Just to confuse you some more. The cost to buy it is the same as 5 years worth of monthly subscriptions. I have a couple trips coming up that I'm thinking of subscring for that month.
Obviously no first hand experience. But I will be curious about reviews on the new 2025 Toyota 4Runner hybrid. It's going to be available this fall and is built on same platform as the Tacoma and Tundra.
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I drove the non hybrid Tacoma about a month ago (and my wife had a 4runner for quite a while) for a test drive. Coming from my 3rd gen Tacoma (and that 4Runner) I was amazed at how much more powerfull that turbo 4 cylinder felt over the 3.5L V6 I had in the Tacoma. That hybrid in that truck/SUV is going to be outstanding.
I wish I remember the source but I read an opinion piece some years ago and the author‘s opinion was e-bikes will be what drive our transition to electric transportation and not cars. It was an interesting take.Or switch to a bike!
Minnesota touts e-bike rebates worth up to 75% off cost of new purchase
If you're thinking about buying an e-bike, this summer might be the perfect time. The state said the rebate is worth a maximum rebate of up to $1,500. Retailers can apply for the program starting May 1.
Brother in law in Kansas City area decided to not get an additional car as a second kid got their drivers license. He got an ebike instead and takes it to work every day, a trip of around 3 miles one way. He loves it because he can get some exercise but isn't totally sweaty when he gets there since he has a professional position. Of course this is a bit easier in KC than in the Twin Cities.
One of my former employers had a nice bike area with lockers and a shower, made it really nice.
As the owner of a 2022 4Runner, I support this statement. Its a great vehicle, but 18mpg and no auto-on headlights make it seem like its from 1972.Looks like yesterday was the day that Toyota allowed people to review the new 4 runner. A lot of stuff out there on YouTube.
It will be interesting to see if this one goes until 2039 until it's next redesign
Friend of mine recently bought a 2019 RAV4...no automatic lights. But it does do automatic high beams. And lane keeping and all that.
Wow I had no idea this wasn’t standard on all vehicles.
My observation has been that domestic makes tend to include auto lights on base/fleet models these days, but some foreigns still don't. Particularly Japanese. It's crazy to me, like, the cost savings on those vehicles to not have it must be in pennies. For an extremely-basic, safety-oriented feature. There's plenty more, much more expensive safety features already included.
I've posted some analysis before I believe in this thread about domestic vs foreign. For like-to-like vehicles and features, domestic are about 15-20% more expensive in many categories. Usually I compare the top 2 models of each make for my comparisons as I like things like HUD, turning headlights, etc. Now with Parkinson's I've unfortunately just gotten rid of likely my last vehicle
Just sat in a friends Jeep Grand Cherokee (The highest end one). Massaging seats, screen for the passenger to watch movies, etc. He bought it last month for $15k off of sticker. Looks like the auto market is starting to loosen up a little.I've posted some analysis before I believe in this thread about domestic vs foreign. For like-to-like vehicles and features, domestic are about 15-20% more expensive in many categories. Usually I compare the top 2 models of each make for my comparisons as I like things like HUD, turning headlights, etc. Now with Parkinson's I've unfortunately just gotten rid of likely my last vehicle
Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander - Highlander Premium all decked out is $15K less than similar Ford Explorer.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fully decked can be incredibly higher - and it's the least reliable vehicle on the road by many measurements.
Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, Jeep Compass, etc are all more expensive feature to feature than Toyota and most of the time Honda. And with reliability and satisfaction rankings, you're not getting anything extra.
I would be all Ford but every time our leases come up, I compare Highlander Premium vs Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Equinox, etc and the Toyota always comes out a minimum of $10K less and I've now had 5 of them in a row without a single issue.
That's a good sign. My parents bought one either early this year or late last year and are happy. I think the problem with Jeeps is you can have a vehicle with a starting price of like 40K that can have a top end price of like 100K. I know they've become status symbols for professors, newer C-suite execs, etc but the range is insane.
From what I've seen sticker price on Domestic vehicles is considerably higher than Japanese but the domestic dealers are more likely to wheel and deal where it all works out to paying about the same. My coworker and I both just bought 1/2 ton hybrid pick-ups within a couple months of each other. List price for his Ford was $7-$8k more than my Toyota with similar options. Our out the door prices were within a couple hundred of each other with his being just a little less than mine.
What prices are you comparing? The domestic auto makers tend to rely on large money off of msrp versus the foreign automakers.I've posted some analysis before I believe in this thread about domestic vs foreign. For like-to-like vehicles and features, domestic are about 15-20% more expensive in many categories. Usually I compare the top 2 models of each make for my comparisons as I like things like HUD, turning headlights, etc. Now with Parkinson's I've unfortunately just gotten rid of likely my last vehicle
Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander - Highlander Premium all decked out is $15K less than similar Ford Explorer.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fully decked can be incredibly higher - and it's the least reliable vehicle on the road by many measurements.
Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, Jeep Compass, etc are all more expensive feature to feature than Toyota and most of the time Honda. And with reliability and satisfaction rankings, you're not getting anything extra.
I would be all Ford but every time our leases come up, I compare Highlander Premium vs Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Equinox, etc and the Toyota always comes out a minimum of $10K less and I've now had 5 of them in a row without a single issue.
I just got an electric bike delivered (the Ride1Up Turris). This weekend I'll be assembling it. I'm planning to use it for my daily commute most of the time. It'll be interesting to see how much I end up using it for errands and other things around town as well.Or switch to a bike!
Minnesota touts e-bike rebates worth up to 75% off cost of new purchase
If you're thinking about buying an e-bike, this summer might be the perfect time. The state said the rebate is worth a maximum rebate of up to $1,500. Retailers can apply for the program starting May 1.
