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re: Toyota 4Runner - Pros/Cons
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:53 am to RJL2
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:53 am to RJL2
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My mom has a 2012 4Runner limited and I thought party mode made it louder but it's actually for if the hatch is open to play music at a tailgate or something
Correct, channels all sound to rear hatch for tailgating
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Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:54 am to putt1058
A 4Runner is the vehicle my dad (no pics) has ever owned over the past 15 years. He has gone through a few models of course, but he swears by their reliability and most other things we look for when buying a car. I have driven it several times, and admittedly it is not the smoothest of all rides, but overall it seems like a pretty awesome SUV if that is what you're looking to buy.
This post was edited on 6/30/15 at 10:58 am
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:56 am to LNCHBOX
I have a black 2014 SR% Premium 4x4
Pros: Looks good, drives nicely, and overall good handling (turning radius is a bit long). women like it
Resale is insane. this is my second and I'm about to sell it and get an older, more rugged model whil e this is still worth a ton
Cons: Mileage isn't very good. Also engine could be a big stronger. third row seat is a joke and just takes up cargo space
Pros: Looks good, drives nicely, and overall good handling (turning radius is a bit long). women like it
Resale is insane. this is my second and I'm about to sell it and get an older, more rugged model whil e this is still worth a ton
Cons: Mileage isn't very good. Also engine could be a big stronger. third row seat is a joke and just takes up cargo space
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:56 am to putt1058
Damn - like 5th thread on this fricking vehicle in the last week.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 10:58 am to YumYum Sauce
Owned a 1998 4Runner SR5 and then a 2000 4Runner.
Bought the '98 with 154K+ and the '00 with 138K+ miles. Someone totaled the '98 as I rolled over 209K miles. I have 217K miles on the '00 and will drive it until the wheels fall off.
That...or until I find a 2007-2009 4-Door Tundra for about $15K with <100K miles which should be relatively soon.
Bought the '98 with 154K+ and the '00 with 138K+ miles. Someone totaled the '98 as I rolled over 209K miles. I have 217K miles on the '00 and will drive it until the wheels fall off.
That...or until I find a 2007-2009 4-Door Tundra for about $15K with <100K miles which should be relatively soon.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 11:05 am to GFunk
4runner is an awesome vehicle and the pros have been discussed in the thread. Cons would be not great gas mileage, not the best storage capacity, and rides like a truck compared to other SUVs in the same class (this is more for women who drive it).
Posted on 6/30/15 at 11:10 am to Neauxla
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my only complaint is the limited comes in full time 4WD and not part time 4WD. kills my gas mileage
I could def see that. I'm a huge fan of the new TRD 4runners, but they have a nice price tag.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:11 pm to putt1058
I think it will have complete overhaul for 2016. Might not want to spend $$ on a new car to have the body style change completely in a few months...
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:23 pm to HaveMercy
I have an 2008 with 120k, plan on driving it until it falls apart, which is hopefully way down the road.
Pros: Understated man machine, decent enough cargo space, stiff suspension
Cons: Gas mileage isn't great, not super fancy on ineterior
Pros: Understated man machine, decent enough cargo space, stiff suspension
Cons: Gas mileage isn't great, not super fancy on ineterior
This post was edited on 6/30/15 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:32 pm to HaveMercy
If that's true, seems like way more redesigns recently than before (1980s - early 2000s).
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:37 pm to GFunk
quote:
Owned a 1998 4Runner SR5 and then a 2000 4Runner.
PROS
- rather be driving this with all **FIVE** windows *AND* the sunroof open than a convertible.
- its a stick (fun as hell)
- 4WD and at 340k miles, i've only really changed the oil and timing belts every 100k.
- no car note
- best looking 4runner body style ever
- easiest toyota 'tinkertoy' ever..so many people own the 3rd gen you can find info on virtually ANYTHING you want to do to it.
- simple interior - no fancy computer shite. i like my 4runner like i like my washer & dryer..old school and easy to work on.
- its a toyota and the guys on top gear couldnt break it even by blowing up a building underneath it.
cons
- no pickup bed (trailer hitch hauler works well though)
- they don't make the 3rd gen anymore
errr i mean 
This post was edited on 6/30/15 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:39 pm to putt1058
Pro: You will be FAF and irresistible to slootes.
Cons: ???????????
Cons: ???????????
Posted on 6/30/15 at 1:57 pm to CAD703X
quote:Did you move your exhaust to vent out the side? Terrible design flaw of the back vent causes your exhaust to get sucked back in the rear window.
- rather be driving this with all **FIVE** windows *AND* the sunroof open than a convertible.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:01 pm to putt1058
I have had a 2004 for years and put insanely hard miles on it driving throughout college across the country. Cali, Colorado, Miami, New York, Michigan, etc.
I have had literally not one issue with it besides a dead battery once.
Not talking just cars here, its the most reliable machine I've ever owned.
I have had literally not one issue with it besides a dead battery once.
Not talking just cars here, its the most reliable machine I've ever owned.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:01 pm to Neauxla
a friend of mine STILL drives his 1984 Toyota 4Runner. Runs like a champ!
His is similiar to the one below
His is similiar to the one below
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:23 pm to putt1058
4Runner is a good vehicle, but it's hideous.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:29 pm to dewster
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dewster
What do you drive?
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:30 pm to CidCock
quote:
What do you drive?
Probably a Honda Element
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:32 pm to HaveMercy
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I think it will have complete overhaul for 2016
They just overhauled it in 2014, they won't change it again for another 3 model years or so.
Posted on 6/30/15 at 2:33 pm to putt1058
Pros - It's a Toyota
Cons - This thread happens every week.
Cons - This thread happens every week.
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