1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 from North America
Summary:
An amazing well built SUV!!
Faults:
Nothing major... usual wear and tear such as brakes, timing belt, battery, tires, etc...
General Comments:
Bought this car from a private owner in 1999 with 54K miles on it. It's 2009 and I have 230K+ miles on the car.
Never had any problems with the transmission or engine. Kept up with required maintenance, such as oil changes, tune ups, timing belt, etc.
It shifts as smooth as it did the first day I bought it. I still can't even tell the car is running while idling.. Amazing SUV!!
Other than the average wear and tear for a car of this mileage and years, it just keeps running!I am starting to smell a little oil now at this mileage, but if it were to quit running today, which I doubt it, I have gotten my money's worth and some.
Truly a well built SUV... you won't go wrong owning one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th February, 2009
10th Jun 2008, 06:11
I don't understand why the head gasket can't be replaced. Do you have the V6? Do you know which bank the gasket has gone on? To me it sounds as if the dealer could be trying to squeeze a fair bit of dough out of you unnecessarily. It is quite possible there is nothing wrong with your engine and you were just unlucky and got a dud head gasket! Also a previous owner may have overheated the vehicle causing weakness to the gasket.