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[JPMM]

Hi guys and gals,

Haven't had a Toyota vehicle for quite a few years now. After going through a few Hondas and Mazdas I'm completing the full circle I just got rid off my 05' Mazda RX8 (awesome car) and getting a 97 LTD from my buddy. From my past experiences Toyotas are pretty much bulletproof and underpowered Sorry, coming out of RX8 will be rough. My buddy had the truck for a few years, but has no use for it as he's driving co. cars nowadays. RX 8 just isn't very practical in MN and its time to grow up I guess, and get an adult vehicle. Its a dark green 97 LTD with 120K in a great shape.
I really don't know much about 4runner yet, so any advise would be greatly appreciated. Any maintanance, particular model issues, gas milage tips? thanks a lot.

JPMM

 

[trd_style]

For maintenance, go here. http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/tacoma_4runner_30k/index.html

For mods, go here. http://www.4runners.org

For more mods, go here. http://yotatech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=125

I'm sure you will enjoy your 4runner as well as i do. Great vehicle. :

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Welcome and I too know the HP deficit of 3rd gens as I was leaving behind a Viper quick (in the 1/4) AWD '93 Eclipse but the Runner keeps me out of trouble and I only lift the hood once a month to check the oil so my bank account is now much healthier. :

Fortunatly 4Runners are geared so they do get going well but hills tend to make you work the motor to maintain the speed above 70mph but it's not bad.

 

[Scramble]

That's why you have to have a stick. I have no complaints about power. My 4Runner is only a 4cyl & I have no problems going up mountains with a full load. Speed up before the hill or just drop it into 4th.