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Toyota hit a HOMERUN with the styling of the 5th Gen...
I have to admit, I really love the styling of the 5th Gen. At first I was a little bit slow to like it, but the more I see them, the more I love it's looks. Some of the member's rides photos really make these trucks looks SWEET. I love my BP LTD, and the TE's look so badass.
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11-21-2010, 05:56 PM
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I couldn't agree more. I never considered a 4Runner until I saw the 5th Gen. The previous years all look too plain and soft to me, I love the look of my truck!
Oh and gorgeous BP LTD ya got there! If I wasn't dead set on the TE, I would have gotten the BP LTD hands down.
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11-21-2010, 06:05 PM
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The 3rd Gen still looks the best, but the 5th Gen Trail Editions are second on my list.
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11-21-2010, 06:25 PM
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The 3rd Gen still looks the best, but the 5th Gen Trail Editions are second on my list.
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I really think a lot of people like the 3rd or the 5th - the 4th seemed to get a little too 'soft' (to take a term from above) with its looks. I have passed a couple really well maintained 3rd's lately and liked them as well. We all have our own opinions, if we didn't we would all be driving a Taurus 
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11-21-2010, 06:30 PM
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I really think a lot of people like the 3rd or the 5th - the 4th seemed to get a little too 'soft' (to take a term from above) with its looks.
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that's the first time i've heard that. and there's nothing 'soft' about the v8 which neither the 3rd nor 5th offer (wink wink!)
and i drove a 3rd gen before my 4th.
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11-21-2010, 06:49 PM
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I like all of them for different reasons, having a special place in the heart for the first gen 1984-85. My only negative comment about the older ones is that they are underpowered which for me, makes them less fun to drive. Especially when on your way up HWY 70 to Copper or Up Hwy 50 to S. Lake Tahoe. With my 4th gen V8, it's fun. I can't speak toward the 5th gen but I bet it's a kick to drive.
To the OP, yes, they are growing on me daily. For me though, the LT is not for me. TE all the way...
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11-21-2010, 08:34 PM
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that's the first time i've heard that. and there's nothing 'soft' about the v8 which neither the 3rd nor 5th offer (wink wink!)
and i drove a 3rd gen before my 4th.
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Tushay! I do agree, I would like a V8 in the 5th, but it was not enough to stop me from making the jump Surprised it is the 1st time you heard it, I have read it a number of times on the forum. I admit I almost pulled the trigger on a used 08' until I saw the 5th.
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11-21-2010, 10:22 PM
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My old 3rd Gen. Still in the fam. I wasn't hot on the 4th gen, and obviously Toyota heard it wasn't a hit, or they wouldn't have gone back to boxy.
Also, the new v6 has more ponies than the v8 ;)
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11-22-2010, 06:53 AM
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Can't see the v8 with the hood closed so that has no effect on styling to me but more power in the 3rd gen would've been nice. I like the 5th gen styling since it resembles more of a truck especially the TE model. I like the 4th gens but in stock trim they did look a bit soft and more at home toting mom and the kids around than they did hitting a trail. The 5th gen has more styling cues that look more like a progression from the 3rd gens than the 4th gens ever did and it's the first time in a while I've been excited about a 4Runner and will be getting TE in the next few years but for now no car payment is real nice and my '99 still has a lot left in it.
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11-22-2010, 09:33 AM
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Besides giving the 5th generation a new look, it also cleared the way for increased room in the cab. I looked at T4Rs years ago and just did not like the way I felt in the driver's seat....always felt cramped. The minute I sat in the 5th generation I knew I would own one.
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11-22-2010, 10:16 AM
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Also, the new v6 has more ponies than the v8 ;)
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its all about torque.
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11-22-2010, 12:21 PM
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3rd/4th/5th
As the previous owner of 2 3rd Gens (97 4runner limited and 2001 4runner sport) and 2 4th gens (2005 [totalled] and 2006) and now the very proud owner of my first 5th gen, I can say that I really loved my 3rd over my 4th. My 97 limited with the maroon on silver was my favorite, and I would probably still have it if someone hadn't stolen it. (Apprently, someone else loved my 4runner too.) I admit, the 4th gens seemed a little less aggressive to me and I didn't care for the SLOPING hood as much - but being the avid 4runner person I am I had to have another. The main reason I went from my 2001 sport (3rd) to the 4th was the space. The cabin was much bigger and the vehicle was wider. I am VERY much in love with my 5th. I didn't care for the bulging lights initially but they've now grown on me. Can't wait to see the 6th gen! ha
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11-22-2010, 12:23 PM
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This thread stated "styling" not performance...
Style-wise, the 4th gen is known for being the softest (Looking). Post a poll up on it!
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11-22-2010, 12:53 PM
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Here we go again. Another 3rd gen-4th gen- 5th gen debate. Opinions are like a$$ holes, everybody has one.
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11-22-2010, 12:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Will733
This thread stated "styling" not performance...
Style-wise, the 4th gen is known for being the softest (Looking). Post a poll up on it!
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Well the 5th gen guys will all vote one way, with the 4th guys the other...
what would be interesting would be polling all the 3rd gen guys.
Coming from 2 3rd gens before my 5th, I felt the 4th was too soft. the 5th was perfect update of the 3rd gen....
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