TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 3, 2017 at 2:56 PM
    RedRunner87

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    Never sell the Runner
     
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    Found a great deal on an 06 wrx wagon with 62k miles that I couldn't pass up. Didn't lose any money from selling my runner too.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2017 at 3:02 PM
    RedRunner87

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    Same...I'm basically rebuilding mine slowly lol
     
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    Is it bad that I looked for a v8 4Runner today on CL today?
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2017 at 3:03 PM
    RedRunner87

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    I found one but was told I don't need 2 4Runners :(
     
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    But mines not on CL
     
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    It's good. Peppy. Fits my needs but I don't get too much satisfaction out of it like I did my 4Runner. I don't plan on modding it but I sure do miss tinkering on the runner.
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    The boss of the house
     
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    That's pretty cool. Always wanted a WRX wagon or hatch
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    Should def sell the taco unless you're hauling stuff in the back a lot of the time. Maybe I'll get a v8 runner for cheap then throw money straight to suspension so I could go zoom zoom through sand
     
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    i love the STI wagons
     
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    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    I want your 4Runner
     
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  13. Jan 3, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    Yeah it's pretty fun. I just need the runner bug to go away!!
     
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    come and get it
     
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    If only STI was in my price range...wagons are great.
     
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    id take a WRX wagon as well. doesnt have to be STI
     
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    I sold my runner to get better gas...I'm averaging 23-24mpgs. Not that great of an upgrade but I guess I'll take it from getting 15.
     
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    You move to Florida, sell the 4Runner and buy a WRX... too young for a mid life crisis..
     
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    That's awesome though! Straight profit right there! I shoulda just gotten an old corolla or something then saved for what I really wanted.
     
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    i thankfully have work pay for my fuel. Otherwise id be out of the 4runner as well. 13MPG avg
     
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