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Are you happy with your 5th gen T4R?
I'm in the market for a new SUV for my wife. We like the 4runner, Grand Cherokee and MDX. My wife currently drives a Murano. She loves way it drives, but would like something bigger. She likes her SUVs to look like a truck, but likes them to drive more like a car, which is a bit of a challenge. I like the history of great resale values on 4runners.
After lurking a while, I hear some negative comments about the new 4Runner. I'm especially curious about how people feel about the 4Runner who switched over from a Crossover.
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10-22-2011, 11:04 AM
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10-22-2011, 11:08 AM
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My wife drove her Volvo XC90 for 6 years before we bought our T4R.
She loves the way it drives.
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10-22-2011, 11:12 AM
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10-22-2011, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by turbolump
I'm in the market for a new SUV for my wife. We like the 4runner, Grand Cherokee and MDX. My wife currently drives a Murano. She loves way it drives, but would like something bigger. She likes her SUVs to look like a truck, but likes them to drive more like a car, which is a bit of a challenge. I like the history of great resale values on 4runners.
After lurking a while, I hear some negative comments about the new 4Runner. I'm especially curious about how people feel about the 4Runner who switched over from a Crossover.
Sorry about the long post.
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What negative comments? You have to remember that some people have buyer's remorse no matter what type of vehicle they buy. It could be a corvette or an f-350 some people will have bought it spur of the moment and wished it hadn't happened later. I notice some of this on this board and the owners justify getting rid of it by saying things like "brakes are not right" or "ride is too stiff" or sounds "tinny when you shut the door"or something. My advise: No matter what you buy just test it completely and multiple times before making a decision. I love the 4Runner and most here do too. Just make sure before you buy this is right for you.
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10-22-2011, 11:35 AM
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I moved from a 2003 Honda Pilot to a 2011 4Runner Trail Edition. They are two completely different animals when you compare them. IF your wife likes her vehicle to drive like a car, go with he MDX (it's basically a dolled up Pilot, which drives like an Accord). BUT, you won't have the off road capability of the 4Runner or the GC. And the 4Runner rides like a truck...cause it is.
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10-22-2011, 11:40 AM
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I used to drive nothing but Volkswagen cars, but wanted more space and an SUV. I jumped to an FJ Cruiser, and while it was an awesome truck, I found parking it a pain, and on long trips it wasn't what I hoped for. I recently switched to the 4runner TE and I love it! I find that it fits right in the middle between having a car and a total off road machine like the FJ. I just finished a 2500 mile road trip with 900lbs of stuff from Washington to Oklahoma and it handled great!
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10-22-2011, 11:49 AM
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10-22-2011, 11:55 AM
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Go with the MDX for her. If you live in area that gets snow and you drive on roads that are partially covered with snow, slush, alternating with stretches of clear roads etc then it will be easier for her to not have to worry of when to have it in 4wd etc. Remember, 4wd is part-time on the 4Runner and if you run it on pavement where there is no slippage you will do damage to the 4wd components. The MDX is AWD. And if she wants it to drive like a car then the MDX will fill that requirement nicely as well.
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10-22-2011, 12:08 PM
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[QUOTE=rickwol;891952] Remember, 4wd is part-time on the 4Runner and if you run it on pavement where there is no slippage you will do damage to the 4wd components.
Not unless they get the Limited. Only the SR5 & TE have P/T 4WD
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10-22-2011, 12:09 PM
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I love my 2011, just wished it had more power. . .
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10-22-2011, 12:39 PM
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Wife wants a car like ride in an SUV, then body on frame (4Runners) are probably not the best choice. Although it rides well, its not like the Murano or MDX..............
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10-22-2011, 02:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1engineer
What negative comments? You have to remember that some people have buyer's remorse no matter what type of vehicle they buy. It could be a corvette or an f-350 some people will have bought it spur of the moment and wished it hadn't happened later. I notice some of this on this board and the owners justify getting rid of it by saying things like "brakes are not right" or "ride is too stiff" or sounds "tinny when you shut the door"or something. My advise: No matter what you buy just test it completely and multiple times before making a decision. I love the 4Runner and most here do too. Just make sure before you buy this is right for you.
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This. Exactly this. The 5th gen 4Runner is not right for everyone and those of us who love ours just bought the right vehicle for us. I did months of research online and going into dealerships before deciding on my TE.
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10-22-2011, 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1engineer
What negative comments? You have to remember that some people have buyer's remorse no matter what type of vehicle they buy. It could be a corvette or an f-350 some people will have bought it spur of the moment and wished it hadn't happened later. I notice some of this on this board and the owners justify getting rid of it by saying things like "brakes are not right" or "ride is too stiff" or sounds "tinny when you shut the door"or something. My advise: No matter what you buy just test it completely and multiple times before making a decision. I love the 4Runner and most here do too. Just make sure before you buy this is right for you.
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Go with the MDX for her. If you live in area that gets snow and you drive on roads that are partially covered with snow, slush, alternating with stretches of clear roads etc then it will be easier for her to not have to worry of when to have it in 4wd etc. Remember, 4wd is part-time on the 4Runner and if you run it on pavement where there is no slippage you will do damage to the 4wd components. The MDX is AWD. And if she wants it to drive like a car then the MDX will fill that requirement nicely as well.
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Inclined to agree with this too.
You don't state your driving needs, but if this is her car, I'd say pick between the awd 4R LE and the MDX, but have her test drive both extensively, and let it be her choice.
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10-22-2011, 03:28 PM
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Love the 4runner, and I think most on here do, although there is a fair amount of complaining
There do seem to be quite a few people on here that don't seem to do a thorough test drive, I knew the potential issues before I even went in for a test drive so I was able to focus on them and decide if they were going to be deal breakers for me
Love the MDX, infact I was waxing my wife's Matrix today and told her she should look at one. Love the safety of the brake warning system, and they drive really nice, bit too girly for me but perfect for the wife
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