Toyota 4Runner?

Question

Can anyone please provide a review of this car, esp. from personal experience?

I am particularly interested in reliability, durability, and comfortability. I'm no car expert, so I'm looking for a car that can be maintained by an average joe like me. I love my Toyota Corolla (1999) because it's never broken down and all I do is keep the oil in there, drive it safely and bring it into the shop once in a while. At the same time, I'm an outdoorsy type, so I'd like a car that I can take camping and over some less-worn paths.

How is the price for the value? Special features (I'm mainly talking about GPS and phone options)? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

The 4Runner has been the most reliable mid-sized SUV in the US market for more than a decade. As for a vehicle that can be maintained by an average joe, you can change the oil, rotate the tires, etc. as in most modern vehicles, but again as in most modern vehicles, most of the internal workings are electronically controlled, so neither a pro or con on that regard.

As for value for price, if you're getting a 4wd model, the torsen center differential with the TRAC and VSC works amazingly well for traction and takes no driver input to actually work the system. As for the GPS and phone options, you can get the factory GPS, but for the money, probably less expensive to just get a GARMIN or other like system that you can take in and out of the vehicle itself so when you go outside of the vehicle you can take it with you.

Hope this helps.

Ken

Answer 2

I have a 1987 4Runner with 275,000 on the chassis. The motor made it to 250,xxx. My dad had a 1974 Toyota corona with 515,000 on the chassis, I think that's to the moon and back. The newer models are being changed for the worse in some aspects but overall Toyota is very reliable.

Answer 3

The 4Runner has always been a great value for all kind of driving conditions and with lots of room to put your things and people. The new GPS is great as it is similar to the Lexus ones, but the bluetooth's sound quality may just need a little more work. Otherwise, you can still talk fine.

Answer 4

As you are aware Toyota's are very reliable, per the testimony of your corolla. Go to www.toyota.com there is where you will find pricing for options in your area such as GPS and Bluetooth.

I think that the GPS that comes in the cars is a great value, It is designed and built into the car. It is extremely helpful and easy to use.

Answer 5

Toyota's and the 4Runner are the most reliable out there. Nascar is wrong.

Lexus, Toyota and Honda models dominate the segment rankings. Lexus models lead in four segments: GS
300/GS 430 (midsize premium car), LS 430 (large premium car), SC 430 (premium sporty car) and GX 470
(midsize premium MAV).

Four Toyota models also lead in their respective segments: Echo (sub-compact car),
RAV4 (compact MAV), Highlander (midsize MAV) and Tundra (large pickup).

My father in law has had two forerunners - one with over 300,000km on it and NO issues. He now has a new 2006 4Runner.

Answer 6

Toyota 4 runner is one of the best suv's out there and i don't see hardly any problems .

Answer 7

New Toyotas are nowhere as good as the old ones, so most reviews are no good for a new model. Toyota has fallen behind http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApELa33.KQ06HHlFoDYc_oHty6IX?qid=20070301210328AAn8E5d I suggest you look at the 2007 GMC Acadia or Saturn Outlook. The GMC is nicer, and is a few thousand more, but the Saturn is also good. GM's OnStar is lightyears ahead of any service Toyota has to offer, and they will usually give you a few free years. They are THE nicest vehicles in their class, and if you see one in person you will know why. If you have the money get the Chevy Tahoe, it is better than the old one in every way. It is spacious, luxurious, car-like in the city, but capable off-roads. Edmunds.com has really good info on car and trucks, as well as video reviews for big sellers like the Tahoe. Do your research about the competitive GM's, they are much better than people think.