06carolinacummins
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I have the opportunity for a pretty good deal on an '84 runner, so i got some questions.
I currently have a Dodge cummins that gets ok fuel mileage at best, but diesel is ridiculously expensive and getting worse. How suitable is a stock(ish) 4r for a daily driver commuting about 60 miles round trip up and down a mountain every day. The road is paved but not in good shape, and power isnt to much of an issue cause you cant go more than 30 mph anyway on the road. I would also like to be able to do some very mild off roading on weekends on hunting property, camping trips etc.
I would like to know what type of mileage i can expect out of the runner, how rough the ride is, how hard it is to keep the inside warm etc.
I also have a 2 month old daughter that gets bounced around pretty good in the dodge, could i expect the 4 runner to be a bit of a softer ride for her. Also is there enough room in the back seat of one to put a car seat. We normally take the wife's car when we all need to go somewhere but if it snowed or was an emergency I would like for her to be able to ride comfortably in the vehicle.
Sorry for the novel, but would a 4 runner fit these needs.
I currently have a Dodge cummins that gets ok fuel mileage at best, but diesel is ridiculously expensive and getting worse. How suitable is a stock(ish) 4r for a daily driver commuting about 60 miles round trip up and down a mountain every day. The road is paved but not in good shape, and power isnt to much of an issue cause you cant go more than 30 mph anyway on the road. I would also like to be able to do some very mild off roading on weekends on hunting property, camping trips etc.
I would like to know what type of mileage i can expect out of the runner, how rough the ride is, how hard it is to keep the inside warm etc.
I also have a 2 month old daughter that gets bounced around pretty good in the dodge, could i expect the 4 runner to be a bit of a softer ride for her. Also is there enough room in the back seat of one to put a car seat. We normally take the wife's car when we all need to go somewhere but if it snowed or was an emergency I would like for her to be able to ride comfortably in the vehicle.
Sorry for the novel, but would a 4 runner fit these needs.
