In a serious car dilemma, help wanted.

I thought people were pretty excited with the new suspension and everything!! When i search 2016 tacoma vs 2016 4Runner i find way more off-road videos for the tacoma

 

I had one in my tacoma. Don't have any pics though.

 

I think most people don't wheel their 45k suv when they are new.

 

Us PROseurs are busy making videos while 4Runner owners are out off reading instead of taking selfies

 

Mind posting a picture of your cement trd pro? I love that color, can't see enough pictures of it

 

The 4runner is a way better choice compared to the Highlander powered 3.5 Tacoma is a Terd especially if you get the Auto trans . I had a chance to drive one and unless you get the manual trans the auto will drive you nutz with its iractic shifting .

The 4.0 engine may get worst fuel numbers but is still one of the best engines toyota produced and combined with the older 5 speed auto is a bullet proof combination .

I have both 4 runner and just picked up a 2017 Tacoma but the 4 cyl with a 5 speed 4x4 , its not a power house but fit my needs for a work truck and I know its going to last for years without major problems .

 

Average 2nd Gen Tacoma curb weight - ~3850lbs between models - 0.061hp/lb

Average T4R curb weight - ~4600 lbs between models - 0.059 hp/lb

 

Those numbers are huge! What are they putting in that 4Runner! A lead interior! Man that's crazy

 

^^This

I don't own either, but through all of the forum reading I can definitely see this pattern too.

We do have a '99 4Runner in the house though, and I love the characteristics of my Tacoma far more due to its handling, bed, and less body roll. Maybe look for a 2015 Pro Taco if you're not set on a brand new vehicle?

 

More proof

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bought-a-4runner-trail-edition-over-trdor-4x4.471622/

 

If I ever didn't need a bed to throw shit in I would buy a T4R in a heart beat even if it was a bit more sluggish. The interior of the Trail edition T4R that I checked out at the dealer put my taco to shame but I refuse to put stinky, or dirty crap in the cabin of a 40k suv so taco it is!!!

 

My 41k Pro is my beater

Just the 4runer Pro build quality is head and shoulders above my taco

 

I was impressed too. Seems like much more attention to detail with the made in Japan T4R even though the price points of a Taco OR are nearly the same as an SR5 T4R.

 

I had a 2nd gen and when I was ready to move to a 3rd gen I could not get past they way it drove. Bought a 4runner and have not looked back, such an awesome ride.

 

4Runner doesn't have a locking rear dif! Isn't that night and day off road? Never had one but can't stop hearing about them

 

mine does

 

I guess i'll need to go over the facts again. I heard the whole rear axle was different on the runner

 

4Runner WILL be my next purchase.

When that is however...

 

my upper panel

 

I wonder how long they'll keep that interior before a refresh. Some rumors were suspicious they're going to go to unibody