550 got me.

[jreifler]

Long time 4Runner, 470 owner finally succumbed to new car-itis. Traded my overland 470 for the 550 and loving it. A few minor complaints, but on the whole a great truck so far. Loving all the modern tech.

 

[rangertrace]

You have nice taste in vehicles!!

 

[jreifler]

You have nice taste in vehicles!!

Thank you! It’s a bit of an obsession . . .

 

[jreifler]

 

[Todgrubbs]

Nice ride! I went from a 2013 GX 460 to the 550 OT, both in white and loving the 550 so far. Have you installed any lifts yet? If so which one and what do you think about it?

 

[jreifler]

Nice ride! I went from a 2013 GX 460 to the 550 OT, both in white and loving the 550 so far. Have you installed any lifts yet? If so which one and what do you think about it?

No lift. Wanted to keep this one pretty close to stock and preserve ride quality. I’m happy with the wheel and tire combo and don’t really need any more clearance, so I think I’ll leave it at this height. Westcott has what appears to be a pretty solid collar / lift kit for it though.

 

[Cajun Heat]

Long time 4Runner, 470 owner finally succumbed to new car-itis. Traded my overland 470 for the 550 and loving it. A few minor complaints, but on the whole a great truck so far. Loving all the modern tech.

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Congrats.

 

[Gunner]

Love the photos!

 

[MissPeaches]

Long time 4Runner, 470 owner finally succumbed to new car-itis. Traded my overland 470 for the 550 and loving it. A few minor complaints, but on the whole a great truck so far. Loving all the modern tech.

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What wheels and tires did you get?

 

[jreifler]

What wheels and tires did you get?

Those are Method 703. 17". Tires are Toyo ATIII 285/70/17.

 

[supersix]

Long time 4Runner, 470 owner finally succumbed to new car-itis. Traded my overland 470 for the 550 and loving it. A few minor complaints, but on the whole a great truck so far. Loving all the modern tech.

Congrats on the new GX! How's it tow compared to the old 470?

 

[jreifler]

Congrats on the new GX! How's it tow compared to the old 470?

Night and day. 470 struggled with gearing and braking, and was never quite comfortable with the track car back there. 550 is a beast by comparison. Honestly can't even tell there's a substantial load back there while towing. I did get some pretty intense vibrations at some specific speeds, but I'm convinced that is down to trailer wheel imbalance, and somehow being transmitted to the chassis more noticeably than in the 470. I'll be inspecting that soon.

 

[NoriGreen]

Long time 4Runner, 470 owner finally succumbed to new car-itis. Traded my overland 470 for the 550 and loving it. A few minor complaints, but on the whole a great truck so far. Loving all the modern tech.

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The Cayman, is it Peridot Green?

I have a Cayenne paint to sample in Peridot. Great color.

 

[ilumo]

The Cayman, is it Peridot Green?

I have a Cayenne paint to sample in Peridot. Great color.

you have a gx and a cayenne? Is it a his and hers setup? I had to get rid of my macan for the gx

 

[NoriGreen]

you have a gx and a cayenne? Is it a his and hers setup? I had to get rid of my macan for the gx

This is the current flock (besides the new GX). The thought was I'd sell my Cayenne (the green one). But now thinking about keeping it for a daily. It's got almost 80k miles on it already and it gets pretty good gas mileage. My wife drives the grey one and loves it. So that's a keeper.

We've got a 6 yr old and 1 yr old so maybe I can delay the leaky juice boxes and crushed gold fish crackers in the GX a little longer. ha.

 

[jreifler]

The Cayman, is it Peridot Green?

I have a Cayenne paint to sample in Peridot. Great color.

It is! 2012 Cayman R. The only car spec’d factory in Peridot.

Love that you have a Cayenne PTS in it ! Can you imagine that as my tow rig ? ?

 

[ilumo]

It is! 2012 Cayman R. The only car spec’d factory in Peridot.

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gT3 rs. I’ll tow that… away from your house

 

[jreifler]

gT3 rs. I’ll tow that… away from your house

Hahahahah. It would have to involve larceny and murder. I love that car so much. Best thing I’ve ever driven by a very wide margin.

 

[NoriGreen]

It is! 2012 Cayman R. The only car spec’d factory in Peridot.

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That would be sweet!

Love the custom plates. Shoutout to Hans Mezger.

 

[jreifler]

That would be sweet!

Love the custom plates. Shoutout to Hans Mezger.

Thanks ! The Cayman plate is actually a holdover from my RS America. It was funnier on that. Still waiting on the DMV to get their sh*t together on my new plate.