 1,878	I think it looks nice, contoured and futuristic. Too bad it's a 4Runner. It's nothing like what I've grown to love about the 4Runner's already limited look of ruggedness. It's now way too civilized. I was hoping they would lean more towards a rugged "Xterra-type" 4Runner for those who like to play outdoors. But I guess that's what makes money these days and that's what the public majority probably want. Again, to me it's just a more expensive RAV4. __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd. Bilstein shocks, rear E-locker & riding on 32s. Mods Pics Tech articles, write-ups & more are available on my website. http://www.hboss.net/4runner

07-26-2002, 01:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	If it really does look more "civilized" and soccer mom-ish it may even make the value on our older generations stay higher. __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

07-26-2002, 01:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
taco04 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 241	I agree...its nice but I cant believe thats a 4runner....even the font of the 4runner emblem is designed differently ...end of a great legacy if u ask me... oh well..i guess things had to change eventually __________________ Bruce 2004 Tacoma SR5 4WD V6 Extended Cab TRD Magnaflow Muffler..otherwise stock

07-26-2002, 01:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,397	I like the rear end. Although it does not look 4Runner-ish. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

07-26-2002, 01:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
*kctopher* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: KC-MO Posts: 1,489	Im glad the 2003 STILL has hatch w/ sliding window, its looks a bit sequoia-ized but still looks good (except the color is IFFY) I can hear the screaming V8 now, only question is this doesnt quite resemble the lexus version, what its a toyota orginal??? Nice find Paul, do you have any more pictures???? __________________ Chris KC-MO 2000 SR5

07-26-2002, 02:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
ckonarske Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 196	I wouldn't be having any problem with it at all if it wasn't a 4RUNNER! If it was anything else at all, it'd be fine; not to my taste, but still fine. To me, 4Runners have always been lean and built for a purpose. I can't say that's what I'm seeing with this new one - at least, not yet. __________________ Chuck 4Runner Pics & Mods 2002 SR5 Sport Edition, Thundercloud Metallic, Thule Bike Rack, Stainless Steel Trim Screws, Tinted Windows, Electronic Compass, Hardwired Radar detector, Full Time Power Outlets, Deck Plate, Rewired Fog Lights, Addco Anti-sway Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, "Enhanced" Grille Logo, Added Power Outlets

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