What was the #1 reason you bought a T4R instead of anything else?..

[Shamish]

My dad bought a 2WD Toyota pickup in 1983. So wanted him to get a 4WD but he's a frugal guy and would not. Probably a good move as I probably would have wrecked it at the local gravel pit.

Anyway, I got a 1992 SR5 4WD pickup and drove the heck out of it for 7 years, then got a non-Toyota Truck.

I remember seeing the 5th Gen at the 2010 Auto Show and saying I will never own one of those things - they look awful.

Then I bought one (SR5) later that year.

Then I got a Trail Edition in 2012.

Then I got a TRD Off Road Premium late last year.

Everything about them is awesome. Made in Japan, manual transfer case, BOF, good leg room, can handle itself off road, good for long drives, insanely good trade in value, etc. etc. I would not mind having those little orange lights that tell you when a car is next to you, but that's about it. Oh yeah, a manual transmission would be awesome but that's not going to happen...

Not sure what they're going to do to make the 6th Gen better than the 5th Gen, but Toyota generally keeps making things better so I am optimistic. If they threw a diesel in the 5th Gen I am sure I could find some excuse to get a new one.

Happy motoring everyone...

 

[4FL]

No one else makes anything worth the darn that compares to the 4r, that is why I bought one.

It is my first Toyota, and I love this thing. I plan on keeping it for a very long time, even when/if I buy the 6th gen (will buy as long as they do not ruin it).

As for the 4r itself, I wanted a midsize SUV, not small, not large, just right. Oh yea, all that reliability and safety stuff, lol.

 

[BlakeA]

I bought mine because of it's the best looking SUV and is also very reliable. Also the rear window goes down which

All this, plus my daughter is still driving my old 1997 4Runner with 201K on it. I passed it in to her and bought a Honda CRV. Had problems with it that Honda wouldn’t/couldn’t fix, so traded it on a new SR5 last year.

 

[GripT4R]

Needed a minivan for men. Thats what a 4runner is, so i bought it.

 

[bring_it_on]

I bought it because it is the most capable "SUV" truck that still had the flexibility to mold to my changing needs over time. As a 4x4 tourer, it has a good payload and is amazingly reliable and can support family travels - both camping and non-camping , on-road and off-road needs. I is highly customizable with a sizable ecosystems of product and the vehicle handles upgrades fairly well compared to much smaller 4x4's that are out there. If I decided to make it my play truck eventually I can mount 35's on it and bolt a ton of weight, add RCV axle etc and it will still be at home compared to some of the other options out there. A five seat, BOF, family hauler with a huge cargo carrying capability that came stock with ATRAC and diff locked and backed by Toyota reliability and 4x4 heritage. I paid for that flexibility and for the price it was a bargain to be honest. A real bargain compared to alternatives within that same budget.

But above all else, because I couldn't afford the LC200

 

[loud0g40oz]

I bought mine because it's the only true SUV of its size that is basic, reliable, built like a truck, looks like a truck, and rides/drives like a truck. And the back window rolls down.

Everything else in the market are car based minivans.

Anyone who mentions the Wrangler (because it is basic, built like a truck, looks like a truck, and rides/drives like a truck), I have to ask how utilitarian it is when nobody can stand to drive them on the highway for more than 30 miles? So that just makes them an SV with no U. :laugh:

I drove a Wrangler JKU on 37s 105 miles per day round trip. If you don’t buy a cheap ass lift with garbage shocks, they ride just fine. Also, taking the time to get the tire pressure right makes a huge difference in the ride, even stock. Anyone that whines about the ride of any vehicle for a 30 mile probably has no business driving anything but a sedan.

I have no problem with the 4runner and it’s a good vehicle for what it is. There’s no question that I gave up a ton of off road capability in exchange for more room and some convenience. That’s what I need right now so it was the right choice. But I do miss the rock crawling...

I’ll give you the back window rolling down...that is a cool feature.


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[750ml]

Because it's perfect! And it's my fifth Toyota.

 

[CarlosV]

Very reliable!

 

[Cymon]

Only thing that is a reliable BOF vehicle with a balance of off-road and on road manners that can also haul a ton of gear and seat 7 people in a pinch. All for under $50K (and for most models under $40k), otherwise LC200.

 

[Gecko]

Quality

Dependability/Reliability

Redwood leather

 

[zcruiser]

Kinda went like this...

Maxima couldn't handle the landscaping projects I wanted to do, so went shopping... Fell in love with the FJ60/FJ62 trucks.

FJ62 -> FZJ80 -> 3rd Gen 4Runner -> 5th Gen 4Runner.

Pretty sure all the Toyota trucks I've owned are still running except the 3rd gen my daughter's bf wrecked.

 

[jahdai42]

3rd Gen to 5th Gen upgrade, I didnt consider anything else.

 

[daniel805]

To sum it up, reliability and likely minimal depreciation long term (Trd Pro) vs other comparable makes . Plan to keep the truck for 10+ years so the depreciation thing might be wrong if/when I do decide to sell it, but the main reason was reliability. Looks too - I was cross shopping it with the Lexus GX but at the end of the day the looks of the 4runner sold me, despite it generally being inferior when compared to the GX is most aspects.

 

[Inspirit]

Needed a reliable SUV after my work downgraded our company cars to Ford Fusions and it also sucked rolling around in the winter in a GTI with snow tires. Bought an FJ and my wife hated it because of the rear doors so I ended up with an 2016 4runner SR5 than moved on to a Limited due to the features. Pretty happy with it as its the perfect size vehicle for me and has all the features I need. Sure it can use more power, but other than that it suites my lifestyle pretty well.

 

[Payara Offroad]

When I bought my 4Runner:

2018 Landcruiser 200 $95K
2018 TRD Offroad $42K

That's the only reason.

 

[Sundy]

I've got about 5 reasons

1. The Diesel Gladiator is nowhere to be found (3rd quarte 2020, I couldn't wait that long)
2. I couldn't afford a newer Landcruiser and FJ80's are too small in drivers leg room.
3. I didn't feel comfortable putting 30K a year on a FJ60 - wasn't at a point to store a daily/commuter.
4. They look great, It's a Toyota and goes almost anywhere
5. The Bronco wasn't released.

All things said - I love my 4Runner. There are a few things which disappoint me for a 2019, having come from a 2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain, mostly the lack of much power paired with an old 5 speed, the low quality paint, poor lighting.

I think the new Bronco's look great - will be interesting to see how Toyota attempts to rebuttal with the 6th gen.

 

[Deuxdiesel]

Because they stopped making Xterra's and most of the used one's have pretty high mileage.
I love my 5th gen 4R, but they are overly complex. I know many people complain about not having the latest/greatest doodads in the 5th gen, but it's still an honest SUV at it's core.

 

[Ryance39]

I've had a number of Toyota's: Tacoma, Tundra, 3rd gen - decided to buy a 5th gen because we needed a larger vehicle, and something more modern.

I still like my 3rd gen better than my 5th gen, but they are different, and I like that they are different.
I considered a GX 460, and a few 100 series, but just didn't feel like I wanted to spend the money to get a used one, when I could get a brand-new 5th gen for good money, and it's brand new.

5th gen seemed like good solid ground to be viewed similarly to the 3rd gens are, in 20 years.

 

[blueline761]

Made in Japan.

 

[GupsT4R]

I wouldn't consider myself a Lexus type of guy (gx460) and couldn't afford one or Sequoia

Kids and a dog so a Tacoma wasn't going to work and my wife refused to drive a Sienna.

Reliability, Made in Japan and the best winter vehicle made. 4Runner.