So I am shopping for my first car and I have my heart set on a 4th gen 4Runner. I've been looking for a long time and my area seems to be in a 4Runner drought (ones with 4WD at least). I then saw the GX470s. Do these make good first cars like 4Runners? Are they as reliable and do parts and manteinance cost more? I don't plan on doing off-roading so that isn't really a factor.


My budget is 15000 and that price would get me an 04-06 with 110k-150k miles on it. That's about the same as a 4Runner except a model year or two lower. Are there any reasons to avoid these years/mileages? Given the opportunity, would you take a 470 or 4Runner?

Sorry for these questions. I just can't find much info on used 470s. Everything seems to be on the luxury and modern aspect of the car.

Thanks! - Kris