For me, the upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee will be what replaces my 4Runner.
If they do it right, it will be an excellent vehicle with great on, and offroad ability.
The 2011 Grand looks good. Interior looks amazing. Having owned all generations of Grands, including most recent gen with a Hemi, they need to build one that has a good transmission and axles that dont whine. All of my Grands had axles rebuilt. The 06 had them both rebuilt at 7500 only to howl again in 8000 miles.
This was my Hemi 06 with Revos and Commander wheels
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Traded for:
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which has been dumped for 06 BMW CPO with 24K plus 00 4Runner 4wd with 96K. Meh, best of both worlds, to me.
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There is no way a 4Runner 4.7 V8 is faster than a 5.7 WK Grand Cherokee. 5.7 is 330HP and a much lighter unibody than the ladder frame 4Runner. I test drove 4.7 4Runners when I bought my 08. It wasnt anything I would consider "fast" That Jeep was fast, so was the WJ seriers Overland I had with the 4.7 HO. (for an SUV, mind you)
If I had to switch, I would definitely go for the 2005+ Tacoma. Every time I see one with a good lift, wheel and tire package, and some lights, I start drooling, Especially if it's blacked out.