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This should make you feel good about purchasing a 4 Runner for your Wife...
When we upgraded our 1996 T4R Limited to a 2008 Model it had 229,000 miles and still Ran Like NEW! The Engine & Tranny had never been touched other then the Timing Belt/Water Pump Maintenance.
At approximately 165,000 miles we put about $2,000.00 into the Vehicle since it was still in nice condition, ran well and per our Mechanic's recommendations. He owned his own shop and previously worked for a Dealership.
We had the Timing Belt/Water Pump job done, Crank Seals while they were in there, Rebuilt Alternator (they can go at 175,000-200,000 miles) replaced all the Brake lines, new universal's, Front Brake Pad's, Rear Drum's and Pad's, Antenna Mast, Muffler, Tranny DRAIN & FILL only, Oil change/Filter, checked all fluid's and replaced as need, Coolant Flush/Fill using toyota Red Fluid and DISTILLED WATER.
I was sad to see her go but I'm sure she will provide someone else relaible trasnpertation for year's to come.