F...Toyota

[Monkeydad]

SO wait, is your vehicle drivable?

If the tranny nuked itself, you'd know for sure.

[mredskins]

it is drivable but very loud Toyota has it over night. When my Grand Cherokee's tranny went it was instant it started slipping and making noise. to be honest it is looking more and more not like the tranny.

I am hoping differential at this point because that is under warranty.

What really sucks is i have the cash to fix but we have really been pinch pennies in my household the past 2 years so we can move so dropping a couple grand on a car that was suppose to last 200k miles is very disheartening.

[Hog1]

ANY major component going down with that kind of mileage is clearly defective, unless you flog the golfin' shit out it
Including bearings, diffs, etc

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by Hog1

ANY major component going down with that kind of mileage is clearly defective, unless you flog the golfin' shit out it
Including bearings, diffs, etc

Well, I wouldn't say it's defective, but it's certainly not common under normal circumstances. It does happen, though. Attribute it to bad luck. Everybody experiences it at some point.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

Well, I wouldn't say it's defective, but it's certainly not common under normal circumstances. It does happen, though. Attribute it to bad luck. Everybody experiences it at some point.

Unless the vehicle has not been taken care of, those types of things should never go down (at that mileage). 60k is nothing on a decent car built today, especially Toyota. They are known for exceptional reliability.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Unless the vehicle has not been taken care of, those types of things should never go down (at that mileage). 60k is nothing on a decent car built today, especially Toyota. They are known for exceptional reliability.

Yeah, but crap happens.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

Yeah, but crap happens.

I agree but if i walk in there tomr and they are like it $2k and they don't stand by their product F..Toyota.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

Yeah, but crap happens.

Maybe it's a Friday car?

[mredskins]

nice truck

honestly i hate to say this but in my heart of hearts i don't like my 4runner it is not for me;

many folks love them and imo it is boring do nothing truck that has a horrible ride

now that it is going to cost me for this repair i really wish i had got a another grand Cherokee, the build quality imo is the same and gc kicks ass

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by mredskins

nice truck

honestly i hate to say this but in my heart of hearts i don't like my 4runner it is not for me;

many folks love them and imo it is boring do nothing truck that has a horrible ride

now that it is going to cost me for this repair i really wish i had got a another grand Cherokee, the build quality imo is the same and gc kicks ass

??? The 4Runner is one of the best, off the showroom floor offroaders you can buy. In the world of car-based SUVs, it's real 4x4. I'm glad that Toyota realizes that there are people out there like me who still want a body on frame SUV that doesn't compromise too much wheelability for comfort. It's a perfect fit for me.

I'll buy yours for $5k right now.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

??? The 4Runner is one of the best, off the showroom floor offroaders you can buy. In the world of car-based SUVs, it's real 4x4. I'm glad that Toyota realizes that there are people out there like me who still want a body on frame SUV that doesn't compromise too much wheelability for comfort. It's a perfect fit for me.

I'll buy yours for $5k right now.

oh ok, i bet car max will give me 16 or 17

i could sell it on my own for 18 19 maybe 20.

I am willing to bet it is not the wheel bearings that is way to easy diagnose they would have easily said it was that right off the top. Plus my guy shook each rear tire in front of me and they were solid as a rock.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by mredskins

oh ok, i bet car max will give me 16 or 17

i could sell it on my own for 18 19 maybe 20.

I am willing to bet it is not the wheel bearings that is way to easy diagnose they would have easily said it was that right off the top. Plus my guy shook each rear tire in front of me and they were solid as a rock.

Yeah, I know. Was just messing with you about the $5k.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mredskins

oh ok, i bet car max will give me 16 or 17

i could sell it on my own for 18 19 maybe 20.

I am willing to bet it is not the wheel bearings that is way to easy diagnose they would have easily said it was that right off the top. Plus my guy shook each rear tire in front of me and they were solid as a rock.

Holy crap...find a new mechanic.

Wheels will not be loose from bad wheel bearings. The main symptom of bad bearings is a droning, loud noise when moving...that will increase in volume as the speed increases. I bought a Jetta that sounded like an 18-wheeler...changed the wheel bearings...smooth, silent ride.

(I hope you were joking) :cheeky-sm

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by Buster

Holy crap...find a new mechanic.

Wheels will not be loose from bad wheel bearings. The main symptom of bad bearings is a droning, loud noise when moving...that will increase in volume as the speed increases. I bought a Jetta that sounded like an 18-wheeler...changed the wheel bearings...smooth, silent ride.

(I hope you were joking) :cheeky-sm

Yes, absolutely a bad wheel bearing can cause the wheel to have play in it, or "loose" as some say. Noise is the most obvious sign, but so is play at the wheel.

Also, I find it funny that you own a Jetta.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Buster

Holy crap...find a new mechanic.

Wheels will not be loose from bad wheel bearings. The main symptom of bad bearings is a droning, loud noise when moving...that will increase in volume as the speed increases. I bought a Jetta that sounded like an 18-wheeler...changed the wheel bearings...smooth, silent ride.

(I hope you were joking) :cheeky-sm

YouTube - Bad Wheel Bearing

YouTube - Bad Wheel Bearing

BTW going on the 24th hour and still no response fro mthe dealership as to what they are going to do. They are stilling deciding the problem. Unbelievable.

I want it back now to drive it down to CARMAX I see a 09 BMW that I really want.