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Thinking about a 00-02 4Runner Sport.. Questions...

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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I test drove a ton of 4Runners a few months ago and the only advice I'd give is to NOT get the leather seats. Toyota's leather sux.
Almost every single Limited I drove had dry, cracked, slippy leather seats.
The side of every driver's seat had a cracked hole.

The cloth stands up much better (my '97's seats are in perfect condition)
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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I have leather in my 99 with 112k. Only the sides of the driver;s seat are starting to crack. That started from the PO lack of care.
The leather in my 99 is

Oh, I can have the two-tone painted one color for about $500 (in VA)
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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I suppose if the leather was maintained it might be better, but still wasn't anywhere as nice as the leather in my g35
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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The limited flares are different than the sr5 flares... The limited flares extend to door caps and there are sideskirts as well...

Differences from the years: sport hood, grill, tail lights, factory wheels... Also SR5's have the option of a manual transmission whereas no limited's came in manual...

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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and if you get a limited, you can always paint the flares and bumpers.

http://4rnr.net

i went for the limited for the leather, power seats, sunroof, and climate control. the multi-mode 4wd was another kicker for me. in 99-2001, the black limited models have OAK trim, this funky metallic tan color. in 2002, they went back to a silver color. all sport editions are monochromatic.

oh, and my leather is in perfect shape in my 99 and it just turned 149k this morning on the way to work.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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oh, and my leather is in perfect shape in my 99 and it just turned 149k this morning on the way to work.
yea mine is in good shape, except for 1 tear which came as a result of my old wallet's sharp metallic clip....

quick question: what do you guys use to clean and treat your leather?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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i just clean a couple times a year and then condition it right after cleaning.

usually meguiar's or something similar that i can pick up at wally-world. as long as you keep it conditioned after you clean it then it will last quite a while.

in the summer, i also use a shade in my front window when parked outside.

now it spends most of it's days in the garage and i drive the honda to work.

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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I use Meguiars leather conditioner on mine. Seems to be holding up well.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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I use Lexol to clean and condition my leather
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