What inpired you to buy a Runner?

[MickyC]

Body on frame like a Tacoma.
Couldn't afford one until now...

 

[BearBio]

I have had one kind or another of 4WD since I was in my 20's, starting with a Subaru Brat. Been through a jeep (worst car ever!), several Toyotas, Nissans, Fords, and a Scout, plus some others. Since getting married, we have pretty much had an SUV and a 4WD truck, continuously. Drove 4WD rigs as a Federal biologist in all kinds of weather and terrain.

Retired 1 1/2 years ago and the wife announced that she was retiring in about 2 months. Our Xterra was getting to the point (175K miles) of starting to need repairs and so did my Frontier Crew Cab (Tranny started slipping yesterday!). She (my $$$) got me an FJ40 for Valentine's Day. That will be used for local driving by me.

Figured we needed an SUV that would last a few years (We don't have many left ourselves). I have always been a Toy fan and thought about a more modern TLC. Prices and availability were outrageous! So, we agreed to look at a used 4Runner. The more I looked, the more I was impressed!

There were two at dealers in town but I thought either the price or miles were too high. Then, about 3 weeks ago come Saturday, we were going out to look at those and I saw a 2019 with ~16K miles that was listed just that morning. Bit more than I wanted to pay but....... I/we bought it with a clear conscience and, so far, we are not looking back.

It's a Nautical Blue, SR5, 4WD. I am very favorably impressed with the features and "rhino-tuffness" displayed by it. Doing a few mods (side rails, bull bar, roof rack). Pics will follow when the "mods" are finished and I take some photos.

 

[Kook4r]

I own an mr2 and love most toyotas

Always liked the 1sr gen simply because the cab comes off

One came up cheap so I decided to give it a new lease on life

 

[Mark4runnar]

Could not afford another (new) Landcruiser---- and really need the back window that goes down for the LAB

 

[Ghentry]

I wanted something capable of going offroad when I went hunting and happened to come across the 4runner and it was ready to roll.

 

[thelongestmile]

I've wanted one since I was in high school. Love the capability and reliability. Doesn't hurt that you barely lose anything on resale when you're done with it.

 

[Mattc43]

My grandmother offered me a good deal on a 2013 4runner and I took it. Always heard good things about Toyota

 

[Predatorsniper2005]

I wanted to have the capability and security that if I needed/wanted to go offroad, I would have the best, most reliable option to have some pure fun with the family!

-Mike

 

[Bardown]

Needed the cargo space for work (medical device sales at the time) and always wanted a 4Runner. I ended up liking it so much that I’ve kept it for 17 years.

 

[_Moose]

When I got my 2016 Limited it was this video: Taming Alaska's Deadly Dalton in the 2014 Toyota 4Runner Limited! - Epic Drives Ep. 29 - YouTube

When I got my 2019 ORP (After My Tundra) it was this Channel: Jim/Erin Rose - YouTube

 

[13rown]

Went to HS in Germany in the Early 2000s and this Airman had one on base. Lift tires the whole thing and from then I knew I had to have one lol.

97 4x4 Limited


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[redplanet2001]

A low price tag

 

[Dubllug9]

Love the look, love the quality. Hoping to get my 1st one soon.

 

[tylerarchibald]

My parents gave me theirs at 16 and I couldn't be more thankful. Such a reliable car!