Regular Car Reviews: 1986 Toyota 4Runner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2014
- You ever been to Moab? You gotta take that Runner to Moab, man. Come on, you gotta get the rubber up on that slick rock over there! Sandstone! Petrified sand dunes! Black tracks as far as the eye can see! The rock is like sandpaper, and it grips the tires like a dick in a Chinese finger trap! You just don't know, man! YOU JUST DON'T KNOW UNTIL YOU'RE UP THERE.
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As the previous (and original) owner of that vehicle, all I have to say is... "Hey! I was wondering where that Phil Collins tape went! I'll be needing that back." Ok... One more thing... it's rad to see the level of bad-assery that has been made from what was once a pretty humble vehicle. Keep truckin' 22RE.
Yeah buddy! Here is it when I bought it from Derrick:
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3 years later. Did you get that tape back?
Damnit we need an update on the tape
Go Buffs! And... No Jacket Required is a bad ass album. I miss Boulder.😢
Well, what happened to the tape?
I'm a 1st gen 4Runner owner and I approve this message
Aaron I own a 92 hilux surf which is the Euro/Jap version of the 4Runner
(Edit) and it’s a 2.4 turbo diesel
I don’t think you got the TDs in the states
@@Aron-ru5zk I wish
Got mine a couple of months ago, and I traded my big merican suburban for it
I'm jelly just know that
51 seconds of having a stroke and this man is still with us today.
As if a stroke could kill mr.regular
Wait what?
@@beardedslavbrew615 the first 51 seconds of the vid, its a joke
@@james2042 ohhh lol
@@james2042 But what's his bore?
So MOAB is just off road Track Day, Bro?
Yes
Got some winches for the Truck Day, Bro?
*Lets kiss bro*
Si
I think I got a contact high from that intro.
I remember watching this video back in my senior year in HS. I didn’t understand the appeal that these things brought and I never even once thought that I’d ever own one. Well, now I have three and I completely get it now. They’re slow and becoming increasingly harder to maintain, but God are they fun.
4 runners are the national car of the High Schooler who owns dirt bikes and is a "Mechanic" despite every week is "I blew a drive shaft."
90s Cherokee is that 100 percent but only if it has the 4.0
Saber Wolf my poor 4 cylinder
This hits me on a personal level
"We ALL want them, because we want our INDIVIDUALITY back" (emphasis added).
You can still modify a modern 4runner (although it may be more difficult), I don't think it's individuality that is lacking. I for one, miss the small truck of the 80s: these days the "compact" trucks seem to be getting bigger, more expensive and posting worse mileage out of a 4 cyl than some of the V6 full size trucks. What's the point? Not to mention the aesthetics: the no-nonsense, practical boxy approach is more appealing to some of us than all this bloated, rounded, long sweeping headlight bullshit plaguing many modern designs.
Bro, I wish I could like your comment more than once :)
anzov1n I just "downgraded" from a 2017 to a 1998 and I get the same mileage on the old 98 with an exhaust leak as the fucking 17.
My 1995 4 runner is a full 29" shorter than my "midsize" 2016 frontier. The smaller vehicles are way better through the trails and and on a day to day basis.
You can't make it do this, no matter how hard you try, a build like this is of old toyota
I LOVE MOAB! Trucks are fun, dirtbikes are better, and I'm going to fly it next!
I hate Toyotas because they used to make such good cars up until now. This is one hell of a machine! The MR2, the Land Cruiser, RWD Celica, Supra, and other Toyota models from the past were so good. Now that soul, that passion, and fun is gone. They are now glorified rental cars for yuppies. Props to the guy who built this amazing machine.
but the GT86/FRS
Brapplezz One car doesn't turn around what the brand has become... It is, however, a step in the right direction.
As a 1980 Celica owner, and soon-to-be an Etios owner, I agree.
agentgfh Hopefully soon FT1.
dont forget the ae86 sprinter/corolla!
So true about how modern cars are really losing their sense of character. Currently driving an '89 Volvo 240 with a 3 speed auto that's slower than molasses, but damn I love her, and I'm determined to keep her on the road as long as possible. Just got parts in the mail to rebuild the front suspension before winter.
Absolutely love this channel. Keep doin' what you're doin' Mr. Regular!
I very much agree. I even find myself enjoying the character of my 99 Oldsmobile 88. I like the grunt of the big V6 engine where as a modern car would have a refined turbo 4 that is highly strung to get the power out of it that the old big displacement V6s had.
You also just nailed the reason why people use to love everything BMW made but now most reviewers are throwing them to the wayside. They just don't feel special, they don't have character because they are so refined and good at every little thing that they don't have any flaws and short comings to enjoy. I love revving the engine out on an old BMW 6 cylinder, when ever you sent it high in the revs it rewarded you with good power and some amazing sounds. The new ones with their turbo power delivers so much power down low that you never feel the need to rev it out and when you do they fall more flat then the older naturally aspirated engines.
My current car is an '02 Vauxhall Astra, and even that seems like it has more character than anything new out at the moment. When I was learning to drive my instructor had a Hyundai i20, that thing had about as much character as a laptop. I've recently bought a '89 Vauxhall Senator, and it has all the fancy gadgets that most modern cars have (cruise control, climate control etc) but there's just something about it that sets it apart... It feels far less clinical and refined, far more mechanical. You get a sense like you're actually in a machine as opposed to just a computer on wheels.
Totally agree, I drive a `92 Peugeot 309, which maybe be look used and abused, but still going strong after 25 years on the road.Cant see the new plastic fantastic cars after 25 years.This is the times where they build cars to last, not to calculate that the car will start to break apart shorty after 5 year warranty goes by.
More people want low end power now, for whatever reason.
I love the fact that this much more of a review of the driver of the car than the car itself.
+mourya krishna just about all of his reviews are like that. The weird thing about this review is so few negative things were said.
@@Toastmaster_5000 I know I'm 6 years late but, he said every negative thing there is to say about these trucks! That's why there's so few negatives in the review :D
I fucking LOVE my 85 Runner
+Aaron Davis ya bruh im taking my vape to MOABBB
I swear Regular is having the time of his life making these videos. And God what a joy watching them.
I am loving your videos!
Thanks!
RegularCars Ist gen Cummins maybe? Their HQ is 15 minutes from my house :O
why nobody do this shit to grand wagoneers
This is the most standard comment ever lol
because nobody can find one that isn't in a million pieces
Saw that Magpul sticker
came to post this
I put it on upside down. Didn't care.
Gues you could say the 4Runner offers an unfair advanrage, heh.
And the Egg Beater!
lol that tune at the end to the melody of "Mother We Share" I see you guys, I see you.
Huh, I thought the very end was ace of base - all that she wants.
luuzeri last one was All The She Wants, the one before it was Mother We Share
Lol, Chvches. I recognized it too.
Those 80s to 90s Toyota trucks were my favorite size and styling trucks ever. It's just perfect.
i always find myself coming back to this review not only because it Gives Me Ideas, but also because it exemplifies everything i love about lifted trucks and SUVs, and fills me with that sort of excitement and admiration i'd feel as a kid whenever i looked at monster trucks and dirt track sprint cars
this was probably one of the most meaningful and heart touching reviews I've watched from this guy. MR.R is an awesome reviewer whether he is fuckin around or hes serious. People like him give me hope that cars will revive for the consumers and not to satify the needs of companies.
I had a 93' 4x4 Toyota pickup. First vehicle I owned, it had 683,000 Miles when I sold it, on the 22RE motor. Couldn't kill the motor but the truck would break every other week haha. Had more compliments on that truck than any Chevrolet, Dodge or Ford trucks that I owned!
I got a 91 and i love when i get a wave or a thumbs up, idk why i just love these trucks and suvs. its just so satisfying when i get in it and turn the key and i never skips a beat. and all i had to do the motor is put a piece of tape over the idle control valve to bring the idle where it should be rather than buy a whole new throttle body and add a little bit of oil every now and then between changes.
I would just like to say: You're awesome at this. I look forward to your uploads more than any other of my subs. I watch these reviews not because I want to know if you recommend this car or that car, but because you talk about what each car means to you, what makes them unique, their historical significance, and how they've influenced car culture. To me that's valuable content. So, thank you Mr. Regular!
Not to sound entitled.... But as a professional video production douche, I applaud your ability to capture the spirit of the vehicle, the owner, and the critics. With everything I have seen so far! Sincerely, a die hard Jeep guy.
This is one of the best reviews regular car reviews has ever done in my opinion. Keep up the good work. You guys are awesome!!!
I left my Wang Chun cassette in my old Pontiac sunbird :(
You're not having fun tonight
@@joshuakorynta3385 ded
thank goodness you still have your original 8 track.
8:38 holy shit, that is beautiful
Things like this make me wish I lived in America. Not only would a car this heavy cost fortunes in tax here, and I can imagine it's quite thirsty, so add that and it becomes near unaffordable for most. But on top of that our whole fucking country is flat and pretty much every inch is built full of shit. There's no place to use a car like this. It makes me sad.
Oh well, guess I'll just get a Suzuki Samurai someday and drive through some mud. Sure that's almost as fun.
Don't do it - my 4Runner averages 22+ mpg even with all of this done to it. Everyone also knows 4Runners can mall crawl over everything, so don't tell me you cant use it everywhere. Also mud is no fun.
It's actually not as thirsty as you may think. It's a 4 cylinder. Probably gets 25mpg (thirsty for a 4 cyl by todays standards, but still pretty decent).
Yes my Cloggie friend, but you have all of Europe at your disposal. Keep in mind that from Mr Reg's house in Pennsylvania, the terrain you see in the video is 1770 miles away (2847 kilometers). That's more than the distance from you (assuming Amsterdam, what do I know) to Moscow. Farther than Portugal. Farther than Bagdad Iraq. You could drive to Africa in less time. Or the Arctic Circle. It's something to think about.
What country are you from, friend?
Found this channel two days ago. And I have binge watched about 20 reviews. This is the best one yet.
same but ~40 reviews
holy shit, is Roman channeling his inner "No Diggity?" wowzers, I had to listen to the intro like 50 times to get it.
Toyotas have the best 4x4 drivetrain hands down. I've driven different brand 4x4's like chevy's and fords and dodges and none of them can compare to a toyotas 4x4.
Toyota bro, go to MOAB
Yeah the 100 thousand dollar land cruiser setup is better then the US version at half price it should be
@@coreygolpheneee no i mean stock vs stock... the land cuiser i have is stock other than tires and it does amazing compared to any stock domestic truck
@@CarsnStuff well frankly, when they work if your talking just purely on capability, you will be hard pressed to outdo a land rover. Now the toyotas are 60 grand on the used market because they continue to work but my god when a land rovers right it's something else. 80 on the freeway like a BMW while dancing by the jeeps on the trail with with the AC on. And my opinion is gonna be a bit dated because I stop caring after the lr5
Awesome video of a great looking 1st gen 4Runner. Was nice seeing many of our products featured. Keep up the good reviews and Happy Crawl'n from Marlin Crawler!
Awesome! Thank you for the comment and for the support! We put a lot of work into our clutch kits; It's great to hear how well they are working. Keep in touch Celtic Viking!
hi mr.crawler
This is the best one i have ever seen ...Well done Sir. In my opinion the channel should be wildly popular. These videos are very well put together in a simple way .
6:10 I've watched this scene like 8 times now
Hahaha dude you are SO weird..I LOVE IT!
HEY as an addition, the videography in this vid seems even better than usual. you guys are doing a great job.
I can't say how many times I've seen this video but i laugh every time.Thanks for being one of the best channels.
glad to hear the season 10 update! i love all of these reviews, best car channel out there!
this shit is funny. definitely my favorite channel for car reviews.
Years later, this intro still makes me chuckle. Thank you!
This is why i love this channel. Awesome as always!
I can't agree more! It's such a shame when you see this imaginative world forgot where it came from, it's no wonder when you go to rural areas that these are THE BEST trucks, they even double there value because they are so good, Even so that's a kick ass truck. Second, don't worry, that's why there is such a kick ass aftermarket for these trucks, you could literally pick one up (watch out for frame rust, that's a tough one) and totally restore it and find all the parts you need to your liking and call it good for at least a good ten years, you could never ending rebuild them, not this mumbo jumbo of changing cars like cellphones. It's just crazy but literally the trucks that came after these are in my mind a step downward because these are at the top. Cheers, Happy owner of an '88 standard cab :)
6:10 you sound like Beavis having a sugar moment...lol ...
Hehehehe...why does everybody wanna see my SCHLONG?!?
i saw something on facebook about moab and i HAD to come back and watch this again 😂😂 not just the intro but the whole thinggg
I had a 1984 4runner that I completely rebuilt mechanically. It started out as carburated. I replaced the entire wiring harness and converted it to fuel injection, replaced all of the suspension, cross over steering conversion, rebuilt and upgraded the brake system, and rebuilt the motor. I don't have it anymore, but it was one of the funnest cars I ever owned.
You are the BroTeamPill of cars.
Regular Car Request: One of the early Z series Nissans/Datsuns!
If anyone is getting sick of me posting this on all of his videos as of late, don't worry, once I get a reply from Mr RC himself, I will be stopping!
I totally agree! Used to own a '77 280Z. RCR, review the 70-78 Datsun Z cars!
Don't forget, not only does he get to review only what people provide, it's not like the review process/writing/video editing takes 15 minutes for said 10 minute review.
I'd wager it takes several days for the easiest ones, and likely a couple of weeks for the tougher ones.
Plus, both Mr. Regular and The Roman have day jobs.
I have a 84 300zx he can use lol
Cool Cadillac Cat Who's The Roman?
240Z or bust.
That is quick possibly the most amazing intro to any video I have ever witnessed in the history of TH-cam.
And I say that as an unashamed fan of the mid 80s 4Runners.
One of my All time favourite RCRs. Absolute mentalness. Awwwwwwesome vehicle, exceptional script and two beautiful wig out sections.
yes I have been to Moab =p I rode dirt bikes there with other youtubers. It was amazenuggets!
Excellent review. That thing is a beast!
minitwok? you watch RCR?!
Yes! you watch RCR too! Yes!
***** MOOOOOOAAAAABBBBBB
***** agreed. Let it end.
Nice review of one of the best Toyotas on the Trail. You hit the nail on the head when you state that no modern SUV can handle the off road like these old Yotas. But, only second rate rock crawlers and newbies run MOAB and use that as their ultimate trail. Yes, it is tough. Yes, it is hard. But the sandstone rock at Moab is soft and grippy. Out west, if you want to break a 4X4 or survive a trail that has real bragging rights spend a week at the Hammers or take a trip on the Rubicon, Yes, we all have Sunday Service at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, but Trail Ready by Jeep's definition used to be the prototype had to cross the Rubicon. (Note, the first Jeep to fail was the Liberty and only it only made across the trail due to the blood sweat and tears of DamnYourChrysler engineers stacking rocks to make the obstacles easier for "Kan't Jeep" to run the gauntlet with its independant front suspension.) Now if you build a Jeep and live on the east coast (or east of the Mississippi River) then your demon is Jellico Mountain in Tennessee. Jellico is less challenging than the Hammers and the Rubicon as far as crossing obstacles in your path, but it has one thing no trail west of the Mississippi has and that is slick, hard limestone outcroppings that are tough to drive on when dry and nearly impossible when wet. But even with a heavier demand on driver capability, Jellico can be crossed with a much less capable Jeep than you would need for the Rubicon. If you want Rubicon quality, then you need to go to the Red River Gorge in KY during the Jeep Jamboree but be prepared with a fat wallet to pay for all the carnage that will come from sliding off rock and bashing sheet metal, picking the wrong gear and blowing out part of the transmission, or simply putting driveline in a bind and snapping an axle. This trail has it all and despite not being as hard as the "10" rated Rubicon, this "9+" trail will sneak up and throw you an unexpected "11" obstacle and you are at the wrong end of a recovery line being dragged off the trail. Yes, Moab is the Catherdral for the off-roading (or 'froadin') universe, but you get your baptism at one of these four trails. Happy Froadin'! And as you can tell, I miss my moderately built Jeep TJ which was called by some a "Barbie Jeep" because it lacked that rugged character in the CJ and YJ. I would hate to hear what old Jeepers call the new TK Wrangler.
Your review of this truck just made me like and subscribe! Funny shit! Keep up the good work.
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! THIS IS THE BEST 4RUNNER VIDEO I'VE SEEN...EVER! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CREATING THIS EPIC 4RUNNER STORY!
'87 runner with 272,xxx on the clock... and I won't get rid of it.
Pablo Cruise
Not even broken in
Are you burning any oil yet?!
My '89 has 260k on the clock :))
I'm sorry but where were they going again, I couldn't quite catch that part.
the first minute of this video is exactly why i subscribed, youre amazingly hilarious
hahaha
love this so much, I own a pickup from the same and it kicks ass. ever since i saw that tease ive been wating in much excitement ever since!
you should've mentioned the removable top.
Wow. That was quite the drunk intro. LOL
intros always crack me up, thank you! MOAB!!
I've been waiting for this all week!
The intro/outro covers are amazing, was that a spin on Chvrches? Love it.
OK cupid "thinking pose" for men who owns pit bulls 6:21
I never understand the specs that are mentioned in these videos, but the sheer personality that oozes from each one makes them so watchable.
I've been waiting for a video like this
Almost pissed my pants laughing on the intro alone...
You goin to Moab bro?
Oh god! The intro!!! 😂😂 I'm so glad I found this channel! Car reviews for real cars that I can actually afford. Doused with a ton of hilarity!
This is the first video of yours that I watched 4 years ago after ai saw this 4runner on craigslist in WI, and the dude had a link to this video. Best link I have ever clicked.
Also, the roof comes off. Badass trucks.
I believe the first few years of the 1st gen 4Runner is solid axle and not ifs
Bryan Gilbert nope the 4Runner has always had ifs
@@am-dh2gp wrong
84 and 85 had solid axle. 86 and up are IFS. 85 is the best year, first year EFI and last year for solid axle
D Eazy wrong
@@Huckleberry8103 yep.
May have to have you you review my 99 Land Rover discovery, cuz this vid made me think
And im in Columbus Ohio, so it wouldn't be difficult.
These videos speak to my soul
This video made me cry. Thank you.
I'm scared after this review started ...
Magpul AND Steam stickers? I love millennials.
That's a Crankbrothers sticker, not Steam
Flawless, incredible vid, would watch again A++
regular car reviews. never stop this. that intro XD love it.
That intro though.
99-00 Honda Civic Si RegularCars
That would be a good one
Lol, he can use mine.
Songs are getting much better. Thanks for improving the sound quality. That used to bug me so much.
Dude i get high and watch this and makes my dayyy!!!!! Ahhh mannn love this stuff sometimes even if its a car im not interested in the random sounds and funny punchlines you make puts the icing on the cake! Keep it up and you will go far with your comedian career.
Magpul sticker👌🏻
At 06:21 message reads, "OkCupid "thinking pose" for men and women who own pit bulls". Um...
I appreciate the old machines, a labour of love!
This has to be one of your best reviews.
The Roman likes Chvrches? Nice cover :p
4runner stronk!!
that last one made my eye bulge out! I mean wow! My dad's lancer had a bent fender falling off the pavement less that 1 feet, but this 1m dip is crazy!
One of the best videos to date!
Makes me wish my Ramcharger is running
CHVCHES? My wife picked that one!
ChVrches???
kaiokendo misspelling of Chvrches. Its a band who purposely misspelled their name “churches” so it was easier to search online. The outro son is a riff on “Mother we share” from the band.
Proud to say I've been to Moab once. But it wasn't with my old 2nd gen 4Runner. It was in a rental 5th gen.
Great video!
I wish cars still had those vent windows. I loved them in my old truck.
I'm also an '86 but that thing has aged much better than I have, lol.
The chvrches at the end killed me
Trying hard to find a cheap early 1990s 4 Runner, it getting, hard and it will only get worse as time goes on. like Mr. Regular said everybody wants these trucks. I might just settle for an Isuzu Trooper, or Nissan Pathfinder.
Not looking hard enough - plenty of people will give you an early 1990. The 3.0 headgaskets blow more often than a jr. high prom date.
***** What Jr high did you go to? Funny story: I bought an ex U-haul 1990 Toyota a while back. The 3.0 V6 did indeed blow a head gasket, which Toyota covered UNDER WARRANTY! Apparently, they had a recall on the gaskets that was still in effect in 2007 when I bought it.
Of course, that engine was a chunk of shit, so I yanked it and put a slant 6 with a 4 speed in it's place. Cause I'm THAT GUY, that's why. Picture it: 1990 Toyota 1 ton dually box truck with a 1973 Plymouth slant six. It don't get much more regular than that.
***** I had a '95 4Runner with the 3.0. When I got it, the head gaskets had already been replaced, but about a year later, we had to get a new engine because the bearings were so worn down it was about to throw a rod. Not to mention I got 8 mpg. I loved the truck, but the engine was complete garbage.
I have the V6 in mine. Waiting for the HGs to go in it soon. Will take a look at the recall paperwork to see if I can also get it done under warranty, which would be crazy.
Im crazy in love with the classic land cruisers, and seen some around, some of them fucked up, others shiny and stuff.
Those where the days when cars mattered...
I have an 88 4Runner. Very clean I never take it off road because I want to preserve it. This video made me love it even more.
Great stuff RCR, one of your best.
6:11 put it in half speed playback, you're welcome
Fuck yeah!
take your medication.
I have owned an '85, and an '86, and loved them both. I see that you're definitely a kindred spirit, with a love for these machines like I have for them. I made the mistake, twice of selling my 4Runners, due to circumstances, blah blah, etc...
I'm looking to buy another one, as soon as I am able to locate one which hasn't been molested, and for less than a few thousand bucks. The search continues...
Big thanks for the guy who lent you that crawler. Looks like a well built one, from that dive at the end of the video.