2023 Toyota 4Runner — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger
I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with keys, insurance, license info or where we…
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2023 Toyota 4Runner — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include? — Los Angeles owner
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 54,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I…
RoadTripBuyer172Community StarterMay 29, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProLos Angeles5 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — question: Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what would you…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air leak…
QuietWeekend186Community StarterMay 28, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Orange County1 reply0 helpful
2007 Toyota Camry — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
2018 Toyota Camry — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
2025 Toyota Camry — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 8,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic.
2022 Toyota RAV4 — blower works on some speeds but not others
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 17,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others.
CommuterDriver262Community StarterMay 24, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSECalifornia6 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner — reliable cheap first car or newer car with warranty? — anyone dealt with this recently?
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 42,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs.
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — when downtime matters more than repair cost
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 198,000 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do…
TowEnthusiast444Community StarterMay 24, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Salt Lake City3 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — anyone else: Air down for trails but still drive pavement between sections
Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 252,500 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration whi…
ManualEnthusiast82Community StarterMay 23, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Cleveland8 replies0 helpful
2007 Toyota Camry — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airf…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE — a/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 22,000 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost…
TrackShopper30Community StarterMay 24, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSENYC / Long Island2 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — need advice: Steering oscillation after hitting a bump
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 151,000 miles. On certain rough highway sections the steering can start oscillating after a bump. Slowing down stops it. I'm…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE — question: Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle
Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is th…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 73,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving.
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — anyone else: Buy a welder or bigger air compressor first?
I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor handles tires but not sustained air tools. W…
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterMay 21, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProCentral Florida11 replies0 helpful
2024 Toyota Tacoma — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 22,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay…
2018 Toyota Camry — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history — Cleveland owner question
The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do yo…