4Runner marketing ads - Toyota

dingo · 01-14-2008, 07:20 PM

I find it odd that Toyota does not have as many print ads for the 4Runner as its competition. Then again, it needs no advertising as it seems to sell itself. I have this disturbing hobby that is collecting old rare 4Runner ads. Thought I'd share. If you find some others, please post them for everyone else to see. Mods, I apologize, feel free to move the thread if need be.

This deer ad is my favorite:

Here's an interesting one - reflectors for the 06+ models in Japan:

dingo · 01-14-2008, 07:21 PM

More from the previous gens:

Ruffian · 01-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Those are so cool guys! Thank you so much for posting them.

toto · 01-14-2008, 09:28 PM

Very cool!

SciRunner · 01-14-2008, 10:03 PM

I found some 4Runner commercials on YouTube

Gen 4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6aisYZ_vbqs

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lS86NXApKpE

Camry but there's a 4Runner in the background
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kri4o6LIccQ

Gen 3
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sr82ulcb-MA

Gen 2?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rgoTXkXqxbA

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kri4o6LIccQ

JB. · 01-14-2008, 11:46 PM

evilsanta2 · 01-15-2008, 12:50 AM

Not a 4Runner but quite funny!

Another AWESOME Aussi Hilux add. Why don't they run these ads here?

CannondaleMan · 01-15-2008, 09:53 PM

Those ads were freaking hilarious. I needed the laugh after today.

BTLFED · 01-15-2008, 10:35 PM

Hah! I do the same thing with old Datsun 510 ads! I'm weird like that.

Great finds!

EDIT: Found another one

J.A. · 01-15-2008, 11:07 PM

One of the few original Highlander ads...

J.A. · 01-15-2008, 11:08 PM

99 Limited...

Falls · 01-16-2008, 01:47 AM

First off great collection guys , very entertaining.

GatorGreg · 01-30-2008, 06:32 PM

Good stuff guys - I think this would be good to have in the "classic" sub-forum so I'm gonna move it there and make it a sticky.

dingo · 02-07-2008, 06:24 PM

I actually found another 3rd gen ad!

dingo · 02-08-2008, 05:20 PM

Check out this cool 2nd gen ad I just found today (yes, I have a problem and need therapy)

Edit: I know the composition of this ad is for an extreme visual selling point, but logic has to ask why the hell would you go biking on a cliff let alone park your runner right on one?!?

01-14-2008, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
dingo I love guitars & 4runners Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF bay area, CA Posts: 792	4Runner marketing ads I find it odd that Toyota does not have as many print ads for the 4Runner as its competition. Then again, it needs no advertising as it seems to sell itself. I have this disturbing hobby that is collecting old rare 4Runner ads. Thought I'd share. If you find some others, please post them for everyone else to see. Mods, I apologize, feel free to move the thread if need be. This deer ad is my favorite: Here's an interesting one - reflectors for the 06+ models in Japan: __________________ 2007 Sport Edition 4WD V6 Shadow Mica/RSCA and side airbags/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 32k miles and counting. 2005 SR5 4WD V6 Titanium Silver/Third row seats/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 81k miles and counting. Last edited by dingo; 01-14-2008 at 07:32 PM.

01-14-2008, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
dingo I love guitars & 4runners Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF bay area, CA Posts: 792	More from the previous gens: __________________ 2007 Sport Edition 4WD V6 Shadow Mica/RSCA and side airbags/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 32k miles and counting. 2005 SR5 4WD V6 Titanium Silver/Third row seats/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 81k miles and counting.

01-14-2008, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ruffian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, CA. Posts: 531	Those are so cool guys! Thank you so much for posting them. __________________ 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited w/ Nav.; Pacific Blue Metallic, 4x4 V8. Mods: Fully synthetic fluids. 285/70/17 BFG AT KO's & Spidertrax spacers. AFE Air filter. Cobra 75 WX ST CB & K30 antenna. 3" Old Man Emu suspension lift, front top plate spacer & diff drop from ToyTec. Flowmaster muffler & deleted resonator with a straight pipe out for exhaust. Working on fab'ing custom rock sliders/skid plate.

01-14-2008, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
toto Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,809	Very cool! __________________ 2006 Limited V8 4x4, Shadow Mica/Stone

01-14-2008, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
SciRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central MD Posts: 159	I found some 4Runner commercials on YouTube Gen 4 http://youtube.com/watch?v=6aisYZ_vbqs http://youtube.com/watch?v=lS86NXApKpE Camry but there's a 4Runner in the background http://youtube.com/watch?v=kri4o6LIccQ Gen 3 http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sr82ulcb-MA Gen 2? http://youtube.com/watch?v=rgoTXkXqxbA http://youtube.com/watch?v=kri4o6LIccQ __________________ *********** I ♥ G.R.I.T.S. *********** Last edited by SciRunner; 01-14-2008 at 10:24 PM.


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01-14-2008, 11:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
JB. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So. Nevada Posts: 1,004	__________________ 2005 Limited V8 XREAS Galactic Grey Revo 2 LT265/70/17 E Hanna sliders

01-15-2008, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
evilsanta2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Posts: 57	Not a 4Runner but quite funny! Another AWESOME Aussi Hilux add. Why don't they run these ads here? Last edited by evilsanta2; 01-15-2008 at 12:53 AM.

01-15-2008, 09:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
CannondaleMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Conservative in the land of Flaming Liberals........Massachusetts Posts: 279	Those ads were freaking hilarious. I needed the laugh after today. __________________ '07 Salsa Red V6 4Runner Sport 4WD. The borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 www.daveramsey.com www.clarkhoward.com www.cannondale.com

01-15-2008, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
BTLFED Belongs back in SoCal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belview Insane Asylum (ATL, GA) Posts: 490	Hah! I do the same thing with old Datsun 510 ads! I'm weird like that. Great finds! EDIT: Found another one __________________ 88 CRX DOHC Turbo - Mod list reads like a novel 73 Datsun 510 - SSS Side Drafts, Cam, Header, Exhaust (Under Restoration) 02 Toyota 4Runner 2WD SR5 - Front Skidplate, Deckplate Mod Last edited by BTLFED; 01-15-2008 at 10:43 PM.

01-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
J.A. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY Posts: 921	One of the few original Highlander ads... __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport, 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner History Archives

01-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
J.A. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY Posts: 921	99 Limited... __________________ -J.A. 2007 4Runner Sport, 1999 4Runner Highlander My Runners 4Runner Topsites 4Runner History Archives

01-16-2008, 01:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Falls Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Menomonee Falls Wi. Posts: 5,042	First off great collection guys , very entertaining. __________________ 2006 Galactic Gray 4x4 V8 Sport <> Toyota front skid plate <> Weathertech floor liners <> Valor exhaust tip <> Color key'd front grill (in place of the smoked chrome)best mod i ever did <> 265/70/17 Revos <> Xreas pulled out <> FJ struts , shocks and coils <> FJ 17" Alloy Wheels <> 1" Cornfed front lift <> Scion HU T1808 .

01-30-2008, 06:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
GatorGreg Self-Appointed SUV Expert Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Gator Country Posts: 2,568	Good stuff guys - I think this would be good to have in the "classic" sub-forum so I'm gonna move it there and make it a sticky. __________________ 2003 Dorado Gold Pearl GX470 (2003 Four Wheeler & 4x4 of the Year) 2000 Millennium Silver Metallic SR5 4x4 5spd - RIP

02-07-2008, 06:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
dingo I love guitars & 4runners Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF bay area, CA Posts: 792	I actually found another 3rd gen ad! __________________ 2007 Sport Edition 4WD V6 Shadow Mica/RSCA and side airbags/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 32k miles and counting. 2005 SR5 4WD V6 Titanium Silver/Third row seats/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 81k miles and counting.

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02-08-2008, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
dingo I love guitars & 4runners Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF bay area, CA Posts: 792	Check out this cool 2nd gen ad I just found today (yes, I have a problem and need therapy) Edit: I know the composition of this ad is for an extreme visual selling point, but logic has to ask why the hell would you go biking on a cliff let alone park your runner right on one?!? __________________ 2007 Sport Edition 4WD V6 Shadow Mica/RSCA and side airbags/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 32k miles and counting. 2005 SR5 4WD V6 Titanium Silver/Third row seats/Wheel locks/Valor exhaust tip/Front skid plate - 81k miles and counting. Last edited by dingo; 02-08-2008 at 05:49 PM.