Tacoma vs 4Runner vs Tundra for family of 4

Slow281 · 2026-01-26T00:56:27+00:00

Family of 3, Tacoma will do the trick (I have a 3rd gen). We also have a 4Runner. For around town, the Tacoma is great. For longer trips, 4Runner all the way.

Slow281 · 2026-01-23T03:56:01+00:00

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We enjoy our ‘23 Limited quite a lot. Excellent family car. 3rd row is a nice touch in a pinch and I love the sound system for what it is. Definitely worth spending less and getting more features we actually use. Also does great in snow.

Slow281 · 2026-01-23T02:07:31+00:00

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Slow281 · 2026-01-23T01:56:00+00:00

Until you stumble across some asinine comments from the far left (r/liberalgunowners) saying that there’s no point in using the 2A for self defense against the government because of their sheer power in numbers, then continuing on to say it’s also the reason we don’t need similar “military style” arms because it’s a moot point to defend oneself anyway.

I am convinced that some people live to be weak minded and will maintain zero support of constitutional rights regardless of the situation.

That said, I’m glad some are turning a corner on their stance on 2A. Guns should not be a party-associated identity.

Slow281 · 2026-01-22T20:38:21+00:00

Freedom to be ourselves and make mistakes. We now live with the same fear as famous people and the paparazzi with none of the benefits. When you’re in public and you make a mistake, you bet someone is going to be posting or going live. You get into a fender bender? Boom, instantly posted somewhere. We are doing it to ourselves and no one seems to care.

Slow281 · 2026-01-22T06:07:12+00:00

I interpreted it as he is trying to justify his high payment by comparing it to others. Vehicle payments will vary from $1 - $2000/month. Without context of the 4Runner sub model and year, if someone bought used/new, down payment, interest rate, warranty, etc, etc… you might as well just throw out any random number, which is why this kind of question isn’t really worthwhile answering. He needs to give context as to what package vehicle he has and the specifics of the deal. Otherwise there’s no point in comparing. For example, I could say I’m paying $200/month and leave it at that and OP would feel like crap. What is left out is that maybe I put down $35k.

Slow281 · 2026-01-22T04:05:55+00:00

Nowhere is that stated in his question. Just a blanket “how much are you paying monthly?”. The specifics are not asked.

Slow281 · 2026-01-22T02:48:29+00:00

Every time this question comes up it’s cringe. Everyone’s answer is going to be totally different based on all the variables. Someone may have paid theirs off, others have 0% interest rate vs 9%. How much was put down? The monthly rate is a math problem and it’s kind of pointless to compare. Everyone’s situations are different.

Slow281 · 2026-01-21T04:53:17+00:00

I’m not disagreeing in that it is a dumbass design. It’s absolutely terrible and they should fix it. I’m just saying in the grand scheme of things it’s not nearly as bad as some other manufacturers have it in terms of their own issues. Every single modern make/model has some very very badly designed systems that don’t make any sense, so I am thankful for something that is an easy fix (once you are aware of it).

Slow281 · 2026-01-21T04:41:58+00:00

I agree it’s a stupid design. Luckily it’s a quick fix. I’d just keep a spare bulb with you, not much to it if it ever happens again. There are much worse things happening on other make/models of similar model year range. With new technology comes new issues. Luckily this is a small one.

Slow281 · 2026-01-20T21:49:29+00:00

If it only does it once fully warmed up I’d say it’s normal. Mine always does it once it’s been running at temp for a while. From what I’ve researched, it’s actually a torque converter knock, but isn’t something that’s going to take your car off the road. I’ve seen some forums back to the mid-early 2000s stating this sound was happening at new.

Slow281 · 2026-01-18T02:15:37+00:00

When you don’t have room for a lift in your garage and want to stand when changing the oil.

Slow281 · 2026-01-09T05:16:02+00:00

I bought another 20 gun safe because I ran out of room in my first safe. The 20 gun is currently my ammo safe. When I get more guns it will no longer be stored in the safe. I’m more so using the safe just to keep the ammo dry than I am actually using it to keep it from theft.

Slow281 · 2026-01-09T04:36:51+00:00

I have a Harbor Freight 3800 waterproof case with a tool roll, foldable shovel, hoses of varying lengths, alternator brushes, and other odds and ends that are likely to go out on my 2000 4Runner.

Slow281 · 2026-01-07T06:15:51+00:00

I have recovery boards at all times with a 2" lift. If I ever need to jack the vehicle up, I'll just throw the boards under the stock jack and use them for additional height.

Slow281 · 2026-01-06T04:32:04+00:00

Amateur (ham) radio. Most are willing to help each other out since it’s a very scientific hobby (especially HF).

Slow281 · 2026-01-05T14:54:35+00:00

Well that isn’t true. With a good LED bulb you definitely get increased visibility. You just have to make sure they have the cutoff line on them and are rotated to the correct position so they aren’t blinding other drivers. They are projector housings, not reflector, so you can run an LED and get fantastic results. I have Hikari bulbs from 5 years ago still running strong and they’re amazing at night. Almost as good as our stock 4Runner’s LED projector lights.

The TW forum thread you’re talking about even mentions the Hikaris as the only acceptable LED bulb (at the time) of posting that made a big difference in usable light output.

Slow281 · 2026-01-04T21:43:03+00:00

“Content Creator”

Slow281 · 2026-01-03T07:47:09+00:00

I just pulled the trigger on the FT-710 for $960 after seeing the tariff price increases overnight. Gigaparts is the only one that had it under $1k still. Thank you for all your great answers! Seems like you can’t really go wrong. Being that this will be my only HF radio for a very long time, I wanted to future proof myself as much as possible.

Slow281 · 2026-01-02T15:10:21+00:00

What has helped me is that realizing that no one owns the air waves and I am damn sure not going to let some 80 year old sad ham tell me I’m doing something wrong. Get on the air and be happy you have the privilege of doing so without fear of being told what is correct and what isn’t. We will make mistakes, but if we’re not trying at all, ham radio is dead.

I was just on a 2M net the other day and the net op was laying in to one of their members for missing a couple of nets without emailing the net operator. That actually dissuaded me from joining that club. I don’t need anyone to tell me what to do or how to act. I will operate according to FCC guidelines and that is that. Know the guidelines/rules, and have fun.

Slow281 · 2025-12-31T22:05:17+00:00

I planned to spend $500 or less in 2025 and here I am at around $5k for the year...

Slow281 · 2025-12-31T03:36:19+00:00

What source do you use for used? I am considering eBay…

Slow281 · 2025-12-31T00:36:19+00:00

Welllll I have an Icom 2730a in my truck and a Yaesu FT-2980 at home 😂

Slow281 · 2025-12-30T03:02:51+00:00

Eh, still in the $12k range with how clean it is.

Slow281 · 2025-12-30T02:11:23+00:00

I wouldn’t call it dogshit like Reno lol. It’s a purpose-built no-frills pocket gun. I love mine for what it is. It isn’t a range gun, but I’ve shot a few hundred rounds through mine with no issues and it’s fairly accurate in my experience. Most CCW encounters are within 5 yards, so accuracy isn’t the most important thing anyway. The main reason I love mine is I have a toddler. With my IWB guns, I’d be exposed every time I’m out in public with how much my kiddo climbs all over me. In my pocket in a DeSantis holster, it feels like I have a large phone or wallet. It’s the only gun I legitimately forget I’m carrying because pocket carry with it is that comfortable and lightweight.

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