joecool509
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8 quarts of synthetic oil should last 15k. I change mine once a year before the cold season to get any moisture out. 35$ if you buy mobile 1 at Wally world.
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Also how important is it to buy from your local dealer (since you will need them)? I can get a better price elsewhere.
This is a fantastic question. I'm in an almost identical situation.
Should I suck it up and buy local since I'm going to inevitably need my dealer's cooperation, even if it means spending about $1500 more? Or should I take the better deal elsewhere (200 miles away), and then hope for the best?
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking to hear, and you have just nudged me one step closer to pulling the trigger. I am completely on the same page as you as far as the most recent 4Runner redesign - can't stand it. Looks/feels/drives nothing like my 2000, which I loved. As far as the LR4 goes, I have totally fallen for it, and am more than willing to deal with those minor annoyances that you mention.
Out of curiosity do you have a 2010 or 2011?
Thanks again!
Minazaki - I have the 2010, HSE. I agree that the LUX (and LUX Plus which I think was offered in 2010) were aimed more to go head to head with the options on a BMW or MB, and were not things I was looking for.
I got the oil changed at the dealership at 7500 miles, couldn't stand the thought of 15000 miles for a first change, and it cost about $130 (!!), which was a shock. The service dept is adamant that I don't need another until 22500, and say I would be wasting money.
I would spend the extra and buy at the local dealership, I am sure if you showed them the quote you got from 200 miles away, they would try and match it. But keeping the local service guys on your side is a no brainer. I suggest a plate of cookies or a case of beer (on a Friday, naturally), and they will work for you. A final thought on this. My 02 Tundra needed a new oxygen sensor recently. The cost to replace a single sensor was $380 (for an $80 part and maybe 40 minutes of labor!) I know LR dealership work is expensive, but they are hardly the only ones, however they do know my name, and they give a sh#t about my vehicle.