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Any Toyota 4Runner Owners here?

Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:45 pm
Posted by NCCAOKIUNHLSU
CenLa
Member since Jun 2017
26 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:45 pm
Trading in the truck and making the switch to a mid-size or large SUV.

Narrowed it down to a 4Runner, Tahoe/Yukon, or Wranger. Leaning 4Runner. OT opinions welcome.
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
176221 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:46 pm to
move to soccer board
Posted by Sneaky__Sally
Member since Jul 2015
12364 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:47 pm to
None at all I'd wager
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32125 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:48 pm to
Rented one 3-4 times.

Good vehicle. Kind of low rent on the interior unless you get the premium. Drives and rides like a pickup truck.

I like them.

Yukon is much nicer and tows more. 4Runner is much easier to park.

If you like those two, you may want to consider the Grand Cherokee as well.
This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 8:50 pm
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58396 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:48 pm to
4Runner owner here. Would 10000% go Yukon Denali if we could afford that.



ETA Let me clarify, we do like the 4Runner a lot. It ain't no Denali tho.
This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 8:50 pm
Posted by cajun12
Houma, LA
Member since Sep 2004
2466 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:48 pm to
I'm about to do the exact same thing and have been asking everybody I see driving one, how they like it?

I have yet to find anyone that doesn't love the 4 runner
Posted by AndyCBR
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2012
7566 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:49 pm to
Have a friend that just bought a new one.

Pros:
Truck chassis
Plenty of room
Toyota reliability

Cons:
Truck fuel mileage and truck ride
Expensive for what it is
Some are not fans of the current exterior styling

This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 8:51 pm
Posted by BowlJackson
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2013
52881 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:50 pm to
My first car in HS was a 4Runner. '93.

shite was dope, son
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39792 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:53 pm to
2013 ownere here. I dont regret my purchase for a second. Just put some A/T tires on it
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
32502 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:57 pm to
What a refreshing new alter topic
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117739 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 8:59 pm to
They're good.


My wife drives one. This is the 5th 4Runner we've owned.

Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
7654 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:00 pm to
Mind if I butt in, instead of making my own thread?

Our Subaru Outback was totaled this past week after someone hit my wife.

We are seriously looking at a Toyota Venza with the V6 to replace it. Has anyone had one? Likes/dislikes, Pro's/Con's?
This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 9:01 pm
Posted by LSUDbrous90
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2011
1453 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:03 pm to
I didn't read any of the responses but I can just about guarantee you that every person that has had one loves it. I have had two. They are awesome cars.
Posted by Politiceaux
Member since Feb 2009
17654 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:07 pm to
Love my wife's 4Runner. Prefer my Tahoe, mostly. Both fantastic vehicles.
Posted by troyt37
Member since Mar 2008
13355 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:16 pm to
Wife bought a 2016 last year. Neither the engine, nor the AC is very impressive, IMO. Pretty nice otherwise. If we get 200k or 300k out of it, I will love it.

I demanded rear wheel drive, and a frame, which pretty much meant the 4runner, a Tahoe, or the Dodge (can't remember the name) Tahoe was spendy, and I'm a conservative Ford guy, so government motors was out. I think she chose well.
Posted by mrservon
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
438 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:43 pm to
I have a 4Runner, love it and agree with the going with the Premium package.

Came from having a Tundra and the ride is wayyy better.

Only thing I would've done different is get the 4WD. Its split all time AWD and rides & handles better than the 2WD.

Toyotas are reliable in general &4Runners have the 2nd highest resale value behind a Jeep Wrangler.

For what you'll pay for a Premium Package 4Runner ~$42K, you'd get a middle of the road Grand Cherokee.

I personally think the Grand Cherokee's look badass if you get the right package and color combo. But Chrysler products are notoriously heaping piles of shite and aren't very durable for the most part.

Chrysler has always produced clean, good looking, plush vehicles both inside and out, but took a dump under the hood. (Outside of the Hemi)

You'll be pleased with 4Runner Premium. I'd wait until 2018's are released then scoop up a 2017 model.

Just my opinion.
Posted by NoBoBullDog
Member since Aug 2011
1533 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 9:55 pm to
Owner of a 2000 4Runner SR5 w/just over 200,000 miles. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. No issues except routine maintenance. It all depends on if you're leasing or buying...if you want to lease go JC but FCA is crap on resale & reliability. Tahoe/Yukon are nice but much more expensive & not nearly as reliable. If you're buying I would highly recommend 4Runner. It's a true body on frame SUV & tough as hell. Also really like the power rear window in the 4Runner. I get a lot of use out of it.
This post was edited on 6/15/17 at 10:04 pm
Posted by crazy4lsu
Member since May 2005
36326 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:09 pm to
I have a 4Runner and I might buy another one. Love em.
Posted by 520460
Member since Apr 2017
117 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:11 pm to
My wife has a 14 4 Runner Limited and she loves it. She had an 06 Limited and it was great too. Wish they still offered the V8 though.
Posted by mmonro3
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2013
3934 posts
Posted on 6/15/17 at 10:23 pm to
It better be for your daughter! But all joking aside they are reliable.
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