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Toyota has been building turbocharged engines since you were learning to walk Scotty. I think they know how to design a turbo engine that will last forever by now.
Made in Japan, naturally aspirated V6 engine, no frickin turbo, 5-speed bullet proof Aisin transmission, bolt on frame, it's a truck frame SUV, what do you expect. Great vehicle for those that need it.
My uncle has one in TRD Pro trim, and it has been extremely sturdy. He wants to sell it because it feels like the late 90s inside, but that's better long-term.
@@dtna I change my 2023 Lexus ES300h every six-months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first, period. Not at 10,000 miles like Lexus recommends. That's ridiculous on a direct injection multi-port engine. Oil & filters are cheap, engines are expense like Scotty says and The Car Care Nut on TH-cam.
192k on my 2010 4runner. Tough as nails and has given me literally zero problems EVER. And I use the hell out of it for surveying every day for the past 6 years. By far the best vehicle I've ever had.
As someone who owns a Toyota FJ (basically the exact same power train just different body) I can attest this engine and transmission combo is absolutely amazing. Decent power and with basic maintenance they'll last forever 🙂👍
I had an 04 4runner that I bought used in ~2011 and traded it for a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 when the third gen came out. Going from the 4.0 to 3.5 was a huge mistake. I hated how that engine performed in a truck. It had no low end. Fuel economy was no better than the 4.0. Had to jump down from 6th to 4th to climb any decent grade. Regardless, I have a '21 F150 with the 5.0 now and it has 400 hp, gets better fuel economy than both(averages ~19.5 mpg on e10-15 no matter how I drive), and the seats don't hurt my back on long drives like the tacoma did. Really makes me question why I would have ever bought a mid size truck.
Own a 2011 4Runner Trail......absolutely the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's just been bulletproof so far. Just keep it maintained and it takes everything I've dished out to it and more. And a bonus is the VALUE it keeps over other vehicles. It's freakishly reliable is the best phrase I can come up with.
I own a 2015 4Runner, it’s the same ride when I bought it new. Only had to change tires,brake pads, engine oil, and filters. No issues and gonna hold onto for decades to come.
The biggest issue on these are the rear Door the rear window goes up/down in tail gate and water drains in between glass and paneling and cuz the rear bumpers flat on bottom of door the drains don’t drain the debris so starts to rot sheet metal from inside out!
Because of the changes coming in the 2024 4RNR engine I bought a 2023 4RNR LAST December. The 2017 4 RNR I also bought new had 125,000 miles. It went to my son-in-law. Keeping it in the family.
Another huge bonus is that the online forum support for the 4runner is very good. Many guides out there for DIY people to improve/fix/maintain this car.
I have a 2007 4runner with the same power train. Bought it with about 37,000 miles on it. Now has 170,000. No major problems. I can easily tow our small sailboat and Hal’s when needed. On the highway at 70 mph I get 22 mpg consistently. It purrs along at 2,000 rpm. People carp about SUV gas mileage but to me it is amazing that a vehicle that heavy can go that far on a milk jug of gas. I plan to be buried in it. 😏
I sold my 06 Tacoma. 4 litre V-6. Same engine as this vehicle. Truck had 337,000 on the odometer. Ran like it did when I bought it new. My nephew owns it now and he loves it.
The thing that amazed me about the 4Runner is how incredibly it towed. When I first drove it, I was worried, then I towed a 2014 Jetta from northern Va to south Florida and it was amazing
Mine looks exactly like yours, Scotty. Same year/color. I paid $30K. Has 58K miles, though. No leather seats, just cloth. Love the fact that it doesn't have excessive bells and whistles as that's more features that could malfunction over time and I don't use them anyway. FINALLY got the vehicle I've wanted for years!!!!
I had a 1998 4 runner Ltd. I've had blazers & Jimmy's and you can't compare them. But I had @ 300 kms I say @ because speedo was broke for a few years. It truly is the best vehicle I've ever had I sold it 2 years ago, it was running great. No surprises. Wonderful vehicle
I just purchased a 2022 4Runner SR5 and have been getting 17-18 mpg around town. Just took it on a shirt Road Trip this past weekend and got 23 mpg. Very happy with the mileage. I had a 2012 Honda Pilot and it’s was getting 17mpg around town and 20-21 mpg on the highway so I really can’t complain.
My wife has a 14 escape titanium, I have an 08 5 spd civic SI, neither have rust, we live in NH, neither of them have any rust. I maintain them religiously, andinkeep them clean, and in the winter, I bring them to a brushless carwash, kee th saltoff off of them, and I do the underbody washes,a few times a week. it's the only way to keep them rustfree
I used to own a 2021 4Runner. Here's a story you'll want to hear. I was driving home one day from work and I filled up the gas tank. I drove on the highway for about a half-hour and looked at the guage cluster and couldn't believe what is saw. As big and heavy as it was with its 4L V6, it was getting 26.1 MPG. I wish I took a picture of it. I drive a RAV4 now and that number is the average.
True. I took a picture after a 3 hr drive. 26.7 mpg. I knew no one would believe it. Averaging around 23 now. For the weight, versatility and quality, can't beat it. Mines a 2023.
@bareSnare I was concerned with the braking too. I have Raybestos heavy duty high carbon rotors and Akebono Performance Ceramic pads, which make a big difference. Plus the trailer brakes are key
Got mine yesterday after trading in my beloved GTI for it…But I have zero regrets so far it’s a big quality Rig that rides smooth in its own way! I got close to $3000 off MSRP for some online sale they had going on that I didn’t even know about that day. No dealership markups or delivery fees of any kind. 40th anniversary edition in black. It’s beautiful and I’ve gotten a bunch of big compliments on it quickly.
Rides smooth in it's own way is a good way of putting it. On the streets it's not as smooth as your average sedan, but on trails it doesn't feel much different than on the streets lol. I'm flying down bumpy, grooved, unmaintained gravel roads at 65mph and it doesn't feel much different than usual highway driving
If you have the limited trim, the only annoying thing is the XREAS shocks. Once they start leaking you have to replace the entire unit, typically $5k for parts and labor. Better option in that case, gut the XREAS and use bilstein 4600 or 5100 shocks to retain the factory height. Parts and labor and alignment probably around 1000 or so.
I have a 2014 4Runner Limited. Two years ago I had the XREAS disconnected and replaced with a Rough Country 3” lift and suspension with NITTO Ridge Grappler tires. It rides so much smoother and it hasn’t given me any problems. Looks amazing too.
I have one as well I’m the 2nd owner car has 223,000 miles only thing I’ve had fixed is an inline fuse besides routine maintenance car runs great and I’ll continue to keep it as long as she runs
Thank you Scotty, We just bought a Toyota 4 runner TRD Pro, I hope to get 300 thousand miles out of it and from watching your videos I think with regular Maintenance it will go the distance. Thank you again!!!
While driving on dry asphalt that 4Runner should be in 2 wheel drive!!! I promise you it won’t last forever if you’re driving around in four-wheel-drive on dry pavement with a part time 4WD system!
Love it! There's another way to deal with emission inspections. Pack up and move out of those places that control every element of your life. I did that in 1992 and never looked back.
I have a 88 FJ62 landcruiser, 2F engine 81k miles, no rust, 4x4 im happy with it and I only paid 6200 course it wasnt running and hadnt run since 1998. Newest truck I own.
My wife has a silver 2019 4runner limited and I just bought a 2024 4runner limited in Underground. Love them both! Wanted to get one before the turbo even though the new gen looks awesome! 😎
I purchased a 2004 4Runner 4x4 232k for $7K from a private owner. I’m active duty and I needed a durable tank vehicle like the 4Runner. I own. 19 WRX limited and I didn’t want to use it as an everyday vehicle. Was $7K high? Yes but, I didn’t want to pay $50k over. I’m on a budget and yes my 4Runner blew the thermostat, serpentine belt, o-rings, and water pump 😂😂😂😂 I like my little tank and I intend to rip it to 500k 🎉
Still daily driving an 04 SR 5, only thing I’ve replaced are brakes . Still runs like new. Most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. Have a happy and healthy new year.
Hidden gem of the car world right now are the Lexus GX460. Same platform as the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser, 4.6L V8, 6 speed AISIN trans, only downside is the full-time 4x4 (torsen limited slip locking center diff w/Low Range) which requires matching tires so a set of 4 if you have a blowout. You can pick them up on the used market for about the same cost as a used 4Runner, except they come with a lot more creature comforts and a V8 which increases towing capacity.
Purchased my '02 4wd SR5 new Nov '01. 187k on the odo - with plenty of off-roading. OEM (only!) timing belt, radiator, injectors, cat converter, a/c compressor, antenna motor, and routine maintenance at the dealership, or AAA authorized shop. OEM radio/cassette/CD works like new. Runs like a dream! Why pay crazy money for a new one?
I got a 2023 4runner because I heard it's the last year for the v6, Well maybe the second last year and I hate turbo engines. I also wanted something that was made kn Japan. Of course it's a gas guzzler but that's not why I got it. I can't wait to play with it in the snow.
Based on what I've seen with changes coming to the 4 runner we went yesterday and put a deposit down to order a 2024 TRD off road model to replace our Highlander.
I just bought a 2017 4runner TRD Pro. Still $35K. Best part, 99.99 rust free on the undercarriage. Bought it in Portland Oregon. Aside from small chipped paint and scratches inside its in pretty great condition...so far. I had it shipped to Idaho. Will get the undercarriage protected from our winter, road chemicals.
I'm Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner, which so far has been great, but I'm considering swapping it for a newer model 4Runner (2020 or newer) as I really need something with good long term reliability, and want the tried and true old school powertrain. I have lots of experience driving 4th and 5th gen 4runners over the last 16 years and I'm impressed with how great they are.
I'm the first owner of a 2011 Trail that has required only routine maintenance. Last month, I bought another 4Runner, a new TRD Off Road Premium. It was a easy decision, as I know how to service a 5th generation 4Runner. Now my wife and I each have our own 4Runner and together we put on about 10,000 miles a year. These vehicles could last 30 years as there is no rust in Phoenix, Arizona.
In the gulf, we get the same V6 4.0L engine with a 6 speed auto transmission with a LC300. Got it, love it. Its the same combo that was available with the old V6 LC200 and the Prado
I just bought a 2023 TRD Pro 4Runner a week ago. Traded in my 2014 F-350, with the 6.7 diesel toward it. I don’t regret my decision, I’m loving the 4Runner. It just might be the last vehicle I ever buy.
Interesting insight. I own a Toyota Land Cruiser 150 series with the same 4.0 V6. Last I heard, it’s successor will not be having a V6 anymore but a 4 cylinder turbo and a hybrid.
My 2016 4Runner SR5 2wd gets 21 mpg driving down 395 from Mammoth to Los Angeles full of gear at 70-80 mph. And it gets 13 mpg on flat highway towing my 2019 Jayco 154BH Baja trailer. This is with Goodyear DuraTrac factory sized tires and wheels. I love this truck. Yeah, I miss 4wd. But I like the bigger payload and better gas mileage for my purposes.
I have. 4Runner Venture (basically an unbadged TRD pro) and this thing is a Mountain Goat. Not the greatest on gas mileage but we know this rig will last forever. Plus, turbo engines age quick in the AZ heat.
It’s more of a trd off road than a pro, doesn’t have the pro shocks, doesn’t have the pro interior (dual zone climate, jbl seats etc) doesn’t have the pro exhaust, doesn’t have the pro intake, doesn’t have the pro skid plate doesn’t have the pro anything but the wheel not even the tires that come with the pro or even the pro roof rack, you literally have a trd off road premium with pro wheels not to mention no pro grille.
As an owner of 2015 4th gen SR5 (FWD) I share the sentiments- great handsome exterior, practical roomy interior, topped with gold-standard reliability and durability. It's the last car I hope to ever purchase before robotaxis become the norm :) 😁 Also, 4runner replacement parts are easy to purchase, pretty affordable, and not too difficult to install/replace as a DIY lay person. I've routinely changed engine/interior filters, front lightbulbs, and even replaced a broken sideview mirror (which was more challenging but still doable). I was also able to remove the audio system to install an inexpensive Apple carplay device. Saved immense amount of $ carshops would've otherwise charged me!
I loved my '16 4runner. But no matter how conservative I drove on the highway or on back roads, 19mpg is what I got. I started to drive more and longer distances and I traded it in. I now have a '21 tacoma with the v6 and 4x4. I'm getting better than the rated highway mpg. I drive mostly highway and average between 24-25 mpg. Huge difference. If I could get that kind d of .I leave and still have a NA v6, I'd go back to the 4runner.
Just took my 4Runner to Kentucky from Alabama, 7 hour trip. I averaged 22mpg sometimes better driving 75 to 80 avg. That was with 4 people, 2 over 200lbs, a full cargo with bags and a loaded cargo tray with heavy gear. 22 ORP
What tires do you have? Name and size please. I have a 22 Tacoma and only get 17 mpg but the tires are 265 75 16 Nitto trail grapple. This truck is used and came with these tires.
I had a 2003 4Runner limited with the V8 and was perfectly happy getting 18 mpg. It was the best vehicle I ever owned and other than routine maintenance, I never had any issues with it. Just sold it with 265,000 on it because the frame was rotting.
I have a 2008 Tacoma V6 with 35k miles, my wife can’t drive a standard, we considered buying an automatic vehicle but I think I am going to just teach her after watching Scotty.
Thanks Scotty for the video. Just put a deposit down on a new 2024 Toy 4Runner Off Road Prem. with lots of options. First new car since 2003. Can't wait for mine to arrive at the dealership
Front and rear differential gears are the same so you can drive on dry pavement unlike domestic which used to have one extra tooth in front gear so it pulled rear wheels more. I think my 3rd Gen was limited to 52 mph on dry pavement. I looked for towing information and limitations for transmission and I didn't see it or anything about limiting speed. I don't think the new AWD systems or 4H have the same worries.
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Toyota has been building turbocharged engines since you were learning to walk Scotty. I think they know how to design a turbo engine that will last forever by now.
I still think the FJ Cruiser is the best one…
Pppp000-
Who own the government?? 😂😂😂
Made in Japan, naturally aspirated V6 engine, no frickin turbo, 5-speed bullet proof Aisin transmission, bolt on frame, it's a truck frame SUV, what do you expect. Great vehicle for those that need it.
My uncle has one in TRD Pro trim, and it has been extremely sturdy. He wants to sell it because it feels like the late 90s inside, but that's better long-term.
Yep. A turbocharger will only last maybe ~150K miles. Change your synthetic motor oil more often than recommended by Toyota in their owner's manual.
@@dtna I change my 2023 Lexus ES300h every six-months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first, period. Not at 10,000 miles like Lexus recommends. That's ridiculous on a direct injection multi-port engine. Oil & filters are cheap, engines are expense like Scotty says and The Car Care Nut on TH-cam.
@@cliftongreene5318😂😂😂
Only weakside is their frames rust like mad in the north …don’t give me that crap about zinc paint it doesn’t work up north
I guess this is a sign from the car gods because I’m literally going to go buy a 4Runner tomorrow!
Pick one up while you still can before they change them
Lucky get em before prices go up again
Lucky get em before prices go up again
I wish I were you. Looking forward to buying my new car and all. Anyway, happy for you!
Prepare for a stiff ride.. 😂😂😂
192k on my 2010 4runner. Tough as nails and has given me literally zero problems EVER. And I use the hell out of it for surveying every day for the past 6 years. By far the best vehicle I've ever had.
2004 4Runner Sport 4wd 4.0L. 310K miles on it and still going strong! Bought it in 2010 with 80K miles.
Have you had any major repairs in your ownership? Head gasket/transmission?
As someone who owns a Toyota FJ (basically the exact same power train just different body) I can attest this engine and transmission combo is absolutely amazing. Decent power and with basic maintenance they'll last forever 🙂👍
My husband has a 2007 FJ with a manual transmission. Bought it new and it still seems new.
I had an 04 4runner that I bought used in ~2011 and traded it for a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 when the third gen came out. Going from the 4.0 to 3.5 was a huge mistake. I hated how that engine performed in a truck. It had no low end. Fuel economy was no better than the 4.0. Had to jump down from 6th to 4th to climb any decent grade. Regardless, I have a '21 F150 with the 5.0 now and it has 400 hp, gets better fuel economy than both(averages ~19.5 mpg on e10-15 no matter how I drive), and the seats don't hurt my back on long drives like the tacoma did. Really makes me question why I would have ever bought a mid size truck.
2012 FJ here. Love it. Smooth ride. Good 4x4.
Five more gallons would have helped.
Weak rear end though. Specifically the pinion bearing. And the gas tank capacity leaves a lot to be desired. Otherwise a great vehicle though.
Just traded my 2017 Tundra for a 2018 4Runner. Couldn't be happier. Now we have 2 of them in the driveway! My wife drives a 2014 Limited.
I got a 2023. Why? Cuz Scotty said so! Best truck in the expletive world.
Own a 2011 4Runner Trail......absolutely the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's just been bulletproof so far. Just keep it maintained and it takes everything I've dished out to it and more. And a bonus is the VALUE it keeps over other vehicles. It's freakishly reliable is the best phrase I can come up with.
My 2007 taco value has risen a thousand over original purchase price 😂
We’re riding on gold
You guys have 20 years before anything needs fixin lol 😂
I own a 2015 4Runner, it’s the same ride when I bought it new. Only had to change tires,brake pads, engine oil, and filters. No issues and gonna hold onto for decades to come.
my 2000 4runner limited with 184000 miles is still running strong, it it gets put to work! Immortal work trucks, these 4runners, last forever!
"It doesn't have any turbos at all, that means it's gonna last a lot longer" words of wisdom
Absolutely the most reliable vehicle on the road and it’s a hell of an off roader too
The only vehicle that might be more reliable is the Landcrusier.
SCOTTY IT WAS IN 4HI THE WHOLE VIDEO!! You should be in 2HI on dry pavement. It doesn’t have viscous couplings.
Haha I was wondering if my eyes were deceiving me!
i saw the same thing instantly, 4x4 light was on lol
The biggest issue on these are the rear Door the rear window goes up/down in tail gate and water drains in between glass and paneling and cuz the rear bumpers flat on bottom of door the drains don’t drain the debris so starts to rot sheet metal from inside out!
@@jessewynne8193 probably a past issue that’s been addressed in recent years. Toyota has been trying to make them perfect besides the gas mileage…
@@caseyjames5412It won’t hurt it, just cause crappy handling and tire wear.
Because of the changes coming in the 2024 4RNR engine I bought a 2023 4RNR LAST December. The 2017 4 RNR I also bought new had 125,000 miles. It went to my son-in-law. Keeping it in the family.
I love that Scotty is driving the car in 4wd. I've had mine since 2012 still going strong.
it looked to me like he had the rear diff locked.
Another huge bonus is that the online forum support for the 4runner is very good. Many guides out there for DIY people to improve/fix/maintain this car.
I have a 2007 4runner with the same power train. Bought it with about 37,000 miles on it. Now has 170,000. No major problems. I can easily tow our small sailboat and Hal’s when needed. On the highway at 70 mph I get 22 mpg consistently. It purrs along at 2,000 rpm. People carp about SUV gas mileage but to me it is amazing that a vehicle that heavy can go that far on a milk jug of gas. I plan to be buried in it. 😏
Keep your frame coated with wool wax if youre in a salt belt state. Frames are the only weakness on the older ones
Bought my 2007 4Runner in 2008 with 29,000 miles on it. Now has 150,000. Also, no major problems. I also plan to be buried in mine.😏
I sold my 06 Tacoma. 4 litre V-6. Same engine as this vehicle. Truck had 337,000 on the odometer. Ran like it did when I bought it new. My nephew owns it now and he loves it.
I made sure I bought the 4Runner made in Japan in 2004. That car / truck still runs. My son has it.
The thing that amazed me about the 4Runner is how incredibly it towed. When I first drove it, I was worried, then I towed a 2014 Jetta from northern Va to south Florida and it was amazing
Mine looks exactly like yours, Scotty. Same year/color. I paid $30K. Has 58K miles, though. No leather seats, just cloth. Love the fact that it doesn't have excessive bells and whistles as that's more features that could malfunction over time and I don't use them anyway. FINALLY got the vehicle I've wanted for years!!!!
I'm going tomorrow to check one out, same as one in video except black
I had a 1998 4 runner Ltd. I've had blazers & Jimmy's and you can't compare them. But I had @ 300 kms I say @ because speedo was broke for a few years. It truly is the best vehicle I've ever had I sold it 2 years ago, it was running great. No surprises. Wonderful vehicle
I just purchased a 2022 4Runner SR5 and have been getting 17-18 mpg around town. Just took it on a shirt Road Trip this past weekend and got 23 mpg. Very happy with the mileage. I had a 2012 Honda Pilot and it’s was getting 17mpg around town and 20-21 mpg on the highway so I really can’t complain.
I got 23.5 mpg in the summer going Boston to Buffalo on highway. Very happy with that gas mileage😁
I bought a 2020 TRD 4runner 2 years ago and I love it, along with my 2011 FJ Cruiser
My wife and I purchased our 2020 4runner venture about four months ago. Love and hope to own it well over the next ten years. Great vehicle
Had a 2012 4Runner and just traded it in for a 2021 SR5 Premium. Absolutely love 4Runners for all the reasons you mentioned!
Peep the vape at 2:09. Owner must’ve been stressed coming to see Scotty, yet he had nothing to be stressed about. It’s a Toyota from Japan.
My 2006 4Runner w/ 200k is running great and gets 17/24 mpg. I'm in PA so the frame is rusty but the body looks like new still. Great vehicle
Be careful because that frame will rust out.. and once it does, it’s basically useless.
My wife has a 14 escape titanium, I have an 08 5 spd civic SI, neither have rust, we live in NH, neither of them have any rust. I maintain them religiously, andinkeep them clean, and in the winter, I bring them to a brushless carwash, kee th saltoff off of them, and I do the underbody washes,a few times a week. it's the only way to keep them rustfree
I bought it used so the frame recall didn't apply. I totally got my $ worth and it's still passing inspection.
Wool wax the whole chassis inside and out
Surface shield or fluid film, research em, help a ton up north
So happy ill be picking up my 2013 4Runner today!
I used to own a 2021 4Runner. Here's a story you'll want to hear. I was driving home one day from work and I filled up the gas tank. I drove on the highway for about a half-hour and looked at the guage cluster and couldn't believe what is saw. As big and heavy as it was with its 4L V6, it was getting 26.1 MPG. I wish I took a picture of it. I drive a RAV4 now and that number is the average.
True. I took a picture after a 3 hr drive. 26.7 mpg. I knew no one would believe it. Averaging around 23 now. For the weight, versatility and quality, can't beat it. Mines a 2023.
@@flatliner2713If I drove it longer, I probably would've gotten 27 MPG
Our 2021 TRD Off-road has a manual 4x4 shifter. I love the simplicity
I have a 2023 and I love mine, no knob for shifting my 4x4.
You can turn off the lane departure warning, not disconnect it.
Proud owner of an ‘06 4.7L V8. 218K miles, and tow a camper all the time. Runs like new. Best vehicle I’ve owned, no issues!
@bareSnare 21’ Layton M-194 model. I take it to several motorsports events to camp out
@bareSnare I was concerned with the braking too. I have Raybestos heavy duty high carbon rotors and Akebono Performance Ceramic pads, which make a big difference. Plus the trailer brakes are key
Got mine yesterday after trading in my beloved GTI for it…But I have zero regrets so far it’s a big quality Rig that rides smooth in its own way! I got close to $3000 off MSRP for some online sale they had going on that I didn’t even know about that day. No dealership markups or delivery fees of any kind. 40th anniversary edition in black. It’s beautiful and I’ve gotten a bunch of big compliments on it quickly.
Rides smooth in it's own way is a good way of putting it. On the streets it's not as smooth as your average sedan, but on trails it doesn't feel much different than on the streets lol.
I'm flying down bumpy, grooved, unmaintained gravel roads at 65mph and it doesn't feel much different than usual highway driving
I just traded my 2018 golf r in for a 2016 limited...and only slightly miss the golf so far.
If you have the limited trim, the only annoying thing is the XREAS shocks. Once they start leaking you have to replace the entire unit, typically $5k for parts and labor. Better option in that case, gut the XREAS and use bilstein 4600 or 5100 shocks to retain the factory height. Parts and labor and alignment probably around 1000 or so.
I have a 2014 4Runner Limited. Two years ago I had the XREAS disconnected and replaced with a Rough Country 3” lift and suspension with NITTO Ridge Grappler tires. It rides so much smoother and it hasn’t given me any problems. Looks amazing too.
I have a 2000 4Runner 4 wheel drive with 148,000 miles. I’m the original owner. That vehicle is a tank and works great
I have one as well I’m the 2nd owner car has 223,000 miles only thing I’ve had fixed is an inline fuse besides routine maintenance car runs great and I’ll continue to keep it as long as she runs
Toyota 2005 V8 4Runner here bought new; wife’s truck. She says she’s going die with it…constantly being asked if she wants to sell it. Says NO WAY.
I'm sure she gets offers all day long for that truck. 2004's with 250k miles go for $7k grand. I believe it.
They pollute like crazy as aged hi mileage vehicles
Thank you Scotty, We just bought a Toyota 4 runner TRD Pro, I hope to get 300 thousand miles out of it and from watching your videos I think with regular Maintenance it will go the distance. Thank you again!!!
Ofcourse i had to pick up a 2023 trd orp 4runner, best money I've ever spent. Toyota baby!!!
While driving on dry asphalt that 4Runner should be in 2 wheel drive!!! I promise you it won’t last forever if you’re driving around in four-wheel-drive on dry pavement with a part time 4WD system!
I got lucky, got mine yesterday for $27K with 26K miles. 2021 4Runner SR5 🤘
solid deal
Exactly the reason I bought a new 2023 4runner.
A 4Runner is a Tacoma with a backpack 🎒!In Kenya 🇰🇪 we have a Toyota Helix 🧬
Love it! There's another way to deal with emission inspections.
Pack up and move out of those places that control every element of your life. I did that in 1992 and never looked back.
I have a 2001 Avalon and it is a beast for a family car.
I have an '18 with 158K and counting, Scotty is correct! Bullet proof reliability.
I have a 88 FJ62 landcruiser, 2F engine 81k miles, no rust, 4x4 im happy with it and I only paid 6200 course it wasnt running and hadnt run since 1998. Newest truck I own.
My wife has a silver 2019 4runner limited and I just bought a 2024 4runner limited in Underground. Love them both! Wanted to get one before the turbo even though the new gen looks awesome! 😎
I purchased a 2004 4Runner 4x4 232k for $7K from a private owner. I’m active duty and I needed a durable tank vehicle like the 4Runner. I own. 19 WRX limited and I didn’t want to use it as an everyday vehicle. Was $7K high? Yes but, I didn’t want to pay $50k over. I’m on a budget and yes my 4Runner blew the thermostat, serpentine belt, o-rings, and water pump 😂😂😂😂 I like my little tank and I intend to rip it to 500k 🎉
I have a 2019 4Runner-- great vehicle. I added a Peddle Commander, and it really helped with the acceleration.
Bought a new 2023 limited 4Runner just because I love them and will never buy the 2024 and beyond. Getting rid of the V6 was a dealbreaker for me!
Still daily driving an 04 SR 5, only thing I’ve replaced are brakes . Still runs like new. Most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. Have a happy and healthy new year.
Hidden gem of the car world right now are the Lexus GX460.
Same platform as the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser, 4.6L V8, 6 speed AISIN trans, only downside is the full-time 4x4 (torsen limited slip locking center diff w/Low Range) which requires matching tires so a set of 4 if you have a blowout.
You can pick them up on the used market for about the same cost as a used 4Runner, except they come with a lot more creature comforts and a V8 which increases towing capacity.
With Toyota dealers adding in market adjustments to 4Runners, a new GX is a tremendous value over a new 4Runner.
Just bought a '22 GX last month. Great vehicle.
Is that gx timing belt or chain?
Premium gas though, but otherwise a hidden gem
Love mine. Another quality product from the Tahara plant. Scotty are you originally from the Buffalo area? Great review as always.
Purchased my '02 4wd SR5 new Nov '01. 187k on the odo - with plenty of off-roading. OEM (only!) timing belt, radiator, injectors, cat converter, a/c compressor, antenna motor, and routine maintenance at the dealership, or AAA authorized shop. OEM radio/cassette/CD works like new. Runs like a dream! Why pay crazy money for a new one?
I got a 2023 4runner because I heard it's the last year for the v6, Well maybe the second last year and I hate turbo engines. I also wanted something that was made kn Japan. Of course it's a gas guzzler but that's not why I got it. I can't wait to play with it in the snow.
You hate turbo engines? You sound uneducated on engines. This engine in this is junk, no power and terrible fuel economy.
Idiots
Based on what I've seen with changes coming to the 4 runner we went yesterday and put a deposit down to order a 2024 TRD off road model to replace our Highlander.
Yes, it's a gas guzzler in its class, but it's one of the most reliable gas guzzelers ever built.
I just bought a 2017 4runner TRD Pro. Still $35K. Best part, 99.99 rust free on the undercarriage. Bought it in Portland Oregon. Aside from small chipped paint and scratches inside its in pretty great condition...so far.
I had it shipped to Idaho. Will get the undercarriage protected from our winter, road chemicals.
I bought mine 2017 limited for $42K, still going for $30K+, I love it…never getting rid of it ❤😂 71,000 miles
My 2012 has over 280k miles on it and it still runs great.
I have a 2006 4 Runner with over 252,000 miles on it. It's got a bad ECU which I'll be changing out next month but, other than that it runs fine.
I'm Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner, which so far has been great, but I'm considering swapping it for a newer model 4Runner (2020 or newer) as I really need something with good long term reliability, and want the tried and true old school powertrain. I have lots of experience driving 4th and 5th gen 4runners over the last 16 years and I'm impressed with how great they are.
How’s the MPG with the Wrangler? My gas one is good for about 20 on the highway with K02’s JKU.
4H on dry pavement. Yikes..!!! This is one of the reason why my wife has full-time 4WD 4Runner vs I use part-time 4WD 4Runner.
I'm obsessed with the 4th gen 4Runners.
I'm the first owner of a 2011 Trail that has required only routine maintenance. Last month, I bought another 4Runner, a new TRD Off Road Premium. It was a easy decision, as I know how to service a 5th generation 4Runner. Now my wife and I each have our own 4Runner and together we put on about 10,000 miles a year. These vehicles could last 30 years as there is no rust in Phoenix, Arizona.
That subaru forester in the background was also made in Japan, has AWD, only 1 inch less ground clearance, and 10k less and 2x fuel economy combined.
and an inevitable head gasket leak
THC distillate pen in cupholder @ 2:04
In the gulf, we get the same V6 4.0L engine with a 6 speed auto transmission with a LC300. Got it, love it. Its the same combo that was available with the old V6 LC200 and the Prado
I got 19.6mpg on my lifted 2018 TRD Off-Road Premium 🤷 Good enough for me, love it!!!
I have always liked the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser. Each could last a lifetime.
I own a 2005 Toyota Highlander with 200k miles. Long story short, it’s a tank. It’s a beast in the snow, it’s easy to work on, I love it.
I just bought a 2023 TRD Pro 4Runner a week ago. Traded in my 2014 F-350, with the 6.7 diesel toward it. I don’t regret my decision, I’m loving the 4Runner. It just might be the last vehicle I ever buy.
I bought my 2013 4runner with 175k miles with all service records. Absolutely no issues with it and it is at 206k miles only one year later!
Recently traded my 2014 Jeep Wrangler for a 2022 4Runner TRD Off-Road and absolutely love it!
Scotty...love to have you check out my 2002 4runner. Almost 200,000. EVERYTHING works. Lots of power. Super reliable...
We’re renting a 2wd 4Runner for the weekend right now and I want one. Solid as a tank, smooth riding, roomy, and it may outlast me.
Interesting insight. I own a Toyota Land Cruiser 150 series with the same 4.0 V6. Last I heard, it’s successor will not be having a V6 anymore but a 4 cylinder turbo and a hybrid.
A 4cyl toy
I have an 04 highlander. 170k. Runs like a dream! Made in Japan baby
My 2016 4Runner SR5 2wd gets 21 mpg driving down 395 from Mammoth to Los Angeles full of gear at 70-80 mph. And it gets 13 mpg on flat highway towing my 2019 Jayco 154BH Baja trailer. This is with Goodyear DuraTrac factory sized tires and wheels. I love this truck. Yeah, I miss 4wd. But I like the bigger payload and better gas mileage for my purposes.
One additional benefit is the 4.0 liter is port injected…valves stay clean and no high pressure fuel pump.
Love my 2013 2WD 4Runner! So glad I got rid of my Grand Cherokee with electric problems.
A 2wd 4Runner is the dumbest thing I’ve heard of
Have 21 toyota trd pro 4runner. Love it. Can easily sell it for what I paid for it 2 years ago.
Love my 2016. It was expensive used, but well worth it.
One thing I have to disagree with Scotty…love my sunroof on my ‘02 4Runner!!☀️
I have. 4Runner Venture (basically an unbadged TRD pro) and this thing is a Mountain Goat. Not the greatest on gas mileage but we know this rig will last forever. Plus, turbo engines age quick in the AZ heat.
It’s more of a trd off road than a pro, doesn’t have the pro shocks, doesn’t have the pro interior (dual zone climate, jbl seats etc) doesn’t have the pro exhaust, doesn’t have the pro intake, doesn’t have the pro skid plate doesn’t have the pro anything but the wheel not even the tires that come with the pro or even the pro roof rack, you literally have a trd off road premium with pro wheels not to mention no pro grille.
Scotty! You need a sunroof in a 4Runner to fully experience the wind flow with the rear window down!
Great video as usual! Thank you.
Except my 4Runner sunroof has leaked since day one and dealer says it’s normal leakage which is a bunch of baloney.
As an owner of 2015 4th gen SR5 (FWD) I share the sentiments- great handsome exterior, practical roomy interior, topped with gold-standard reliability and durability. It's the last car I hope to ever purchase before robotaxis become the norm :) 😁 Also, 4runner replacement parts are easy to purchase, pretty affordable, and not too difficult to install/replace as a DIY lay person. I've routinely changed engine/interior filters, front lightbulbs, and even replaced a broken sideview mirror (which was more challenging but still doable). I was also able to remove the audio system to install an inexpensive Apple carplay device. Saved immense amount of $ carshops would've otherwise charged me!
I loved my '16 4runner. But no matter how conservative I drove on the highway or on back roads, 19mpg is what I got. I started to drive more and longer distances and I traded it in. I now have a '21 tacoma with the v6 and 4x4. I'm getting better than the rated highway mpg. I drive mostly highway and average between 24-25 mpg. Huge difference. If I could get that kind d of .I leave and still have a NA v6, I'd go back to the 4runner.
I went the opposite, I think the gas consumption is still the same. I didn't change my driving habits.
Just took my 4Runner to Kentucky from Alabama, 7 hour trip. I averaged 22mpg sometimes better driving 75 to 80 avg. That was with 4 people, 2 over 200lbs, a full cargo with bags and a loaded cargo tray with heavy gear. 22 ORP
What tires do you have? Name and size please. I have a 22 Tacoma and only get 17 mpg but the tires are 265 75 16 Nitto trail grapple. This truck is used and came with these tires.
I'm saving for a tundra. I have no hope for good gas mileage but love the truck
I had a 2003 4Runner limited with the V8 and was perfectly happy getting 18 mpg. It was the best vehicle I ever owned and other than routine maintenance, I never had any issues with it. Just sold it with 265,000 on it because the frame was rotting.
Just got my 2022 4runner this past weekend! 32,000 miles
For 32K dollars
Love it!
I have a 2008 Tacoma V6 with 35k miles, my wife can’t drive a standard, we considered buying an automatic vehicle but I think I am going to just teach her after watching Scotty.
Thanks Scotty for the video. Just put a deposit down on a new 2024 Toy 4Runner Off Road Prem. with lots of options. First new car since 2003. Can't wait for mine to arrive at the dealership
I see youre vaping! Good for you! Been a smoker over 20 years , started vaping 7 years ago never felt better!
My 2010 Tacoma had the clanging in the engine when I bought it new .. now has 311000 miles still going strong..lol..
this man did a speed test in 4H, absolute mad man
I thought I saw that light on the dash. LOL
I don't think you should go over 60 on 4H and on a regular road like that
Front and rear differential gears are the same so you can drive on dry pavement unlike domestic which used to have one extra tooth in front gear so it pulled rear wheels more. I think my 3rd Gen was limited to 52 mph on dry pavement. I looked for towing information and limitations for transmission and I didn't see it or anything about limiting speed. I don't think the new AWD systems or 4H have the same worries.
@@mustafalafta4315not true. Limited is 4wd always
Exactly. Part time 4WD on 4 runner does not have a center differential, meaning it cannot be driven on dry paved roads.
Every used 4Runner I find for sale has over 250,000 miles, but run great.
I see the Highlander went to a turbo 4 this year as well. My sister has a 2019 Highlander, great car. Should be around a good long time.
Had a 2019 too but traded it in for a ‘21 Platinum which has more features. I still got the V6. It is no longer offered.
Bought mine a couple years ago because of Scotty’s recommendation.
I just leased a '24. Definitely buying it out when my lease is up.
Bought my 2018 a year and a half ago with 51000. I was finished with American garbage. With the resale value and longevity it’s worth the money