Trading the Gladiator in for Gen-5 4Runner

[jav_eee]

When I bought my Tacoma the throttle felt touchy at low rpms, power delivery wasn't smooth

I feel this way about my gladiator.

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[johnchabin]

We’ve had a 2010 4Runner since new. 160K and problem free. Only replaced wear items (brakes, tires, etc). It’s been a great car, but a little boring. I had the same experience with our 2014 Tundra.

And Toyota does the right thing when a problem does arise (like the new Tundra engine replacements). You’ll be happy.

 

[Gvsukids]

I feel this way about my gladiator.

Throttle controller helps.

 

[jav_eee]

Throttle controller helps.

My issue feels like slow speed parking lot driving on a motorcycle with no clutch feathering. Also if I hold the pedal at say 7% it’ll crawl there for a bit and then almost like it glitches and goes to 20% for a split second then back to 7%.

I’ve done the throttle position relearn and trans relearn but neither helped. And now my trans holds on to 2nd and 3rd longer than I’d like at low/part throttle. Heavy sigh.

 

[BlackRuby23]

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It’s been a great car, but a little boring

I drove a rental 4Runner for a few days this past summer and I have to agree, it was extremely boring and not fun to drive at all. My Gladiator is so much more enjoyable.

 

[OffAxis2021]

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I bought a new 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (first 4Runner) and just did not like it one tiny bit. Mind you, I am just not an SUV type I have concluded with that one. I like a truck bed, even if a small one. It was boring AF and uncomfortable too. I could not stand to drive 200 miles (non-stop) and I am merely 5’8” 180lbs. I did a 500 mile non-stop in the Jeep and wanted to just keep going. DDI seat jackers and a dead pedal were a must though. I hated that I could not even have 1” wheel spacers (aesthetic) along with stock tires/wheels, 2” lift (f/r) and it not rub the mudflaps. Immediately upon said 2” lift, the needle bearing issue thing(?) happened. The rear of the vehicle being a disastrous mess all the time and the whole rear wiper thing, how dumb. As far as the power rear window, talk about a filthy dirty interior, that was not the easiest to clean. Call me lazy, but I am not a contortionist. Lol. A prior new 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax “Rock Warrior” was not nearly as bad in that aspect. I do not do a lot of A/C. Needless to say, I do not miss it at all. Not even the slightest.

Before the 2012 switch to Toyota, I grew up driving nothing but Cof GM coF

My self-ordered 2022 Mojave is my first Jeep and I absolutely love it. Zero complaints. Just turned 35K trouble free miles. Knock on wood. Nothing but look-back and smiles. While I sometimes miss that BEAST of a Tundra, I have decided that this Gladiator is my favorite of all that I have owned. Nothing but 4x4s. Not one single coup/sedan car. I have taken a lot of pictures, but deleted every single 4R photo I had in my phone. Hell, I still have many Tundra photos though. Hah!

Share the “Glamour Shots,” of course. Too busy driving for any action photos.

Just goofing with the last photo… maybe.

 

[amiyank]

Good

$0.2
I bought a new 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (first 4Runner) and just did not like it one tiny bit. Mind you, I am just not an SUV type I have concluded with that one. I like a truck bed, even if a small one. It was boring AF and uncomfortable too. I could not stand to drive 200 miles (non-stop) and I am merely 5’8” 180lbs. I did a 500 mile non-stop in the Jeep and wanted to just keep going. DDI seat jackers and a dead pedal were a must though. I hated that I could not even have 1” wheel spacers (aesthetic) along with stock tires/wheels, 2” lift (f/r) and it not rub the mudflaps. Immediately upon said 2” lift, the needle bearing issue thing(?) happened. The rear of the vehicle being a disastrous mess all the time and the whole rear wiper thing, how dumb. As far as the power rear window, talk about a filthy dirty interior, that was not the easiest to clean. Call me lazy, but I am not a contortionist. Lol. A prior new 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax “Rock Warrior” was not nearly as bad in that aspect. I do not do a lot of A/C. Needless to say, I do not miss it at all. Not even the slightest.

Before the 2012 switch to Toyota, I grew up driving nothing but Cof GM coF

My self-ordered 2022 Mojave is my first Jeep and I absolutely love it. Zero complaints. Just turned 35K trouble free miles. Knock on wood. Nothing but look-back and smiles. While I sometimes miss that BEAST of a Tundra, I have decided that this Gladiator is my favorite of all that I have owned. Nothing but 4x4s. Not one single coup/sedan car. I have taken a lot of pictures, but deleted every single 4R photo I had in my phone. Hell, I still have many Tundra photos though. Hah!

Share the “Glamour Shots,” of course. Too busy driving for any action photos.

Just goofing with the last photo… maybe.

Good luck with it, sounds like you are good so far.

I have to admit, we are having some serious conversations this weekend. Supposed to pick up the 4R next week... Lots of great feedback, most of it good... but I appreciate there are glaring differences, that may show a more difficult side of the 4R

 

[ecidiego]

What airport is this?

 

[Stuntman Mike]

I am still waiting for the "I am leaving this forum but lurking around ..." meme.

 

[Hootbro]

I am still waiting for the "I am leaving this forum but lurking around ..." meme.

Paging @Rusty PW

 

[Rusty PW]

Paging @Rusty PW

Ok. You asked for it.

 

[amiyank]

I get it, I done. Goodbye Girls.

 

[RubiNewbCB]

See you again in 18 months or sooner.

 

[amiyank]

Actually since you all pissed me off so much I am going to keep the POS. Just to spite all you guys; although I do see a lot pain behind those trolling lines, maybe we can reach some, nah F-IT.

Good luck with your rigs.

 

[Rusty PW]

Actually since you all pissed me off so much I am going to keep the POS. Just to spite all you guys; although I do see a lot pain behind those trolling lines, maybe we can reach some, nah F-IT.

Good luck with your rigs.

Wishing you luck with your new Toy-o-ta.

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