My 21 Highlander (AWD) has a “Trail” button the owners manual says I should also use in snow and mud. It seems to help.

I’ve not seen anyone use RTFM in years. Are you bringing it back, or have I been living under a rock?

The 1993 fj80 is a very nice vehicle, but $20k is a very nice number to have in your bank account. If you can afford it, and you want it, it’s worth it to you. You will never profit from reselling it, and you can probably get equal enjoyment out of a different vehicle for the same price, or a similar vehicle for a lower price, but that’s your decision to make.

A friend of mine kept a 1973 J40 in near showroom condition and running like a top until 2017 when it “fell” off a cliff (that’s the only explanation he was able to get out of his son). Junk yard parts were never a problem, but some innovation was necessary for the interior and undercarriage.

I drive a lot, and had the same issue with my Highlander until I started using driving gloves. Fingerless leather gloves on Amazon for about $20. Because they’re fingerless, I can use touchscreens without taking them off.

I actually need an extra empty space in my Highlander. If you’re not using yours, would you consider letting me have it?