Toyota 4Runner

Rusty · 08-30-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Hey guys, thinking of what my next SUV might be when my Jeep Commander finally cries Uncle (probably the next 2 years or so)? It would be easy to just pick up a Jeep GC, as I've had great experiences with the Jeep brand since the 90s. However, the 4Runners always catch my eye when I'm out n about. And many claim Toyotas are bulletproof. Anyone here own, drive or have an associated opinion of the 4Runner?

When the Commander first came out. I was going to get one and throw some AEV love it's way.

Zingston · 08-30-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When the Commander first came out. I was going to get one and throw some AEV love it's way.

AEV Commander would be very cool. I've lifted, bigger tires, bull bar, hella flood lights, blacked out the chrome...

Zingston · 09-02-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty

when the commander first came out. I was going to get one and throw some aev love it's way.

commander3.jpg

Quicksilvers · 09-02-2018, 08:31 PM

Overall the Toyota 4 Runner is a solid vehicle to own in terms of reliability and is a enjoying vehicle to drive everyday. I owned a 2005 Toyota 4 Runner for 172K miles and never had any major issues with it and only did all the general maintenance on it. Oil changes and other maintenance was always done on time I believe that is key for longevity with just about any vehicle. If you plan on daily driving your vehicle in the rain/snow/salt definitely do the under coating on your vehicle as you will get surface rust that will into rust that will eat away at vehicles body over time. If you drive through salt in the winter definitely use your hoses or pressure washer and wash the salt or debris off your vehicle. Also another vehicle to consider purchasing would be the Nissan Pathfinder. I have seen for myself that the Nissan Pathfinder is a reliable/dependable vehicle to own. I would stay away from Jeep,Dodge,and Chrysler vehicles like the plague.

Quicksilvers · 09-02-2018, 08:32 PM

2005 Toyota 4 Runner

Quicksilvers · 09-02-2018, 08:36 PM

2018 Nissan Pathfinder “cough for the win cough”

Rusty · 09-02-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers

Overall the Toyota 4 Runner is a solid vehicle to own in terms of reliability and is a enjoying vehicle to drive everyday. I owned a 2005 Toyota 4 Runner for 172K miles and never had any major issues with it and only did all the general maintenance on it. Oil changes and other maintenance was always done on time I believe that is key for longevity with just about any vehicle. If you plan on daily driving your vehicle in the rain/snow/salt definitely do the under coating on your vehicle as you will get surface rust that will into rust that will eat away at vehicles body over time. If you drive through salt in the winter definitely use your hoses or pressure washer and wash the salt or debris off your vehicle. Also another vehicle to consider purchasing would be the Nissan Pathfinder. I have seen for myself that the Nissan Pathfinder is a reliable/dependable vehicle to own. I would stay away from Jeep,Dodge,and Chrysler vehicles like the plague.

I've had a boat load of Jeeps over the years. 1 Ferd truck, 3 Cheby trucks, 2 Nissan trucks and 2 Dodge trucks. The Ferd and Cheby trucks were headaches from day one. The Nissans rusted to the ground. The 2 Dodges had zero issues. And I beat on my PowerWagon. The Jeeps have been almost as good as the Dodges. I stay away from the Ferd and Cheby like the plague with the issues I had with them.

Zingston · 09-03-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've had a boat load of Jeeps over the years. 1 Ferd truck, 3 Cheby trucks, 2 Nissan trucks and 2 Dodge trucks. The Ferd and Cheby trucks were headaches from day one. The Nissans rusted to the ground. The 2 Dodges had zero issues. And I beat on my PowerWagon. The Jeeps have been almost as good as the Dodges. I stay away from the Ferd and Cheby like the plague with the issues I had with them.

Rusty got me thinking... I might just hold on to the Commander for a while and do some aev-like mods to it.

FL 4Motion · 09-07-2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Rusty got me thinking... I might just hold on to the Commander for a while and do some aev-like mods to it.

The GC is really nice, even the new Cherokee trailhawk is cool now that for ‘19 they made the nose “normal” looking. The new JL is awesome, test drove one the other day, if I wasn’t so in love with my JK, it might have come home with me. But like Rusty, I plan on being buried with my jk.

Yotas are a solid choice too, but current 4Runner has terrible ergonomics. Too long and skinny with poor headroom and feels cramped inside due to narrowness. Love the power roll down rear glass tho. Reminds me of my old k5.

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Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Overall the Toyota 4 Runner is a solid vehicle to own in terms of reliability and is a enjoying vehicle to drive everyday. I owned a 2005 Toyota 4 Runner for 172K miles and never had any major issues with it and only did all the general maintenance on it. Oil changes and other maintenance was always done on time I believe that is key for longevity with just about any vehicle. If you plan on daily driving your vehicle in the rain/snow/salt definitely do the under coating on your vehicle as you will get surface rust that will into rust that will eat away at vehicles body over time. If you drive through salt in the winter definitely use your hoses or pressure washer and wash the salt or debris off your vehicle. Also another vehicle to consider purchasing would be the Nissan Pathfinder. I have seen for myself that the Nissan Pathfinder is a reliable/dependable vehicle to own. I would stay away from Jeep,Dodge,and Chrysler vehicles like the plague.