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The only Toyota SUV that I would consider is a Highlander simply because it's built on a truck chassis. Very few SUVs are built on truck chassis's, Suburbans and Tahoes come to mind.
The mpg is a really important issue for a lot of people. Almost 100% of my driving is around town & our town is not even 10 miles across in most places. And I rarely make trips. So the millage doesn't matter to me. If I wanted I could drive on one tank of gas for a couple of months with planning. So my Highlander is perfect for me. Right now I've got a wheelchair strapped down in the back & when I picked up my wife from the airport there was still room for her luggage back there.Used cars can be a great deal if you do your homework. I normally buy 1 owner, dealer maintained and normally owned by the elderly vehicles.
We did buy a new RAV-4 a couple weeks ago. Had a really good deal on a used Highlander a couple months ago. Passed on it as it was too big (and had crap MPG's) for most of our family's needs. We have a truck for the big stuff and have a Lexus RX-350 (also crap MPG's), A Mazda CX-5 and a few sedans.
We live in an area with hilly terrain and the back roads aren't really maintained. In the truck and SUV's, the ride is pretty rough.
Me, I don't care. I drive very little (maybe 2500-3000 miles per year). My crew cab truck gets crap. My BMW is about the same. For me it's "smiles per mile".The mpg is a really important issue for a lot of people.
4runner and Tacoma share a frame.The only Toyota SUV that I would consider is a Highlander simply because it's built on a truck chassis. Very few SUVs are built on truck chassis's, Suburbans and Tahoes come to mind.
You're correct. My mistake. I knew Toyota built at least one SUV model on a truck frame.4runner and Tacoma share a frame.
Sequoia and Tundra share a frame.
The Highlander has always been a unibody platform.
Whether it's body on frame or unibody construction, it's still a damn nice vehicle and trusted for quality and reliability. If I had $50k lying around, I'd have one in my driveway...You're correct. My mistake. I knew Toyota built at least one SUV model on a truck frame.
Are you talking about SUVs in general?Whether it's body on frame or unibody construction, it's still a damn nice vehicle and trusted for quality and reliability. If I had $50k lying around, I'd have one in my driveway...
The Highlander.Are you talking about SUVs in general?
I'd go with a slightly older one. Something that has a V6 instead of the 4 cyl.The Highlander.
I get that. The 6 is a well proven engine. I bet Toyota's turbo 4 will hold up just as well though. It seems that Toyota likes to get the bugs worked out before they release new engines and transmissions...I'd go with a slightly older one. Something that has a V6 instead of the 4 cyl.
Agreed.I get that. The 6 is a well proven engine. I bet Toyota's turbo 4 will hold up just as well though. It seems that Toyota likes to get the bugs worked out before they release new engines and transmissions...
I'm actually thinking about a Toyota hybrid. They've proved to be so damn reliable that it almost doesn't make sense to get the regular gas ones.Agreed.
I love their 6-cyl engines. Damn near bulletproof. I have that engine in a 23 year-old Avalon and a newer Lexus RX-350. Except for a starter in the Avalon at age 22, I haven't had a single issue.
I'm in vehicle buying spree right now, especially if I want Toyota since most of their fleet is going hybrid starting next year. Bought a new RAV-4 a few weeks ago, a Mazda CX-5 a couple months ago. Have been thinking about a new Camry but I want the V6. Probably just buy another SUV (of some brand...).
To get the benefit of the hybrid, you need to drive it more than we actually do. I did the math a few weeks ago (and going from memory here), if you drive less than about 12-15,000 miles per year, the ICE is a better financial decision.I'm actually thinking about a Toyota hybrid. They've proved to be so damn reliable that it almost doesn't make sense to get the regular gas ones.
I drive 25,000 to 45,000 miles a year...To get the benefit of the hybrid, you need to drive it more than we actually do. I did the math a few weeks ago (and going from memory here), if you drive less than about 12-15,000 miles per year, the ICE is a better financial decision.
For you, it makes sense.I drive 25,000 to 45,000 miles a year...
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