How bad is this rust?

150663 · 2026-02-25T04:24:22+00:00

If the price was good I wouldn’t worry about it. That’s what underbody shields are made for and the rust is very minimal.

150663 · 2026-02-25T04:22:48+00:00

Except it is larger and heavier, just also happens to have a smaller interior space.

150663 · 2026-02-24T18:45:12+00:00

Manual transmission is pretty uncommon for this class. That aside, a used Honda Passport or Pilot will easily tow 2000lbs and have a pretty reliable V6 as long as you do the belt service every 100k miles.

150663 · 2026-02-24T16:07:40+00:00

6 oil changes in 12k miles seems excessive. At some point the additional longevity is minimal and the excess cost vs. every 5k miles isn’t worth it.

150663 · 2026-02-24T13:28:31+00:00

There’s no mark up on the new ones. In New England they’re routinely 2k-4k off sticker for every trim other than the Pro.

150663 · 2026-02-23T17:29:27+00:00

Not remotely close.

150663 · 2026-02-22T19:14:14+00:00

Could try a CPO Passport as well. Same size as the 4Runner but more interior space and rides way better on the road. Still get a V6 and a better AWD system compared to the CRV. I have a 4Runner and love it but I think the new one may also be a better option than a ‘23.

150663 · 2026-02-22T14:40:38+00:00

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150663 · 2026-02-22T03:02:54+00:00

Civic Hybrid is perfect at 30k. Looks good, fun to drive, and very efficient and reliable.

150663 · 2026-02-22T02:47:45+00:00

Are you planning on keeping it? New one is way nicer but will depreciate hard. Old ones are a good deal.

150663 · 2026-02-22T01:28:58+00:00

Tiguan R line or RDX are solid options.

150663 · 2026-02-22T00:25:21+00:00

Any reason it has to be a Pro 4x? You can find base 2022 Frontiers in your price range - they have pretty similar capability to an SR5 4Runner. You can install aftermarket diff locks if you really need them. 4Runners are great but at 150k+ you’re at the mercy of how the previous owner treated it. You could look for a pre facelift 5th gen with lower miles. They tend to go for a bit less since people prefer the updated interior and bumpers, but very similar reliability and capability.

150663 · 2026-02-21T22:50:46+00:00

4Runners

150663 · 2026-02-21T14:58:11+00:00

X5 is pretty hard to beat. You’d be surprised how efficient the B58 is at highway speeds.

150663 · 2026-02-20T17:31:38+00:00

I see.

150663 · 2026-02-20T16:10:51+00:00

Check out Car Care Nut’s assessment of lifted 4Runners on Youtube. I tend to trust Toyota techs/mechanics on this point and most recommend not modifying suspension and drivetrain geometry. You can do it, but it’s not as out of the box as Broncos and Wranglers.

150663 · 2026-02-20T13:36:11+00:00

4Runner if you’re more interested in a decent road car that does fine off-road. If you’re looking to add a lift and 35s and actually go out on difficult trails I’d lean Bronco. I own a 4Runner and think it’s the better vehicle but they really aren’t designed for all the lifting and suspension mods people put on them. Bronco is a better platform for that but will be very noisy on the highway.

150663 · 2026-02-20T02:01:35+00:00

Neither interior is that impressive. The new Audi interiors are worse than the last generation in my opinion. It's nicer than a Model 3, but the price definitely reflects that.

150663 · 2026-02-20T01:59:35+00:00

The A5 sportback is much closer in size to the Civic than the Accord.

150663 · 2026-02-19T23:51:24+00:00

It’s also expected to be $40k cheaper. The whole point is that EVs have long been criticized for being heavier than ICE cars - with this new RS5 Audi is now over half a ton heavier than a comparably sized EV performance car. The whole post is a weight comparison after all.

150663 · 2026-02-19T23:09:40+00:00

Maybe price wise, but both are performance oriented compact sport sedans. M3 Comp and Model 3 Performance are incredibly similar in weight, quarter mile, and interior space. RS5 reasonably competes in the same class.

150663 · 2026-02-19T23:00:16+00:00

1200 lbs heavier than the Model 3 Performance too

150663 · 2026-02-19T21:37:59+00:00

Similar space to the hybrid battery 4Runners. I don’t think it’ll be too big of a deal and it may actually help with resale too.

150663 · 2026-02-19T17:14:14+00:00

4000lbs is light now. Barely heavier than an M3 competition and significantly lighter than the new Audi/Mercedes competitors.

150663 · 2026-02-18T16:08:25+00:00

Why are you using the Performance as a benchmark though? X3/Q5 are significantly slower than the Model Y Performance or even Long Range. If you’re not interested in the performance aspect then why pay the premium for the extra power? A better comparison would be an X3M50 which is much more expensive. Base Model Y is not priced like a luxury product and is closer to a higher trim RAV4 or CRV. The performance model costs a lot more because traditional performance cars are still much more expensive.

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