I miss owning a Toyota 4Runner.

In high school I had a 1982 Toyota 4x4 truck (Hilux) with a 22R and a lift kit. Totally impractical vehicle, but it was completely amazing. I think I sold it for $3k.

I then bought a 1991 with a 22RE and 5 speed manual that I absolutely loved and sold like a complete idiot in 2003.

Partially realizing the error of my ways, in 2013 I bought a 1998 with a 3.4L and an automatic (always wished it was a 5 speed manual). My wife pressured me into selling it to my brother-in-law who proceeded to play bumper cars with it and trash it (he still has it, but I wouldn't want it back).

I started browsing classifieds in the last few weeks looking for manual transmission (2000 and earlier) 4Runners. I'd love another 4 banger 4x4 with a 5 speed. Everyone I've seen is either completely trashed or they want $15k for it. This market sucks.

One of the last true SUVs on the market.
I love my 2020 4Runner Venture.

Can't have mine!


1993 4-Runner - 1 by kpkina, on Flickr

Yep... Love them.

1996 SR5 with 4x4, 5sp. 260k on the clock. Runs like a champ. Bilstein shocks, replaced coils for a slight lift and to compensate for the ARB winch bumper.

Have thought about selling as it needs a new clutch and the timing belt replaced. I'll prob cave and get the work done as this vehicle is my snow/ice truck.

Good luck finding one.

Andrew

KevH

Wow, you weren’t kidding. I looked around and saw a 1992 4cyl 5 speed in Springfield Oregon for $10,999!

I just had the second timing belt service done on my V8, 2007 4Runner. It’s got 203,000 miles on it. Awesome vehicles. I had a 1985 4Runner years ago when I got married. Solid axle up front, 5 spd, ARB air lockers…. The whole bit. I miss that one as well

In 2000 I was involved in a head-on collision that demolished by '97 Camry. After I received the insurance settlement, I bought a new 2000 4Runner. When I picked it up I had a complete set of additional off-road bumpers installed. I figured the next time somebody wants to hit me head-on, I would just roll over them.

After 21 years and 152,000 miles I still have my baby. She's the best auto I have ever owned. I cannot see any situation where I would sell her.




(yea, that's bird poop on the hood)







I took the above pictures last December right after a 33 hour non-stop drive of 1605 miles from Austin to Pennsylvania.

I'm new to the 4Runner scene but love our 2019. It's great for hauling kayaks and/or tons of "stuff".

I just bought a 2021 (Venture Edition) in April. I replaced my F150.

I LOVE MY 4RUNNER!!!!!!!!!!!!

It took a bit to get used to the decrease in power (my F150 had 430 HP), but I am a MUCH better driver in the 4Runner (I had kind of a lead foot in the F150). It is an amazing vehicle.

Start saving up. They aren't going to come down. It's the same with many other '90s boxy SUVs (see Jeep Cherokees or Isuzu Troopers) that people love. A ragged out, chopped up example with 400k miles is gonna go for 3k. Decent ones start in the 10k range, and go up, up, up from there (see Davis Autosport, their Cherokees start in the 30s and go to the 100s, and they sell them all day.)

Mine is kind of ragged out, but I could still sell it for more than I paid for it 19 years ago.

Yeah, I thought of buying my buddies 5 speed V6 Tacoma a while back.

I have a 2003 V8 that I bought eight years ago for $5K. I have since put two windshield in, front axles, shocks, struts, brakes and tires. I'm at 291k.

I also had the manifold replaced due to leaking but it is leaking again. That's all that is wrong with it.

They are great vehicles.
I'm on my third, it's a 2008 V6 with 4WD.
I just put on new Bilstein shocks.

I think 4Runners are one of the best SUVs ever built. A bit gas thirsty but not as much as the monster sized SUVs. I wish I still had it as a third vehicle.

i looked for years. Never found one that met my criteria.

I bought a used Lexus and an older Honda Ridgeline. Both are great vehicles and fall into the "great vehicles with awesome lineage for service and longevity." So there are others out there that can fall into the same category.

My eldest son's 2003 V8 with 190k on the clock. Says he plans to keep it until at least 400k.

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
i looked for years. Never found one that met my criteria.

I bought a used Lexus and an older Honda Ridgeline. Both are great vehicles and fall into the "great vehicles with awesome lineage for service and longevity." So there are others out there that can fall into the same category.

Everyone knows both of those vehicles are crap.

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2020 4Runner Venture

I currently have a Lexus GS 350 F sport (2015 w/60k on ODO) and a 1990 Bronco fullsize that has about 2k on the new rebuilt 351 W, come time to trade the Lexus it will be a 4runner..great looking rides and useful. I would like to see one in diesel though.

It doesn’t matter what vehicle you want to buy it’s probably the worst time in most of our lifetimes to buy a one.

I know it isn’t the same but, I love my ‘07 FJ Cruiser. I do want a 4-runner in the worst way though. I have been offered many times to sell the FJ. The prices they are going for is crazy however, there is nothing I can replace it with.

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Originally posted by 1s1k:
It doesn’t matter what vehicle you want to buy it’s probably the worst time in most of our lifetimes to buy a one.

Very true. I'm going to wait a bit.