Toyota 4Runner ROCKS!

I love my 4 Runner! I have a 2010 Limited Toyota 4 Runner, and it is the most awesome vehicle, ever. Before you scoff about the recent recalls, you should ask yourself: Am I being just a bit naive? Depending on your age, how many years have you spent being aware of product recalls? Everything from a McDonald’s toy, to home insulation materials, to pharmaceutical products has experienced a recall, and many of this merchandise has caused torturous fatalities before being eradicated or repaired. Unless you have sworn off Big Mac’s, living in an independent structure home, driving a motor vehicle, playing with a toy, or taking an antihypertensive medication, perhaps it is time to be more accountable for your opinions. Before purchasing any creation, do your homework! The internet alone is an endless resource, and then there are libraries, consumer reports, and even word of mouth to fish out a story behind almost any product. If you’re still skeptical after you’ve done your homework, move on to your next interest. But please don’t accept finality just because some demonic entity with deep pockets hired enough advertising engineers to sway your subconscious into loathing or lusting after some innocent object!

I did my Toyota homework, but I’m not interested in defending their mistakes or my decision to purchase one. I love my 4Runner! The first thing I loved about it is the height of the vehicle. I’m sure this stems from being a Paramedic tromping around in a huge ambulance all the time, but I can’t tolerate being in a vehicle that’s low to the ground. My 4Runner is almost as lofty as my Medic 2! The second thing I loved is the sleek, soft leather interior. My previous vehicle had leather but it wasn’t nearly as velvety or abundant as the 4runner...even the steering wheel and shifter is silky! It’s very roomy inside, big enough not to feel cramped but still cozy and comfortable. It has a push button start so no more dangling, dingling key chains. It has a built in GPS on a fairly large screen and bluetooth technology so that when my cell phone rings, caller info pops up on the GPS screen and the push of a button projects the conversation over the factory speakers while a built in microphone enables hands free operation. There are also many personalization settings available through the touch screen. It has a USB port in the glove compartment, perfect for iphone/ipod charging and playing music while keeping the device hidden, and using the GPS screen to select albums and songs. The steering wheel also has controls for music selection, volume, and using voice commands to make phone calls. The trunk is a hatch style liftgate with a power window that opens and closes with the touch of a button, another one of my favorite features. A tray built onto the floor of the trunk area slides out with the click of another button, making loading and unloading things ultra convenient, a definite plus for a shopaholic! Shopaholic?! Who, me? *tries to look innocent and humble* :)

A few more of my faves: An exceptional factory radio system with a “party” button for the rear speakers; a huge power sunroof with added tilt option; 2 120V power outlets, one hidden in center console for device security; a back up camera on the GPS screen; back row seats that have fold down armrest and cup holders, recline, and are covered in more soft leather (my daughter loves this one); fancy power drivers seat controls with adjustable lumbar support, and heated front and passenger chairs; downhill assist and hill-start control so it doesn’t roll into another vehicle (a handy feature when you’re trying to put on lip gloss in the visor mirror while stopped in traffic on one of those Fall River street hills!); compass, MPG, and temperature gauge display; all of the power windows raise and lower with just a click; bilaterally adjustable and auto heat and air control, an anti-skid system and 4WD, heated side view mirrors, and finally it just looks like a sizzling hot, sexy beast! 

Since this is an ultra girly review that focuses mostly on the accessories of the vehicle, I’m not too sure what the engine, tire, and transmission specs are...but I do know if you’re going too damn slow on the highway and I want to whiz on by while launching a scathing and withering glare into your non 4Runner vehicle, all I have to do is tap the anti-sticking accelerator pedal right above the faultlessly secured and fastened floor mat and laugh maniacally while you become a spec in my rearview mirror. Which, by the way, has built in auto dimming so you can’t blind me with your high beams in retaliation!

Just my 4 (Runner) cents.... :)