Ok, went to the dealership with a friend to look at a matrix for his wife and I got suckered into checking out the 03 runner..

After checking it out top to bottom I was very impressed with the thought and detail that went into this ride..

Here is the breakdown:

pros
**Smooth ride
** Outstanding performance
**Great power (iForce)
**Comfort
**Instrument cluster is clean/clear/etc
**17' Stock
** And for the first time in my entire life a great salesperson!!

cons
**Cheap temperature controls
**Not as roomy as I had envisioned
**Freaking price is insane
**EVERY SR5/Sport had the two tone, cladding..
**Looks like less ground clearance (but running boards where installed)


Yeah, Overall I was impressed but its the stupid crap cheap temp controls that piss me off.. It appears Toyota has really thought this one out, and when the start the "offical" advertising campaign on the 10/25 it will be obvious!! You will see plenty on the road I guarantee, soccer anyone??

 

Hey now...I actually do play soccer!!!