Do you have the 2 wd 4runner?
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SoFloT4Run
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Im perfectly content with mine. :rapture:
kingofthehill
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I could never convince myself to get 2wd SUV or Truck. If I were to have a 2wd then it would be a car.
Lester Lugnut
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My wife drives our 2WD 2014 4R. Lives on pavement.
She likes the height and feel of the 4R and has no use for 4WD. The Highlander did not appeal to her.
Not unusual for dealers in my area to have more 2WD 4Rs on the lot than 4WD.
Drive what you like and ignore others who do not understand why you drive what you drive.
She likes the height and feel of the 4R and has no use for 4WD. The Highlander did not appeal to her.
Not unusual for dealers in my area to have more 2WD 4Rs on the lot than 4WD.
Drive what you like and ignore others who do not understand why you drive what you drive.
In the Northern climates:
Nice thing about buying a 2wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper.
Bad thing about selling a 2wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper...
In the Southern climates:
Nice thing about buying a 4wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper.
Bad thing about selling a 4wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper...
An old timer would always tell me that 4wd just gets you stuck worse, lol
Nice thing about buying a 2wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper.
Bad thing about selling a 2wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper...
In the Southern climates:
Nice thing about buying a 4wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper.
Bad thing about selling a 4wd SUV or pickup is they are cheaper...
An old timer would always tell me that 4wd just gets you stuck worse, lol
This is the exact same situation as my wife.
She likes the height and feel. Probably been ok with a highlander but this is what we got. It was a fairly good deal so we jumped on it. Would love to have the 4wd option but hey, it is what it is....
SoFloT4Run
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One of the things that i noticed living In South Florida is that the majority of the new and preowned 4runner inventory are mostly 2wd Sr5s and Limiteds. Very rarely will I see a Trd Pro and/or TRD Off Road. Even the tacomas that I see on the road are mostly 2wd. It all depends on the region and the demand for a 4wd.
I bought mine used and had no option but to go with the 2wd due to price and mileage. But if I were to buy a brand new one, I would def get a TRD Off Road even though I would never utilize its 4x4 capabilities but it would be nice to have.
I bought mine used and had no option but to go with the 2wd due to price and mileage. But if I were to buy a brand new one, I would def get a TRD Off Road even though I would never utilize its 4x4 capabilities but it would be nice to have.
Lester Lugnut
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I've heard this said about Florida and 2WD vehicles on other forums.
I suppose air boats do better in water.
pDubs
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I mean I have a 4wd and go off roading, get snow, and use my 4wd BUT if you live in something like Florida and never go off road, get snow, etc. then go for it if you want a good looking, roomy, reliable SUV that gets better mpg and has less maintenance than a 4wd.
You're immature if you're saying "iF i wEr 2 hAvE a 2wD tHen iT woUld be a caR". Find a car that comfortably fits a family of 5, dogs, luggage, and has the safety and ground clearance of a Toyota 4runner.
Why create a thread just to try and knock people for their own personal decisions? For some a 2wd 4runner may be the perfect vehicle. To each their own. Toyota creates them for a reason, they sell.
You're immature if you're saying "iF i wEr 2 hAvE a 2wD tHen iT woUld be a caR". Find a car that comfortably fits a family of 5, dogs, luggage, and has the safety and ground clearance of a Toyota 4runner.
Why create a thread just to try and knock people for their own personal decisions? For some a 2wd 4runner may be the perfect vehicle. To each their own. Toyota creates them for a reason, they sell.
Well in BSA's defense he has a 2WD.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...t-used-4-runner-how-did-i-do.html#post3171035
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...t-used-4-runner-how-did-i-do.html#post3171035
Shiftless Joe
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I have a 2wd for a run-about, use it everyday even in snow, except during the freak 28" snow storm we got this spring. Borrowed the wife's 4x4 to go to work that one time only.
After a quick google image search that ironically led back to this forum, the only problem with a 2wd 4runner (for me) would be the need to one day slam it on its face :reddance:
Post #28
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/240182-lowering-2007-limited-v8-2.html
But yes, I would agree.. a 2wd gets the job done majority of the time.. Like the miata I saw a couple weeks ago driving around in slick snow :faint:
Post #28
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/240182-lowering-2007-limited-v8-2.html
But yes, I would agree.. a 2wd gets the job done majority of the time.. Like the miata I saw a couple weeks ago driving around in slick snow :faint:
Bluesky 07
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I drove a RWD Xterra for 11 years. As others have said, it depends a lot on where you live and whether you go off the pavement. For the most part, my X went everywhere I wanted to go but there were a handful of instances where I desperately wished for 4WD. For example, December 19, 2011 (not that this is etched in my memory or anything) when an ice storm hit metro Atlanta.
My commute was 38 miles (from near Waleska to Alpharetta if you know the area) and usually took 50-55 minutes. I headed home at 6:55pm and got there at 1am after my wife had to come get me in her FWD Acura. I got to a place where the RWD just wouldn't go up an icy hill. (I wish I'd thought to try airing down but it probably wouldn't have mattered.) For the record, her car got stuck too a mile from the house and we walked from there, which took a very long time because of how slick the ice was. In fact, I wish I could take credit for the maneuver I pulled off right before we abandoned her car but in truth it was sheer desperation.
We drove past our next-door neighbor's abandoned truck, which was half on the shoulder. The hill was ridiculously shallow but like the owners of the many empty vehicles there, we couldn't get to the top. We started sliding backwards toward the neighbor's truck. I was turning the wheel to try to avoid it but all that did was get us sideways. I said, "We're going to hit Don's truck, there's nothing I can do." But then it occurred to me to pop the car into R. I did and tapped the gas and it got us going enough that we missed by a foot or so. The car continued rotating until we'd done a 180 and were able to drive down the hill and park in a pasture where the residents had thoughtfully opened their gate so people could get off the road.
A sidenote about my neighbor Don, the one whose truck we almost hit. He was in his 60s then (he's since passed away) and a real cowboy - literally, he had worked with horses all his life. Tough as nails and he and his wife were the nicest and best neighbors anyone could wish for. I asked him later why in the world he had been out in that storm and the answer was pure Don. One of his clients had called because their horse was seriously ill. Its only chance was a vet specialist at the University of Georgia in Athens, which is 95 miles one way from our subdivision. Don had driven the horse to Athens to try to save its life. He was awesome.
What were we discussing? ;-) Seriously, for people in many places, 2WD is fine, but when I sold the Xterra, 4WD was a must have in the new vehicle both for weather stuff and b/c I wanted to do much more offroading, which I have.
My commute was 38 miles (from near Waleska to Alpharetta if you know the area) and usually took 50-55 minutes. I headed home at 6:55pm and got there at 1am after my wife had to come get me in her FWD Acura. I got to a place where the RWD just wouldn't go up an icy hill. (I wish I'd thought to try airing down but it probably wouldn't have mattered.) For the record, her car got stuck too a mile from the house and we walked from there, which took a very long time because of how slick the ice was. In fact, I wish I could take credit for the maneuver I pulled off right before we abandoned her car but in truth it was sheer desperation.
We drove past our next-door neighbor's abandoned truck, which was half on the shoulder. The hill was ridiculously shallow but like the owners of the many empty vehicles there, we couldn't get to the top. We started sliding backwards toward the neighbor's truck. I was turning the wheel to try to avoid it but all that did was get us sideways. I said, "We're going to hit Don's truck, there's nothing I can do." But then it occurred to me to pop the car into R. I did and tapped the gas and it got us going enough that we missed by a foot or so. The car continued rotating until we'd done a 180 and were able to drive down the hill and park in a pasture where the residents had thoughtfully opened their gate so people could get off the road.
A sidenote about my neighbor Don, the one whose truck we almost hit. He was in his 60s then (he's since passed away) and a real cowboy - literally, he had worked with horses all his life. Tough as nails and he and his wife were the nicest and best neighbors anyone could wish for. I asked him later why in the world he had been out in that storm and the answer was pure Don. One of his clients had called because their horse was seriously ill. Its only chance was a vet specialist at the University of Georgia in Athens, which is 95 miles one way from our subdivision. Don had driven the horse to Athens to try to save its life. He was awesome.
What were we discussing? ;-) Seriously, for people in many places, 2WD is fine, but when I sold the Xterra, 4WD was a must have in the new vehicle both for weather stuff and b/c I wanted to do much more offroading, which I have.
medusa3000
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Just wanted to echo what pDubs said yesterday. I have a 2WD 1997 SR5, and I am perfectly content with it given that I don't do any major off-roading and live in the city. A big factor for me was the killer price at 130k miles for the condition that it was in.
My girl and I go out of town quite a bit. We go camping in Northern AZ, drive out to California. I play drums and bass in two bands. I do a lot of schlepping around and out of town. Even in snow I haven't had any trouble.
I eventually would like to get a 4WD Tacoma, but for the time being, since I just don't have the free time nor the financial capability to get into rock-crawling, 2WD has been more than adequate for my travels and purposes.
My girl and I go out of town quite a bit. We go camping in Northern AZ, drive out to California. I play drums and bass in two bands. I do a lot of schlepping around and out of town. Even in snow I haven't had any trouble.
I eventually would like to get a 4WD Tacoma, but for the time being, since I just don't have the free time nor the financial capability to get into rock-crawling, 2WD has been more than adequate for my travels and purposes.
monflores11
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My 2004 4Runner Limited (2WD) bought in October 2003 is our first family vehicle here in CA. Ever since, it has driven us to places we want except off-roading. It was/and is a daily driver to work for me and my wife. My daughter drives it for errands if needed. Driven daily ever since, it has served its purpose well, and is now 165k+ in terms of mileage. In terms of modification, if you may call it that way, I've swapped a 2013 FJ shocks & suspension (front, rear, springs) to it a year ago and it drives great.
Of course I droll over the latest 4WD especially when I see one in person.
Probably, since I also drive an FJ Cruiser, and really drive it hard off road, that fills in the gap of craving for & enjoying a 4WD.
The photo below with my 2 daughters, is my 4Runner (metallic grey) and my FJ Cruiser (2014 TTUE). The 4Runner (moded) in the middle is from a friend of a friend.
lakan-penduko by Ramon Flores, on Flickr
Of course I droll over the latest 4WD especially when I see one in person.
Probably, since I also drive an FJ Cruiser, and really drive it hard off road, that fills in the gap of craving for & enjoying a 4WD.
The photo below with my 2 daughters, is my 4Runner (metallic grey) and my FJ Cruiser (2014 TTUE). The 4Runner (moded) in the middle is from a friend of a friend.
lakan-penduko by Ramon Flores, on Flickr
