[quote=GH]I own a 2004 Toyota Camry (V6) with 140K miles. To be honest I drive it hard and have had problems with the Rack and Pinion steering – $2200 out of warranty. Apart from that it still runs and looks like a new car. I do intend to buy a new car next year (CASH!!)
Perhaps a 4Runner V8 from last year?[/quote]
GH, the best *used* 4Runners are those *rare ones* which are the *Limited-Edition* models. I drive in the Sierras in the winters and have been looking into the AWD model of this vehicle. I currently drive an older Lexus sedan (with tire cables in snow) and the Lexus (AWD) “RX” models are too expensive for me *used.* I am NOT a purchaser of brand-new vehicles.
Many late-model “Limited-Edition 4Runners” not only have AWD, they also have lighted running boards and some also have DVD players facing the back seat(s) and other handy travel accoutrements, such as a “navigation map” on the dash.
I, too, have had a “Camry LE” in the past wherein I have had to replace the rack and pinion steering mechanics (behind the back seat) but it only cost me just over $800 at that time, IIRC. This would have been in the nineties. Overall, Toyota products are generally worry-free.
You are making a good choice by opting to purchase a new(er) Toyota product. They are the most worry-free vehicles on the planet.
