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?
Nov 13, 2005 | 09:44 PM
#161
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From: c'springs, co
i LOVE a nice clean 1st gen, 3in lift, 33's... perfect!
now... the 3rd gen is the sexiest after that
2nd gens just plain, uhm, are plain? and the 4th gen, well... leaves ALOT to be desired. almost makes you want a raised highlander in comparison LOL
now... the 3rd gen is the sexiest after that
2nd gens just plain, uhm, are plain? and the 4th gen, well... leaves ALOT to be desired. almost makes you want a raised highlander in comparison LOL
Dec 5, 2005 | 06:35 AM
#165
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From: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ
I like the 2003 DC Lunar Mist TRD 4x4 with.... oh, sorry - that's my Taco! 
Seriously, I think my favorite is the 3rd gen, with the 1st right on it's tail. (IMHO)
Seriously, I think my favorite is the 3rd gen, with the 1st right on it's tail. (IMHO)
Last edited by Tacoclimber; Dec 5, 2005 at 06:36 AM.
Dec 5, 2005 | 03:54 PM
#166
Things that excite me:
265+ hp supercharged V6
5-speed manual transmission
factory locking rear differential
11 inches of ground clearance
Only the 3rd gen offers these features. I think the 3rd gens also happen to be the best looking.
265+ hp supercharged V6
5-speed manual transmission
factory locking rear differential
11 inches of ground clearance
Only the 3rd gen offers these features. I think the 3rd gens also happen to be the best looking.
Dec 8, 2005 | 12:47 PM
#168
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From: Vancouver BC
Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
I'd have to say:
1) 3rd gen
2) 2nd gen
3) 1st gen
4) 4th gen
Fink
1) 3rd gen
2) 2nd gen
3) 1st gen
4) 4th gen
Fink
Yes, I agree. I like the cleaner look of the 3rd gen without the thick fender flares found on the limited edition.
Troy
Dec 8, 2005 | 12:51 PM
#169
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From: Littleton,CO
Originally Posted by troy65
I like the cleaner look of the 3rd gen without the thick fender flares found on the limited edition.
Troy
Troy
Dec 8, 2005 | 10:32 PM
#170
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From: Camp Pendleton
Originally Posted by deathrunner
Respect your elders....vote for a first gen. Most diversity anyway
Top on/top off
V6/I4/Turbo 4
Solid Axle/IFS
And best yet....they didn't offer a 2wd
1st gens cover everything
Top on/top off
V6/I4/Turbo 4
Solid Axle/IFS
And best yet....they didn't offer a 2wd
1st gens cover everything
Mar 4, 2006 | 04:58 PM
#172
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From: Gulfport, Mississippi
I've owned two 1st gen., an '89, and currently an '85. I first fell in love with the 4Runner when I saw the movie "Over the Top", with Sylvester Stallone. Remember- the little kid steals the 1st gen. 4Runner (topless) & drives to the airport? I knew then, I had to have one. I would love to get a 2nd gen. as a tow vehicle, but I would have to check the towing capacity.
Mar 5, 2006 | 09:25 AM
#173
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From: Orlando, FL
3500lbs for the 2nd gen man...I would get a 3rd gen (5000lbs) or a Tundra (6000lbs I believe), that way you've got a really nice DD and also a tow rig.
Sorry...that was off topic.
I've already voiced my opinion in this thread, 3rd gen all the way!
Fink
Sorry...that was off topic.
I've already voiced my opinion in this thread, 3rd gen all the way!
Fink
Mar 5, 2006 | 04:06 PM
#174
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From: NE Wisconsin, USA
Even though it rusted-out quickly, Id going with the 1st Gen.
I had an '85 4Runner SR5 and that thing was a beast. Solid front axle, manual locking hubs, manual transfer case (no electronics) and a factory clinometer. How many 4x4s have all that going for them? The supposed, "trail rated" Jeep aint gont nutin' on a 4Runner!
I had an '85 4Runner SR5 and that thing was a beast. Solid front axle, manual locking hubs, manual transfer case (no electronics) and a factory clinometer. How many 4x4s have all that going for them? The supposed, "trail rated" Jeep aint gont nutin' on a 4Runner!
Apr 18, 2006 | 06:04 PM
#177
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From: Idaho
I have had a 2nd gen, and now a 4th...my mom has a 3rd.. The 4th spanks the 3rd...the 3rd is better is some ways than the 2nd...but you can beat a 2nd...the only reason i went from a runner to a truck was too much sheet metal and glass for the trail....i'd spend more money on that stuff than mods....
Apr 18, 2006 | 06:58 PM
#178
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From: New Jersey
I have a 3rd gen, but I have always like the body style of the 2nd much better. I think because it shares so much with the Taco, wheras with the 3rd it got away from the truck style, and the 4th, hey, not my favorite.
Apr 24, 2006 | 05:19 AM
#179
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From: Littleton,CO
A 4th gen would be nicer for a DD but off road they are too new to still look good with a little dings and scrapes and the missing ground clearance and rear locker will keep me appreciating my 3rd gen for a while longer.
