Tacoma traded in 4Runner purchased

My all time favorite rig was my 91 runner.

 

Exactly what I would expect a guy with 1WD to say...

 

reminds me of the old pathfinders

 

You don't see many 2 door 4 runners. When did they go 4 door exclusive, 93?

 

My brother has a 4R, and when I had my 2nd gen, it was nicer on the inside, and rode better. If someone has a 2 wheel drive 4 Runner, and someone doesn't like it, maybe they should by the OP a 4x4, I dunno.

 

I think it was 92, but not too sure.

I looked for 7 months for a 2 door 5speed 22re engine. It came from Canada.

 

Perfect!

 

Apparently you have the best! 1WD, lol

 

ive never felt the need to justify my purchase to complete strangers... or even people i know.

 

Leaf springs = cheaper and more rear travel . Fitting large 14”+ shocks back there is not easy on a 4 runner too
Clearing larger tires in the rear of a Tacoma is easier.
Higher speeds you have a top heavy SUV so handling is not as great (on road and off)
When off roading hard and fast (or in a car crash) the stuff you store in the back of the 4 runner really needs to be strapped down well or it’s going to fly all over the cab and hit you in the head

 

I remember seeing those when I bought my brand new 91 single cab V6. Never thought they would catch on.

 

I almost did the same thing when looking to purchase a 2020 Pro, but I couldn't talk myself out of the features that the Tacoma has. BSM, RCTA, MTM, etc. Moving from an SR Tacoma was probably a true upgrade though.

 

I wish Toyota still made a manual 4-Runner. I'm just glad they still do the Tacoma, although it's kinda lame that you can't get a 4 cylinder stick Toyota truck anymore, that was their bread and butter for decades.

I'd love a first gen square body 2 door 4-Runner as a toy, but finding a clean rust free one on the east coast is like finding a unicorn.

 

Technically a 2 wheel drive is a 1 wheel drive and a 4 wheel drive is actually a 2 wheel drive, unless you have a locker then your 3 wheel drive.

 

I considered the 4 Runner as follows: Good looking 4x4 midsize wagon... (a bit dated on the engine...) manual Taco...
- It looks REALLY good... nice to have the interior space in a wagon... I've never driven one of those either... got excited about that option... Realize only automatic gearbox - No longer so excited... manual Taco - add cap.

- if 4Runner, (a wagon) then really, this really implies Land Cruiser... (why half ass it...).

LC is lots more $$$ in USA. Loved Series 100... They are all 150k miles. Plus. Still have one in the fam if needed... Series 200 too big, really... No manual Land Cruiser in USA ----> Manual Taco!

 

That is the worst pseudo code I’ve ever seen.