View Poll Results: What is your favorite 4runner body style?
1st gen
287
26.95%
2nd gen
277
26.01%
3rd gen
434
40.75%
4th gen
67
6.29%
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What is your favorite 4runner body style?
Apr 9, 2005 | 11:55 AM
#141
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From: Camp Pendleton
1st GEN RULES THE RUNNERS!
Originally Posted by bike4miles
But the non-removable top made for a much more modern apperance and a quiet interior... The removeable top would be sweet if you lived in a warm dry place. Personally I love the lines of the 2nd gen.
What was I thinking when I sold that Runner??? :cry:
May 11, 2005 | 06:25 PM
#144
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From: Fallbrook, CA (So. Cal.)
1st gen. when i was going to buy a 4runner at first i wanted to buy 2nd or 3rd but i then realized there is no denying that the 1st gen is the best. after all its what started it all 
May 17, 2005 | 04:39 PM
#146
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From: Fallbrook, CA (So. Cal.)
Originally Posted by jimabena74
85 1st gen... cant get any better than that.....
the first gen has got the tailgate which is great except when your #$%#ing rear window breaks and wont $#!#ing go down then you cant get the #$&#ing tailgate open.
not that that has happened to me or anything. and the 1st gen has got the removable top.my only complaint is the lack of power but that can always be upgraded.
Oct 30, 2005 | 07:54 PM
#149
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From: Washington State
I was looking at a 1st gen yesterday and I could not get over how the back shell looked like it just did not fit right! It looks like it was taken form another truck just to save money. I think it is the strange looking side windows that mess it all up. I also don't like the square wheel wells. Don't get me wrong I am not a 1st gen hatter! just my thoughts on the 1st gen.
I like the 2nd gen, Duh I bought one. But all years have good points and bad points, accept maybe the 4th gen! what is that thing??? I call it the new 4Bummer. lol
Peace! 4runners rule!
I like the 2nd gen, Duh I bought one. But all years have good points and bad points, accept maybe the 4th gen! what is that thing??? I call it the new 4Bummer. lol
Peace! 4runners rule!
Last edited by NathanBERG; Dec 4, 2005 at 08:22 PM.
Oct 30, 2005 | 11:20 PM
#151
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From: Northern California
Originally Posted by NathanBERG
I was looking at a 1st gen yesterday and I could not get over how the back shell looked like it just did not fit right! It looks like it was taken form another truck just to save money. I think it is the strange looking side windows that mess it all up. I also don't like the square wheel wells. Don't get me wrong I am not a 1st gen hatter! just my thoughts on the 1st gen.
I like the 2nd gen, Duh I bought one. But all years have good points and bad points, accept maybe the 4th gen! what is that thing??? I call it the new 4Bummer. lol
Peace! 4runners rule!
I like the 2nd gen, Duh I bought one. But all years have good points and bad points, accept maybe the 4th gen! what is that thing??? I call it the new 4Bummer. lol
Peace! 4runners rule!
I love how you dont like the 1st gen looks but your avitar is of that very model.... the older one too....lol!!
Funny thing it is! 
Oct 31, 2005 | 09:07 AM
#153
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From: Southwest Tejas
I really don't like the style of the 1st gens.
The third gens look too plastic to me. I love being all metal even if it does cost more when you break it. The bumpers on the third gens stick out too far and it makes it look like it has an underbite. Don't like those fender flares or that stupid cladding. I think the 3 gens are the worst looking ones. The only thing better about them than the 2nd gens is the rear hatch. It looks nicer but when you need to haul some lumber, the tailgate on the second gens are so much better.
On the 2nd gens, what about those vent windows?? Those are great. And a very sleek style on the side. All metal, no plastic! God I hate plastic. The 2nd gens are by far the best!
The 4th gens are okay but I want to see how they look in 10 years before I determine their rank.
The third gens look too plastic to me. I love being all metal even if it does cost more when you break it. The bumpers on the third gens stick out too far and it makes it look like it has an underbite. Don't like those fender flares or that stupid cladding. I think the 3 gens are the worst looking ones. The only thing better about them than the 2nd gens is the rear hatch. It looks nicer but when you need to haul some lumber, the tailgate on the second gens are so much better.
On the 2nd gens, what about those vent windows?? Those are great. And a very sleek style on the side. All metal, no plastic! God I hate plastic. The 2nd gens are by far the best!
The 4th gens are okay but I want to see how they look in 10 years before I determine their rank.
Oct 31, 2005 | 04:35 PM
#155
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From: Washington State
Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
3rd gens are the only Runners to offer a rear locker.
FYI It is the 20th anniversary of the Toyota this year.
Nov 5, 2005 | 03:37 PM
#157
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From: Arkansas
1st All the way...
I had a 1985 runner when I was in high school (1988) and wish I still had it. I now have a 1986, I just wish it had the solid axel instead of IFS. But as soon as I can sell it I will be looking for a 2nd gen. Runner is in Arkansas if anyone is looking for one.
