It's been fun...

Nate08 · 03-17-2008, 05:24 AM

Well, I'm trading in. Im getting a 96 Silverado with the 350. I'm doing some landscaping and need a truck. It only has 69K and comes with a lifetime powertrain warranty from our local Toyota of Bristol. Fire Engine red, the cleanest truck I've ever been in. Thanks for being wiht me on my 4Runner advaenture!

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emptypockets · 03-17-2008, 05:32 AM

Let me be the first to say thanks for your participation on YT Nate! Sorry to see you go my friend and good luck with the Silverado!

Nate08 · 03-17-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emptypockets

Let me be the first to say thanks for your participation on YT Nate! Sorry to see you go my friend and good luck with the Silverado!

Thanks.

KZN185W · 03-17-2008, 05:47 AM

why not a tacoma or a tundra?

Nate08 · 03-17-2008, 05:53 AM

I can get more power and low end torque for towing with the same or better gas mileage as a Tacoma. Can't find an extended cab tundra that is 4x4 in my mileage and price range.

Fo_SheeZy · 03-17-2008, 08:09 AM

Damn dude, that sucks that your selling your ride. You sure had an awesome looking 4Runner...

Sloan · 03-17-2008, 08:54 AM

is it just a 4x4 or does it have the z71 package on it?

good luck with your new truck, my friend has one the same color and he loves it.

cackalak han · 03-17-2008, 10:21 AM

Good luck with the GM. I went to a domestic after owning a 4Runner and sold it within 6 months. I would personally get a Tundra V8 for the size/power you need. May be a little bit more expensive, but then again, your 4Runner was probably more expensive than the GM counterpart (Jimmy/Blazer). You pay a bit more up front for a Toyota, but they make up for it with better reliability and resale value.

BTW, I guarantee that you will not see the same MPG as the V8 Tundra in the 350. You will be down in the 15-16's, at most.

Joe's Toy · 03-17-2008, 11:11 AM

Hey good luck with the new truck. You don't have to leave though! I was on these forums long before I got a Toyota, theres no shame in that. We understand you'll probabilly find some Silverado forum to replace yotatech but don't forget to stop in and say hi once in awhile.

p.s. This is looking like one of the "Good-bye" threads that wont end up in the Drama Lama lounge

good job everyone!

X-AWDriver · 03-17-2008, 11:18 AM

Good-bye doesn't mean forever and if Toyota returns in your life I'm sure you'll be back but good luck til then.

Boostin00 · 03-17-2008, 12:37 PM

Man thats too bad, you had some really helpful posts on here. Well, good luck with everything Nate!!

P.S. Post some pics of the truck!

Rock Slide · 03-17-2008, 01:56 PM

Just give it time Nate...you'll be back in another 4Runner before too long

Take care.

Nate08 · 03-17-2008, 03:52 PM

UPDATE: The Dealership said their asking price was firm? What the hell? The truck was worth $9,800 retail and they want my truck ($6500 trade) and $5400 bucks. I pretty much told em where to stick it. My dad is a banker, maybe I'll get a loan to regear to 4.88's for towing power. You can't put a price on reliability. Sorry for the false alarm.

crolison · 03-17-2008, 03:55 PM

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

904_runner · 03-17-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate08

UPDATE: The Dealership said their asking price was firm? What the hell? The truck was worth $9,800 retail and they want my truck ($6500 trade) and $5400 bucks. I pretty much told em where to stick it...

You mean the STEALERSHIP, right?

SEAIRESCUE · 03-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Funny how red pickups seem to demand premium dollars? Dealer is pretty arrogant given that we are near an economic depression.

Sloan · 03-17-2008, 05:39 PM

that is wayyyy overpriced for a 96... it should only cost you around 7 for one that year. i have seen 2000 model silveradoes for a little more then what the dealership told you.

X-AWDriver · 03-17-2008, 05:59 PM

You guys are kinda acting like you are surprised by dealer offers and prices. They offered a bit less than what a '98 might go for on here but they do have to make money and mods don't mean anything when they are buying it but they will pump that up when they sell them.

Not that I want to see you leave the Toyota world but why not sell it privatly and put that down on the Chevy if the Chevy will make your work easier. The Chevy does have only 69k on it so I doubt you'd see too many in the $7k range with that low of miles.

osker fenix · 03-17-2008, 06:20 PM

woo hoo!!!

Nate08 · 03-18-2008, 11:15 AM

A guy called me today and is coming to look at my 4Runner on friday. I might keep it and regear to 456's. Cant decide. More power for the same gas mileage would be nice. Is 4.56's that big of an improvement?

mkgarrison5 · 03-18-2008, 12:02 PM

welcome back Nate!!! :-) we knew you wouldnt last long!

btw, you know why they are doing that to you about the chevy right? they know it will sell way above value bc of condition... one thing about yota dealerships, they are pretty firm on a lot of their vehicles no matter what.. i dont like dealing with them personally..

Whitey13 · 03-18-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate08

Well, I'm trading in. Im getting a 96 Silverado with the 350. I'm doing some landscaping and need a truck. It only has 69K and comes with a lifetime powertrain warranty from our local Toyota of Bristol. Fire Engine red, the cleanest truck I've ever been in. Thanks for being wiht me on my 4Runner advaenture!

03-17-2008, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
emptypockets Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 842	Let me be the first to say thanks for your participation on YT Nate! Sorry to see you go my friend and good luck with the Silverado! __________________ Model: '02 4Runner SR5 - White On Natural Oak, Tan Interior Engine/Performance: 3.4L V6, Auto, AndyMod, Jardine Catback Exhaust, S&B Intake Rear Suspension: 3.75" lift with LC coils and Rancho RS5000 shocks Front Suspension: 3" lift with OME 882 springs and OME N91sc shocks, Diff Drop Tires: 285/75 R16 Fierce Attitude M/T's, Pacer 164P Alloy Wheels Misc: Full Time Power Outlet Mod, Extra Power Outlet Mod, GE Nighthawks My Profile: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2915959

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03-17-2008, 05:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	I can get more power and low end torque for towing with the same or better gas mileage as a Tacoma. Can't find an extended cab tundra that is 4x4 in my mileage and price range. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

03-17-2008, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Damn dude, that sucks that your selling your ride. You sure had an awesome looking 4Runner... __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

03-17-2008, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	Good luck with the GM. I went to a domestic after owning a 4Runner and sold it within 6 months. I would personally get a Tundra V8 for the size/power you need. May be a little bit more expensive, but then again, your 4Runner was probably more expensive than the GM counterpart (Jimmy/Blazer). You pay a bit more up front for a Toyota, but they make up for it with better reliability and resale value. BTW, I guarantee that you will not see the same MPG as the V8 Tundra in the 350. You will be down in the 15-16's, at most. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

03-17-2008, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joe's Toy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 510	Hey good luck with the new truck. You don't have to leave though! I was on these forums long before I got a Toyota, theres no shame in that. We understand you'll probabilly find some Silverado forum to replace yotatech but don't forget to stop in and say hi once in awhile. p.s. This is looking like one of the "Good-bye" threads that wont end up in the Drama Lama lounge good job everyone! __________________ "And they called him a Hebrew Slave" 2003 Tacoma Prerunner, Double cab, 3.4 5VZ-FE, auto. 2wd, rear e-locker My Profile (06/09/07)-Deckplate-(07/14/07)-ISR-(08/27/07)-WARN 4300K HID lights-(11/22/07)-True-Cool Tranny Cooler-(12/25/07) -Tru Flow air filter-(12/25/07) -Husky Floor Liners-(02/14/08)-ScanGaugeII-(04/30/08)-Glassworks Unlimited hood-(12/22/08)-Dynomax Muffler- Last edited by Joe's Toy; 03-17-2008 at 11:13 AM.

03-17-2008, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	Good-bye doesn't mean forever and if Toyota returns in your life I'm sure you'll be back but good luck til then. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

03-17-2008, 12:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boostin00 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 121	Man thats too bad, you had some really helpful posts on here. Well, good luck with everything Nate!! P.S. Post some pics of the truck! __________________ '00 SR5 - TRD Supercharger, TRD Boost Gauge, IPT Valve Body Mod, Toytec/OME 3" Lift, Bilstein HD's, 285 Nitto TG's, Sport Skidplate, Jardine Exhaust

03-17-2008, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,045	Just give it time Nate...you'll be back in another 4Runner before too long Take care. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"*

03-17-2008, 03:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	UPDATE: The Dealership said their asking price was firm? What the hell? The truck was worth $9,800 retail and they want my truck ($6500 trade) and $5400 bucks. I pretty much told em where to stick it. My dad is a banker, maybe I'll get a loan to regear to 4.88's for towing power. You can't put a price on reliability. Sorry for the false alarm. __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

03-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,279	Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

03-17-2008, 04:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
SEAIRESCUE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 491	Funny how red pickups seem to demand premium dollars? Dealer is pretty arrogant given that we are near an economic depression.

03-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	You guys are kinda acting like you are surprised by dealer offers and prices. They offered a bit less than what a '98 might go for on here but they do have to make money and mods don't mean anything when they are buying it but they will pump that up when they sell them. Not that I want to see you leave the Toyota world but why not sell it privatly and put that down on the Chevy if the Chevy will make your work easier. The Chevy does have only 69k on it so I doubt you'd see too many in the $7k range with that low of miles. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

03-17-2008, 06:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
osker fenix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 179	woo hoo!!! __________________ -Brandon 01 4runner SR5 4x4 3.4 V6 123k miles- 2" 4crawler BL \| Front - SAW's \| Rear - Daystar 2.5" \| OME N86C Shocks \| 285 Nitto TG's

03-18-2008, 11:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nate08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 647	A guy called me today and is coming to look at my 4Runner on friday. I might keep it and regear to 456's. Cant decide. More power for the same gas mileage would be nice. Is 4.56's that big of an improvement? __________________ Nate [/font] Suspension: Tundra TRD Fronts w/ Dual 3/8" "TerraBull" spacers: 2.5",Trekmasters, LC's/OEM LC Shocks: 3.5"... Performance: 4" Deckplate, TrueFlow Air Filter, ISR Mod... Shoes: 285/75/16 Nitto TG's, OEM 16x7 (6 spoke)... Armor: Stubbs Sliders... Exhaust: 18" Magnaflow SIDO, Magnaflow High-Flo Converter, 2.5" and 2.25" piping... Other Necessities: Custom Extendable Panhard Bar, Custom Bumpstop Drop Brackets, 1" Diff Drop...

03-18-2008, 12:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,516	welcome back Nate!!! :-) we knew you wouldnt last long! btw, you know why they are doing that to you about the chevy right? they know it will sell way above value bc of condition... one thing about yota dealerships, they are pretty firm on a lot of their vehicles no matter what.. i dont like dealing with them personally.. __________________ 02 Tacoma 4-Dr 4x4 V6 117k miles

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