It's a great question. One that I still ask myself today. A huge mistake, really.
Towards the end I really started to second guess a lot of things. My age was the biggest factor. I felt too old to be driving something so 'cool'. Then I started thinking about how I can't find a lot of free time to go offroading (maybe once a year), and the recent accident and the mileage and the lack of space in the driveway blah blah blah
I sold it in October to [MENTION=132270]Maxweiner[/MENTION] I couldn't have gotten a better owner. He takes such great care of it.
As winter passed, I realized that was when I enjoyed it most. Playing in the snow isn't offroading, but it was fun! I really started to miss it. Made me realize that I'm not too old for anything! It provides me with a lot of joy and all of the other things are just petty.
So the search started for a new one since I couldn't talk Guy into giving mine back
Your never too old to enjoy owning and driving a 4Runner! I'm 46 and bought mine 5 years ago and just started modifying it last year and plan on keeping it for a very long time. Enjoy your new 4Runner and have fun with your modifications.