Recent article giving props to the 3rd gen Runners

X-AWDriver · 12-25-2009, 02:57 PM

http://autos.canada.com/story.html?id=2101509

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

Nuthuts96 · 12-25-2009, 05:21 PM

"In 2001, the evolution of the 4Runner into the modern SUV age meant it lost its SR5 four-cylinder models"

I've gotta say, I've never seen of (or heard of) an SR5 w/the V6... My impression was that the V6 was standard in the SR5. I know 4WD was standard, and the AUTO was optional...

"The 4Runner of 2003 -- the last year of the third-generation models"

Uh, correct me if I'm wrong... I don't think my trust in this reporter is as blind as when I started reading.

nc994run · 12-25-2009, 06:08 PM

In every other place he listed 3rd gen 4Runners as 1996-2002, the 2003 was probably a typo not caught by an editor.

KZN185W · 12-25-2009, 09:46 PM

"In 2001, the evolution of the 4Runner into the modern SUV age meant it lost its SR5 four-cylinder models and manual transmissions, and all models now had full-time four-wheel drive and an anti-skid/traction control system." did the 3rd gen get a full-time 4wd transfer case? I've always thought that it was only part-time 4wd but had the multi-mode 4wd option.

12-25-2009, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nuthuts96 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Burlington, VT previous: Everett, WA; Bellingham, WA Posts: 329	"In 2001, the evolution of the 4Runner into the modern SUV age meant it lost its SR5 four-cylinder models" I've gotta say, I've never seen of (or heard of) an SR5 w/the V6... My impression was that the V6 was standard in the SR5. I know 4WD was standard, and the AUTO was optional... "The 4Runner of 2003 -- the last year of the third-generation models" Uh, correct me if I'm wrong... I don't think my trust in this reporter is as blind as when I started reading. __________________ Scott 1996 White 4Runner-4x4-SR5-5 speed-gold trim 150k-265/75/16 Yokohama Geolander AT/S Cupholder Mod- Overhead Console Mod Last edited by Nuthuts96; 12-25-2009 at 05:23 PM.

12-25-2009, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 1,065	In every other place he listed 3rd gen 4Runners as 1996-2002, the 2003 was probably a typo not caught by an editor. __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

12-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
KZN185W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 752	"In 2001, the evolution of the 4Runner into the modern SUV age meant it lost its SR5 four-cylinder models and manual transmissions, and all models now had full-time four-wheel drive and an anti-skid/traction control system." did the 3rd gen get a full-time 4wd transfer case? I've always thought that it was only part-time 4wd but had the multi-mode 4wd option. __________________ 1996 Pearl White Hilux Surf KZN185W SSR-G l 3.0L TDI l Dual Batteries l LT285/75R16 l Recaro Seats Drive Your Dreams

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search