Faults:

Front CV joints are shot, rear window is pretty useless, and weak and rusted out.

General Comments:

I love this truck to drive around the country with.. It is very reliable, and seems like it will run forever.

My biggest complaint is that it is grossly underpowered. You have to beat it over the head to get it to merge onto a highway, and take a run at any hill you encounter.. Don't even think about trying to pass someone unless you are going downhill..

It's decent on fuel, but I would recommend the 6 cylinder for added power.

Faults:

I have replaced the head gaskets twice; when I had valve jobs done when I first bought the truck, and again at about 250,000 miles.

Yes this engine has some issues with the V-6 3.0 VZE, but I have driven this truck every day for the last 5 years and had no complaints for the amount of hard driving work I get out of it.

The starter has been replaced and I have gone through a set of tires.

It rides like a truck, but it is dependable and I can count on it to get me through rough terrain in the desert in 4wd or 2wd.

Brake power booster went out, and I found a good used one online. Parts still can be found cheap online or junk yards (forget dealers) and find yourself a good honest mechanic.

Yes it is a bit under powered and under MPG than I wish, but it is still much less expensive than a buying a new car or new car payments.

Body is in good shape, and I get offers to buy it, and I tell them it is not for sale.

The head gasket issue has been solved by replacing the head gaskets with a newer much better quality gasket material than the OEM gaskets, which were inferior to begin with.

What do you expect from an older vehicle? Yes it is going to cost money to maintain, but it all depends who you go to for repairs. The days of finding an honest mechanic that will not rape you are almost gone.

General Comments:

The 4Runner has been improved over the years, but the new asking price is too much for honest hard working folks. That is why most buy used older 4Runners and then find that the 4Runner is a hard working truck, but high cost maintenance queen when it is time for repairs. Durability and reliability, knowing that there are some issues is the key, and just realize that nothing is forever, especially material things that we push hard at 65 mph plus, and brake hard and forget to change oil and filters regularly... Parts are ridiculously too expensive, just because they can charge you that much. That is the common problem in America right now; greed and unethical people.

Faults:

- The battery.

- Head gasket blew at 156 000 miles, then I replaced it with a newer motor (runs strong again).

- Slow automatic changing gears from 2nd to 3rd.

- Used a lot of RPM before shifting, making the gas consumption poor.

- Must be the auto tranny just getting old.

- Otherwise everything is in good working order.

- Strong reliable SUV.

General Comments:

- Other than the slow acceleration during high speeds and not very roomy inside... this 4x4 SUV is awesome.

- Very reliable and dependable!

- With the right regular maintenance, this truck can last for a LONG time!! It is a Toyota truck after all.

- Durable 4x4 and very well built!!!

- For all those people that love to bring their SUVs outdoor, then I recommend getting a 4runner.

- With hundreds of aftermarket parts and accessories for this SUV, it is a fun vehicle to be a project.

- Resale value is excellent compare to other 4x4 SUVs.

- TOYOTA well BUILT "4RUNNER"