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Which 4Runner would you choose?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by Toy4Life, Jan 14, 2009.

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Which 4Runner would you choose?

Poll closed Jan 28, 2009.

  1. 2nd Generation (90-95) 3.0 v6 4x4 low miles

    31 vote(s)
    39.2%

  2. 3rd Generation (96-02) 3.4 v6 4x4 high miles

    48 vote(s)
    60.8%
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  1. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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    Ghost96Romeo

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    Eh....just buy a new FJ!
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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    Don't get a 2nd gen, the 3.0 is the worst engine that Toyota has produced. I have taken excellent care of my sister's '95 and it is having so many problems at only 132k. My friend has a '96, 3rd gen, and it has over 200k with no problems and he is a lot harder on it. Just my opinion
     
    Dockhead, Jan 14, 2009
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  3. Jan 14, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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    2nd gen!
     
    derekabraham, Jan 14, 2009
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  4. Jan 15, 2009 at 12:46 AM
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    3.0 is the worst motor Toyota ever made, 3rd gen FTW! better aftermarket!!! 3.4!
     
    TRD4x4858, Jan 15, 2009
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  5. Jan 15, 2009 at 3:07 AM
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    I've had them both, 04 had alot more power and more comfortable ride, 98 was a bit more narrow and seamed to go through more (snow, icy roads ect.) Loved them both, if I had to make a choice I'de go with the TACOMA. Much better on gas, and I'm old now, dont need the big 4Runner any more
     
    jrw1965, Jan 15, 2009
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  6. Jan 15, 2009 at 7:00 AM
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    If I could do that, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
     
    Toy4Life, Jan 15, 2009
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  7. Jan 15, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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    I have had both 2nd and 3rd gen 4runners. They are both great SUV's but the 3rd gen was hands down the best. Way more power from the 3.4L and it drove much nicer. The rear tailgate was a big improvement too. I loved my 1999 4runner. My only complaint was that the Fuel tank was too small. Only 60L! You had to fill it up all the time.
     
    Soundwave, Jan 15, 2009
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  8. Jan 15, 2009 at 8:32 AM
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    That makes two of us then....
     
    Ghost96Romeo, Jan 15, 2009
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  9. Jan 15, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    what's a Liter and why are you putting 60 of them in your tank... :devil:

    Just Kidding... damn metric system... :thumbsup:
     
    Delmarva, Jan 15, 2009
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  10. Jan 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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    personally i like the 1st gen but only thr 84-85 model for the solid axle
    but out of the 2 the 2nd
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM
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    I'm looking into a 97 right now. Its got 152k, but in decent shape. Started right up still buried under a foot of snow and in single digit temps.
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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    Im with Chris the 3.4 is a much better motor than the 3.0 unless of course you like wiping cams then go for the 3.0....
     
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  13. Jan 15, 2009 at 10:32 PM
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    I know! Those damn liters. Literacola, can I get a literacola? Supertroopers quote LOL
     
    Soundwave, Jan 15, 2009
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  14. Jan 15, 2009 at 10:33 PM
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    whats literacola?

    :D
     
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  15. Jan 15, 2009 at 10:35 PM
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    will you just order a large, farva?
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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  17. Jan 20, 2009 at 11:17 PM
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  18. Feb 11, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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    Update: I'm driving 2hrs tomorrow to look at a 92 4Runner. It's a SR5, V6, 4x4. Loaded, 116,500 miles (less than my truck had), head gasket replaced by Toyota (with reciept), no rust, and clean history. Wish me luck.
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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  20. Feb 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM
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    2 hours huh...where about is the Runner?
     
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