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How Reliable Are The X-Runners?

Discussion in 'X-Runners' started by Strathound, Sep 29, 2011.

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  1. Sep 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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    Hey guys,

    First, I've been a member here for all of about 15 seconds ... so please ... have pity on me for stupid questions.

    I'm looking at a used 2005 X-Runner. And I love that there's a truck out there like this, where handling and performance come first. And they look ... awesome. I'll get a test ride this weekend.

    Now I realize that when you're talking about a performance vehicle ... some sacrifices are made to get that performance. This isn't grandpa's 4 cyl Tacoma that he drives to church on Sunday. It's a wild animal that wants to be unleashed.

    So, with that in mind ... how do they compare to their mild mannered brethren when it comes to mechanical issues and cost of ownership? Obviously, gas mileage is part of it. But that was easy to figure out. However, I've searched the internet and these forums for a discussion of the V6 vs the V4 and haven't found much info. I'm also worried that the suspension is pricey to maintain. Can anyone here bring me up to date before I pull the trigger on the purchase? The truck I'm looking at has 92,000 miles.

    Thanks ... and sweet rides out there,

    Michael
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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  3. Sep 29, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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    They probably get better mileage than I do even with aggressive driving due to their low profile and smaller lighter tires and less beefy suspension.
     
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  4. Sep 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    Thanks all. Rucus, I checked out that site. Lots of good info on there. Seems this version of the Tacoma is equally dependable, just with more sport to it. Fantastic.

    Whippersnapper, is there a way during inspection I can detect the motor mount issue?

    MS
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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    I had a 09 bought brand new and traded it in at 10,000 miles for my 4x4. Handled great and the ride was nice but that's about it. The speed never really wowed me. Was an awesome looking truck tho. Look at the rear fender flairs the paint chips off them from rocks like crazy. After about 5,000 miles i noticed it on mine and didn't do anything about it and after 5,000 more miles they looked horrible. If i didn't go offroad and wanted a truck i probably still wouldn't get one, but thats just me.
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM
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    I'm just looking for something affordable to get around town. Found an '05 with 92,000 miles for 13K. If I'm going to get a truck, I'd much rather get one that handles well vs. offroad performance. I'll never take the truck off road. And the fact that it has a 6 speed means more fun to drive.

    MS
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    Do any of you X-Runner owners have an owner's manual handy (or a link)? I'd like to know if there's any expensive scheduled maintenance around 100K miles.
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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  9. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:06 PM
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    How many years have you owned it? Had any maintenance issues?
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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    Wow. No need to replace timing chain all the way to 120K and beyond? That's impressive.
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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    Owned my 07' since March 2010. bought at 32,000km. Now at 65,000km and supercharged. only issues have been the internal blower motor, TSB fixed said issue. Besides that, nothing and rides like a dream

    I do all my own maintenance, changed all fluids and plugs.
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    Awesome. Sounds like a fantastic vehicle. Can't wait to take a test drive.
     
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  13. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM
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    Its for just us :D
     
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  14. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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    :thumbsup:It's a Toyota that's about all ya need to know
     
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  15. Sep 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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    handles great and rides great, theres plenty of things you can do with the truck just depends how much you wanna shell out..
     
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  16. Sep 29, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    I would assume any used xrunner had a hard life like and sti or evo.the were meant to be beat on so just be careful.they seem not to hold the value as well as a reg Tacoma.I've seen plenty under $10k.
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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    Yeah, that's my concern. I'm taking a look at lunch today.

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  18. Sep 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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    So it appears that the Kelley Blue Book on this vehicle is: $16,430. Someone mentioned seeing them for $10,000. I'm thinking 13K is a pretty good price, if it hasn't been trashed.
     
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  19. Sep 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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    Well I bought it. Guess I'll update this thread over the next couple of years if I have any mechanical problems with a vehicle approaching the 100K mark. Engine runs like a top. Truck drives great. Love it, love it, love it.
     
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    :woot:!!! Congrats man, did you check out Xr-u like I said? go join over there :D
     
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