Looking to buy a 4runner, I need advice.

4Runnin · 11-05-2003, 01:41 AM

Guys, & Gals- I'm looking to buy a used 4runner but I'm not sure what year I should buy. I have heard that Toyota has had some problems with their 6 cyd but it was changed in '96. My Dad has a '92 6cyd and had to have a valve job and was told it was a problem with the motor design. I'm not sure about the performance of the 4 cyd; I currently have a 4cyd 86 Toyota pickup with 300k+ miles on it and still running. I'm not sure if I need the 6cyd though I would imagine the 4runner is a little heavier. Give me some advice on what I should get... I plan on taking it to the snow every weekend and having 4wd

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4RunnerFever · 11-05-2003, 04:44 AM

This probably won't be much help but I'd suggest you get the most recent model you can afford. The 1996+ have substantially more power than previous 4Runners.

Good Luck!

**waskillywabbit** · 11-05-2003, 06:10 AM

I would recommend buying as new a 4Runner as you can afford as well. Consumer report has nothing but excellent praise for everything from the 3rd generation (96) up and I love my 2000 SR5 4x4.

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4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	This probably won't be much help but I'd suggest you get the most recent model you can afford. The 1996+ have substantially more power than previous 4Runners. Good Luck! __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

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