I also have a Gen 3 4Runner and had 80K miles on the original brakes. The dealer stated that I had plenty of material left on the front discs & rear drums. I just replaced all 4 sets of pads, because I thought it was too strange. I love my 2000 Limited 4Runner 4x4. Still feels tight and everything works.
I own a 2010 four runner exactly of this color and is the v6 4.0 2wd version. It runs great for a v6, capacity of three rows is excellent and my family and I are enyoing the ride.
apart from the 1st generation 4runner, ive got from the 2nd till the 4th generation 4runner, thats the 08 LIMITED. cant wait to get this one. I LOVE TOYOTA 4RUNNER
I have 342,000 kms on my 2000 Runner. It tows, goes off road and does everything I ask it to do. These vehicles are unbelieveably reliable and tough, 10X better than all the GM trucks I owned in the past. Despite everything I put it through, I haven't even changed the brakes!!! Needless to say, I will never buy any other truck than a Toyota and my next truck will be another 4 Runner. I'll keep mine until it dies which means I may not get my next Runner until the 6th generation comes out!
@goalkibble I have the limited edition, the locker was a option on the 3rd gen. If you have this option there will be push button on the left hand side of your dash. The push button will show rr diff lock. I have seen people talk about adding the feature later on. As The wire harness is there for it. However have fun. It looked to be very complicated process. Might be better to go aftermarket if you dont have it.
I know it's hard to believe that brakes can last this long but it's the God's honest truth. The Toyota dealer that services my vehicle is shocked as well, but all my service work is electronically logged and traceable through Toyota Canada! I've also ran into other owner of Gen 3 Runners and another person told me that he got over 300k on his brakes as well. Folks, nothing touches these trucks for reliability and I urge other owners to post their experiences as well. THANKS AGAIN TOYOTA!!!
I own a 3rd gen 97 4runner limited with stock rear e locker. The 3rd gen was more capable then the FJ stock. These new 4runners are very nice and refined. That is just it nice. There to nice. As some call them queens. Toyota needs to bring back the capabilities of the 3rd gen. Add some refinement and you would have it made. Listen to the consumer and stop building a luxury SUV that's called a 4runner. 3rd gen still rules in my book for now!
@TheChivasare1. the trail edition is for the true off road enthusiasts. I am at best a weekend warrior who loves fly fishing in those hard to reach spots, as well as lots of winter steelheading and skiing. my 04 LTD does all the above with ease, comfort and luxury. I would never opt for a trail edition as Im way past that. Still a great truck but IMO they messed up on the marketing side. still a great truck.
@icanafforditt They have taken a little bit of a hit in the interior materials, but it's all put together well. And you don't buy a truck for it's features or material quality. You buy it for it's capability and in the 4RUNNERS case dependability. But I agree those rims look pretty for the city, but definitely wouldn't go train cruising with them.
You should read all the responses before making knee jerk remarks because I replied to a another gentleman that used similar eloquence to yours in his remarks. To give all the naysayers an update, the brakes and rotors were finally changed in May 2010 (again at the Toyota dealer and 10 years after I purchased the vehicle) at just over 365,000 kms.
i have a qustion i am from vnzula and when that truck come to vnzuela?? venezuela plzzz i am very fan for TOYOTA and never i used olther car only TOYOTA
@jamestaggreen 3rd owner paid $7500 cash with 150000 mi. Now at 200,000 after 2 years of ownership. Lots of fun and still runs great. I rock crawl the thing every week. So far I have had to replace rack and pinion after crashing into a boulder (my Fault) replaced fan clutch/ water pump/belts. Replaced tire with 265 r75 km1 bfg tires and removed running boards. still runs strong and I abuse this thing to the max!!!!
yea...the exterior of the 90's and early 2000's models were amazing, but this new exterior design, im not likin it at all. but don't get me wrong, a 4runner is a 4runner!
I like the previous 1990 to 2002 4runner, I do not like 2003 to 2011 after the 4runner, lightweight design, after the 2003 to 2011 4runner sport utility vehicle exterior design of the original flavor loss and 2003 to 2011 'after Lamp' the worst design.
Sweet! I'd still take my '97. Never lets me down. 230,000 miles plus!
I also have a Gen 3 4Runner and had 80K miles on the original brakes. The dealer stated that I had plenty of material left on the front discs & rear drums. I just replaced all 4 sets of pads, because I thought it was too strange. I love my 2000 Limited 4Runner 4x4. Still feels tight and everything works.
I own a 2010 four runner exactly of this color and is the v6 4.0 2wd version.
It runs great for a v6, capacity of three rows is excellent and my family and I are enyoing the ride.
apart from the 1st generation 4runner, ive got from the 2nd till the 4th generation 4runner, thats the 08 LIMITED. cant wait to get this one. I LOVE TOYOTA 4RUNNER
I have 342,000 kms on my 2000 Runner. It tows, goes off road and does everything I ask it to do. These vehicles are unbelieveably reliable and tough, 10X better than all the GM trucks I owned in the past. Despite everything I put it through, I haven't even changed the brakes!!! Needless to say, I will never buy any other truck than a Toyota and my next truck will be another 4 Runner. I'll keep mine until it dies which means I may not get my next Runner until the 6th generation comes out!
Damn I want one. Theyre great looking trucks for sure
wouldn't it be amazing if we could buy these old models, today? such great vehicle.
Toyota should make just one long informational video for all this stuff, along with a review of the 4runner. Diggin the trail though
@goalkibble I have the limited edition, the locker was a option on the 3rd gen. If you have this option there will be push button on the left hand side of your dash. The push button will show rr diff lock. I have seen people talk about adding the feature later on. As The wire harness is there for it. However have fun. It looked to be very complicated process. Might be better to go aftermarket if you dont have it.
Yes it does
Just Three things are missing Toyota. The 6-speed manual and auto in avaliable in every modle, and the 4.6 v8!!
Toyota rules!!
thanks
the 2010-present Toyota 4Runner is assembled in
Tahara, Aichi, Japan
@youngspy lighter and cheaper but for off roading we use the family's old chevy trucks for fun and convenience
I know it's hard to believe that brakes can last this long but it's the God's honest truth. The Toyota dealer that services my vehicle is shocked as well, but all my service work is electronically logged and traceable through Toyota Canada!
I've also ran into other owner of Gen 3 Runners and another person told me that he got over 300k on his brakes as well. Folks, nothing touches these trucks for reliability and I urge other owners to post their experiences as well. THANKS AGAIN TOYOTA!!!
How are you liking your 4 runner right now?cause im thinking about getting one
EN QUE PAISES SE ENSAMBLARA?
@icanafforditt that is y they made the trail edition
I lol at "looks like an Evo x and Sequoia got freaky"
Anyway we should get a good result from that mix
Toyota!!!!!!!
I own a 3rd gen 97 4runner limited with stock rear e locker. The 3rd gen was more capable then the FJ stock. These new 4runners are very nice and refined. That is just it nice. There to nice. As some call them queens. Toyota needs to bring back the capabilities of the 3rd gen. Add some refinement and you would have it made. Listen to the consumer and stop building a luxury SUV that's called a 4runner. 3rd gen still rules in my book for now!
Would be good if you guys did old 4runners too :(
@TheChivasare1. the trail edition is for the true off road enthusiasts. I am at best a weekend warrior who loves fly fishing in those hard to reach spots, as well as lots of winter steelheading and skiing. my 04 LTD does all the above with ease, comfort and luxury. I would never opt for a trail edition as Im way past that. Still a great truck but IMO they messed up on the marketing side. still a great truck.
@icanafforditt They have taken a little bit of a hit in the interior materials, but it's all put together well. And you don't buy a truck for it's features or material quality. You buy it for it's capability and in the 4RUNNERS case dependability. But I agree those rims look pretty for the city, but definitely wouldn't go train cruising with them.
You should read all the responses before making knee jerk remarks because I replied to a another gentleman that used similar eloquence to yours in his remarks. To give all the naysayers an update, the brakes and rotors were finally changed in May 2010 (again at the Toyota dealer and 10 years after I purchased the vehicle) at just over 365,000 kms.
@poppy20729 The 2009 Sequoia is the same as the 08, 10, and 11 Sequoia.
liked more the previos 4runner look.
Something about the silver one makes it look much more aggressive than the grey one. WTB.
the font kinda have that fj60 square head lights land cruiser look to it. p
i have a qustion i am from vnzula and when that truck come to vnzuela?? venezuela plzzz i am very fan for TOYOTA and never i used olther car only TOYOTA
What's the maxim consumption of this SUV?
'want one.
I agree, 4th generation exterior/interior is way better. But I still bought the 2013 bcoz more engine power and better safety technology.
@jamestaggreen 3rd owner paid $7500 cash with 150000 mi. Now at 200,000 after 2 years of ownership. Lots of fun and still runs great. I rock crawl the thing every week. So far I have had to replace rack and pinion after crashing into a boulder (my Fault) replaced fan clutch/ water pump/belts. Replaced tire with 265 r75 km1 bfg tires and removed running boards. still runs strong and I abuse this thing to the max!!!!
I wonder how it competes with Toyota's best: The FJ Cruiser!
thats what they should do
Difficult to choose between the Trail and the Limited...
@toyotaofdesmoines Hell YEAH!!
Don't worry there is a recall awaiting this model too.
I love it, but the face looks like a little bit the mitsubishi lancer
Why are all the windows tinted?
toyota 4-ever-Runner...
TOYOTA PLEASE bring manual transmission back into these trucks!!!
yea...the exterior of the 90's and early 2000's models were amazing, but this new exterior design, im not likin it at all. but don't get me wrong, a 4runner is a 4runner!
looks good. to bad they don't put the new 5.7 V8 in it, that would be so awesome but its not going to happen.. : /
2wd? Why?
@mexico12ism glad you dont care. now go ride your bike.
The 2010 4runner looks like the old 2009 sequoia.
i love 4runners, i got one, but i don't think ill get one of these... just doesn't look sporty anymore, it looks like a family car now. WTF?
sure its possible. Dont brake hard.
Either you lie or someone is doing that and you don't know about that. It's impossible for a brake pad to last for 342,000 km.
why somebody from Venezuela vant this junk if u can have there LC 105 or LC 76??
I'll pass on this thing.
No V8 option and it actually looks like they went BACKWARDS as far as functions and technology goes.
2011 JGC, here I come.
I like the previous 1990 to 2002 4runner, I do not like 2003 to 2011 after the 4runner, lightweight design, after the 2003 to 2011 4runner sport utility vehicle exterior design of the original flavor loss and 2003 to 2011 'after Lamp' the worst design.
Wierd that Toyota added a 4 cylinder and got rid of the V8. Must be a pretty powerful 4 cylinder.