2014 4Runner is Hideous!

Hey guys, family is growing so need something more functional for the family and decided to go from a 2011 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD to a 4Runner. There's a dealer nearby that has a 2011 Trail with 60K miles, certified pre owned and already reserved it (not a done deal yet).

Wondering what I should look for on the 4Runner (things to watch out for), any rust issues with the Trails? Any input you may have would be helpful!

I've learned from having the Tacoma here in the midwest, that there's parts that show off surface rust quite easily, even with regular washes during winter... is that the case with 4runners as well?

Also, curious as to what others have paid for their TE's recently.


thanks guys.

 

Paid about 38k for our 2011 TE with 20k miles including extended warranty. No complaints at all other than the back up camera doesn't always click on the nav when put in reverse. Does it about 10% of time and have to turn off car. No rust.

 

From what I've been told, the Taco, 4R and FJ frames are made by the same mfr (Hino), so expect the same level of rust protection.

Certified pre-owned doesn't mean jack, so inspect it as you would with buying any used vehicle, and get full maintenance records. (Note the maintenance records on Club Toyota is wiped clean-slate once the title transfers to you.)

 

Looks mean.

 

thanks guys,

I came home tonight driving the 4runner. All seems to be Ok and in order. Got the extended Toyota bumper to bumper warranty for peace of mind. Too soon to say anything about other than it seems and rides great... hope it lives to it's reputation for durability.

 

Congrats man! I will be expecting some pics and activity in the 5th gen 4 runner section/ 4 runner builds. Can't wait to see it.

 

Um... I guess you are more into mortal kombat that I am, since I have no idea who that is

 

i am one of the few that like it i guess. eventually ill be picking up an SR5, that pic is of the trail edition. i dont need a 4x4 runner since ill never get rid of my tacoma

 

ghey.
The limited we ordered is 4x4.

 

well iven.... not everyone can be as lucky hahaha u just better plasti dip that chrome front soon.... thats the only thing i dont like about the limiteds

 

So you got a 2Runner?

Can't be more sinful than a 2WD Jeep Grand Cherokee though.

 

I didn't even know you could get them without 4WD.

 

I guess they send all the 2wd 4runners to Cali and Hawaii...

 

Lol.

 

It looks fierce, would have to grow on me too Mitsubishi in the front though!!!
Jet

 

havent gotten anything yet. probably wont be for a long while too. but yeah a 2runner thats what ill call it from now on hahaha

 

Saw one in person for the first time today. Not nearly as bad as expected IRL. My wife has a 2010 and I think the longer nose on the new on looks more balanced from the side.

 

Really? I would think the last thing it needs to look more balanced is a longer nose. Maybe I'm not understanding but the front in looks perfect on 2010-2013 IMO.

 

That's the initial impression I got. Didn't see it longer than 10-15 seconds, though. At any rate, it looked better than I was expecting.

 

As I said It takes a real life view of it to see if it is worth it or not