What inpired you to buy a Runner?

[JLTD]

Awesome story!!:rockon:

 

[Yotascape]

My 1st suv that I owned was a 4th gen and unfortunately had to part ways before I joined the service. Now that I’m all settled in, I had the chance to snag another 4th gen. Reliability is the main reason I’ve gotten myself into another 4runner. I had close to 300,000 miles on my previous one and only had to change the driver side caliper and alternator once besides standard maintenance. Loved it and will probably continue to purchase 4runner’s in the future.

 

[patkelly4370]

I'm a Ford guy. After driving a 68 F100 since 1986, and buying vehicles for the Wife and kids for the last 30 years, I decided to buy me something.
I wanted something to drive offroad. I wanted a Jeep Wrangler, but that wouldn't be practical for us. So it was an SUV.
Older Jeep Cherokees can be modified for what I wanted, but they are difficult to find. New offerings seemed to be plagued with horror stories.
I also looked at the offerings from Ford (I noticed they all start with the letter "E". Edge, Escape, Explorer, Excursion, Expedition)
As I perused listings I noticed an absence of 4runners. Lots of them around, not many for sale.
So the end of Nov I bought a '17 SR5 from a Toyota dealer, already lifted, aftermarket wheels & larger tires.
Drive it to work. Explore desert trails or washes (oops). Just did a 1,100 mile road trip this last weekend and helped my son move.
So far very happy with my decision. That may change when I break something, lol.


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[STI_MECE]

stupidity and bordem

 

[Ripper238]

I kept getting blown out tires and cracked rims on my way to work in NY. Absolutely terrible roads that never get fixed and too much traffic to adequately avoid them. So my son jokingly said that if I had a Jeep i wouldn't get flat tires, and that i should get a 4Runner like he told me years ago.

So i did some research and bought one. lol

I also am planing a cross country trip and this will be much better than my little Mazda.

 

[rummy]

Took a 2 week vacation in Hawaii, and saw so many gnarly lifted 4runners. I rode in one and fell in love.
I've been searching for one ever since I got back.

 

[Over the LINE]

It replaced my wife's Gen 1 Sequoia. It fit a dog crate and two large "Tupperware" behind the rear seat, did not have TSS and was a toyota body on frame.

 

[MT4R Anomaly]

Family and Expedition Overland

A lot of my family have been in the Toyota business so I kind of fell in line. Although Expedition Overland really got me into the customization/offroad aspect!

 

[importman]

My wife and I now have a vacation place in the NC mountains and I wanted something with 4wd in case of snow or the opportunities to go off road. I actually had a very capable off road vehicle, an 88 Jeep Wrangler YJ in great condition. The only problem was it wasn't suitable to drive the 5-6 hours from home to mtns and back. Just too rough and unrefined for these old bones. And it got to be a pain towing it every time. So I wanted something very capable off road and refined on the road and with Toyota reliability. My first choice was an FJ Cruiser but I was limited to buying something for, or at least close to what I got when I sold the Jeep. Now I'm totally happy with my 05 SR5.

 

[Matt-N-NM]

I traded a Tacoma in 2016 for a Jeep 4 door Wrangler. I’m 66 but enjoy adding accessories and taking care of my rides. I ended up last week getting rid of the Jeep just to many issues and when the tranny went that was the last straw.
I looked at the Tacoma again but I wanted a 4.0 engine. I couldn’t find one and then I started looking at the 4Runners. They had everything I had in the Jeep and more. I found a 2018 TRD with 7300 miles on it. Picked the Jeep up with the new tranny and drove it a couple of hours to the East side of the state made the deal on the 4runner and headed home. The three hour drive home convinced me I made the right decision as the 4Runner was a much better ride as a whole.
Got some Weather Techs put in. A little more beef of a tire going on today. Have my rock sliders on order and some neoprene seat covers. I’m happy again!

 

[Brancart675]

I had an FJ Cruiser for a number of years and I sold it for a more fuel efficient car at the time. Worst mistake I ever made. I have never been truly happy with anything I have had since and I have always wanted a 4Runner.

 

[Blue 4ever Runner]

I traded a Tacoma in 2016 for a Jeep 4 door Wrangler. I’m 66 but enjoy adding accessories and taking care of my rides. I ended up last week getting rid of the Jeep just to many issues and when the tranny went that was the last straw.
I looked at the Tacoma again but I wanted a 4.0 engine. I couldn’t find one and then I started looking at the 4Runners. They had everything I had in the Jeep and more. I found a 2018 TRD with 7300 miles on it. Picked the Jeep up with the new tranny and drove it a couple of hours to the East side of the state made the deal on the 4runner and headed home. The three hour drive home convinced me I made the right decision as the 4Runner was a much better ride as a whole.
Got some Weather Techs put in. A little more beef of a tire going on today. Have my rock sliders on order and some neoprene seat covers. I’m happy again!

We're the same age and way of thinking as it comes to our vehicles it seems. I also had Jeeps but mine were Grand Cherokees, the last one a 2005. At around 130,000 to 140,000 miles the transmissions just start acting up. My '93 had the 4.0 straight 6 cyl. and it was indestructible. Fantastic engine. The '05 had the 4.7 V8 and it was another good engine. Even with good maintenance the trannys just don't last. No excuse for that. I love my 4Runner and it will most likely out last me!

 

[Silver Supra]

When I was in college I remember seeing the 3rd gen and falling in love with the styling of it. It was just perfect IMO.

A few years later after graduation I bought a new one and have kept it ever since.

 

[ilopezz]

Before purchasing my 4Runner, my commuter car was a GMC Terrain. Being a Mom of 4 dogs (now 5) I totally envied the rear functioning window of a 4Runner, I also loved how spacious the rear cargo was. To add, the flat folding bench seats—just take my money!

I always cruise with two dogs minimum in the Terrain, but I’m not a fan of the fact that I couldn’t fit ONE kennel without sacrificing room. With the 4Runner, I tested I can fit a total of 4 Ruff Land Kennels. Impressive!

Below are my 3 pups. I took them to the beach shortly after buying our 4Runner. In case you’re wondering, one is at home and the 5th puppy is too wild to sit still with her pack. Lol.

Our other car is a MB Sprinter decked in kennels.

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[mccmr89]

I had wanted one ever since the 4th gen came out while i was in middle school. It represents all things adventurous to me and I admired the combo of style and reliability. When it finally came time to buy my first car after college, I went straight for one!

 

[KumaBiscuit91]

I always liked the way they looked ever since I was young.
I owned a 03 Honda Accord before and unfortunately my brother wrecked it while I was camping back in 2018.
I wanted to get a truck but then decided on a 4th gen 4runner that I fell in love with at a car lot.
I wanna do more camping and outdoor shit so I feel like I made the right choice.

 

[_sauce]

Hey all. I am a long time subaru owner, but when looking into a first car as a teen I was torn between a '94 4runner in imperial micah green and a subaru. I ended up choosing the subaru due to having a 40 minute commute into town and gas milage being a factor.

Despite the choice made, I have always had a bug for 4runners and knew I wanted to own one someday. I am about to pick up my first 4runner and am excited to be apart of the community. Another aspect that attracted me to toyota is the community that comes with it -- similar to subaru. Also like to add most of the stuff I enjoy needs more clearance and cargo space than my little subaru (camping, hiking, climbing, skiing). Better fit for my current lifestyle.

Cheers everyone.

 

[Gmantom]

I found this for $4500 and used it to haul my dogs around. I ended up getting rid of my Suburban and kept this instead.

 

[I4Ran]

My wife and I had a RAV4 before. We always talked about upgrading to a 4Runner later on. The time finally came and we purchased our 2018 SR5. We love it!


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[Humble Leader]

when I was very little, no older than 5, my uncle had a 1st gen 4runner very similar to the one below. I still remember the wheels, they just looked so cool on his truck, and I've loved 4runners ever since. he sold his 4 runner since he needed a back seat for this family. many years later I purchased a 5th gen for myself. I've always liked them, but don't see them in abundance where I live

I like the 4 runner for a few simple reasons:

- body on frame old school
- toyota reliability
- comfortable with more than enough interior comforts for me (has plenty of features)
- off road capable and very capable even stock
- plenty of mods and knowledge on solving any issues with the truck
- can seat 7, if you need the occasional 3rd row