Here's Why This Vehicle is the Best Thing Toyota Makes (and the Only One You Should Buy)

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2023
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 10 měsíci +44

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    • @Slaphappy-_-
      @Slaphappy-_- Před 10 měsíci

      Got a 02 Camry and can’t find parts for the transmission valve Body?

    • @It5M3Again
      @It5M3Again Před 10 měsíci +1

      Toyota has been building turbocharged engines since you were learning to walk Scotty. I think they know how to design a turbo engine that will last forever by now.

    • @Naija4K
      @Naija4K Před 10 měsíci

      I still think the FJ Cruiser is the best one…

    • @bobtompkins2743
      @bobtompkins2743 Před 10 měsíci

      Pppp000-

    • @JP-ho6zc
      @JP-ho6zc Před 10 měsíci +1

      Who own the government?? 😂😂😂

  • @randy74989
    @randy74989 Před 10 měsíci +496

    Made in Japan, naturally aspirated V6 engine, no frickin turbo, 5-speed bullet proof Aisin transmission, bolt on frame, it's a truck frame SUV, what do you expect. Great vehicle for those that need it.

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 Před 10 měsíci +17

      My uncle has one in TRD Pro trim, and it has been extremely sturdy. He wants to sell it because it feels like the late 90s inside, but that's better long-term.

    • @dtna
      @dtna Před 10 měsíci +7

      Yep. A turbocharger will only last maybe ~150K miles. Change your synthetic motor oil more often than recommended by Toyota in their owner's manual.

    • @keanezheng1
      @keanezheng1 Před 10 měsíci +2

      4runner is such a garbage. We rented one. It barely gets any go and hardly accelerates on highways and the tranny shifts horribly. It always jerks during acceleration. Never get a 4Runner in 2023! It should have retired years ago.

    • @randy74989
      @randy74989 Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@dtna I change my 2023 Lexus ES300h every six-months or 5,000 miles, whichever occurs first, period. Not at 10,000 miles like Lexus recommends. That's ridiculous on a direct injection multi-port engine. Oil & filters are cheap, engines are expense like Scotty says and The Car Care Nut on CZcams.

    • @cliftongreene5318
      @cliftongreene5318 Před 10 měsíci +10

      ​@@keanezheng1Scotty doesn't know what he is talking about. I'm gonna listen to you. 4Runners suck!

  • @mobboss1016
    @mobboss1016 Před 10 měsíci +176

    I guess this is a sign from the car gods because I’m literally going to go buy a 4Runner tomorrow!

    • @davidaix5771
      @davidaix5771 Před 10 měsíci +11

      Pick one up while you still can before they change them

    • @ToeKnee831
      @ToeKnee831 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Lucky get em before prices go up again

    • @ToeKnee831
      @ToeKnee831 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lucky get em before prices go up again

    • @zarakdurrani7584
      @zarakdurrani7584 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I wish I were you. Looking forward to buying my new car and all. Anyway, happy for you!

    • @JP-ho6zc
      @JP-ho6zc Před 10 měsíci +3

      Prepare for a stiff ride.. 😂😂😂

  • @Aaronf187
    @Aaronf187 Před 10 měsíci +67

    192k on my 2010 4runner. Tough as nails and has given me literally zero problems EVER. And I use the hell out of it for surveying every day for the past 6 years. By far the best vehicle I've ever had.

  • @jaredgreen5840
    @jaredgreen5840 Před 10 měsíci +160

    As someone who owns a Toyota FJ (basically the exact same power train just different body) I can attest this engine and transmission combo is absolutely amazing. Decent power and with basic maintenance they'll last forever 🙂👍

    • @patriciaeich1098
      @patriciaeich1098 Před 10 měsíci +8

      My husband has a 2007 FJ with a manual transmission. Bought it new and it still seems new.

    • @Terminxman
      @Terminxman Před 10 měsíci +2

      I had an 04 4runner that I bought used in ~2011 and traded it for a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 when the third gen came out. Going from the 4.0 to 3.5 was a huge mistake. I hated how that engine performed in a truck. It had no low end. Fuel economy was no better than the 4.0. Had to jump down from 6th to 4th to climb any decent grade. Regardless, I have a '21 F150 with the 5.0 now and it has 400 hp, gets better fuel economy than both(averages ~19.5 mpg on e10-15 no matter how I drive), and the seats don't hurt my back on long drives like the tacoma did. Really makes me question why I would have ever bought a mid size truck.

    • @debl9957
      @debl9957 Před 10 měsíci +5

      2012 FJ here. Love it. Smooth ride. Good 4x4.

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Před 10 měsíci

      Five more gallons would have helped.

    • @RamblingHermit
      @RamblingHermit Před 10 měsíci +2

      Weak rear end though. Specifically the pinion bearing. And the gas tank capacity leaves a lot to be desired. Otherwise a great vehicle though.

  • @320dak
    @320dak Před 10 měsíci +35

    2004 4Runner Sport 4wd 4.0L. 310K miles on it and still going strong! Bought it in 2010 with 80K miles.

    • @cjbraza4537
      @cjbraza4537 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Have you had any major repairs in your ownership? Head gasket/transmission?

  • @FeralPlumber
    @FeralPlumber Před 10 měsíci +81

    Own a 2011 4Runner Trail......absolutely the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's just been bulletproof so far. Just keep it maintained and it takes everything I've dished out to it and more. And a bonus is the VALUE it keeps over other vehicles. It's freakishly reliable is the best phrase I can come up with.

    • @jusskitten9773
      @jusskitten9773 Před 10 měsíci +2

      My 2007 taco value has risen a thousand over original purchase price 😂
      We’re riding on gold

    • @vickvega571
      @vickvega571 Před 10 měsíci

      You guys have 20 years before anything needs fixin lol 😂

  • @petesmith8846
    @petesmith8846 Před 10 měsíci +46

    SCOTTY IT WAS IN 4HI THE WHOLE VIDEO!! You should be in 2HI on dry pavement. It doesn’t have viscous couplings.

    • @platman88
      @platman88 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Haha I was wondering if my eyes were deceiving me!

    • @caseyjames5412
      @caseyjames5412 Před 10 měsíci +1

      i saw the same thing instantly, 4x4 light was on lol

    • @jessewynne8193
      @jessewynne8193 Před 10 měsíci +1

      The biggest issue on these are the rear Door the rear window goes up/down in tail gate and water drains in between glass and paneling and cuz the rear bumpers flat on bottom of door the drains don’t drain the debris so starts to rot sheet metal from inside out!

    • @briandorsey6437
      @briandorsey6437 Před 10 měsíci

      @@jessewynne8193 probably a past issue that’s been addressed in recent years. Toyota has been trying to make them perfect besides the gas mileage…

    • @briandownie1688
      @briandownie1688 Před 9 měsíci

      @@caseyjames5412It won’t hurt it, just cause crappy handling and tire wear.

  • @albertopena80
    @albertopena80 Před 10 měsíci +16

    I own a 2015 4Runner, it’s the same ride when I bought it new. Only had to change tires,brake pads, engine oil, and filters. No issues and gonna hold onto for decades to come.

  • @Kdavis8377
    @Kdavis8377 Před 10 měsíci +31

    Absolutely the most reliable vehicle on the road and it’s a hell of an off roader too

    • @chadlindsley1970
      @chadlindsley1970 Před 5 měsíci

      The only vehicle that might be more reliable is the Landcrusier.

  • @BlueTearDconnor
    @BlueTearDconnor Před měsícem +2

    I am so happy I got the last of the 5th gen 4runners

  • @PatagonianDuck
    @PatagonianDuck Před 10 měsíci +20

    Another huge bonus is that the online forum support for the 4runner is very good. Many guides out there for DIY people to improve/fix/maintain this car.

  • @subtropicalken1362
    @subtropicalken1362 Před 10 měsíci +36

    I have a 2007 4runner with the same power train. Bought it with about 37,000 miles on it. Now has 170,000. No major problems. I can easily tow our small sailboat and Hal’s when needed. On the highway at 70 mph I get 22 mpg consistently. It purrs along at 2,000 rpm. People carp about SUV gas mileage but to me it is amazing that a vehicle that heavy can go that far on a milk jug of gas. I plan to be buried in it. 😏

    • @countyline81
      @countyline81 Před 9 měsíci

      Keep your frame coated with wool wax if youre in a salt belt state. Frames are the only weakness on the older ones

    • @mikelamp8118
      @mikelamp8118 Před 6 měsíci

      Bought my 2007 4Runner in 2008 with 29,000 miles on it. Now has 150,000. Also, no major problems. I also plan to be buried in mine.😏

  • @patriciaeich1098
    @patriciaeich1098 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Because of the changes coming in the 2024 4RNR engine I bought a 2023 4RNR LAST December. The 2017 4 RNR I also bought new had 125,000 miles. It went to my son-in-law. Keeping it in the family.

  • @jonathanmacdonald9276
    @jonathanmacdonald9276 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Peep the vape at 2:09. Owner must’ve been stressed coming to see Scotty, yet he had nothing to be stressed about. It’s a Toyota from Japan.

  • @jarvis1751
    @jarvis1751 Před 10 měsíci +24

    While driving on dry asphalt that 4Runner should be in 2 wheel drive!!! I promise you it won’t last forever if you’re driving around in four-wheel-drive on dry pavement with a part time 4WD system!

  • @StardustADV
    @StardustADV Před 10 měsíci +6

    my 2000 4runner limited with 184000 miles is still running strong, it it gets put to work! Immortal work trucks, these 4runners, last forever!

  • @brianyee5504
    @brianyee5504 Před 10 měsíci +24

    Toyota 2005 V8 4Runner here bought new; wife’s truck. She says she’s going die with it…constantly being asked if she wants to sell it. Says NO WAY.

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm sure she gets offers all day long for that truck. 2004's with 250k miles go for $7k grand. I believe it.

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 Před 10 měsíci

      They pollute like crazy as aged hi mileage vehicles

  • @brandonwaddell2583
    @brandonwaddell2583 Před 9 měsíci +6

    The thing that amazed me about the 4Runner is how incredibly it towed. When I first drove it, I was worried, then I towed a 2014 Jetta from northern Va to south Florida and it was amazing

  • @josepharmato8032
    @josepharmato8032 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I sold my 06 Tacoma. 4 litre V-6. Same engine as this vehicle. Truck had 337,000 on the odometer. Ran like it did when I bought it new. My nephew owns it now and he loves it.

  • @BLR653
    @BLR653 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love that Scotty is driving the car in 4wd. I've had mine since 2012 still going strong.

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 10 měsíci +8

    You can turn off the lane departure warning, not disconnect it.

  • @stipple21
    @stipple21 Před 8 měsíci +10

    If you have the limited trim, the only annoying thing is the XREAS shocks. Once they start leaking you have to replace the entire unit, typically $5k for parts and labor. Better option in that case, gut the XREAS and use bilstein 4600 or 5100 shocks to retain the factory height. Parts and labor and alignment probably around 1000 or so.

    • @markhigg6129
      @markhigg6129 Před 3 měsíci

      I have a 2014 4Runner Limited. Two years ago I had the XREAS disconnected and replaced with a Rough Country 3” lift and suspension with NITTO Ridge Grappler tires. It rides so much smoother and it hasn’t given me any problems. Looks amazing too.

  • @paineintheass233
    @paineintheass233 Před 10 měsíci +8

    She got a good deal. 35k? I've seen them for more than the 2021 sticker.

  • @russellgomez6887
    @russellgomez6887 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I bought a 2020 TRD 4runner 2 years ago and I love it, along with my 2011 FJ Cruiser

  • @mikegonzalez8071
    @mikegonzalez8071 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Proud owner of an ‘06 4.7L V8. 218K miles, and tow a camper all the time. Runs like new. Best vehicle I’ve owned, no issues!

    • @mikegonzalez8071
      @mikegonzalez8071 Před 10 měsíci

      @bareSnare 21’ Layton M-194 model. I take it to several motorsports events to camp out

    • @mikegonzalez8071
      @mikegonzalez8071 Před 10 měsíci

      @bareSnare I was concerned with the braking too. I have Raybestos heavy duty high carbon rotors and Akebono Performance Ceramic pads, which make a big difference. Plus the trailer brakes are key

  • @edge7066
    @edge7066 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Had a 2012 4Runner and just traded it in for a 2021 SR5 Premium. Absolutely love 4Runners for all the reasons you mentioned!

  • @brianmcpeake2509
    @brianmcpeake2509 Před 10 měsíci +21

    My 2006 4Runner w/ 200k is running great and gets 17/24 mpg. I'm in PA so the frame is rusty but the body looks like new still. Great vehicle

    • @MrRedHotChiliMan
      @MrRedHotChiliMan Před 10 měsíci +1

      Be careful because that frame will rust out.. and once it does, it’s basically useless.

    • @richsweeney1115
      @richsweeney1115 Před 10 měsíci +1

      My wife has a 14 escape titanium, I have an 08 5 spd civic SI, neither have rust, we live in NH, neither of them have any rust. I maintain them religiously, andinkeep them clean, and in the winter, I bring them to a brushless carwash, kee th saltoff off of them, and I do the underbody washes,a few times a week. it's the only way to keep them rustfree

    • @brianmcpeake2509
      @brianmcpeake2509 Před 10 měsíci

      I bought it used so the frame recall didn't apply. I totally got my $ worth and it's still passing inspection.

    • @countyline81
      @countyline81 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Wool wax the whole chassis inside and out

    • @etiennescarbinski7890
      @etiennescarbinski7890 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Surface shield or fluid film, research em, help a ton up north

  • @jdub929
    @jdub929 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Our 2021 TRD Off-road has a manual 4x4 shifter. I love the simplicity

  • @dawgfan2699
    @dawgfan2699 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I just purchased a 2022 4Runner SR5 and have been getting 17-18 mpg around town. Just took it on a shirt Road Trip this past weekend and got 23 mpg. Very happy with the mileage. I had a 2012 Honda Pilot and it’s was getting 17mpg around town and 20-21 mpg on the highway so I really can’t complain.

    • @michaelpalm2210
      @michaelpalm2210 Před 6 měsíci

      I got 23.5 mpg in the summer going Boston to Buffalo on highway. Very happy with that gas mileage😁

  • @Adam-yv5pu
    @Adam-yv5pu Před 10 měsíci +18

    this man did a speed test in 4H, absolute mad man

    • @armyfazer1410
      @armyfazer1410 Před 3 měsíci

      I thought I saw that light on the dash. LOL

    • @mustafalafta4315
      @mustafalafta4315 Před 2 měsíci

      I don't think you should go over 60 on 4H and on a regular road like that

    • @g.a.duncan3608
      @g.a.duncan3608 Před 2 měsíci

      Front and rear differential gears are the same so you can drive on dry pavement unlike domestic which used to have one extra tooth in front gear so it pulled rear wheels more. I think my 3rd Gen was limited to 52 mph on dry pavement. I looked for towing information and limitations for transmission and I didn't see it or anything about limiting speed. I don't think the new AWD systems or 4H have the same worries.

    • @JC-xc8rx
      @JC-xc8rx Před měsícem

      @@mustafalafta4315not true. Limited is 4wd always

  • @briandorsey6437
    @briandorsey6437 Před 10 měsíci +19

    Got mine yesterday after trading in my beloved GTI for it…But I have zero regrets so far it’s a big quality Rig that rides smooth in its own way! I got close to $3000 off MSRP for some online sale they had going on that I didn’t even know about that day. No dealership markups or delivery fees of any kind. 40th anniversary edition in black. It’s beautiful and I’ve gotten a bunch of big compliments on it quickly.

    • @Foxx488
      @Foxx488 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Rides smooth in it's own way is a good way of putting it. On the streets it's not as smooth as your average sedan, but on trails it doesn't feel much different than on the streets lol.
      I'm flying down bumpy, grooved, unmaintained gravel roads at 65mph and it doesn't feel much different than usual highway driving

    • @bmwporschecarguy
      @bmwporschecarguy Před 6 měsíci +1

      I just traded my 2018 golf r in for a 2016 limited...and only slightly miss the golf so far.

  • @roolyfe
    @roolyfe Před 10 měsíci +3

    A 4Runner is a Tacoma with a backpack 🎒!In Kenya 🇰🇪 we have a Toyota Helix 🧬

  • @martymaroney4780
    @martymaroney4780 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I have a 2019 4Runner-- great vehicle. I added a Peddle Commander, and it really helped with the acceleration.

  • @Stevespecs
    @Stevespecs Před 6 měsíci

    Still daily driving an 04 SR 5, only thing I’ve replaced are brakes . Still runs like new. Most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. Have a happy and healthy new year.

  • @ExotiKZBoy17
    @ExotiKZBoy17 Před 10 měsíci +8

    I used to own a 2021 4Runner. Here's a story you'll want to hear. I was driving home one day from work and I filled up the gas tank. I drove on the highway for about a half-hour and looked at the guage cluster and couldn't believe what is saw. As big and heavy as it was with its 4L V6, it was getting 26.1 MPG. I wish I took a picture of it. I drive a RAV4 now and that number is the average.

    • @flatliner2713
      @flatliner2713 Před 9 měsíci +2

      True. I took a picture after a 3 hr drive. 26.7 mpg. I knew no one would believe it. Averaging around 23 now. For the weight, versatility and quality, can't beat it. Mines a 2023.

    • @ExotiKZBoy17
      @ExotiKZBoy17 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@flatliner2713If I drove it longer, I probably would've gotten 27 MPG

  • @shannonwilkerson
    @shannonwilkerson Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just traded my 2017 Tundra for a 2018 4Runner. Couldn't be happier. Now we have 2 of them in the driveway! My wife drives a 2014 Limited.

  • @rudestrudedog
    @rudestrudedog Před 4 měsíci +2

    I got a 2023. Why? Cuz Scotty said so! Best truck in the expletive world.

  • @CamKrazy2000
    @CamKrazy2000 Před 10 měsíci +11

    It's a shame that Toyota is getting rid of these super reliable V6 engines and replacing them with 4-cylinder turbos 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂. Toyota didn't sell any turbo engine vehicles in the US for a quarter century but now they're gonna make nothing but turbos.

    • @reneeandchrisforever
      @reneeandchrisforever Před 10 měsíci

      Toyota has been putting turbos on the Lexus line for over a decade with great success.

  • @bohofoto6929
    @bohofoto6929 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I made sure I bought the 4Runner made in Japan in 2004. That car / truck still runs. My son has it.

  • @face8374
    @face8374 Před 10 měsíci +12

    I have a 2001 Avalon and it is a beast for a family car.

  • @paulvigg
    @paulvigg Před 10 měsíci +15

    Love my 2016. It was expensive used, but well worth it.

    • @Gretzky2857
      @Gretzky2857 Před 10 měsíci +1

      One thing I have to disagree with Scotty…love my sunroof on my ‘02 4Runner!!☀️

  • @purosonoracompa
    @purosonoracompa Před 10 měsíci +4

    My 2012 has over 280k miles on it and it still runs great.

  • @cristopherandino3000
    @cristopherandino3000 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I got lucky, got mine yesterday for $27K with 26K miles. 2021 4Runner SR5 🤘

  • @flatliner2713
    @flatliner2713 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Exactly the reason I bought a new 2023 4runner.

  • @LionRunner
    @LionRunner Před 10 měsíci +6

    4H on dry pavement. Yikes..!!! This is one of the reason why my wife has full-time 4WD 4Runner vs I use part-time 4WD 4Runner.

  • @hardrockminer-50
    @hardrockminer-50 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Love it! There's another way to deal with emission inspections.
    Pack up and move out of those places that control every element of your life. I did that in 1992 and never looked back.

  • @dtgulab
    @dtgulab Před 10 měsíci +2

    In the gulf, we get the same V6 4.0L engine with a 6 speed auto transmission with a LC300. Got it, love it. Its the same combo that was available with the old V6 LC200 and the Prado

  • @astonebrook91
    @astonebrook91 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I just bought a 2023 4runner TRD off road. I had to cut off an arm and a leg and hand them to the finance manager. But it was worth it.

  • @roflzmycopter
    @roflzmycopter Před 8 dny

    So happy ill be picking up my 2013 4Runner today!

  • @barbarawood403
    @barbarawood403 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Mine looks exactly like yours, Scotty. Same year/color. I paid $30K. Has 58K miles, though. No leather seats, just cloth. Love the fact that it doesn't have excessive bells and whistles as that's more features that could malfunction over time and I don't use them anyway. FINALLY got the vehicle I've wanted for years!!!!

    • @Xaud831
      @Xaud831 Před 4 měsíci

      I'm going tomorrow to check one out, same as one in video except black

  • @Johnnydammit
    @Johnnydammit Před 9 měsíci

    I see youre vaping! Good for you! Been a smoker over 20 years , started vaping 7 years ago never felt better!

  • @Eyeriz96
    @Eyeriz96 Před 4 měsíci +2

    "It doesn't have any turbos at all, that means it's gonna last a lot longer" words of wisdom

  • @jk-qf3lt
    @jk-qf3lt Před 10 měsíci +9

    I have an '18 with 158K and counting, Scotty is correct! Bullet proof reliability.

  • @adkforester5428
    @adkforester5428 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That subaru forester in the background was also made in Japan, has AWD, only 1 inch less ground clearance, and 10k less and 2x fuel economy combined.

    • @JAMEYSIMMS
      @JAMEYSIMMS Před měsícem

      and an inevitable head gasket leak

  • @psedk4916
    @psedk4916 Před 10 měsíci

    Happy I got a 2021 4runner Limited. I do sometimes wish it had a few more speeds, but no complaints otherwise.

  • @Shogun103
    @Shogun103 Před měsícem

    Thanks Scotty for the video. Just put a deposit down on a new 2024 Toy 4Runner Off Road Prem. with lots of options. First new car since 2003. Can't wait for mine to arrive at the dealership

  • @rickycompton2610
    @rickycompton2610 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you Scotty, We just bought a Toyota 4 runner TRD Pro, I hope to get 300 thousand miles out of it and from watching your videos I think with regular Maintenance it will go the distance. Thank you again!!!

  • @johnlichti4954
    @johnlichti4954 Před měsícem

    I had a 1998 4 runner Ltd. I've had blazers & Jimmy's and you can't compare them. But I had @ 300 kms I say @ because speedo was broke for a few years. It truly is the best vehicle I've ever had I sold it 2 years ago, it was running great. No surprises. Wonderful vehicle

  • @dfdorsey85
    @dfdorsey85 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Hidden gem of the car world right now are the Lexus GX460.
    Same platform as the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser, 4.6L V8, 6 speed AISIN trans, only downside is the full-time 4x4 (torsen limited slip locking center diff w/Low Range) which requires matching tires so a set of 4 if you have a blowout.
    You can pick them up on the used market for about the same cost as a used 4Runner, except they come with a lot more creature comforts and a V8 which increases towing capacity.

    • @chuckschreiber2365
      @chuckschreiber2365 Před 7 měsíci +1

      With Toyota dealers adding in market adjustments to 4Runners, a new GX is a tremendous value over a new 4Runner.

    • @SkywalkerPMs
      @SkywalkerPMs Před 5 měsíci

      Just bought a '22 GX last month. Great vehicle.

    • @ourgreatsurrenderinchiefjo4245
      @ourgreatsurrenderinchiefjo4245 Před 5 měsíci

      Is that gx timing belt or chain?

    • @Troutdreams
      @Troutdreams Před 4 měsíci

      Premium gas though, but otherwise a hidden gem

  • @vegetar7886
    @vegetar7886 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Ofcourse i had to pick up a 2023 trd orp 4runner, best money I've ever spent. Toyota baby!!!

  • @richtanner7397
    @richtanner7397 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Scotty...love to have you check out my 2002 4runner. Almost 200,000. EVERYTHING works. Lots of power. Super reliable...

  • @johne4220
    @johne4220 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I see the Highlander went to a turbo 4 this year as well. My sister has a 2019 Highlander, great car. Should be around a good long time.

    • @golferpro1241
      @golferpro1241 Před 7 měsíci

      Had a 2019 too but traded it in for a ‘21 Platinum which has more features. I still got the V6. It is no longer offered.

  • @dottygreencamo
    @dottygreencamo Před 6 měsíci +1

    I bought my 2013 4runner with 175k miles with all service records. Absolutely no issues with it and it is at 206k miles only one year later!

  • @trier4952
    @trier4952 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have a 2006 4 Runner with over 252,000 miles on it. It's got a bad ECU which I'll be changing out next month but, other than that it runs fine.

  • @xfirehurican
    @xfirehurican Před 10 měsíci +1

    Purchased my '02 4wd SR5 new Nov '01. 187k on the odo - with plenty of off-roading. OEM (only!) timing belt, radiator, injectors, cat converter, a/c compressor, antenna motor, and routine maintenance at the dealership, or AAA authorized shop. OEM radio/cassette/CD works like new. Runs like a dream! Why pay crazy money for a new one?

  • @lotharofthehillpeople4381
    @lotharofthehillpeople4381 Před 10 měsíci +11

    I have always liked the 4Runner and FJ Cruiser. Each could last a lifetime.

  • @514broly
    @514broly Před 10 měsíci +4

    Interesting insight. I own a Toyota Land Cruiser 150 series with the same 4.0 V6. Last I heard, it’s successor will not be having a V6 anymore but a 4 cylinder turbo and a hybrid.

  • @mikefly562
    @mikefly562 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I'm Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner, which so far has been great, but I'm considering swapping it for a newer model 4Runner (2020 or newer) as I really need something with good long term reliability, and want the tried and true old school powertrain. I have lots of experience driving 4th and 5th gen 4runners over the last 16 years and I'm impressed with how great they are.

    • @golferpro1241
      @golferpro1241 Před 7 měsíci

      How’s the MPG with the Wrangler? My gas one is good for about 20 on the highway with K02’s JKU.

  • @tonydietz7262
    @tonydietz7262 Před 10 měsíci +1

    One additional benefit is the 4.0 liter is port injected…valves stay clean and no high pressure fuel pump.

  • @thomassanio8745
    @thomassanio8745 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love mine. Another quality product from the Tahara plant. Scotty are you originally from the Buffalo area? Great review as always.

  • @paineintheass233
    @paineintheass233 Před 10 měsíci

    wooooooohooooooo. I have a 2021 venture!!! Drives like a dream. TY Scotty.

  • @jdrules23
    @jdrules23 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Have 21 toyota trd pro 4runner. Love it. Can easily sell it for what I paid for it 2 years ago.

  • @michealfriedman7084
    @michealfriedman7084 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I just bought a 2017 4runner TRD Pro. Still $35K. Best part, 99.99 rust free on the undercarriage. Bought it in Portland Oregon. Aside from small chipped paint and scratches inside its in pretty great condition...so far.
    I had it shipped to Idaho. Will get the undercarriage protected from our winter, road chemicals.

    • @zulmaortiz1353
      @zulmaortiz1353 Před 8 měsíci

      I bought mine 2017 limited for $42K, still going for $30K+, I love it…never getting rid of it ❤😂 71,000 miles

  • @deepbludude4697
    @deepbludude4697 Před 10 měsíci

    I have a 88 FJ62 landcruiser, 2F engine 81k miles, no rust, 4x4 im happy with it and I only paid 6200 course it wasnt running and hadnt run since 1998. Newest truck I own.

  • @LoneStarSwirl
    @LoneStarSwirl Před 7 měsíci

    Recently traded my 2014 Jeep Wrangler for a 2022 4Runner TRD Off-Road and absolutely love it!

  • @MacTowler-dp2ze
    @MacTowler-dp2ze Před 10 měsíci +2

    My 2010 Tacoma had the clanging in the engine when I bought it new .. now has 311000 miles still going strong..lol..

  • @drfloppyowns
    @drfloppyowns Před 10 měsíci +2

    Love my 2013 2WD 4Runner! So glad I got rid of my Grand Cherokee with electric problems.

  • @mrgarrison3516
    @mrgarrison3516 Před 10 měsíci

    Scotty takes off all the beauty covers & sends them back to the manufacturers (with a threating message)😄

  • @TimJoseph08031990
    @TimJoseph08031990 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Yes, it's a gas guzzler in its class, but it's one of the most reliable gas guzzelers ever built.

  • @johnreep5798
    @johnreep5798 Před 10 měsíci +1

    We’re renting a 2wd 4Runner for the weekend right now and I want one. Solid as a tank, smooth riding, roomy, and it may outlast me.

  • @mslitz77
    @mslitz77 Před 8 dny

    My wife has a silver 2019 4runner limited and I just bought a 2024 4runner limited in Underground. Love them both! Wanted to get one before the turbo even though the new gen looks awesome! 😎

  • @luvingfully
    @luvingfully Před 6 měsíci

    I'm the first owner of a 2011 Trail that has required only routine maintenance. Last month, I bought another 4Runner, a new TRD Off Road Premium. It was a easy decision, as I know how to service a 5th generation 4Runner. Now my wife and I each have our own 4Runner and together we put on about 10,000 miles a year. These vehicles could last 30 years as there is no rust in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • @greenjambone
    @greenjambone Před měsícem

    I just leased a '24. Definitely buying it out when my lease is up.

  • @JasonSmith-se8he
    @JasonSmith-se8he Před 5 měsíci +1

    Based on what I've seen with changes coming to the 4 runner we went yesterday and put a deposit down to order a 2024 TRD off road model to replace our Highlander.

  • @mikes2270
    @mikes2270 Před 8 měsíci +1

    My 2016 4Runner SR5 2wd gets 21 mpg driving down 395 from Mammoth to Los Angeles full of gear at 70-80 mph. And it gets 13 mpg on flat highway towing my 2019 Jayco 154BH Baja trailer. This is with Goodyear DuraTrac factory sized tires and wheels. I love this truck. Yeah, I miss 4wd. But I like the bigger payload and better gas mileage for my purposes.

  • @theirthereandtheyre2947

    Bought mine a couple years ago because of Scotty’s recommendation.

  • @pewpewpro3309
    @pewpewpro3309 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have. 4Runner Venture (basically an unbadged TRD pro) and this thing is a Mountain Goat. Not the greatest on gas mileage but we know this rig will last forever. Plus, turbo engines age quick in the AZ heat.

    • @jamesp6283
      @jamesp6283 Před 8 měsíci

      It’s more of a trd off road than a pro, doesn’t have the pro shocks, doesn’t have the pro interior (dual zone climate, jbl seats etc) doesn’t have the pro exhaust, doesn’t have the pro intake, doesn’t have the pro skid plate doesn’t have the pro anything but the wheel not even the tires that come with the pro or even the pro roof rack, you literally have a trd off road premium with pro wheels not to mention no pro grille.

  • @etiennescarbinski7890
    @etiennescarbinski7890 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Besides an o2 sensor in an impossible place to get to no problems with ours

  • @stephenhobbs4753
    @stephenhobbs4753 Před 10 měsíci

    My 2010 Tacoma has the same setup. Great truck...

  • @stargellblackstar3968
    @stargellblackstar3968 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I got a 2023 4runner because I heard it's the last year for the v6, Well maybe the second last year and I hate turbo engines. I also wanted something that was made kn Japan. Of course it's a gas guzzler but that's not why I got it. I can't wait to play with it in the snow.

    • @JamesCook76131
      @JamesCook76131 Před 10 měsíci

      You hate turbo engines? You sound uneducated on engines. This engine in this is junk, no power and terrible fuel economy.
      Idiots

  • @Lukas-rw7ok
    @Lukas-rw7ok Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have an 04 highlander. 170k. Runs like a dream! Made in Japan baby

  • @RonBeaulieu
    @RonBeaulieu Před 9 měsíci +1

    Bought a new 2023 limited 4Runner just because I love them and will never buy the 2024 and beyond. Getting rid of the V6 was a dealbreaker for me!

  • @rakomaontefetse1043
    @rakomaontefetse1043 Před 10 měsíci

    I drive a 2001 Toyota Camry 2AZ 2.4L. Serviced last year December before driving to my home village for Christmas. No check engine light even today. Runs just like new

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Every used 4Runner I find for sale has over 250,000 miles, but run great.

  • @matthewurquhart5013
    @matthewurquhart5013 Před 10 měsíci

    Scotty my parking brake cable on my 2005 Honda Accord just went out and needs replacing so unfortunately they don’t always last forever. Great video though

  • @Jojo-ni2cg
    @Jojo-ni2cg Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks scotty ,very happy with our 2023 4runner 40th year purchase for MSRP-its a old school dinosour that we love!!! The way Toyota quality once was its soon will be in the past with the new model in 2025

  • @JJGray21
    @JJGray21 Před 4 měsíci

    I own a 2005 Toyota Highlander with 200k miles. Long story short, it’s a tank. It’s a beast in the snow, it’s easy to work on, I love it.

  • @daved7024
    @daved7024 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Take that Runner out of 4 wheel drive Dr Scotty. 😃👍

  • @re66044
    @re66044 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I have a 2000 4Runner 4 wheel drive with 148,000 miles. I’m the original owner. That vehicle is a tank and works great

    • @michaelsmith4325
      @michaelsmith4325 Před 28 dny +1

      I have one as well I’m the 2nd owner car has 223,000 miles only thing I’ve had fixed is an inline fuse besides routine maintenance car runs great and I’ll continue to keep it as long as she runs