When I deployed to Afghanistan we had 2 4Runners (4WD) that hadn't seen pavement in a decade. One with 270K miles, the other with 320K. Everything worked on them and they ran like tops. Yours is doing fine, and you do have a lot of highway miles. You could replace the engine and transmission and it is still waaaaay cheaper than trucks right now. PS: if you replace the alternator, make sure it is new from Toyota. Rebuilds are OK for city driving with AAA but not offroading

@John-Nada

Жыл бұрын

It might worthwhile to preorder a Nippon Denso alternator and store it on a shelf until you have it installed, otherwise your mechanic will install a rebuild

@CarShopping101

Жыл бұрын

If you tell your mechanic that you want new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts on a Toyota then you will get Denso parts

@petebradt

Жыл бұрын

@@CarShopping101 Yeah, sure. The guy will install a rebuild and charge you for a Denso.

@gsp49

Жыл бұрын

I was worried about the starter failing on mine in the middle of the dessert, so I'm going to start carrying a spare starter, and tools needed. Cheaper than new car payment.

@chevrelait

Жыл бұрын

toyota may sponsor you with your following... 🍀

I will stand by my 2007 4RUNNER forever. 158k miles and still bullet proof.

@scutterlibby

Жыл бұрын

transfer case and auto trans gonna cost

@gilbertlay

Жыл бұрын

​@@scutterlibby ❤❤❤❤

@cindy1568

Жыл бұрын

👍especially when compared to $50k for 2023 model

@jackyluong9618

Жыл бұрын

They don't build like they used to. Your 2007 probably will outlast any of the 2023 4-Runner models.

@AslanKyoya1776

Жыл бұрын

That's really low miles for a 16 year old car

Keep your 6! Better than anything with a 4 or turbo in front of it!

@eatcommies1375

Жыл бұрын

As a Tacoma owner, I second that

@gjb9315

Жыл бұрын

I would third that. I would buy a new one with the 6 and keep the old one. You will find it useful at times to have both runners.

@tuckerhiggins4336

Жыл бұрын

​@@gjb9315I'd buy a GX 460. A few years old, 50k miles, go for about 35k. They just depreciate a little faster

I agree with the ones who say Keep It and bring spare parts. Some people are predicting a lot of new car owners will default on their loans in the next year or two, which will result in a lot of those cars going back on the market at reduced prices. Car Wizard’s videos are very helpful in deciding which models and years are the best for what you do. Great idea to get a winch!

KEEP THE 4RUNNER. I WAS CERTIFIED AT TOYOTA FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND I SAW TOYOTAS WITH WELL OVER 400,000 MILES ON THEM. JUST KEEP UP WITH THE OIL CHANGES AND WHEN IT BREAKS, FIX IT, DON'T LET IT GO. I BOUGHT A USED NISSAN XTERRA WITH 205,000 ON IT, AND THE MILES DID NOT SCARE ME. THE BEST VEHICLES ON THE STREET TODAY ARE TOYOTA, NISSAN, AND HONDA. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, SO KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Hi Sarah! As an accountant, you could definitely write off the cost and depreciation of a new 4 Runner as a business expense. I worry you might breakdown in the middle of nowhere. Much love ❤️

@texasrope1573

Жыл бұрын

I agree exactly here, especially because this your business and everyone wants you happy and safe. Get a new rig and write it off.

@RockNRoller66

Жыл бұрын

Well I guess we know what his 'thing' is 'cause I'm sure he has no mechanical skills to speak of.

@q3trimco

Жыл бұрын

She wouldn't have enough to trump the standard deduction unless she makes massive payments.

@marci.5597

Жыл бұрын

@@q3trimco A business expense is different than a standard deduction - you can claim both at the same time. $60k business revenue - $20K business expense = $40K gross income - $13K standard deduction = $27K taxable income. Something like that.

@kc0lif

Жыл бұрын

new one not needed thanks

I was driving a Ford F350 between Las Vegas and Bakersfield and lost the alternator. I had a Honda portable generator with a 12 volt output so I wired it to the truck battery with wires from the generator in the bed and drove the last 200 miles home. There’s always a way to get out of a jam. My suggestion to Sarah is to have a new Toyota alternator installed and carry the old one with you along with a tool kit. Watch a few videos on 4 Runner repairs and watch your mechanic when they do stuff. Keep your old ride! That $50 to $60 K for a new one is crazy. But if you want a new one, your old one is worth more than you think. Don’t just trade it in. Sell it privately.

Sarah, Your front bumper just clips in at that point. There are 3 screws inside the edge of the wheel well that you may have to remove, but line it up and just use that palm of your hand and smack it back into the clips (unless you busted them). Then line up the 3 screws and tighten them. Easy fix and the rear bumper works in a simulare manner for FYI.

It’s been my practice to just have an alternator in the vehicle along with the basic tools as to have the parts available if you need them. I’ve had new, not rebuilt, alternators only last a few hundred miles before they go bad. Just keep one in your rig and there’s someone at any small town that can help you out changing it!!! Plus, change the tranny fluid, as well as the fluid in the transfer case to keep the rig on the up and healthy.

@DJPLAST2

Жыл бұрын

Spare serpentine belt is also a good insurance investment. Basic tool kit from H.F. wouldn’t hurt either. Tuck them down under the spare tire.

@gsp49

Жыл бұрын

You don't want to change transmission fluid, transmission shops are now putting the old fluid back in after repairs. Toyotas and Hondas don't like new fluids.

@machinist7230

Жыл бұрын

​@@DJPLAST2 I learned long ago, that when ever I changed the serpentine belt, to keep the old one, assuming there was no visible damage.

@scottymac5174

Жыл бұрын

An alternator is one of those parts that does give you no warning. But its also one of those parts that can last for 600,000 miles.

@scottymac5174

Жыл бұрын

I drove in solo a year ago into the Three Forks/Owyhee river area. Back in there for four days...never saw another person or vehicle. Late Sept. Two days after I got home, my battery failed. Would not hold a charge. It was only two years old. One of those things, You never know. Some software glitch on your brand new 2024 Toyota.. You do all the PM you can do and you roll lifes dice.

Keep your 4Runner, spend some money and have it checked out mechanically. Fix any issues and do your add-ons that you mentioned. Customize it a little and enjoy the hell out of it. You'll save money in the long run and it will seem like a new vehicle. But if Toyota offers you a new one....Oh Yeah!! Keep the videos coming. You're the Best!

@emersonbiggins416

Жыл бұрын

Richard, your RIGHT, that Toyota is just gettin broke in !!!

@Ang85323

4 ай бұрын

I agree 👍 💯

Lots of great advice in the comments. My guess is that the residual value isn't what you're looking for in a vehicle but rather the reliability to get you where you want to go with comfort and peace of mind. In that case, with a couple of exceptions, your 4Runner is in excellent shape and, with a few upgrades to give you additional features and protection, I would keep what you have, invest in skid plates, spare parts, roof rack and a complete mechanical evaluation. That would certainly be a better financial decision for the next 170k miles. In any case, Toyota would do well to give you some sort of limited sponsorship. Safe travels and I'll continue to follow you in all of your adventures.

@dieterlange7581

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they should sponsor her at least half price type of deal😂

@christopherneil988

Жыл бұрын

@@dieterlange7581 they could use Sara and her adventures story in an ad.

@apocyldoomer

Жыл бұрын

Sarah gets enough free stuff sent to her, a Sugar Daddy purchased that 4 Runner for her, don’t give her any ideas MAN!

@apocyldoomer

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherneil988 Toyota should send her a year of Razors, to clean up that mess under her armpits!

@mango8918

Жыл бұрын

@@apocyldoomer ????

Loved the story of the boss lady. I grew up in rural Tennessee and people helped each other. Sooner or later we will all need someone’s help and it’s good to know that you can count on it. I try to pay it forward and you find that you have friends that you didn’t know you had. Look at the respect you have for Boss Lady now. If she needed help, you’d be at the front of the line with a big “hell yeah!” ❤

@LuckyBaldwin777

11 ай бұрын

That's the way it should be. It never works like that in the city because there are too many people there who, when you offer a finger, will take the whole hand.

I love the lesson that came out of your stuck in the mud story. I live my life with that rule of just be excellent to each other for sure ❤

@UnBoxLifeWithLori

Жыл бұрын

I second this. @dolls_onthego4645 you put into words what I couldn't. *Stuck in the mud story could also be a great Toyota commercial!!!

I've got an 85 toyota truck with 1.3 million miles on it. Bearings, steering components, clutches, and many many carb rebuilds. it keeps on rolling.

All this does is make me want a Toyota 4runner! You are so popular you could auction yours off and probably pay off a new one.😊

I remember when she had that old pickup truck...

Toyotas are million mile vehicles. Because you explore such remote areas, I would get a new exact same rig or a Tacoma truck with a shell. Plus a new rig has a warranty! Toyota should sponsor you. You are great role model. I watch every video. Keep up the good work.

@rem1762

Жыл бұрын

Off road voids that longevity.

@largent9

Жыл бұрын

Might look in a Subaru. I have taken my Crosstrek anywhere I've wanted to go. You can lift it and own it for a lot less money

@janetairlines1351

Жыл бұрын

@@largent9 the cvt transmissions suck

@rogersmith7396

Жыл бұрын

Lesbian, drug abuser, aetheist. Try Bud light.

@PittiesAndMore

Жыл бұрын

​@@largent9 I own a Subaru and had two others in the past. I own a Lexus (Toyota) GX470 as well. The GX470 is way more capable off-road than any Subaru. The Subaru Crosstrek is fine for forest service roads. Plus, the Crosstrek is tiny compared to the 4-Runner and the GX470.

drive your rig till the wheels fall off. keep with Toyota

There is almost never any need to replace an alternator. Alternators consist mostly of parts that don't do anything physical. What you *should* do is proactively replace the brushes *inside* the alternator. This is what I did on my high-mileage vehicle.

Just a guess as to why AT&T often gets better cell service in rural areas is that when they bought out ALLTEL, which invested in numerous rural cell towers and provided awesome service in more remote locations, actually kept some of those towers instead of abandoning all of ALLTEL'S infrastructure. I truly miss ALLTEL!

Keep the 4Runner because 2017 was one of the BEST years of that generation . I have a 2004 with 260K and it keeps going strong 💪

I remember when your friend got it for you years ago. You did good. Get your Battery tested often. I hope you carry a spare battery. Get that front fender fixed. Even with zipties! Stop trying to talk yourself into another major expense that depreciates rapidly. Carry Spare Fan belts, check your Timing Chain/Belt change schedule and keep the old ones. Buy a tested rebuilt alternator and possibly starter too. Learn how to fix it and carry tools that will change out those items. Stick with what you know. Learn to drive around obstacles.

WH, You still need a Hi-Lift jack and a shovel. Ask your OR shop about those jacks !!

I have a 1990 4Runner 5 speed 4x4 that I absolutely love. The only problem I've had is not enough power which is no longer an issue with these rigs. When my 1998 Tahoe retires, I will most definitely get a new 4Runner. Love them 👍🌞

The one area that people forget about having replaced around 100k miles is the timing belt/chain depending which one your engine has, if your engine is an interferrance motor and your timing belt/chain breaks it will usually crush a valve resulting in the head having to be rebuilt and maybe other internal motor parts replaced as well, costing you alot of money and down time. The only way to check if your belt/chain is still good is by taking the front of the motor apart and if you go that far then replace it and know you have another 100k or more miles of worry free driving. I would highly recommend having it replaced seeing your vehicle has around 170k.

@Youtubecensoredmyusername

Жыл бұрын

Toyota timing chains are “lifetime” they generally last the lifetime of the engine.

@harleydude-xo8pu

Жыл бұрын

@@KZreadcensoredmyusername You are correct but the guides don't, I have a friend whose Nissan truck jumped timing and it has a chain, the chain didn't break but the guides did causing the chain to become loose, therefore the sprockets turned without the chain, she had just under 130k miles and her engine was an interference engine and needed to be completely rebuilt. At least have it checked every 100k miles.

@Youtubecensoredmyusername

Жыл бұрын

@@harleydude-xo8pu yea Toyota guides should last as long as the engine also. Iv seentoyota guides with 300k on them, barely any wear. Keep your oil clean and probly won’t have any issues. I hated Toyota for most my life. But got tired of fixing my fords and jeeps. I even put a ls400 1uz engine in my old Ford. Nissan quality has gone way down in recent years 240k for a Toyota seems to be the equivalent of 100k for everyone else in terms of wear and tear. 170k lol nah I wouldn’t worry much especially because her 4Runner is so new. That’s the reason if she were to sell it she would get about half the cost of a new one. Toyota. Hell yeah

@janetairlines1351

Жыл бұрын

@@KZreadcensoredmyusername my 2010 tacoma still blue books for $18k🤣. Cant beat them

@Youtubecensoredmyusername

Жыл бұрын

@@janetairlines1351 good choice 👌

Keep your current 4runner till the wheels fall off!! The best suv ever made. Or sell it to me... I'll drive it for ten more years, problem free. 170,000 mi is barely broken in for a 4runner.💪🏻🍻

My two cents. Keep your 4Runner, anything you spend maintaining it will be less and more determinant that any new vehicle bought brand new. If you traded it in, the dealer would have it sold that day for top dollar because these are so popular and reliable. With maintenance it could last many more miles and years. These are popular and have a great resale value for good reasons.

I have a 1990 Celica GTS with 308000 miles and still going strong. She has no rust and is so comfy to drive. No off roading, just city and highway, and IN country roads! I would buy another Toyota for their dependability! Love your videos!

@johnholcomn8560

Жыл бұрын

92 Corolla had 326,000 on it when I scrapped it. New England winter and road salt and chemicals ate the body up. Leaked oil, but ran solid. I had it for 12 years after buying it used.

@tpndgo2061

Жыл бұрын

Back in those years , Toyotas were made in Japan. Nowdays , they are using cheap materials.

@jeffrobodine8579

Жыл бұрын

Scooty Kilmer is proud of you. o7

A Hussy video on a Sunday I love it! I say keep your vehicle for a little longer, get the alternator replaced or just wait for the end of the year to buy a new one cause they say it's cheaper to buy a new vehicle at the end of the year.

@AM711

Жыл бұрын

Yea I was like, what day is it?? Toyota for life

I would keep it till 250K. Then get another 4 runner. Nothing beats a toyota for reliability. I'm on my 5th toyota pickuo since 1983.I put 1 million miles on my first 3. I have a 1994 4wd with 175000 mi & a 2015 4wd tacoma with 63000 mi. I work construction & camp/fish/play with these trucks. You can't beat them.

@scottymac5174

Жыл бұрын

I would keep it to 300k and spend $30,000 dollars to rebuild it.

@thegreenpickel

Жыл бұрын

The '94 with a 22RE engine holds a special place in my heart.

@ronaldstarkey4336

Жыл бұрын

I will never buy another toyota... ever... the transfer case blew up driving down 395 and the hole in the floor board was so big... you could jump through it without touching the sides... it ripped out the break line's and the gas line... what a disaster...add insult to injury... the dealership treated me like sh**I payed the sob off while it sat in my driveway... I will never buy another toyota as long as I live...f***toyota and their chicken s***dealership... they scre***me for the last time... lol

@ronhoffman2005

Жыл бұрын

@@thegreenpickel You can't beat the old school. the 22RE 4 cyl., manual front locking hubs & manual tranny is a bullit-proof design. Unfortunately living in a northern climate rust eventually wins. But, not yet lol

Fellow Toyota owner here. I think you should replace the alternator and replace any belts that are beginning to show signs of wear. I know this is basic advice but Toyotas are pretty bulletproof and pretty sure you'll be able to get another two hundred thousand miles out of your rig. Best of luck with whatever you decide.

My last 3 vehicles have been 4Runners. I currently have a 2019 2wd SR5. I take it off road all the time. It amazes me how well it handles the terrain of the Desert. I wouldn't have any other vehicle. Stick with your 4Runner. It has a lot of life left in it, believe me! There's an old saying: If you want to go on a Safari, get a Land Rover. If you want to make it back home, get a Toyota.

I would hold off on buying a new rig for a bit, but considering your usage of this rig, it would make a lot of sense. You’ll get great trade in money for yours and since yours is running ok, you can spec your new rig exactly the way you want it. I would stick with the 4Runner. On the rural folk thing, I can’t understand why people don’t like your content. You never broadcast where you’re at, you’re always respectful of others’ wishes, and you always leave every spot better than you found it. I have a feeling this boss lady has a different take on you after realizing that a few of her buddies trust and love you. You’re awesome.

Try the Ironman foam cell pro shocks. They SHOULD last practically forever, and if they do wear out many years down the road, they're easily user-rebuildable because they're unpressurized (so you don't need to repressurize them, and seals are much simpler & easier to replace). I'd keep the 4Runner for at least 250k and probably 350. It's a lot of highway miles. It'll last a long time.

@petebradt

Жыл бұрын

STFU. She needs Bilsteins.

@gta-6837

Жыл бұрын

04@270,000... zero problems. Lived in it a year straight. Need shocks so I'll check these out

@tuckerhiggins4336

Жыл бұрын

It's very dependent on how and what you wheel. It's very normal to rebuild shocks yearly with a lot of use

@blurglide

Жыл бұрын

@@tuckerhiggins4336 Yearly rebuilds are not very normal at all...except for shocks like King and Icon

I have a 2012 4cyl Toyota....still going strong and take it everywhere.....

If your worried about reliability DO NOT GET A JEEP OF ANY SORT! A heck out different customer and mechanic reliability sites and you’ll understand. The Toyota 4Runner is miles areas in reliability all the way around BUT brand new they’re also very pricy. Just a little food for thought dear girl!stay safe - stay Toyota!

Sounds like a plea for a new free truck

@jeffleonhart6045

Жыл бұрын

And it'll probably work

You've got another 150k miles left on that. KEEP IT!

If you end up getting a new Toyota 4 Runner , I would suggest you seek out a limited slip rear end, and a limited slip front end. You’ll never get stuck again. When you have open differentials, they have a tendency to put power to the wheel that has no traction. So you think you have four-wheel-drive when you actually only have one wheel drive on the front axle and one wheel drive on the rear axle. With a limited slip differential, the power goes to all the wheels. Way more efficient off-road. My Power Wagon has a Detroit Locker in the rear and a True-Trac limited slip in the front. It’s unstoppable.

Get the toy, compact,rugged,trickable, last fover pretty much,yea don't get a van,get a Toyota 4runner and fix up too suit your needs, get rack for top,winch compact one,skid plates too, start a driving the wheels off. Great video,don't get the van! Love. Devo on the block.

Your current rig is doing great and you put a lot of money into it. Keep it. If you really are concerned about what "might' happen, go ahead and get a new alternator and while youre at it, get the timing belt changed. You'll be good to go for another 170k.

If I was you I would definitely keep your 4Runner. Just keep doing some preventive maintenance on it and it should give you many more trouble free miles. You have a very good dependable rig there. Hope you decide what is best for you. Cheers! Stay safe!

What a wonderful story. Yes a 4 runner. Blessings

Just because it's new doesn't make it better, but for peace of mind and your a woman having a newer truck may be a good idea. Toyota if your out there, sponsor Wonderhussy and give her a new rig with all the bells and whistles.

I agree with you Wonderhussy! *The world would be a better place if we helped our neighbors :) PS: TOYOTA = Wonderhussy is a FANTASTIC ROLE MODE and a GREAT channel for you to sponsor for all the right reasons.

Yes your 4Runner may go for another 170K miles, the places you go are probably not the best locations if something does happen. Now, something else to ponder is this... always shy away from the first year of a new model vehicle. When they make changes like introducing a 4 banger there are going to be teething problems. They could be minor or major, you just never know. My advice, as a life long car guy, would be to go for a new 4Runner with the same V6 you have now. Why take the chance on anything else.

I have a 4Runner! 2008 193K 4x4 Great vehicle.

Just to let you know, I have 250,000 miles on my Tacoma, which has the same engine as your forerunner and I’ve never replace the alternator the radiator the starter nothing, don’t worry you are good to go for a long time

man this got me considering getting one. that undercarriage was clean as hell

Love your channel, I found you because of your new at the time 4 Runner. I also have a 2017 TRD 4 Runner and thought how fun it would be to watch your adventures in yours. Keep up the great content, and keep with 4 Runners. They like you are GREAT....

Awesome…. Thanks for sharing!

Your ride is badass, love the tires and lift.

Sara, one thing to keep in mind if you drive with the back window down on dirt roads it will suck the dust in the vehicle.

@John-Nada

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it has to remain closed unless you're on pavement or not moving. Wipe off the seal prior to rolling it down. It's pretty easy to fix or replace those window mechanisms. It's worth doing.

Oh Sarah Jane! I've read all the comments and agree with 99.9%. Keep ol' faithful and pack a new alternator. Or you can take the current one and have an alternator shop just replace the bearings. Because that's what fails in alternators. Either way, keep ol' faithful and be understanding. He may need new wheel bearings or a repack soon but keep him and love him. Eventually someone will wreck you and total him out. Then take the insurance money and get another 4 runner.🎉🎉🎉

@johnbrownlee2341

Жыл бұрын

2000 4 runner, 280,000 miles original alternator went out. Needed $8.00 brushes, bearings still good. Blow out with air when changing oil will help.

Conversation with a well informed 12 year old is a good day. Listen to how they see the world. It can change you for the better.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra with 200,000 miles on it. I now tow my RV travel trailer with it on 2,000+ mile road trips. It is the best pickup i've had in my life. I've had new vehicles and they sometimes have more problems than used ones - especially until the bugs are corrected. Keeping your 4- Runner maintained with relatively minor expense (new ones are probably $30 to $40 thousand and cost much more to maintain) is a wise decision. It has served you well for 6 years and will continue to serve you well with regular pro-active maintenance as it seems you do... glad you have a good mechanic - a very valuable asset.

As someone who owns both a Toyota and a Jeep, for what you do, you have the best option. They both have their pros and cons, my tacoma is right there with you, 162k. Keep up the good work!

Almost all of your concerns with your TRD Off-Road would be addressed by getting a TRD Pro. Shocks, roof rack, skid plate etc. Love your videos!

Love your stories.

Great 4Runner stories, I really like the last one the most. Keep making great content!

I have a 2000 4Runner that's going strong. I have a good mechanic and take it to him every cpl years for a thorough checkup and proactive maintenance. He goes through everything, and it hasn't been expensive. It's been working great.

The first week with my brand new 1990 Isuzu Trooper, backed into a concrete pylon and mangled its driver-side rear steel bumper. Fortunately, was able to remove it, then squish it back straight between a couple wood blocks that I drove over. Congrats on how far you've driven your rig.👍

I just sold my 1999 4runner with 361,000 miles and watched the new owner drive it away. 4runner is an amazing machine.

You're such a good story teller.

Love your channel. I have enjoyed my 2008 Toyota 4Runner for 15 years, with no problems at all (with normal dealer servicing only). Everything still looks and works like new... amazing quality. I am thankful I don't have to replace it in today's distorted market. I think it will last for another 15 years. I tow my sailboat to the local lake all summer with no problems. Please don't buy an Astro Van. Consider a Toyota Sienna van instead, but don't expect to survive back country driving as well as a 4Runner. As far as the next generation of 4Runner, never buy the first year ov a new model, wait for a year to see the reliability index..

My 2 cents is the way you travel, definitely get another Toyota 4 runner. And if this is the last year before they switch to a 4 banger, get one ASAP. Even as good as Toyota is, for someone as tough on a vehicle as you are, stick with the tried and true motor you have now.

Gosh, I love your stories!

I. Love your reports best Sarah!❤

Another great episode. jmo If you want a different type of rig go for it but if you like this, keep it. Cars are changing fast right now. Your 4-Runner can always be repaired. Love the stories!

I think this was one of your best episodes ever! I'm not even in the market for another vehicle but your rundown of your rig was very informative & interesting. Plus, the rest of the video was so darned interesting! Funny how you and the lady who was pi$$ed about you doing a piece about the hot spring she lives near crossed paths again...where she proceeded to bolster your faith in humanity. And, as a bonus, I now know AT&T is the carrier to have in the boonies! 😀Thanks again.

@markpashia7067

Жыл бұрын

Actually in real remote areas you need both. Some are covered by AT&T but others are better on Verizon. Most work along interstate highways but the rest of the remote areas are kind of split between them. Sarah has the real answer already. An emergency satellite link that she talked about before.

@ronaldoago-go5907

Жыл бұрын

WH hidden gems!

Thanks!

My husband agrees. Your Toyota can go much further. Just keep up maintenance, change parts before they go bad, alternator etc... But the accountant's comment about a new Toyota as a business expense write off....very interesting. Great experience about the woman who rescued you. Life is too short to hold grudges or be unkind to anyone. It brings inner peace to do good even towards someone who we think may not like us. Hang in there and be safe young lady. 😁

@c.s.mcleod7383

Жыл бұрын

She's trying to get gifted another free vehicle.

@arankahartford6671

Жыл бұрын

@@c.s.mcleod7383 My husband says the same.

Much love to everyone and their families from Cedar City Utah USA currently 🤠💪🙏🏵️🤠

@ericmadeoftin8206

Жыл бұрын

I've been all over but that view, from that mountain next to Cedar City, looking south, on a super clear day, one of the greatest I've seen.

Thanks

Sarah, get a new alternator and hold on to the 4Runner. That thing is bullet proof. It is good for another 200k miles. Have a wonderful week.

Wonderhussy, Keep doing your 4Runner. As long as you take care of it, it will get you there and back. I still drive around in my 27 year old Chevy Caprice with 263, 400+ miles on it. It's still all original, runs great, and doesn't burn any oil. I change oil and filter every 3,000 to 3,500 miles and haven't had any major problems.

Oh Dear Universe,What did we do to deserve a Sunday vid from Wonderhussy?

@c.s.mcleod7383

Жыл бұрын

It's a promo video.

@MrImaghost

Жыл бұрын

@@c.s.mcleod7383 For what? Old beat up Toyota 4 Runner?

Keep it! They are worth 300 k miles easy, especially one where you have treated it so well!

2017 RAV4 here. Love it ✌🏻

Trust your instincts and experience. If you think a Toyata 4 Runner is best for you, then it probably is. Speaking of update videos . . . would like to see a one year update on your mini-split.

I have the exact same 4Runner. Best driving machine I ever had. If I was riding around where you go with that car, I personally would replace the alternator. A gasoline car can drive 100-150 miles without an alternator, if the battery is in good shape and the bearings in the alternator didn't seize up, which would destroy your accessory drive belt, which drives your coolant water pump and the engine overheats quickly if the belt snaps. Of course, the less lights, radio etc. you have turned on, the longer it will drive.

@janetairlines1351

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And not one of those crap ones from auto zone. Toyota's oem ones are made by denso. Hers could still last many more years, if it even fails at all....

@702Wolfi

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@@janetairlines1351 Probably, but I have seen them fail at 120k and even less. Of course, always buy OEM.

...Great Story Jane...Cheers

I am out in desolate nowhere locations many times. I have used my licence plate as a shovel to dig out my high centered vehicle a couple of times. Really enjoy your content and love your desert compound. Cheers from a fellow Vegas escapee.

Regarding your Toyota's alternator, you are basically correct, it could fail unexpectedly. When the alternator fails (stops charging the battery), the battery icon on the dashboard should light up (it's supposed to light up, with the engine running, if there's a problem with the vehicle's charging system). When you turn the starting key to the first or second "click" position (but before the key is turned to the "start" position), the dash lights (including the battery light icon) will normally light up, but after the engine starts & is running, most of the dash lights (including the battery light icon) will go out. I would recommend buying a new (not rebuilt) alternator from AutoZone, O'Reilly's, etc., & keep the alternator in your vehicle. Then, if your vehicle's alternator quits, you already have a replacement with you, & you need only to find a shop to install it.

@dartagnan1954

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Smart 👍🏼

I think you should consider a 4WD toyota truck with a slide in camper. Think of the extra comfort it would afford you.

Stick with what you like and trust

KEEP YOUR RIG!

My 4 Runner is a 2002 , 200 k miles , no issues or problems , changed the battery after 12 years - just because was worried like you - only get 6 years out of the new one. Recharged the a/c last years for the 1st time , changed out 1 brake lite , and that's it. Best vehicle I've ever had , and I have had all the 4x4 's ever made. Guess I could / should replace the shocks , but I'm used to the ride. That's my 4 Runner story.

If it were me, I'd keep the 4Runner and just keep doing the preventative maintenance you've been doing (and yes, this could include proactively replacing the alternator). My present vehicle is a 1995 Chevy van with 313K miles on it, and it's still going strong. I've never owned a 4Runner, but I have had a couple old Toyotas before, and yeah, they were unsurpassably reliable and more or less bulletproof cars.

@janetairlines1351

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30:19 yes

Keep the one you have! Regular maintenance is the key. I have 250,000 miles on my 4Runner. I use it mainly for out of town use. You could get 500,000 miles on these before major engine work.

We had one on a recent 8 day Baja tour. It did remarkably well.

The best way to keep a part from failing, is to keep a spare one with you.

@ronaldoago-go5907

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LOL so true! Insurance for a rainy day!

Hey Sarah, as always, love your posts! Loyal follower never miss an episode! You’re right, you absolutely can’t beat a Toyota for reliability! There is a another KZreadr call the car wizard. He’s a mechanic works on all kinds of cars and raves on about Toyotas! Even though they cost a little more, he says in the long run, they’re the best investment! I was thinking with the incredible depreciation of a new one, maybe consider a low mileage used? I don’t know! Ford transit would be great as a nomad, but I bet it doesn’t have the durability of a Toyota!

@kevinkicz481

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thats hat i thought ,saw auto trader and her's would be around 20k or more then buy a used one with low miles around 40k

Keep what you have

Hello, Janice and Brian here (good wine) - You are precisely correct in your analysis. Your old steed is not going to continue to be as dependable as your ventures into desolate lands demand. Amid the choices of manufacturers, Toyota, and particularly the 4Runner is bulletproof and, as you know, extremely off-road capable. Ford, Chevy, or Jeep are light years behind in reliability, a critical gulf in the inhospitable places that call to you. There are off-road vehicles with proven durability and capability paired with van-like accommodations. None come from common US manufacturers. They, like Toyotas, are bullet-proof and that has been proven in even harsher conditions than you venture into. My favorite is the Unimog. MAN also makes a similar beast. Both are huge off-road trucks that literally keep up with Paris-Dakar racers, while providing sleeping quarters, mobile shops, and any other utility functions needed. They are stunning, but insanely pricey, thirsty, and beyond huge by 4Runner standards. Think of your sister’s boyfriend’s bus with tires twice that size and able to go wheeling with the Moab crew. In contrast, any kind of normal “van” would be in deep trouble trying to keep up with a 4Runner. The interesting bit is the optimal powertrain for what will inevitably be your next Toyota. You can conservatively double your gas mileage with a hybrid, due to the extreme gas guzzling of the 4Runner. My favorite is the 2024 4 cylinder hybrid. I have beaten the hell out of a previous generation 4 cylinder Prius since 2010 and it has never skipped a beat. They never do! Driven pedal to the metal it delivers mpg in the high 30’s. While the EPA rating is 50 mpg, I did a careful 2-way trial of “hypermileing”, modulating the throttle by road slope, and going at just under 50 mph. I got 60 over a 2 x 40 mile trip. The new version is 20% more efficient and much more powerful. Turbocharging and a remarkable range of efficiency and reliability changes yield a bullet-proof 4 cylinder with about 275 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque (more than your current V6!). Some variables affecting your 2024 model year choices: • You went 170,000 mi at 16 mpg = 10,625 gallons of fuel. • Double the mileage to just 32 mpg (4Runner-sized hybrids do 34-36) and 10,625 gallons divided by 2 = 5,312.5 gallons not burned. • At the current Nevada average per gallon of regular ($4.236) that is 5,312 gallons x $4.236 = $22,503.75. Consider that as a percentage of the sticker price!!! Then, what is the value to the planet? • We visited you in a rental 4Runner and afterward, I experimented with pounding down the road as well as optimizing mileage. At best, I managed to get 20 mpg and at worst, it was an insult to the planet! Even my Corvette, with twice the HP can nearly double the mileage (eco mode, running on 4 cylinders). The 4Runner was fantastic, but an appalling ecological dinosaur. • The Toyota 4-cylinder hybrid has proven itself to be extraordinarily bullet-proof for a very long time. It is also now a powerful package able to move a big rig. If you want more room, it is an option in a Grand Highlander with all-wheel drive. This is not as much of an off-road beast, but it is considerably larger, much better riding, in a similar overall package. The big difference between all-wheel and 4-wheel drive is in extremely slippery conditions. You are young enough to not mind the pounding that the 4Runner delivers due, in part, to primitive body-on-frame construction from Toyota’s pickup line. Perhaps the smaller, but more off-road capable, hybrid 4Runner would better suit your needs, given your petite bedding requirements. My bet - aches and pains of another half-dozen years of 4-wheeling will demand the vastly better ride of independent suspension and all-wheel drive… My aching back and sciatica suggest making that move to smoother ride now, avoiding disk damage!!! • Normally, I would not recommend a more complex drivetrain for your rugged travels. However, the Toyota hybrids just don’t break!!! Your use case is unusual, but if you stick to your current path of valuing reliability and trading in well before the mileage that could be reached in urban use, I strongly suspect that the problems would be the assorted bits and bobs, like your tailgate, and not the drivetrain. With a hybrid you could definitely pocket the $22.5k, while imposing a smaller environmental footprint, two pivotal issues. • I am not an off-roader. I have taken the Prius and many other vehicles far beyond where any rational person would go; it was a challenge and it never went badly - I still should have had my head examined! I wonder how many times the superiority of 4-wheel drive would have made a difference versus all-wheel drive, which is definitely inferior in the most traction-limited challenging conditions but far better the rest of the time. Would a similar, but far better riding, vehicle that offers significantly more interior space be a good trade-off? I suggest a tiny bit more discretion when it is snowing or muddy and remote. Those conditions (especially being remote) are risky in a 4-wheel setup. All that makes the 4-cylinder hybrid offered in the Grand Highlander, a likely best fit for your next, or a following, vehicle. • 6-cylinder hybrids are available. They offer something like 360 hp and are out-and-out fast. In your slow-speed, rough-road world, gearing matters and hp does not. • As for optional bits and bobs, Bilstein shocks are fabulous… BF Goodrich, with tires that are poor on-road, gets a ton of respect from clearly excellent off-roaders. I am delighted that you are attending to getting the last-reasonable mile out of your rig while making sure that you will be around for years to come. Extracting the last few miles and replacing bits when they fail, works in urban service where towing or coasting into a shop is relatively easy. In the outback, replacing them all BEFORE they fail protects you from unreasonable risk. I do health and safety for over 200,000 transit workers and they get beaten to death by rough-riding buses. The 4Runner is a bit similar. I hope that you go for something Toyota, but with less whole-body vibration. A heavy driver gets more isolation out of the seats, etc. You do not! For women, particularly, it is a big issue over time, and the first hints of overexposure are very often permanent problems. Your cleverness and inventiveness are vastly more important than the difference between an off-road beast and a kinder rig that is almost as capable, except in the most sketchy conditions, where what you need is to not wheel alone. Plan ahead and neither rig will stop you. The kinder choice would be more comfortable and less injurious over time. It is time for a new rig to protect you and the planet, lower running costs, and ensure that more of your unique honesty, wit and whimsy comes our way for years to come. You mean so much to so many! Janice and Brian PS You are getting a ton of excellent advice! I want to echo the comments below about aftermarket parts v Toyota parts. We have a serious problem with counterfeit and substandard parts. The comments about how far a Toyota can go are also correct. If you always offroad with others, getting those extra miles while carrying tools and spare parts would be low risk. As someone who "Vants to be alone" the calculus is vastly different and you have gotten the high-reliability miles out of a superb rig that will go on for many more miles (and trips to repair shops).

Even a brand new can leave you stranded ya’ know. I’ve been living in a van for 20 years and have dealt with every kind of woe that you can imagine. If you can afford a new vehicle go for it. You have to decide what works best for your needs.

We have a 2018 4Runner and I notice fine dust collects where the glass and rubber seal meet. I imagine the dust gets past the seal and into the window mechanism. Maybe place some removable painters tape along this entry point when off-roading, then remove the tape once you are back on pavement?

I found you because of looking to buy a 2022 4Runner last year and I was searching videos on KZread about the Runner and you had one uploaded. We ended up buying one and it is a great 4x4! I also love following you now.

So so so true. How awesome of that lady. That’s how I try and live. Thanks for this video. Freedom

Peace of mind is priceless. You deserve a new Toyota. Follow that great intuition of yours always. :)