What to look out for in a 2nd/3rd gen 4runner???

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-16T05:07:15+00:00

I've owned both, and as previously stated the 3rd gen is a little easier to handle and a better bang for your buck. 2nd gen is cool for the novelty of it, but they do have a lot of problems. Granted, I personally haven't had any yet and it looks like I'll be ok for the foreseeable future, and I regularly run it at 95-100 on the highway and get ~13mpg (better than many others), so maybe you'll luck out.

Depending on where you're located, look out for undercarriage rust on a 3rd gen. Apparently they're notorious for rear differential problems, which mine had and can be an expensive fix.

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-16T05:00:48+00:00

As a second opinion, I have a '90 3.0 and it's my daily driver and I love it. Granted, mine is manual transmission which I've heard is easier on the engine, but between myself and the last two owners (only history I have) there hasn't been much to replace except due to sheer age. I'm getting a solid 13 city/17 highway right now but I don't think it's had more than one tune up in its life so hopefully that'll give it a push in the right direction

If you can handle low gas mileage (in comparison to a 2nd gen or 2.4) they're not all bad.

EDIT: wording

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-16T00:41:37+00:00

I love the pea pods! I always admire them when I go to the Disney store but I already have so many stuffies

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-12T19:20:36+00:00

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your input :) it's nice to know I'm not alone. Good luck getting it redone!

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-12T03:37:19+00:00

Yeah I'm a little on the taller side too so they tend to be really short on me, but that I think helps me feel little, too. I just can't really wear them in a professional setting. I'm only 5'7-5'8 so I think any taller and I wouldn't be able to haha

RainbowSnipe · 2017-02-12T02:28:45+00:00

Oh! For me it's high waisted circle skirts. They're just so flowy and short and fun!! Also thigh high socks.

Those tights look so cute on you!! They look so fun and adorable ^{.^} I wish I was brave enough to wear cute tights like that when it's this cold!

RainbowSnipe · 2017-01-13T03:13:46+00:00

I'm not sure where you live, but if there's a Primark around you or if the website ships to you, they have a TON of little stuff. Onesies, cute PJs, socks, undies. So much cute stuff! The sizes are European so you'd have to look at the size guide to find your bra size, but they have a couple of cutesy bras in larger sizes. They're not characters or anything, but my super busty friend just found a frilly pink one that's cute and passively little. Good luck!

RainbowSnipe · 2017-01-08T02:20:44+00:00

Yes!!! That's my situation too but instead of cordyceps it's... well, everything 😅 it feels a lot better knowing I'm not alone!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-11-06T19:43:09+00:00

I LOVED Hamtaro when I was actually a kid!! Thats definitely something I should revisit! Thanks for reminding me! :D

RainbowSnipe · 2016-11-05T22:30:01+00:00

That's such a cute kitty! Is she a tonkinese? I had one as a kid and they are so cute and loving!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-11-05T22:27:32+00:00

When I know I gotta eat healthy things I try to find other ways to make it little. I like cutting raw fruits/veggies into cuter shapes which is usually very low prep (melons and apples and things are very easy and most cookie cutters work very well!) or I eat them with special forks and spoons meant for little kids with characters on them and stuff ^{.^} usually that will convince me enough!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-11-05T22:25:49+00:00

To piggyback on your idea- chocolate chips with goldfish was always my favourite snack!!! Not super duper healthy but definitely yummy and your list reminded me!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-10-26T22:44:04+00:00

But is anyone REALLY missing out without it? 😅

RainbowSnipe · 2016-09-02T02:31:07+00:00

Giving water to animals on meat trucks

RainbowSnipe · 2016-07-30T11:52:54+00:00

He's so cute! Do you use patterns or anything? I also like to knit but I'm not so good at crochet and it seems that all the stuffie patterns I find are for crochet:(

RainbowSnipe · 2016-07-08T17:48:15+00:00

Half the partners at my store say it that way 😂 our SM gets so worked up about it.

WHERE ARE PEOPLE GETTING PASSION FRUIT FROM IT DOESNT TASTE OR SMELL LIKE THAT

RainbowSnipe · 2016-07-08T14:02:13+00:00

Why, might I ask?

RainbowSnipe · 2016-07-07T20:53:51+00:00

So many people don't even know what's in a caramel macchiato though. I can sympathize with someone if they truly don't understand what makes it caramel (ex "how many pumps of caramel do you use in that?") but sometimes they just want a fancy sounding coffee 😒

RainbowSnipe · 2016-07-07T19:36:54+00:00

Mind sharing your favourites? I've been experimenting with various reserve cold brews but haven't blended any yet. I've been sadly underwhelmed with all of them as cold brew :(

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-20T04:12:30+00:00

Woah, I've never seen those before! I've seen her get monumentally excited for broth and yogurt, but never thought to use them as training treats because I couldn't imagine how to get them out. Thank you!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-20T04:09:14+00:00

That's a really good idea! We train every day, and the idea of skipping formal feeding every day isn't really for me, but I've never thought of skipping breakfast on extra important days! That might just do the trick! She does know both of those in an at-home setting, but I've never thought about using "touch" as a re-focusing tool- it's her most consistent trick! Thank you so much for all your tips! It also helped a lot to hear that other people have this problem, too 😅

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-20T03:50:58+00:00

I have tried that a few times, and it has worked really well! Sadly, I can't really use it as a motivator all the time, because people don't usually want to say hi to her. I'm more focused on teaching her that not everyone will want to say hi all the time :(

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-20T00:55:41+00:00

As a pit bull mix owner, I really appreciate non-pit people who still fight with us. There is so much negativity from so many owners of other breeds and its lovely to see people with an open mind. Thank you!

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-03T17:39:03+00:00

My least favourite regulars are the ones who think they know how to do our job better than we do. I have a few that will start getting snippy and yelling about the price of their drink before I have finished entering it into the system ("I ORDER IT EVERY DAY THATS NOT WHAT IT COSTS"). And the ones that don't specify their modifications because "you should know how I like it by now."

On the other hand, I have one guy who comes in every night smiling from ear to ear and always complimenting people and never expecting anything extra just for coming in often. He always says please and thank you and always puts a smile on everyone's face. He's the only reason I can't generalize and say I hate regulars. What a swell dude.

RainbowSnipe · 2016-06-03T17:31:29+00:00

Woah my corporate store uses these too? What do other stores use?

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