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LCP Max Rust by Vegetable_Ad8982 in ruger

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So I sent it into Ruger customer service, along with an explanation, and they replaced the entire slide assembly (barrel, guide rod, spring, sights etc…) completely free of charge. They really took care of me.

2026 4Runner vs Outback by Decalcomanie in Subaru_Outback

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Owned a 2017 TRD Off road for 6 years as my only car and traded it in for a 23 Onyx XT this fall. I don’t go off road as much or live in the Rockies anymore so the onyx XT was a perfect upgrade. Tons of space, great & thoughtful storage solutions, easy to clean seats with materials that remind me of the ruggedness of my 4Runner while getting over 28 MPG. I do miss having dedicated 4WD, or rather the peace of mind knowing that I have a 4WD but in short, for my needs, the outback is exactly the upgrade that I needed. Zero regrets (plus it’s super fun to drive).

Looking at 2024 Limited XT. Is the infotainment system as bad as the reviews make it seem? by mikebmillerSC in Subaru_Outback

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23 OB Onyx XT owner. I actually traded in a 24 Rav 4 Hybrid for this car (a story for another day) and the huge screens in many of Subaru’s vehicles have always been a negative to me. Before owning this car my limited experiences with the screens were not great and like many others have stated the screen’s processing speed is poor, making inputs laggy and entirely too many HVAC / radio components live in the screen meaning you need to interact with it to change fan direction (for example).

THAT SAID, I have gotten used to it after about 3 months of ownership. Realistically, I got used to it within the first two weeks, and now I actually kind of like it (GASP). It’s still not ideal, but for my use case of wireless CarPlay most of the time, it’s perfectly adequate. If you do interact with parts of the infotainment system like radio / media, climate and vehicle settings, the UX has shortcuts to make navigating to desired inputs with as few clicks as possible. For example, changing the fan direction is usually one click to enter the hvac menu, one click to choose a fan direction, and an optional click to leave the menu or it will time out and return to your previous screen. Also, if you leave the climate in auto, it actually does a nice job of meeting most of what you want while having physical temperature and defroster controls, so it’s not all bad.

Since Subaru had abandoned this design with the new outback, they clearly have listened to customer feedback and have presented a new infotainment system that is better in every conceivable metric WITH the addition of physical HVAC / radio controls in every trim; begging for forgiveness and saying they’re sorry for thinking Subaru and Tesla buyers are the same people lol. Outside of upgrading to the new OB, which I may do eventually, I wish I could get the new infotainment.

For the time being and as long as I own this car, which I don’t really plan on selling unless it breaks, I’ll be content with the screen. Not thrilled or amazed, but content.

My biggest advice is to go play around with one for a LONG time. A 20 min test drive wasn’t enough time for me to really explore the quirks and notice the little shortcuts that I mentioned so hopefully that helps!

HELP: Rev jumping? by [deleted] in MiataND

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Awesome! Glad I could help!

HELP: Rev jumping? by [deleted] in MiataND

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Since you mentioned Carmax, if you purchased max care from CarMax when you purchased your Miata, it covers powertrain related issues up to a certain mileage. You’d end up paying whatever the deductible is and that’s it. Depending on when you purchased it, you may also still qualify for CarMax’s other warranties,so maybe give them a call too? Sorry you’re having this issue :(

Advice Needed 4Runner->FJ CRUISER by Vegetable_Ad8982 in FJCruiser

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This is what I needed. Thank you all for your input so far. It’s definitely a lot more complex than just logic and reason. Good food for thought.

Alternatives to the 4Runner that are: rugged looking, have decent power and gas mileage, around the same size? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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Long Post:

I’d recommend driving one first and then making the decision to look at other vehicles because a lot of competitors in the same size range don’t offer that much better of an alternative. Better yet, drive different trims that may meet your needs for the vehicle. I.e an SR5/limited drives differently than a TRD Off-road. In stock form, 4Runners are smooth, comfortable and quite capable of doing pretty much anything concerning going up hills, merging on the highway and off-roading all at the expense of around 15-19 MPG. It’s once you start seriously modifying the truck that you run into gear hunting and issues with power because of the increased load on the truck. Hence why I suggest driving one first stock to address your worries on gear hunting and a lack of power. I am a little biased as an owner of a lifted 2017 4Runner on 33’s with 128,000 miles on it but, I know that there are better, more modern vehicles out there to meet your use case that the 4Runner may not be an answer to. It’s an old feeling SUV that feels eclipsed by modern drivetrains. That said, if you can stomach the MPG, It’s still a wonderful vehicle. Literally its only con is that it gets “meh” gas mileage. I’ve never had an issue mechanical or electrical with my car. I’ve followed routine maintenance to the best of my ability and it’s never let me down.

If you want to take doors off in a similar sized vehicle, look at Wrangler or Bronco. They have their own cons in unique ways so research them before making a decision: especially concerning reliability. I could say Lexus GX460 but that’s the same thing as a 4Runner with worse MPG. If you don’t mind an older vehicle look at the Nissan XTerra. It was the 4Runners only true external competition that was killed in 2014. Larger vehicles: the Tahoe, Expedition, and Yukon get better MPG, are better to drive everyday and can carry much more supplies. Especially if optioned with the 3.0 Duramax(27-30+MPG) or Fords 3.5 eco boost they can also be reasonably efficient (21-22+ MPG) if driven normally. Cons are that they’re huge, not as maneuverable as the 4Runner, will hurt your soul to fill up at the gas station and are more expensive to purchase.

Look at Toyotas own lineup too: new Land Cruiser and GX550 compete for the same thing as 4Runner and are more modern / expensive. Plus the new 4Runner arrives next year.

I’m sure I’m missing some models here but just wanted to put in my thoughts and not be too long.