5 Reasons to LOVE and BUY a Toyota 4Runner (4th Gen)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2024
- I hope you enjoy these 5 things that I Love about my 2006 Toyota 4Runner. The 4Runner is a special vehicle, at first glance you might find them to be "outdated" and not keeping up with the technology. But I'll go over 5 reasons why you need to go out and BUY one today!
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I've owned my 2008 4Runner for 15 years and have had 0 problems. All I have done is change fluids and tires. It has been the most reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned. I even get 20.1 mpg in town in the warm season. Everything still works and looks like new, amazing. I think it will continue for another 15 years.
How do you get get 20.01 mpg ? I thought those thing were a gas hog?
it is a SR5 RWD with 17" All weather tires tires (simpler and lighter) and I don't use it for off road, and have a light foot on the gas. @@CeeT-wg3hz
What's the current mileage?
Love my 05 SR 5 4 runner. By far the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Bought it new, still driving it daily. Runs great, rides great, handles great, looks great. My recommendation If you’re looking for a great used vehicle a 4th gen 4 runner shouldn’t be overlooked.
Any head gasket issues? I have an 04 like yours and read these 4th generation sometimes have head gasket failure.
Absolutely! That's awesome that you bought it new! How does it compare now, with how it was new? Driving wise?
Bought a 2005 SR5 brand new too. Passed 300K miles last month and still running strong. Also my daily driver. The only thing I could ever complain about is the crappy MPG. Had bad gas mileage before and now I've added more weight. Full RCI skids, CBI rock sliders, Victory Blitz bumper, Prinsu roof rack, Hi Lift jack, Waterport Weekender and complete Rago molle panels inside. Plus a few more extras, Smittybuilt winch, Baja Designs bumper light bar, ditch lights and roof light bar, EMU coils, Bilstein 5100's, TRD rims. Best vehicle I've owned too!
@@abcpatriot3276 my 04 v6 has 160k and should get 17mpg combined. But with the off-road tires I’m getting like 15mpg 😩
@@hattrick257 Some of them do, but I haven't had any problems! It's only about 5-10% of the 04 & 05 models that have problems! I wouldn't worry about it unless you get symptoms
My 2006 4runner is nearly identical to yours, less the lift. Same miles, but charcoal grey color. I picked it up 2018 when I was looking for a CRV. Glad I did! My issue with it are, Mid-link in steering control seized. And more recently, both front wheel bearing went at the same time. My rear hatch contracted cancer for road salt, and I was able to find a same color replacement at a salvage yard. I would like to lift it, but my disabled wife would not be able to get in it so, until I get a second vehicle, it will remain. Did after market headlights to replace foggy old ones. Recently been playing with LED light replacements. I'll do a video of mine, and post to my channel.
💯 agree with your video, love my 05!
The best!
My 2003 V8 Limited has 299,000 and will turn 300K in a month. Dirve it all the time. Wish it was 4WD but it goes everywhere my 4WD buddies take their vehicles.
I am looking for a low milage 07 or 08 4WD version with V8 now. The prices have gone way up in the past 6 months. Nice video!
That is awesome! The 2WD are still very capable and I'm glad to hear you're taking it out on trails! If you keep an eye out I bet you'll find one! Thanks for watching! 🤘
I have a 2006 Limited 4Runner with the V8 with 150,000 miles; Love the power, towing capacity (and yes the sound of the engine). With the Limited, I also splurged on the JBL Navigation/sound system which sounds amazing and I find the GPS touch screen interface easier to use than my wife's new BMW X3.
Sounds like you have a golden nugget! Glad to hear you love it so much 👍
I just got an '05 Sport with the 4.7L V8. It's 2022 and it only has 148K miles! I've got a 3" lift on the front and a 2" lift in the back. And some custom lighting and beautiful wheels. :)
I'm stoked. They can run to 1 million miles, and we're just STARTING our adventure together!
watch me drift my v6 lifted 4thgen in an enclosed lot th-cam.com/users/shorts4iuyN9dfmz8 NYC
I've never heard anyone else talk about how they don't like how it looks stock. I've always said that! It doesn't take much go make it look good!
100% agree! They're are plenty stock 5th and 3rd gen 4Runners and they look fine! But for some reason the 4th gen's in my opinion look horrible stock! Interestingly enough I think the 4th gen's are one of the best looking with a good lift and wheels/tires!
im brand new to the 4runner club. im a jeep guy but just sold that and got a 06 4runner sport with 147k on her. im looking forward to what toyota has to offer out on the trails and thru the woods.
They're great! I've been surprised many times for some of the things my 4Runner has been able to do and not get stuck! You'll love it!
I just got an '05 Sport with the 4.7L V8. It's 2022 and it only has 148K miles! I've got a 3" lift on the front and a 2" lift in the back. And some custom lighting and beautiful wheels. :)
I'm stoked. They can run to 1 million miles, and we're just STARTING our adventure together!
@@lukeventers4755 Super exciting! You will definitely love it! You should definitely document your journey with it!
How much did you pay?
@@eduardomendoza2769 they guy wanted 5500 cash... ol lady offered 3500 cash- he took it- needed miner rear frame work and ive already manufactured 1/4' rear frame sections that run behind the rear spring pirch. Its not serious enough at the moment but ill grind down and weld them on (doing both sides for symitry) the will slip over existing frame rail. I love this thing. These 4runners are over engineered for sure.
Also the multi mode 4WD that come only on sequoia, late 3 gen and 4 gen 4runner (V6) that allows you to have both 2WD and full time 4WD!
Very true! I hadn't thought of that!
Yes you’re right. I have 2002 v 8 Toyota 4 runner. 125.000 miles it’s super cool
Fantastic cars!
2005 2wd here with the 4.7 V8. i just sold my 18 wrx to carmax and put some money into mine which was already in awesome shape. no regrets here she's a Texas truck so theres very little rust. yes its not 4wd which is a bummer. when i bought i didnt know used cars were going to be so ridiculous. still though no regrets. i loved the subie but this truck will last for years. thanks for the vidya.
I just got an '05 Sport with the 4.7L V8. It's 2022 and it only has 148K miles! It's gold trimmed in black, and has the 4wd. I've got a 3" lift on the front and a 2" lift in the back. And some custom lighting and beautiful wheels. :)
I'm stoked. They can run to 1 million miles, and we're just STARTING our adventure together!
Thank you! You'll love it even though it's not a 4WD, they are very capable even with 2WD! With very little maintenance it should last a very long time! You won't have to worry about ringland failures here😉
Its funny that this some how came into my recommended. I just bought an 03 V8 runner from my co worker for $800 runs really great dont know what im gonna do with it tho yet.
That's a great price! Hope this video has helped! You'll love it!
Also what tires do you have on that and where did you find the front tow hooks from!
I just recently acquired a 2006 V8 with 65k miles what a gem 💎
Wow thats crazy low miles! Enjoy it!!
How much you paid?
@@jaybird4406 13k
@@edbug007 good buy
Hey man, love your 4runner. Just curious what lift and tire size you're running? cheers
Thanks man! I am running 2018 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Bilsteins up front with a 1/4 spacer. And Icon 2" rear springs with bilstein shocks! The tires are 285/70/R17's. If you have any more questions or need more clarification let me know!
Your absolutely right in these 4runner! What company did you purchase the light bar for the front bumper it looked perfect in there. 👍
It is a Nilight 32in curved light bar from amazon! I might be able to find a link for you! I attached it with some L brackets from Home Depot, but you can also get the Cali-Raised brackets to mount it!
Cool thank you so much, I appreciate you sharing that with me.
@@angelmorales-qo8en No problem, glad I could help
I was a Jeep guy. I had rolled over and then completey did a frame up restoration of my 79 CJ7 with a 304 V8. I bought a 2003 V8 4wd 4runner so I could make my Jeep a decicated toy. The 4runner is by far my favorite vehicle ever. Its everything I wish the Jeep could be.
The low torque and 4wd system is incredible. 240k miles and most of that was being used as a daily work vechile pulling 5k trailer. No problems at all. Ive had Ford 3/4 ton truck that would have already be in the scrap yard if they could have gone through all the hell Ive put my 4runner through. Im 100% Toyota guy now. Everything else is junk
Love the story! Toyota's are one of my favorite brands and have helped many people get a Toyota or Lexus! They are just built so well and hold their value!
dang…that says a lot when someone from a jeep community make a statement about toyota. I have a 96 4wd w locker. And 21 Trd offroad with all goodies!!
@@3rdgenbestgen21 Im a full 100% Toyota guy now. Toyota is the only brand I will buy now. I was a former Ford mechinac, then welder& fabricator for +20 years and now currently a John Deere mechinac & welder (unrelated I know). Toyotas are just built better than everything else by far.
@@3rdgenbestgen21 It does say a lot! Which one of your rigs do you enjoy more?
@@christians.cars98 for chilling not a care in the world my 964runner, for speed and city droving my 21 trd. I love them both equally. My 21 is my very first brand new vehicle.
What lift and tire size are you running on this?
Ironic man, I just bought my 4th Gen silver 4runner last night, and I'm moving to St. George UT in August, crazy!
Thats awesome man! Message me when you're down here and we can hit some trails! Do you have instagram?
Nice 4runner. What brand of tow hooks are those 2 front red ones.
They are Rhino USA D ring hooks!
Love my 06 Limited. I bought it new. Unfortunately the frame is rusting away. Looking into the Safe-T-Cap repair kits.
Sad to hear that! It's just some added weight reduction! 😉
Those kits do work. With any luck, you can find a good place to give it a rust neutralization treatment, then Fluid Film or NH Oil Undercoating. Messy at first but I think those are the best bets.
Hey man, what are those red tow hooks you have in the front ? It’s looks sick !
D ring shackles
They're D Ring's that are put on my Apex Overland recovery points!
What lift did you get for yours?
Your lift height & wheel tire combo is perfect imo. Mind sharing the specs?
Thank you! I have a 2" Icon rear springs and Rough Country rear shocks (any rear shocks that will work with a 2" lift will work) and up front I'm actually running 2018 Tacoma TRD Off-road shocks with a 1/2 spacer! I personally don't love the slight front rake, so Ill be running a different front setup. I'll do a video about that! The wheels are the 17" TRD Pro wheels, with 285-70-17's! Hope this helps!
@@christians.cars98 what rubbing to u have with the 285s?
@@colinb7652 I dont have any, I had to push the front fender liners forward and cut a little of the bottom of the bumper but thats it! Took like 10 minutes
What is the best off road setup for a 4th gen 4runner assuming it's a v8 with fwd
Get some good tires! A decent or cheap suspension lift would be good as well! You can use 3rd Gen Tacoma front coilovers for a lift and great feeling suspension up front. You can use the Tacoma rear shocks if you swap out the lower bushing, and pair it with some Toyota FJ rear coil springs all for under a few hundred bucks!
We all lovvvvve it because these 4th gen 4runner are no joke. These 4th gens are #1 quality and these motors and transmissions can go 500,000 miles.
100% agree!
Jut bought a 2004 sr5 4wd v6 with 160k Miles. Run and feels awesome. I’ve read of head gasket failures in these 4th generation though. No signs of it on mine but still worried. Anyone have any issues with head gasket on these 4th generation?
I haven't had any problems or any people I know! I've heard the 03 and 04's had more problems, but its still something like 5-10% have had issues. So I'd say just keep up on your maintenance and you should be completely fine! Don't worry to much!
I used to be a technician at a Toyota dealership and I've only seen one come in with a head gasket issue.
Thanks guys. I’m a paranoid mother trucker. So far mine rides awesome. Hoping to have it for many more years.
@@hattrick257 Glad to hear! I can understand the paranoia but they are so much more capable and can take such beatings
Gotta love all gens they're all related after all
That's very true! What generation is your favorite?
my old ladys mom is pretty hot...so just saying that 'all gens are great' applies to some of the finer things in life as well. so many cool features on my 06 4runner sport
@@jakelapoint hahaha 😂
5:02 interesting... the 4th gens was the model that made me fall in love with 4Runners.
With all the new people following the hype, they look at the 5th gen and love it and then look at the 4th gen and think its ugly
Did u have to do anything special to get those TRD wheels to fit and not rub?
I had to cut some of the bumper and move the front fender liner forward, but that was it!
I just moved from a totaled by another driver Wrangler Unlimited 2012 to a 2006 4Runner SR5 4 x 4 with leather seats and V6. LOVE IT. 188K. Flawless. But dude, clean that engine compartment!
Glad you love it! I totally agree haha! I always forget about it since I never need to open up the hood 😂
@christians.cars98 Ah haha! Touche - that ain't true with Jeeps!
Any recommendations for a basic front end leveling kit?
Bought a 230k mile 4th gen 4Runner couple months ago 😎
Love it hear it! How does it run? 😏
@@christians.cars98 good so far :) need to replace my lower control arm bushings
@@rudysz6003 Thats not too bad! Considering they're probably the original ones 😂
4th gen have awesome styling as long as it's 2006 and up
Agreed! The 06 and up look much better than the earlier 4th gens
Heyy guys I need a lift kit recommendation
Bilstein, Dobinsons and Icon are what a lot of local people run and they love it!
What lift and wheel size do you have?
About a 2.5 in lift and 33's!
Is this the sports utility? If not what are the differences between them??
This is the SR5. For the 4th gens the SR5 was the base model then you could also get the SportEdition which was a step above the SR5 depending on how it was optioned out, and above that, the Limited. I’ve got a fully loaded Sport Edition V8 with everything but the leather seats. The differences between the trims really all depends on what you can find and how they were optioned out from the factory. You could get leather seats on every trim level but for the limited they came standard. Color matched door handles and trim was also standard for the Sport and Limited but I’ve seen some SR5’s with it. I could go on and on, but if you do your research you will find out much more.
@@Icehawks7 You described it better than I could have! My SR5 actually has aftermarket Katskin leather so that throws it off as well! But what you said is correct, thank you!
@@christians.cars98 No problem. Figured I’d save you some time explaining it. You’ve got a sweet rig by the way. I’ve got the same wheels on mine except I went with black not gunmetal grey. Either way they are the best looking wheels to put on a 4th gen IMO.
@@Icehawks7 Thanks so much! I really like the black as well, and honestly might have chosen the black but I got a really good deal on the grey ones! If you have an Instagram follow me at Christians.Cars
What mods have you done?
Check the description! 🙌
what year is your 4th gen?
2006
I like the 4th gen look the best actually. If I had to get another I'd still get the 4th gen.
Definitely under appreciated!
I traded a 2012 jeep liberty with over 200k miles for my 2003 4runner v8 with 145k miles on it, only thing wrong with it is the dash is cracked
But everything else is perfect.
That is great, you'll love the 4Runner!
Christians that love vehicles I’m in! Praise God!
Love it!
Nice Love my 2006 V8 Limited since new only has 110K miles on it. Send link for those wheels please
Thank you! They're 5th Gen 4Runner TRD Pro wheels in Gunmetal grey!
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is your vehicle leaning towards the driver's side? my 08 4runner does, but I'm not entirely sure how to fix it
oh that's messed up its a v6 I got the sport edition v8 that thing GOOOOOOOOO'S!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't driven a V8 yet....but there is no way it can be better than the V6 😉😂😂
Bro Toyota is #1 in the world,my hold family we got 9 Toyotas
Toyota and Lexus Family as well! 💪
3rd gen 4runner is the best 4runner
My friend has a 3rd gen, I love them!
3rd Gen always ftw
I'm in the market for another SUV but I hear so many horror stories about the head gasket issues on the 03-05, but those are really the only ones in my price range.
Jeeps are trash tho 🤣
The head gasket issues are very few and far between. Get a 4Runner and don't look back!
@@christians.cars98 I feel ya. With my luck I'll get one of the rare ones with the head gasket issue 🤣. I've bought 2 used cars this year already and both didn't work out, so this 3rd time has to be the one!
I think the 5th Gen looks angry ! Also one of the models is really wide and long ! I thought it was a Sequoia I really dig. If I wanted something that large I would have bought a sequoia?
Yeah the Sequoia is larger than the 4Runner but still capable off road!
We now have 3 4Runners: a 2017 SR5, a 2009 V6 Limited, and a 2003 V8 Limited. All are 4wd. As time has gone by, I have to say I like the 2009 the best. It does not compete with the V8 for sound, but in every other way it's a better mousetrap. It handles more deftly (I assume partially because you can elect 2wd mode, and partially because it's ~300 lbs lighter up front), it gets better mileage, oil changes don't entail removing the skid plate, it doesn't crack exhaust manifolds and there's no need to replace a timing belt. The VVT V6 delivers almost as much oomph as the non-VVT V8. The 2017, while very good too, just isn't as fun to drive. It's really hard to say why you kind of fall in love with certain cars and not others, but I've never felt too bonded with the '17.
Ive heard similar things from other Multi-4Runner owners as well! The 4th Gen V6's have a great balance to them. Taking into consideration weight, gas mileage, maintenance, power, capability, etc!
It just more affordable and reliable.
Agreed!
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Thank you!
That's a nice 4runner too bad it's not the V8. There I said it. Lol
Hey now....😉 there's a reason they still make the V6 and not the V8 😉
@@christians.cars98 Lol. You may have a point. I love all the 4Runners. I've had a few 3rd gens. Currently have a 3rd and a Voodoo blue 5th gen. Looking for a Storm Trooper white 4th gen V8 for the Trifecta. Btw I drove to Moab for the first time last year in my 3rd gen and had a blast! Especially at Hell's Revenge.
@@christians.cars98 Yup there is. And it's called emissions lol. The V6 is a great engine I can't knock it. But the 4.7l V8 is the best engine Toyota ever made. And if it's the best engine Toyota has made, it's the best engine ever made lol. Just squeaking out that Toyota 2.7l 4cyl that you find in the tacomas. Then this V6 comes in third in reliability. Which sounds bad, but it's not lol.
@@davidlavery8336 Very good points! Honestly I'd probably choose a V8 if I were buying a 4th gen again. It is such an amazing engine that was put in many incredible Toyota's and Lexus'. I really wonder what they're going to put into the new 4Runners!
@@ricksmith7659 That would be quite the 3runner collection 😉 Moab is so fun! Maybe we'll run into each other sometime there! If you got all 3 generations of 4runners it would be awesome to take all 3 of them to Moab and see the progression of how they are off-road!
And one big reason not to buy it..... the "Toyota tax". 30-40% more because it says Toyota. Impossible to justify.
I'd personally disagree. You can find good deals on them or negotiate a deal. I'd MUCH rather have a car that'll work and last with very very little problems and keep its value like no other car in its class. You might pay more, but you know it'll actually work and last as well as it'll hold its value
@@christians.cars98 There's a lot of truth in what you say and I agree you get what you pay for to an extent. If you compare the two vehicles however for reliability and longevity in the important categories like powertrain there's virtually no difference in the two even with high mileage. Now is the Toyota a nicer vehicle in terms of bells and whistles, sure but overall not a chance I'd throw my money down that road.
@@carlpolych736 What two vehicles are we comparing?
The Xterra Pro4x and the 4runner.
@@carlpolych736 I personally haven't been in an Xterra Pro4x, so I can't say much there. They're both great off-road SUV's from what I can tell. But I'd still rather have the Toyota which I know is over built and extremely reliable. It's not uncommon for people to have over 300k, 500k, even 650k on stock motor and trans 4Runners! The Toyota SUV's are really dominating the off-road SUV market, and I hope Nissan brings back the Xterra!
They are not cars ! They are built on a truck chassis
Youre right!
Nope. 3rd Gen is.
Gotta love the 3rd gens!