10-28-2016, 10:21 AM
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Favorite 4runner Generation, why?
Whats everyones favorite 4runner Generation?
I currently have a 3rd gen and I like it for what it is but Ive always wanted a 1st gen. Have never driven or been in one just love the way they look.
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10-28-2016, 10:55 AM
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I'm giddy every time I see a first gen. Either well-worn, or minty.
There's a tech at my local dealership that has a beauuuutiful first gen, and he's the second owner. It needed a new engine, which he replaced. Everything else has been maintained or restored to perfection.
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10-28-2016, 10:57 AM
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I like my 5th...
But I have always loved the lines of the gen 3. Perfection.
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10-28-2016, 12:07 PM
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It's hard to narrow down. 1st gen, 3rd gen, and 5th gen in that order. Solid axle, size and removable top are my pros for the 1st gen. Pros for 3rd gen would again be size, 4 doors, engine, and it just looks great. 5th gen just for comfort level and still very capable off road.
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10-28-2016, 12:28 PM
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I have a soft spot in my heart for the 1st gen. I've owned three of them. Gutless wonders but that was always part of the charm.
I am very much enamored with my 5th gen. It has everything I want as a consumer. If it had a manual tranny, you would have to pry it out of my kids, kids, kids, cold dead hands. For me this would be the holy grail.
Honestly, I do like all gens. I've been a Toyota truck fan since I owned my blue Stompers Toyota 4x4 back in 1984. I didn't have a poster of a Lambo on my wall, I had pictures of Toyota trucks and 4Runners, true story.
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10-28-2016, 12:29 PM
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first gen. that's why ive had several, and a truck
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10-28-2016, 01:26 PM
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My favorite is the one I drive.
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10-28-2016, 02:41 PM
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As a realistic daily driver, I love my 5.5. It's very capable off road, but has the features and niceties to make the day to day grind liveable. I always have, and will continue to love the 3rd gen. Seeing a nice one has always made me giddy. 1st gens likewise have always been awesome, especially well cared for. I do have to admit the 4th gen has never done a single thing for me.
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10-28-2016, 02:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by el_kab0ng
My favorite is the one I drive.
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at least contribute and say which gen you drive.....
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10-28-2016, 06:44 PM
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Owned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd...
1st for pure style and simplicity.
2nd for "modifi-ability"...takes solid axles, 3.4 & t/c swaps well. 5spd plentiful.
3rd for more comfort, and great (albeit difficult to find) factory drivetrain options.
I have no experience with 4/5th gen, but if I had to get another T4R tomorrow,
probably end up in another 3rd Gen.
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10-28-2016, 11:35 PM
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If I could get 5th Gen engine and 4-wheel drive system in a 3rd Gen I'd be a happy camper. I really like the look and size of the 3rd Gen's.
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10-29-2016, 12:06 AM
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Just curious but will anyone vote for second gen?
Personally, I like 1, 3 and 5 but in the order of 3rd, 5th and 1st.
3rd - I love the size and super love the look stock with some lift. I like the 90s looking SUVs for some reason. I like having an engine that is so dependable and great gearing for off road and amazing ground clearance with just my 3" lift. I do dislike the over simplification of the 4WD system though. Without a locker it can't handle being crossed.
5th - I also kind of like bulky looking vehicles. Ones that people call a mall crawler but will run with other capable rigs on tougher trails. I love and hate the off road system meaning all of the aids. They're great but you kind of lose the feel for what's really going on.
1st - the flexibility is awesome and who wouldn't want a SFA
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10-29-2016, 12:50 AM
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aesthetically I think the 2nd gen is beautiful. It also has tailgate and roll down rear window whats not to love. I think if the majority of them didnt have the 3.0 in it itd be favored more.
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10-29-2016, 01:09 AM
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Quote:
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aesthetically I think the 2nd gen is beautiful. It also has tailgate and roll down rear window whats not to love. I think if the majority of them didnt have the 3.0 in it itd be favored more.
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Yeah the 3.0 is what most people dislike.
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10-29-2016, 03:08 AM
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I loved my 2nd gen....except for the 3.0. What a boat anchor...
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