Want to buy a 1911, I think?

[FC]

I don't know anything about 4 Runner, except they probably cost more.

For good reason too!

[thinkingman]

I don't know anything about 4 Runner, except they probably cost more.

For good reason too!

That reminds me....I finally got my Tacoma suspension working!
It only cost $600 and about 8hrs of my labor.
A 3 yr old 'truck' needs new suspension?

[FC]

That reminds me....I finally got my Tacoma suspension working!
It only cost $600 and about 8hrs of my labor.
A 3 yr old 'truck' needs new suspension?

EIGHT hours! What  did you do, replace the entire back end of the truck?

I know that you have had some weird issues with your truck but it's far from the norm, Toyota is well known for quality and longevity.

With the kind of issues you have described to me in the past it makes me wonder why you would ever buy your Tacoma after taking it for a test drive. 

[thinkingman]

That reminds me....I finally got my Tacoma suspension working!
It only cost $600 and about 8hrs of my labor.
A 3 yr old 'truck' needs new suspension?

EIGHT hours! What  did you do, replace the entire back end of the truck?

I know that you have had some weird issues with your truck but it's far from the norm, Toyota is well known for quality and longevity.

With the kind of issues you have described to me in the past it makes me wonder why you would ever buy your Tacoma after taking it for a test drive. 

I had to find out if the reputation was deserved or not.
Test drive did not have the topper on it or my wife, kid and dog in the bed which apparently, the springs think is too much for such a burly 'truck'.
Also, I did not know about the long list of TSB's that Toyota will only recognize if you're under warranty.
Mainly for the resale...it's some powerful Koolaid.
I learned.

[FC]

You are hopeless to argue with on this one, you obviously don't know much about autos in general as I have garnered from previous discussion on this topic. I'm not sure what gave you the idea that a Tacoma was a heavy-duty truck, perhaps you should consider a 3/4 ton or larger?

NO manufacturer does repairs on TSB's unless the vehicle is under warranty, if you want to see an impressive list of bulletins you ought to have a look at pretty much any model Ford, GM, Chrysler, Jeep or VW (probably the worst in all cases is VW).

How you managed to get a new vehicle out of warranty in 3 years is beyond me, I know very few ways to do that.

[h20hunter]

From a gun snob.........I own a Kimber and it is better than anything you have. I also have a Lexus and it is better than anything you have. I also own a Toyota and it is better than your Honda.



Kidding of course. I do own a Kimber and it is a great gun. I also have an XD, great gun. I also have a Springfield 1911, damn fine gun.

I have a Lexus, 2012......and still also drive my 1996 Ford Ranger 2x manual tranny little truck.

Take any product of any reputation and someobody will have a problem with the one they own. Doesn't mean anything about the overall quality.

It looks like to me you got a sweet pistol that will handle your every needs. Good looking gun, gonna shoot nice, fits you......what more can you want.

Thanks for sharing the pics....now get that thing out and shoot!

[Seabeckian]

so would you buy a nissan over a toyota because thats all an infinity is...

Some people's kids huh?

Kinda funny you make this personal over my opinion on what I prefer in life.

Fillthefreezer: In hopes of keeping this thread as on track as we have been. Yes I would . Although I do feel that's like saying an Acura is a Honda. Yes it is. But a completely different level of Honda. I work hard and a lot so I can spend my money in a manner that makes me happy. If that makes me a snobby "kid" (as interrpretred from FC's comment) so be it. I'm happy and that's what matters. Have fun being a grouchy tight fisted old man if that makes you happy FC haha.

[Seabeckian]

Well said H2O

[jaymark6655]

I don't know anything about 4 Runner, except they probably cost more.

For good reason too!

Xterra Pro-4X $30,170  4 Runner SR5 $32,830
Haven't check everything, but it looks like 4 Runner can seat 7 which is cool, but they don't have a manual transmission.
Xterra can only seat 5, but it does have a manual.  Gas mileage, engine hp and torque, towing cap and skid plates all seem to be close to the same.
Manual transmission is big for me so I choose the Xterra.

H2O, will be shooting today or tomorrow actually leaving school now.   Thinking about doing a glock vs 1911 video that should 

[h20hunter]

You could generate a whole new discussion with the glock vs. 1911. both have strenghts, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. Both very effecient machines and will get the job done yet very different.

[thinkingman]

You are hopeless to argue with on this one, you obviously don't know much about autos in general as I have garnered from previous discussion on this topic. I'm not sure what gave you the idea that a Tacoma was a heavy-duty truck, perhaps you should consider a 3/4 ton or larger?

NO manufacturer does repairs on TSB's unless the vehicle is under warranty, if you want to see an impressive list of bulletins you ought to have a look at pretty much any model Ford, GM, Chrysler, Jeep or VW (probably the worst in all cases is VW).

How you managed to get a new vehicle out of warranty in 3 years is beyond me, I know very few ways to do that.

Never thought a Tacoma was heavy-duty, not sure where you made that assumption.
A 'truck' should be able to carry 500lbs of people and dog without riding on the bumpstops.
Apparently leaf springs should only work until the 60k warranty expires.
My Kimber 4" and 5" have run perfectly.
Nice fit and finish.
They are nice guns.

[h20hunter]

Lexus does plenty of repairs based on TSIB's when a vehicle is out of the standard warranty. It is referred to as "goodwill" and is quiet common.

[h20hunter]

Oh......the thread is jacked!

[thinkingman]

You are hopeless to argue with on this one, you obviously don't know much about autos in general as I have garnered from previous discussion on this topic. I'm not sure what gave you the idea that a Tacoma was a heavy-duty truck, perhaps you should consider a 3/4 ton or larger?

NO manufacturer does repairs on TSB's unless the vehicle is under warranty, if you want to see an impressive list of bulletins you ought to have a look at pretty much any model Ford, GM, Chrysler, Jeep or VW (probably the worst in all cases is VW).

How you managed to get a new vehicle out of warranty in 3 years is beyond me, I know very few ways to do that.

Since the thread is jacked, I'll address the statement 'You obviously don't know much about autos in general'...
In 1988, I installed a Jackson Racing suspension kit on my 87 Integra and ran SCCA Solo 1 autocross for two years.
From 1989 to 1995, I actively participated in the SCCA CenDiv chapter....ususally coordinating the F&C (courseworkers) at various road racing venues throughout the Midwest including the nationals at IRP and the runoffs at Nelson Ledges.
During that period, I also graduated from Jim Hall Racing Go-Kart school and thought about campaiging a kart in enduro class, but for lack of space (lived in a condo) didn't pull the trigger.
During the same time I worked for Skip Barber Racing running F&C at their midwest venues to get discount credits for their Formula Ford racing school...My two cousins were racing the the FF series and sponsored a car in the Skip Barber Saab ProSeries (Lifesavers/Planters Peanuts car with various drivers).
In 1996, I bought a 1972 Datsun 240Z with the hopes of running F prod in the NW SCCA chapter.
As I went throught the car and made it ready for road racing, Nissan announced a buyback program for the 26th anniversary of the US Fairlady/Z car and I left it stock as the dashboard, door panels, and engine bay were unmolested.....sold it for twice what I paid in 1998.
The only thing I didn't refresh myself were the twin SU carbs...way outta my league and most 'mechanics' you find in the area.
In the past 11 years, I successfully modded two VW Passats.
Crazy how dead reliable those cars are.
Amazing, really.
In the mean time I put 108k miles on a 1995 Jeep Gr Cherokee that needed NOTHING but basic maintenance and wear items.
My Dodge Durango siezed a front caliper while I owned it...I guess that would qualify as a letdown. $60 and an hour in my garage and it was gtg.
Over that time I kinda got a sense of what what should and shouldn't work on a car.

[Holg3107]

Thinkingman were you working on the front or rear suspension? I know from first hand experience replacing the front struts can be an absolute nightmare. But in my tacoma I replaced the rear shocks and put on an add a leaf to the leaf springs in around 1.5 hours (Im far from a mechanic). 8.5 hours for the front suspension could be possible if many things went wrong and you didnt have a coil spring compressor.