I purchased a new 4runner in 2005 right here in the Bahamas. The car came directly from Japan to the dealer. My cost was $44,000. I drove a Ford Explorer on a dealer's lot on the same day. Nice soft ride, but even at $39,000 would have been a mistake to buy over Toyota.
Now 150,000 miles - same tranny and engine V6 runs great still. Burns no oil. No HG issues. No rust. Paint shines like when new. No rust sneaking out on the body anywhere. No rust on any door jams. Change the oil every 5000 miles.
OEM starter failed at 4 years. Aftermarket new starter ($126) failed after 4 years. Same for the next AM starter.
Same OEM WP and radiator and thermostat. Exhaust system still OEM.
Owner maintained. Transmission D/F by dealer at 100,000 miles. They drained 5 quarts and replaced filter.
Now 150,000 miles - same tranny and engine V6 runs great still. Burns no oil. No HG issues. No rust. Paint shines like when new. No rust sneaking out on the body anywhere. No rust on any door jams. Change the oil every 5000 miles.
OEM starter failed at 4 years. Aftermarket new starter ($126) failed after 4 years. Same for the next AM starter.
Same OEM WP and radiator and thermostat. Exhaust system still OEM.
Owner maintained. Transmission D/F by dealer at 100,000 miles. They drained 5 quarts and replaced filter.
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