New Member looking for my first 2nd Gen. T4R

[Aktifspeed]

Hello all,

I'm looking to buy a 1995 4Runner. What are some of the pros and cons of these vehicles? I've always loved the look and the legendary Toyota quality has me drawn in even further. I know everyone out there will tell me how great they are, and I do want to find out why owners love them so. I would expect nothing less from a site such as this one.

What I would like to hear are some of downsides to ownership. Yes, I understand the newest ones are about 15 years old, and regardless of original build quality time may not be so kind to mechanicals regardless of origin.
But what have owners learned to watch out for or simply have learned to live with on these trucks?

The vehicle I'm looking at has got the 3.0L engine, it's automatic, (I've got a daily traffic intense commute) and has 112K miles on it. It's a one-owner vehicle that's been serviced mainly at a Toyota dealer. The owner is asking $5,000.

Any insight into the up and especially downsides of this 2nd Gen would be greatly appreciated. I can't wait to share my my ownership stories and pics with you guys.

Thanks,

 

[K.C.]

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[fattirerider]

Best thing I ever did with my 2nd gen was getting a 3rd gen haha.

My 95 had the 3slow and auto stock and I averaged 10mpgs if I was being careful. Now my 96 is lifted, bigger tires, heavy skid plates and rock sliders and I drive it like a race car and I still get better mileage! The 3.4 is a way better motor too.

Toyota made huge upgrades from 95 to 96. Suspension, engine, interior, and safety features all blow the 2nd gens out of the water. Just consider my experience before you buy. Good luck!

 

[THEREALTOR1]

Best thing I ever did with my 2nd gen was getting a 3rd gen haha.

My 95 had the 3slow and auto stock and I averaged 10mpgs if I was being careful. Now my 96 is lifted, bigger tires, heavy skid plates and rock sliders and I drive it like a race car and I still get better mileage! The 3.4 is a way better motor too.

Toyota made huge upgrades from 95 to 96. Suspension, engine, interior, and safety features all blow the 2nd gens out of the water. Just consider my experience before you buy. Good luck!

Thats a very good description.

But if you want to check it out for yourself, here's some history you can follow up on:

Toyota 4Runner History 1994

You'll see that the 95' was essentially a carryover from 94', and in 96' Toyota started out the 3rd gens with improvements over the 2nd's.

Welcome to the site.

 

[4runner_kid]

Welcome to the forum.