My predictions:
They will kill the V6 at some point.
The 2 door may go away if sales start to lag.
They may admit defeat and make it a hard top.
They will reduce the number of models to improve production.
You will not need chains. Trust me on this. Your vehicle is more than capable of handling the roads you've described. Laws do not require 4WD vehicles to be chained.
IMHO chains should be used on:
1. RWD vehicles
2. Commercial trucks (the law)
3. 4WD vehicles with crappy(read worn) tires...
Like many here there isn't a Toyota 4WD vehicle I haven't owned. A lot of good memories and road trips in my 2012 Tacoma. I was very skeptical of the 3.5 motor and looking back I'm glad I didn't buy the newest generation Tacoma. I was concerned that it was a modern day version of the 3. slow in...
I'm not sure of your concern.
Vehicles that are used have as "used" will have a buyer guide form in the window. A new vehicle being sold will have a monroney sticker.
They cannot sell a used vehicle as new if a title has been applied for.
If you don't like it I would remove it. There's nothing to say that in 10 years when you're ready to sell the vehicle and want to turn it back to stock that Ford will have a replacement decal for $5,000.
I also had an FJC in March of 2006. Loved that vehicle and only had an alternator replaced at about 97K and brakes replaced at 72K miles. Given that the design of the FJC was around 16-17 years ago I'm thankful that it kind of broke the barrier on a wheelin vehicle with IFS. Boy I remember the...