I have a 04 4runner v6 with 260,000 miles thats been in the family since I was a baby. I just bought a 1998 Lexus Ls400 with 118,000 miles and I can tell that I can go way beyond. The quality is second to none. I honestly think these cars will last me forever. Old Toyota can't be beat.
I was parked at the far end of parking lot tonight, and as walking to Dollarama a man started telling me to never sell the (2001) 4Runner. My 18 yo is planning to acquire it when she gets her "grown up" job hopefully next summer. But we're so conflicted on what to get. Husband says a Crosstrek. I say no way. He's reading all those articles too, not that we could even afford a new Toyota. I just want a new version of what I have. The size, the simplicity, the reliability. There's nothing out there now.
I’d aim for a 2020-2023 4 runner limited or a 2022-2023 lexus gx 460. 2 of the best vehicles ever made (from japan). Full-time 4wd on both of those; very nice if you’re in a northern climate! Good luck!
@danc2207 she already has her first car. And... well, she didn't wreck it but let's say a Fit and a 4Runner are no match LOL. No way would she be getting a new Crosstrek! We don't buy brand new but if we got that it would be. Since hubby wants it, I say he can get one when he's done with his FJ Cruiser 🤣
@@Tehilliymthis exact reason is why I just went with a certified 2020 LX 570 for a lower price than the new GX 550 😳 One of the best vehicles produced out of Japan, from one of the most legendary factories. 👍
We make $400k a year as a family...my car in the driveway? A 2001 KZN165R Turbo Diesel Hilux 4wd dual cab 😂 The older you get, the more you realise that simplicity is beautiful...i get in it every morning, cycle the glow plugs and she chugs to life with zero dramas, noises or issues, the same way it has for the last 300,000kms and 24 years. Additionally it takes me everywhere i want to go camping wise, and i can load the bed with everything i need for home renovations whilst towing my boat and trailers...and aesthetically because i keep it in a very high condition (very clean,polished and well presented) it has enough presence to stand out in the parking lot as something cool and different, and to your point it takes skill and effort to keep an old truck clean, running and reliable, then it does to pay a car note every month on a shiney new truck.
My oldest Toyota is a June 1990 build date and my newest one is a May 1996 build date. All of them were manufactured in Japan and have Yamaha/Toyota engines.
Not to mention they are also easier to work on and maintain. Bought an 06 4runner almost three years ago for 8 grand cash with 180k miles. Now has almost 230k and runs great.
I have a 2013 Tacoma and a 2024 4Runner. Today, the Tacoma is worth 70 % of its original value. Although I was hesitant to purchase a new 4Runner, a three year old 4Runner isn’t much less than a new one. The 2024 model is the final model before the new 2025 turbos are released.
It isn't just old Toyotas. In fact, it isn't even just about cars. Old *anything* is better than the new version. These days the world incentives speed at the expense of quality. Kids these days lack the attention span to dedicate the amount of time needed to learn a topic/craft deeply. Kids want to learn things via some quick online tutorial, whether it is via TikTok, CZcams, or some web guide. Couple that with stress from rising cost of living, war, etc and you have an environment where it is next to impossible for something of quality to arise from.
We cant blame the kids, blame the people who made tik tok and youtube and the adults who exposed their kids to it and every tv show netflix etc etc. The reality is that we dont reward quality anymore. Big bosses CEOs and their lower management only care about numbers. Push more product than last year and push it faster than last year, too. Gen Z is not in any position of power or authority to cause this. So blaming younger generations is wrong because the adults before us are the ones who dictate what is rewarded (quantity) and what isnt (quality)
I think a big part that you are missing is the regulations that our government puts in vehicles. Now they have to meet certain emission regulations and that’s why most manufactures are going toward turbo engines. NA engines are much more reliable.
100%! I own a 2002 4Runner, 2011 Lexus IS350 FSport, and Lexus ISF and a Honda s2000. All 4 engineered and built in Japan. Bought them all used! Other than the 4Runner, they haven't depreciated from my used purchase price either. NO mechanical issues! No car note!
I recently acquired a 2006 4Runner sport with the 4.7. I found your channel shortly after while looking for the 4Runner content. I gravitated towards it for its simplicity and ease of maintenance and I have been going through the steps of repairing her and let me say I have worked on a lot of vehicles but these are so simple and easy as you stated. For as old as it is and the miles (260k) it still feels and drives just as solid as my wife’s 21 highlander(opted for the basic V6 over the hybrid just simplicity sake). In life these days that is so complicated and over-welmed with tech I sure appreciate the simplicity of these older vehicles compared to the new ones
Great video! I absolutely love my 04 V8 4Runner Limited. Now with new method wheels and Nitto tires and it's looking great. Still all original other than brakes, timing belt and shocks at 178,000 miles. I have owned it for 15 years now and it had great care before I was lucky enough to find it for sale. I have had lots of vehicles but never one I have enjoyed so much!
Ive got a 2007 Toyota 4 Runner with 260,000 miles, never a mechanical failure. Just take good care of oil changes, tire rotations, and Im set. Love the Reliability of Toyota!
My 91 Turbo MR2 has the lowest kilometers of my 3 Yodas. 03 Highlander 400 thousand, 06 convertible Solara 260 thousand. My MR2 230 thousand. They all run perfect. Dont burn oil and I still love em
Glad I purchased a new 2nd generation 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro employing that bulletproof naturally aspirated 5.7 liter V-8 engine with that reliable 6 speed Aisan transmission
Yup. My sons 2004 tacoma crewcab, custom frame, landcruiser diesel swap, and other stuff from a LC haha, a daihatsu hijet fold down bed. He drives a 2022 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo truck, and a 2023 Hijet Van, both 4x4 which he uses daily. He has a 2018 LC79 crew with a longer bed. He has his JDM vehicles registered as farm vehicles for his property and his ranch nearby too. So he also has a 2008 regular cab, has a 5.3L v8 swap, converted to stick, danas, imported camper for a daihatsu, 4 season, used on bug truck of tarbow japan kei camper builds, was added to rear, as its also insulated, has hole for his marine wood stove. Hes able to tow a custom trailer he made, which houses extra water, fuel, spare tire, tools, an imported advx750 or his adventure R bikes. He has solar and batts in the trailer, and single batt for trucks camper. He has an extra freezer in the trailer, and one in camper is a fridge unit. My is300 I bought new in 2001 before I was stationed back home in Japan, he swapped a new crate stroker 2j into, converted to stick. He just built a custom tacoma crew cab, custom frame, dually, with a cummins swap from a 2005 ram. Her current project cars are a new supra, with a v8 LTX 4.6L Twin Turbo crate motor we havent debuted yet. She has an IS300 with donor goods from a newer ISF, including v8. Her newish 86 will be getting a new i4 LS based crate motor. She has a 240z shes cutting out firewall this weekend and making new one, and going tube for front so she can dial in how she wants and have more room, shes dropping a 7.2L Hemi into there, she already has sitting and waiting. Her 2018 base model, shes doing x runner mischief with, RCF donor car, she rather build. She recently sold a 69 nova with a 2jz stroker swap, carbon front fenders, hood, ti grill, kevlar front bumper and rear haha.... custom ti NOVA explosion logo that was anodized too. My other son right now, just got a 2015 trd pro tacoma in that orange color, from original owner, has 4k original miles, who kept its miles low as he drove a corolla and an accord. His wife has a 1992 landcruiser, they bought new, has 49k original miles, I will be picking up hopefully this sunday after church! She had been using a honda civic si hatchback, and a scion xb, both stick, which kept her landcruisers mileage low. Well they sold their prop to one of our kids, and will be moving to AZ as they cant stand the cold/snow anymore in their older years. Dont need 4x4s. They already sent their base model 2002 ext cab tacoma there, and a new prius. That Tacoma they also bought new, has 7k original miles on it! Im importing a bunch of daihatsu hijet vans and trucks for my farms and my ranches, already have about 60 of them across all my properties. have bulk of newer 2023 and 2022 models coming in as well. My current project hopefully ready for sema, is new hilux champ body and bed, custom frame, 1HZ swap. My son just finished a cummins based hilux champ build for a client of his private collection...may wanna try that myself.
This is why I bought a "new" 10 year old '23 4Runner while I still could. Simple tried and true truck without all of the modern tech that I could care less about. Toyota has lost it's way from being a simple and dependable vehicle to trying to keep up with everyone else. I also have a '01 Camry V6 that I will never part with. Oh and by the way I LOVE your Mister Two, beautiful car!
@@CanadianGearhead Not sure I can stand it but I will try to keep my jealous thoughts in control!! I've always wanted one of those since I first saw them new back in the early 90's but life got in the way. Cheers!
had a 2006 Tundra with the 4.7 and took it a few times to baja, long drives... after 8 hrs the "connection" to the road wreaked havoc on my hands, i think the truck was just too old and i could feel every bump even though i upgraded shocks all around and tires were newer michelins with proper inflation. I prefer a bit of the newer suspensions tbh but i do miss my truck.. my GX 2023 is a perfect mix
simple no turbo junk, small little motors in large cars/trucks will not last as long. They also ruined the camry by not offering a gas model, i don't want batteries in my cars, trucks like you said harder to work on and they will need to be replaced many times if you keep it for 30 years! My Tacoma is 27 years old still runs great.
Honestly, while the battery makes the system more complex, they are still easy to work on. I got a 3rd gen Prius and battery swaps are actually a breeze.
Spot on the throttle input. I own a 01 Sequoia 2UZ, and a 2015 Tundra 3UR. I have driven the new trucks as well. I also own a 07 ES350. The throttle that feels the best is the 01 Sequoia. I have found this due to the semi mechanical throttle linkage. The response, not power, between throttle input and engine response is as fast as lightning. The other vehicles have the full fly by wire system that loses that feel.
I absolutely love our 3rd gen 4runners we have 2 and also 2018 limited but the newer one doesn’t even come close to having the charm and character that my 99 & 02 have. I enjoy playing older 90s tracks and it just instantly takes me back in time to when my mom used to drop me off in elementary school in the early 00s
I wanted a Tacoma for so long after owning sports cars (gt86 and 370z) and went for a used 2022 Sr Tacoma with the 2.7l engine. Upgraded the wheels and tires and looks great now. Also very simple.
Have a 2023 Tacoma intentionally because it was the final year for the v-6 and im glad i did, automakers are ruining there reliable platforms to satisfy emissions requirements. Im hoping they will fix there issues soon.
I bought a used 2009 Taco in 2021, its had a life but as you said in the video the mechanics are simple and its been reliable. The older I get the less I want to over complicate things. Its not daily driven but its a great second vehicle to have. I'm constantly window shopping at whats new out there with no real need to buy anything new and a lot of what you say is very in line with my thinking. Yes its not the greatest on gas but one thing that people don't talk about much is that one of the best things you can do for the environment is to maintain a car and keep it as long as possible in good running condition. 16 years is the oldest vehicle I've ever owned and I hope to keep it past 20.
i love the "i dont give a fuck attitude" even though ironically we those mostly do. im still on the fence on going 5th gen 4runner to going with a GX 470.
I’ve got two first gen ravs, both five door, five speeds one is a fwd. It is a great commuter, reliable and quite fun. The other is an awd and very very fun to drive, I love it and did a lot of work on it, theyre very easy to work on. I’d love to trade my fwd for a three door, but I drank the classic Toyota kool aid. I hope to do a gte swap into the awd.
I own two cars, a 2018 mustang ecoboost in racing red and a 2020 toyota corolla le in black with the upgrade package. From owning my 2020 Corolla for 4 years, maintenance has been mostly affordable; oil changes and stuff. I have not had any transmission problems with the cvt or engine issues from my 1.8 litre car. Only negative i can say is, ive had to replace my battery twice in 2 years in that Corolla, and these Toyota batteries were $500 each. I’m -$1000 just from my Corolla’s battery lol. I do have warranty on both my cars, ive gotten a free battery from Toyota the first time as it was covered under warranty but after that i pay outta pocket. My Corolla has 68,000 kms on it and my mom mostly drives it as i’m too busy with Ms.Ecoboost
Old Toyota vehicle are definitely great and pretty reliable, but many vehicles can last a very long time with proper maintenance. My 99 GS400 and 2001 BMW 330i both have over 210,000 miles. BMW needed more parts (cooling epansion tanks). Lexus is better quality, but BMW is manageable because its easier than ever to figure how to fix cars on a budget.
An old Lexus is basically an old Toyota lol they are also super reliable. The E46's are pretty reliable for a BMW but have their issues. They went down the shitter quality wise after the E46s, a ton of electrical gremlins followed. While it is true a lot of cars can be reliable if taken care of, but I'd take a 90s toyota/lexus over damn near anything if I wanted reliability. I bought a 97 Land Cruiser with 265k miles in 2016 and it's a tank.
Great video! I have a 2000 Tundra SR5, 350000km, my daily, rock solid. Frame Perfect. Body working on that, restoring the truck. Really amazed that I'm still able to find some OE parts directly from Toyota, like door rubbers, door hinges, Coils pak, Steering Rack, Lower Ball Joints, and a lot of other parts. Didn't said cheap, I said able to find :)
I daily a 1996 T100 SR5, with the venerable 5VZ-FE. Got it for $2000 USD back in 2020. Granted it's had about $6000 in work done over the four years I've had it, but at over 300000 miles and having been clapped out by the previous owner, I think that's forgivable. It should be good for at least another 100000 miles before it needs any other unscheduled service. I'm probably going to sell it sometime in the next year just because I'm about ready to move on to the next thing.
I still have my dad's old 93 AE101 corolla. It's in mint condition and dare I say in "restomodded" condition. It's smooth as butter. Which is weird because the car is 32 YEARS OLD.
I rather have and keep my 06 tundra. I’m the second owner it’s not just a off the lot truck, it was a SR5 with special order packages like the sports package and tow package and high definition stereo and it has the temp and compass in it. Plus I’ve kept up with the services on it and then I’ve done quite a bit of upgrades to the vehicle that has complemented the truck itself and have made it noticeably more fun to drive as well as better fuel economy.
I bought a 3rd gen Tacoma (brand new) & that POS front diff actuator was bad & on top of that my AC didn't work & I live in Phoenix & it was the middle of June when I found out haha didn't get me in for a week, & no rental offered! Now it's been perfect I put the OTT tune sumo springs bump stops front 'n rear & i have manual transmission. I also changed all my fluids over to amsoil It used to clunk hella bad with every shift after putting amsoil in the rear diff no more clunking! Huge difference! The shit I took out was thick as Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer this shit I put in was MUCH thinner I know you're not supposed to do that but whatever it works still 🤷 & Going strong 💪
9:38 ON POINT! Hear me out : Last year, I bought a used 1991 JDM Isuzu MU Wizard SUV 3.0 Turbo Diesel (US Version is Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport) converted from RHD to LHD and 4X4 AT Trans (dead) to 2WD Manual for P 80,000 PHP (around 1500 USD), as I own it, another convertion/recondition costing me 100,000 PHP (around 1800 USD), and recently me and my mechanic overhauled the Cooling System along with Fuel System costing me around P 30,000 (around 500 USD)... And then this year, I spent P 30,0000 (around 600 USD) for Suspension System and P 10,000 for Used Tire with 80% Life (around 200 USD). Pending project is Paint to achieve a somewhat "Perfection" for me. This dinged and scratched Used SUV may lack of tech and specs compare to Modern SUVs but still presentable, decent looking, NO ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER BS!!! With Mechanical Injection Pump, Mechanical Power Steering, Not Computer Controlled AC, Basic Power Window, Great Suspension, 3.0 Turbo Diesel Engine, etc... And most of all... Can bring you any place you go if you take good care of it. My point is, if I buy a Brand New 2023 Version of this, a 2023 Isuzu MU X will cost me 2,500,000 PHP (around 45,000 USD)! That is CASH, NOT FINANCED MONTHLY PAYMENT! Imagine that!
I bought my 2007 V8 Sport in Shadow Mica brand new. Added port leather. Ordered the Canadian version of bug deflector from a Canadian dealer. 283k mi and still runs like new. I plan to fix anything that goes wrong on that car and drive as long as I possibly can. So not interested in spending huge amounts of money for a new vehicle with so much more to go wrong with it. Now I feel like adding a 2nd gen Tacoma too.
Great older Toyota fleet you have! I am a new subscriber, and you are spot on with your Tim Hortons and McDonalds comparison. I cannot drink TIms--it gives me gut rot!
In my household, an '08 Tundra and '21 4Runner are the daily commuter vehicles for me and the wife. My weekend family wagon is an '03 V8 4th gen 4Runner. There's no new Toyota truck I'd trust nearly as much as even the 2 older ones in our little fleet. Both have extremely low mileage for age. In fact I won't be surprised if some or all of them are still on the road when a lot of current-gen Toyota trucks are sitting in junkyards after their 4th engine has blown up. I say that very sadly, as someone who's either been riding in (as a kid) or driving Toyota trucks since 1988.
If they had to borrow an engine, the B58 is an excellent choice. It is one of BMWs best motors, it can make huge power reliably. I have my LS460 and love older Toyota/Lexus.
I have a 2nd Gen 4runner with only 170k miles on it. Runs great has never given me any problems. Best 4runner designs as far as looks go IMO. Definitely under powered and thirsty but she's reliable and will go anywhere!
Recently bought a used 2016 outback limited and after not being able to find an old 4Runner for sale in my area! One day I hope to somehow acquire my uncles 1999 if he ever decides to sell lol
We have a 07 Sequoia RWD roadtrips and pulling our trailer. Solid 19mpg, 15mpg puling the camper. It'll last forever. I don't know why I have people telling me to buy a new Sequoia for the improved MPG. So ... spend $80K for a complicated turbo v6 to save maybe 4mpg? Sound financial advice.
Just rolled half million miles on my 03 Prerunner. I need to get me 1 of those "miles mean nothing" shirts. Orig engine & trans. After the 3rd timing belt change I started doing it myself. But everything wears on daily drivers, its funny that Ford owners will never know the frustration of having your tumblers wear out in ignition. My key looks like vintage pocket knife that's been sharpened everyday ..lol
Yeah I know Toyota is gold, I want a older corolla or camry so much. I'm in the market for a used vehicle, my s10 is starting to die slowly, I've tried all I can but people are telling me what's going on with it I can't fix, needs a shop. It's just always something with the chevy s10 2.2 I have. Almost 99.9 percent of people I've been talking to are putting both Toyota and Honda cars in the top 2 to look at and they say as long as you keep it stock don't change nothing it will last longer than a couple of years before a code reader basically tells you that you can't fix what is turning the check engine light on.
New subscriber here! Thanks for making this video. I thought I was the only one that was thinking this way. I have a 2016 tacoma and a 1998 4runner. I prefer to drive the 4runner and am looking to “downgrade” the Tacoma.
Supra are inline 6 and LC 500 is a V8 it would take Toyota a long long time to perfect a new inline 6. Since BMW makes inline 6 for several years now it made sense for Toyota to go to BMW. By the way most of the Supra being bought by are the Japanese. There a lot of 5th generation Supra's in Japan. What I am saying is the Japanese now it's not made in Japan they just now it a good performance vehicle and the Japanese love there cars.
I paid $3,500 for my 07 Camry in 2020 during covid. It's got a 5 Speed Manual Transmission and 290,000kms I did modifications to it. I'm currently financing a 2016 Scion TC, it's $20,000 after taxes. It's my first and last car I'll be financing. From then on, every car will be bought full cash. You spend more money financing a car than buying a car full cash. My next car is a Scion FR-S, I'm gonna buy it in full cash.
I have a 2002 and a 2018 Tacoma 4x4 offroad, and a 2006 V8 4Runner 4x4 sport with 140K on the clock (also in black but not as pretty as yours cause I'm broke). Both Tacomas are manual trans, with 164K and 64K respectively. I love all of them like my kids. The newest one is the fanciest with leather interior and a sunroof. Aside from the thirstiness of them all, I have zero interest in trading any of them for the latest Tacoma or 4runner. They just aren't the same anymore.
That 2nd gen tundra is way better looking than the new ones, and in my opinion, the 1st gen looks even better. It's not only degrading quality control of the functionality of products, its also the aesthetics thats taking the back seat, and modernizing everything is becoming the priority for all car manufacturers. America and Germany just beat toyota a little over a decade early to reach the point where the car manufacturer world has now become in totality. all bad now in the car world.
I did not realize it at the time but for me the nineties were the best time to be aToyota tech, when I look at the poor quality and rebadged crap they put out now makes me sad...
I don’t think Toyota has lost their way. However, these new turbo engines are a huge leap for them and thus, they’re still learning. An automaker like BMW learned 10+ years ago, while Toyota only jumped in now and is learning the ropes on turbo engines, so give them a few years.
"you're not gonna wanna buy something with Canada on it" - HA! Subscribed for that comment. Totally agree that Toyota turbocharging their newer engines is... bleh. Not a fan in terms of reliability. Recently purchased a 04 4Runner Sport 4WD V8 and your channel has been very useful answering FAQs. Excited to see how far this truck will go. Btw love the red MR2, thing looks sick.
I agree 100% the old ones are the way to go the brand new ones they're totally garbage Toyotas going down a bad Road and they're going to lose a lot of sales and customers because they can't keep living in the past when they make good vehicles that's only going to take them so far then people are going to show up elsewhere and I don't blame them cuz I would never ever ever ever buy a brand new one!!!!!!
Yeah there was a Tim Hortons on 34th street in NYC I believe after Hurricane sandy it had close or a few years later. Coffee was great back then in 2012. Where's the dunkin donuts in canada ?
@CanadianGearhead thata good since DD coffee isn't that good anyway. You guys up there arnt missing much. Great vidoes and yeah thay don't make them like they use too.
I’ve. commented on your videos before. They’re great.! I have an 05 taco just like yours. 227,000 miles., runs perfect burns no oil. I feel just like you , those old Toyotas were just better. By the way, I’m an American, but I have T-shirts that say Canada on them. I’ve been to Canada. I love Canada! And I think I need to have one of your T-shirts with the taco on it!! Thanks for your videos!
Firstly l live in N.S.W Australia and Toyota has been the biggest selling car brand for 25 years so there is a lot of older Toyotas around and older Toyotas and Lexuses are appreciating and l do own an older Toyota myself a 1997 Toyota Hilux and l bought the Hilux 5 years ago and paid aud $1500 and today it is worth aud $5000 that's what they regularly sell for my Hilux was made in Japan and it is the Australian version and it has one of the best Toyota motors ever made the 22R which is of course famous for been so reliable and it is also up until the end of 1997 commercial vehicles were exempt from emission and safety laws in Australia and my Hilux still has the original carburator since l have owned l have replaced lots of parts that were 27 years old and the Hilux is my retirement project well l have almost finished the Hilux there are a lot of new parts l have replaced and l had to replace the whole exhaust system due to failures to do with the rego inspection and that is the only reason the Hilux failed its inspection and another thing you mentioned was fuel economy well all l can say the Hilux likes petrol and there is this mechanic on an Australian you tube channel if everybody drove Toyotas he would be out of business
Nice, I think I can afford that older V6 4Runner. Later at the pump, yeah um no I can’t afford that 4Runner. Wish I could, truly wish I could. I loved my 2016 Highlander Limited naturally aspirated V6. But at 14.1l/100km it cost a fortune each week. My 2022 Ford Edge Titanium 4 cyl dual turbo has been perfect (+50K km). Cost $17k less than the “Covid inflated” 2022 Highlander XLE (non-hybrid). Also at 8.1l/100km, the Ford has been far better at the pumps. Lost the third row but honestly Ford sits 5 and Highlander only sat one more with no trunk space (hate second row captain chairs). There are just too many other options from other manufacturers. Are well priced, that are nearly as reliable and use 1/2 the gas. The more you research the more you know.
So hypothetically if I found a clean, low mileage (127k) v8 limited 4runner for just a few more grand than the v6... Is it worth the although minimal, extra maintenance?
I got Old gold 07 4runner , 2jz 350z, and I bought a used Tesla for daily. $50 a month to charge at home , zero maintenance. The model S can go over 500,000km on original battery and motors. New Toyotas are dead to me.
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I have a 04 4runner v6 with 260,000 miles thats been in the family since I was a baby. I just bought a 1998 Lexus Ls400 with 118,000 miles and I can tell that I can go way beyond. The quality is second to none. I honestly think these cars will last me forever. Old Toyota can't be beat.
I bought my 04 4runner in 2017 with 150k miles for $6k. Picked up an 06 LS430 last year with 87k miles for $14k. Why buy new?
@@TheDayisMineTrebeck 01 camry 151k. how many miles on 4 runner? the old 4runners are beasts. even the new ones are good.
I was parked at the far end of parking lot tonight, and as walking to Dollarama a man started telling me to never sell the (2001) 4Runner. My 18 yo is planning to acquire it when she gets her "grown up" job hopefully next summer. But we're so conflicted on what to get. Husband says a Crosstrek. I say no way. He's reading all those articles too, not that we could even afford a new Toyota. I just want a new version of what I have. The size, the simplicity, the reliability. There's nothing out there now.
I’d aim for a 2020-2023 4 runner limited or a 2022-2023 lexus gx 460. 2 of the best vehicles ever made (from japan). Full-time 4wd on both of those; very nice if you’re in a northern climate! Good luck!
@Tehilliym we're considering 22-24 sr5. Don't want/ need the full time 4wd. I love the system on my sr5 but I know it's changed.
Your kid will wreck their first car. Keep the Toyota. Give her the crosstrek!
@danc2207 she already has her first car. And... well, she didn't wreck it but let's say a Fit and a 4Runner are no match LOL. No way would she be getting a new Crosstrek! We don't buy brand new but if we got that it would be. Since hubby wants it, I say he can get one when he's done with his FJ Cruiser 🤣
@@Tehilliymthis exact reason is why I just went with a certified 2020 LX 570 for a lower price than the new GX 550 😳
One of the best vehicles produced out of Japan, from one of the most legendary factories. 👍
That MR2 is clean!
I’m a Toyota enthusiast .. this video brings me joy. You have a wonderful lineup
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Welcome aboard!
We make $400k a year as a family...my car in the driveway?
A 2001 KZN165R Turbo Diesel Hilux 4wd dual cab 😂
The older you get, the more you realise that simplicity is beautiful...i get in it every morning, cycle the glow plugs and she chugs to life with zero dramas, noises or issues, the same way it has for the last 300,000kms and 24 years. Additionally it takes me everywhere i want to go camping wise, and i can load the bed with everything i need for home renovations whilst towing my boat and trailers...and aesthetically because i keep it in a very high condition (very clean,polished and well presented) it has enough presence to stand out in the parking lot as something cool and different, and to your point it takes skill and effort to keep an old truck clean, running and reliable, then it does to pay a car note every month on a shiney new truck.
I do like the Tim Hortons and McDonald’s coffee analogy…so true .
@@robbe8858 Possibly the most Canadian analogy ever 😂
Im from California and me and my family grew up with old Toyotas. They are gems. The new Toyotas are still very very good and Ill still buy them.
new toyota's are turbocharged lawn mower engines....they are GARBAGE
My oldest Toyota is a June 1990 build date and my newest one is a May 1996 build date. All of them were manufactured in Japan and have Yamaha/Toyota engines.
You are 100 percent correct-the last real reliable toyota is the 2024 4Runner and in 2025 its done.
Bruh. The last truly reliable 4runner was 2010 era
@@tommycarrera3875 the 2025 4cylinder turbo and some with batteries
No thanks Toyota
@@tommycarrera3875 you're both correct... 2010-2024 was the same generation.
Not to mention they are also easier to work on and maintain. Bought an 06 4runner almost three years ago for 8 grand cash with 180k miles. Now has almost 230k and runs great.
I have a 2013 Tacoma and a 2024 4Runner. Today, the Tacoma is worth 70 % of its original value. Although I was hesitant to purchase a new 4Runner, a three year old 4Runner isn’t much less than a new one. The 2024 model is the final model before the new 2025 turbos are released.
It isn't just old Toyotas. In fact, it isn't even just about cars. Old *anything* is better than the new version. These days the world incentives speed at the expense of quality. Kids these days lack the attention span to dedicate the amount of time needed to learn a topic/craft deeply. Kids want to learn things via some quick online tutorial, whether it is via TikTok, CZcams, or some web guide. Couple that with stress from rising cost of living, war, etc and you have an environment where it is next to impossible for something of quality to arise from.
Well said!
We cant blame the kids, blame the people who made tik tok and youtube and the adults who exposed their kids to it and every tv show netflix etc etc.
The reality is that we dont reward quality anymore. Big bosses CEOs and their lower management only care about numbers. Push more product than last year and push it faster than last year, too.
Gen Z is not in any position of power or authority to cause this. So blaming younger generations is wrong because the adults before us are the ones who dictate what is rewarded (quantity) and what isnt (quality)
I think a big part that you are missing is the regulations that our government puts in vehicles. Now they have to meet certain emission regulations and that’s why most manufactures are going toward turbo engines. NA engines are much more reliable.
They're gonna have to bury me in my 97 4runner
100%!
I own a 2002 4Runner, 2011 Lexus IS350 FSport, and Lexus ISF and a Honda s2000. All 4 engineered and built in Japan. Bought them all used! Other than the 4Runner, they haven't depreciated from my used purchase price either. NO mechanical issues! No car note!
Man, I'd love to get my hands on an ISF 👍
@@CanadianGearhead DO IT! The ISF is BLISS to drive. Don't get me started on the sound!
I recently acquired a 2006 4Runner sport with the 4.7. I found your channel shortly after while looking for the 4Runner content. I gravitated towards it for its simplicity and ease of maintenance and I have been going through the steps of repairing her and let me say I have worked on a lot of vehicles but these are so simple and easy as you stated. For as old as it is and the miles (260k) it still feels and drives just as solid as my wife’s 21 highlander(opted for the basic V6 over the hybrid just simplicity sake). In life these days that is so complicated and over-welmed with tech I sure appreciate the simplicity of these older vehicles compared to the new ones
Great video! I absolutely love my 04 V8 4Runner Limited. Now with new method wheels and Nitto tires and it's looking great. Still all original other than brakes, timing belt and shocks at 178,000 miles. I have owned it for 15 years now and it had great care before I was lucky enough to find it for sale. I have had lots of vehicles but never one I have enjoyed so much!
Nice my dads 03 v8 4Runner limited
how are the six cylinders?
Everything was better before 2010
Ive got a 2007 Toyota 4 Runner with 260,000 miles, never a mechanical failure. Just take good care of oil changes, tire rotations, and Im set. Love the Reliability of Toyota!
My 91 Turbo MR2 has the lowest kilometers of my 3 Yodas. 03 Highlander 400 thousand, 06 convertible Solara 260 thousand. My MR2 230 thousand. They all run perfect. Dont burn oil and I still love em
Glad I purchased a new 2nd generation 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro employing that bulletproof naturally aspirated 5.7 liter V-8 engine with that reliable 6 speed Aisan transmission
Yup. My sons 2004 tacoma crewcab, custom frame, landcruiser diesel swap, and other stuff from a LC haha, a daihatsu hijet fold down bed. He drives a 2022 Daihatsu Hijet Jumbo truck, and a 2023 Hijet Van, both 4x4 which he uses daily. He has a 2018 LC79 crew with a longer bed. He has his JDM vehicles registered as farm vehicles for his property and his ranch nearby too. So he also has a 2008 regular cab, has a 5.3L v8 swap, converted to stick, danas, imported camper for a daihatsu, 4 season, used on bug truck of tarbow japan kei camper builds, was added to rear, as its also insulated, has hole for his marine wood stove. Hes able to tow a custom trailer he made, which houses extra water, fuel, spare tire, tools, an imported advx750 or his adventure R bikes. He has solar and batts in the trailer, and single batt for trucks camper. He has an extra freezer in the trailer, and one in camper is a fridge unit.
My is300 I bought new in 2001 before I was stationed back home in Japan, he swapped a new crate stroker 2j into, converted to stick. He just built a custom tacoma crew cab, custom frame, dually, with a cummins swap from a 2005 ram. Her current project cars are a new supra, with a v8 LTX 4.6L Twin Turbo crate motor we havent debuted yet. She has an IS300 with donor goods from a newer ISF, including v8. Her newish 86 will be getting a new i4 LS based crate motor. She has a 240z shes cutting out firewall this weekend and making new one, and going tube for front so she can dial in how she wants and have more room, shes dropping a 7.2L Hemi into there, she already has sitting and waiting. Her 2018 base model, shes doing x runner mischief with, RCF donor car, she rather build.
She recently sold a 69 nova with a 2jz stroker swap, carbon front fenders, hood, ti grill, kevlar front bumper and rear haha.... custom ti NOVA explosion logo that was anodized too.
My other son right now, just got a 2015 trd pro tacoma in that orange color, from original owner, has 4k original miles, who kept its miles low as he drove a corolla and an accord. His wife has a 1992 landcruiser, they bought new, has 49k original miles, I will be picking up hopefully this sunday after church! She had been using a honda civic si hatchback, and a scion xb, both stick, which kept her landcruisers mileage low. Well they sold their prop to one of our kids, and will be moving to AZ as they cant stand the cold/snow anymore in their older years. Dont need 4x4s. They already sent their base model 2002 ext cab tacoma there, and a new prius. That Tacoma they also bought new, has 7k original miles on it!
Im importing a bunch of daihatsu hijet vans and trucks for my farms and my ranches, already have about 60 of them across all my properties. have bulk of newer 2023 and 2022 models coming in as well.
My current project hopefully ready for sema, is new hilux champ body and bed, custom frame, 1HZ swap. My son just finished a cummins based hilux champ build for a client of his private collection...may wanna try that myself.
I’m in agreement with you. I have three older Toyotas as well, been great so far and easy to maintain.
This is why I bought a "new" 10 year old '23 4Runner while I still could. Simple tried and true truck without all of the modern tech that I could care less about. Toyota has lost it's way from being a simple and dependable vehicle to trying to keep up with everyone else. I also have a '01 Camry V6 that I will never part with. Oh and by the way I LOVE your Mister Two, beautiful car!
Thanks, more MR2 vids coming soon!
@@CanadianGearhead Not sure I can stand it but I will try to keep my jealous thoughts in control!! I've always wanted one of those since I first saw them new back in the early 90's but life got in the way. Cheers!
Your Toyota collection is beautiful sir. It is clear you take good care of them.
had a 2006 Tundra with the 4.7 and took it a few times to baja, long drives... after 8 hrs the "connection" to the road wreaked havoc on my hands, i think the truck was just too old and i could feel every bump even though i upgraded shocks all around and tires were newer michelins with proper inflation. I prefer a bit of the newer suspensions tbh but i do miss my truck..
my GX 2023 is a perfect mix
simple no turbo junk, small little motors in large cars/trucks will not last as long. They also ruined the camry by not offering a gas model, i don't want batteries in my cars, trucks like you said harder to work on and they will need to be replaced many times if you keep it for 30 years! My Tacoma is 27 years old still runs great.
Honestly, while the battery makes the system more complex, they are still easy to work on. I got a 3rd gen Prius and battery swaps are actually a breeze.
Spot on the throttle input. I own a 01 Sequoia 2UZ, and a 2015 Tundra 3UR. I have driven the new trucks as well. I also own a 07 ES350. The throttle that feels the best is the 01 Sequoia. I have found this due to the semi mechanical throttle linkage. The response, not power, between throttle input and engine response is as fast as lightning. The other vehicles have the full fly by wire system that loses that feel.
I absolutely love our 3rd gen 4runners we have 2 and also 2018 limited but the newer one doesn’t even come close to having the charm and character that my 99 & 02 have. I enjoy playing older 90s tracks and it just instantly takes me back in time to when my mom used to drop me off in elementary school in the early 00s
I wanted a Tacoma for so long after owning sports cars (gt86 and 370z) and went for a used 2022 Sr Tacoma with the 2.7l engine. Upgraded the wheels and tires and looks great now. Also very simple.
Have a 2023 Tacoma intentionally because it was the final year for the v-6 and im glad i did, automakers are ruining there reliable platforms to satisfy emissions requirements. Im hoping they will fix there issues soon.
I had that opportunity and I’m kicking myself for not doing it. Instead I bought a 2023 Colorado which may or may not have been a mistake
I bought a used 2009 Taco in 2021, its had a life but as you said in the video the mechanics are simple and its been reliable. The older I get the less I want to over complicate things. Its not daily driven but its a great second vehicle to have. I'm constantly window shopping at whats new out there with no real need to buy anything new and a lot of what you say is very in line with my thinking. Yes its not the greatest on gas but one thing that people don't talk about much is that one of the best things you can do for the environment is to maintain a car and keep it as long as possible in good running condition. 16 years is the oldest vehicle I've ever owned and I hope to keep it past 20.
i love the "i dont give a fuck attitude" even though ironically we those mostly do. im still on the fence on going 5th gen 4runner to going with a GX 470.
I’ve got two first gen ravs, both five door, five speeds one is a fwd. It is a great commuter, reliable and quite fun. The other is an awd and very very fun to drive, I love it and did a lot of work on it, theyre very easy to work on. I’d love to trade my fwd for a three door, but I drank the classic Toyota kool aid. I hope to do a gte swap into the awd.
I own two cars, a 2018 mustang ecoboost in racing red and a 2020 toyota corolla le in black with the upgrade package. From owning my 2020 Corolla for 4 years, maintenance has been mostly affordable; oil changes and stuff. I have not had any transmission problems with the cvt or engine issues from my 1.8 litre car. Only negative i can say is, ive had to replace my battery twice in 2 years in that Corolla, and these Toyota batteries were $500 each. I’m -$1000 just from my Corolla’s battery lol. I do have warranty on both my cars, ive gotten a free battery from Toyota the first time as it was covered under warranty but after that i pay outta pocket. My Corolla has 68,000 kms on it and my mom mostly drives it as i’m too busy with Ms.Ecoboost
Old Toyota vehicle are definitely great and pretty reliable, but many vehicles can last a very long time with proper maintenance. My 99 GS400 and 2001 BMW 330i both have over 210,000 miles. BMW needed more parts (cooling epansion tanks). Lexus is better quality, but BMW is manageable because its easier than ever to figure how to fix cars on a budget.
An old Lexus is basically an old Toyota lol they are also super reliable. The E46's are pretty reliable for a BMW but have their issues. They went down the shitter quality wise after the E46s, a ton of electrical gremlins followed. While it is true a lot of cars can be reliable if taken care of, but I'd take a 90s toyota/lexus over damn near anything if I wanted reliability. I bought a 97 Land Cruiser with 265k miles in 2016 and it's a tank.
Great video! I have a 2000 Tundra SR5, 350000km, my daily, rock solid. Frame Perfect. Body working on that, restoring the truck. Really amazed that I'm still able to find some OE parts directly from Toyota, like door rubbers, door hinges, Coils pak, Steering Rack, Lower Ball Joints, and a lot of other parts. Didn't said cheap, I said able to find :)
Ordered 2 T-Shirts BTW ;)
Appreciate you!
I prefer the older Toyotas as well. They have a certain charm to them.
I daily a 1996 T100 SR5, with the venerable 5VZ-FE. Got it for $2000 USD back in 2020. Granted it's had about $6000 in work done over the four years I've had it, but at over 300000 miles and having been clapped out by the previous owner, I think that's forgivable. It should be good for at least another 100000 miles before it needs any other unscheduled service.
I'm probably going to sell it sometime in the next year just because I'm about ready to move on to the next thing.
I still have my dad's old 93 AE101 corolla. It's in mint condition and dare I say in "restomodded" condition. It's smooth as butter. Which is weird because the car is 32 YEARS OLD.
I rather have and keep my 06 tundra.
I’m the second owner it’s not just a off the lot truck, it was a SR5 with special order packages like the sports package and tow package and high definition stereo and it has the temp and compass in it.
Plus I’ve kept up with the services on it and then I’ve done quite a bit of upgrades to the vehicle that has complemented the truck itself and have made it noticeably more fun to drive as well as better fuel economy.
If I could re-lived a time period, I live in the early 2000. 90s and early 2000 JDM are my favorite.
I'm right there with ya
Completely agree with you, eh. Love my 2004 T4R (V8) and my 2008 RAV4 (V6) unicorns.
I bought a 3rd gen Tacoma (brand new) & that POS front diff actuator was bad & on top of that my AC didn't work & I live in Phoenix & it was the middle of June when I found out haha didn't get me in for a week, & no rental offered! Now it's been perfect I put the OTT tune sumo springs bump stops front 'n rear & i have manual transmission. I also changed all my fluids over to amsoil It used to clunk hella bad with every shift after putting amsoil in the rear diff no more clunking! Huge difference! The shit I took out was thick as Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer this shit I put in was MUCH thinner I know you're not supposed to do that but whatever it works still 🤷 & Going strong 💪
Ive had the same 2001 tacoma for the last 20 years
Agree 100% love driving my old RX350 to get a double double. Keep up the good work!
9:38 ON POINT! Hear me out :
Last year, I bought a used 1991 JDM Isuzu MU Wizard SUV 3.0 Turbo Diesel (US Version is Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport) converted from RHD to LHD and 4X4 AT Trans (dead) to 2WD Manual for P 80,000 PHP (around 1500 USD), as I own it, another convertion/recondition costing me 100,000 PHP (around 1800 USD), and recently me and my mechanic overhauled the Cooling System along with Fuel System costing me around P 30,000 (around 500 USD)... And then this year, I spent P 30,0000 (around 600 USD) for Suspension System and P 10,000 for Used Tire with 80% Life (around 200 USD). Pending project is Paint to achieve a somewhat "Perfection" for me. This dinged and scratched Used SUV may lack of tech and specs compare to Modern SUVs but still presentable, decent looking, NO ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER BS!!! With Mechanical Injection Pump, Mechanical Power Steering, Not Computer Controlled AC, Basic Power Window, Great Suspension, 3.0 Turbo Diesel Engine, etc... And most of all... Can bring you any place you go if you take good care of it. My point is, if I buy a Brand New 2023 Version of this, a 2023 Isuzu MU X will cost me 2,500,000 PHP (around 45,000 USD)! That is CASH, NOT FINANCED MONTHLY PAYMENT! Imagine that!
I bought my 2007 V8 Sport in Shadow Mica brand new. Added port leather. Ordered the Canadian version of bug deflector from a Canadian dealer. 283k mi and still runs like new. I plan to fix anything that goes wrong on that car and drive as long as I possibly can. So not interested in spending huge amounts of money for a new vehicle with so much more to go wrong with it. Now I feel like adding a 2nd gen Tacoma too.
Great older Toyota fleet you have! I am a new subscriber, and you are spot on with your Tim Hortons and McDonalds comparison. I cannot drink TIms--it gives me gut rot!
Keeping my first gen sequoia i guess. It does what i need it to do.
In my household, an '08 Tundra and '21 4Runner are the daily commuter vehicles for me and the wife. My weekend family wagon is an '03 V8 4th gen 4Runner.
There's no new Toyota truck I'd trust nearly as much as even the 2 older ones in our little fleet. Both have extremely low mileage for age. In fact I won't be surprised if some or all of them are still on the road when a lot of current-gen Toyota trucks are sitting in junkyards after their 4th engine has blown up.
I say that very sadly, as someone who's either been riding in (as a kid) or driving Toyota trucks since 1988.
Buying the Nissan Frontier, solid engine and new transmission are solid.
That MR2 is stunning.
Yamaha also helped on the 5vzfe. Truly beautiful sounding engines especially with an intake or itb’s.
Very much agreed! Interesting Tim Horton's analogy!
Looking at that lineup and hearing all those facts, made me a new sub. Please keep this kind of stuff coming.
I appreciate that!
I have a 1999 LS400 with 210k miles on it so far and it drives like it's new still with literally 0 issues lol even the interior is sold AF
If they had to borrow an engine, the B58 is an excellent choice. It is one of BMWs best motors, it can make huge power reliably. I have my LS460 and love older Toyota/Lexus.
I have a 2nd Gen 4runner with only 170k miles on it. Runs great has never given me any problems. Best 4runner designs as far as looks go IMO. Definitely under powered and thirsty but she's reliable and will go anywhere!
Recently bought a used 2016 outback limited and after not being able to find an old 4Runner for sale in my area! One day I hope to somehow acquire my uncles 1999 if he ever decides to sell lol
We have a 07 Sequoia RWD roadtrips and pulling our trailer. Solid 19mpg, 15mpg puling the camper. It'll last forever. I don't know why I have people telling me to buy a new Sequoia for the improved MPG. So ... spend $80K for a complicated turbo v6 to save maybe 4mpg? Sound financial advice.
I've got a 97 FJ80 and a 07 prius as my daily beater, I'm driving them until the wheels fall off.
Love my 2017 4Runner ❤
Dude Christian from LRtime really nailed the "Toyota and Coffe thing". And a own a Toyota!! Lol
Just rolled half million miles on my 03 Prerunner. I need to get me 1 of those "miles mean nothing" shirts. Orig engine & trans. After the 3rd timing belt change I started doing it myself. But everything wears on daily drivers, its funny that Ford owners will never know the frustration of having your tumblers wear out in ignition. My key looks like vintage pocket knife that's been sharpened everyday ..lol
Yeah I know Toyota is gold, I want a older corolla or camry so much. I'm in the market for a used vehicle, my s10 is starting to die slowly, I've tried all I can but people are telling me what's going on with it I can't fix, needs a shop. It's just always something with the chevy s10 2.2 I have. Almost 99.9 percent of people I've been talking to are putting both Toyota and Honda cars in the top 2 to look at and they say as long as you keep it stock don't change nothing it will last longer than a couple of years before a code reader basically tells you that you can't fix what is turning the check engine light on.
New subscriber here! Thanks for making this video. I thought I was the only one that was thinking this way. I have a 2016 tacoma and a 1998 4runner. I prefer to drive the 4runner and am looking to “downgrade” the Tacoma.
2013 FJC, 192K. NEVER LETTING IT GO
Supra are inline 6 and LC 500 is a V8 it would take Toyota a long long time to perfect a new inline 6. Since BMW makes inline 6 for several years now it made sense for Toyota to go to BMW. By the way most of the Supra being bought by are the Japanese. There a lot of 5th generation Supra's in Japan. What I am saying is the Japanese now it's not made in Japan they just now it a good performance vehicle and the Japanese love there cars.
Great tim hortons analogy
I paid $3,500 for my 07 Camry in 2020 during covid. It's got a 5 Speed Manual Transmission and 290,000kms I did modifications to it. I'm currently financing a 2016 Scion TC, it's $20,000 after taxes. It's my first and last car I'll be financing. From then on, every car will be bought full cash. You spend more money financing a car than buying a car full cash. My next car is a Scion FR-S, I'm gonna buy it in full cash.
Came here just to say… great THUMBNAIL!
Blacked out 4 runner Looks Nice. 👌👍
I have a 2002 and a 2018 Tacoma 4x4 offroad, and a 2006 V8 4Runner 4x4 sport with 140K on the clock (also in black but not as pretty as yours cause I'm broke). Both Tacomas are manual trans, with 164K and 64K respectively. I love all of them like my kids. The newest one is the fanciest with leather interior and a sunroof. Aside from the thirstiness of them all, I have zero interest in trading any of them for the latest Tacoma or 4runner. They just aren't the same anymore.
Agreed and your MR2 is beautiful Sir.
Thanks, more MR2 vids coming soon!
That 2nd gen tundra is way better looking than the new ones, and in my opinion, the 1st gen looks even better. It's not only degrading quality control of the functionality of products, its also the aesthetics thats taking the back seat, and modernizing everything is becoming the priority for all car manufacturers. America and Germany just beat toyota a little over a decade early to reach the point where the car manufacturer world has now become in totality. all bad now in the car world.
Man I love this fleet.
I did not realize it at the time but for me the nineties were the best time to be aToyota tech, when I look at the poor quality and rebadged crap they put out now makes me sad...
I don’t think Toyota has lost their way. However, these new turbo engines are a huge leap for them and thus, they’re still learning. An automaker like BMW learned 10+ years ago, while Toyota only jumped in now and is learning the ropes on turbo engines, so give them a few years.
"you're not gonna wanna buy something with Canada on it" - HA! Subscribed for that comment.
Totally agree that Toyota turbocharging their newer engines is... bleh. Not a fan in terms of reliability.
Recently purchased a 04 4Runner Sport 4WD V8 and your channel has been very useful answering FAQs. Excited to see how far this truck will go.
Btw love the red MR2, thing looks sick.
Welcome aboard!
I agree 100% the old ones are the way to go the brand new ones they're totally garbage Toyotas going down a bad Road and they're going to lose a lot of sales and customers because they can't keep living in the past when they make good vehicles that's only going to take them so far then people are going to show up elsewhere and I don't blame them cuz I would never ever ever ever buy a brand new one!!!!!!
I love your videos, you made me get a 4th gen V8 just recently
Nice, congrats!
Yeah there was a Tim Hortons on 34th street in NYC I believe after Hurricane sandy it had close or a few years later. Coffee was great back then in 2012. Where's the dunkin donuts in canada ?
I don't think we have any here
@CanadianGearhead thata good since DD coffee isn't that good anyway. You guys up there arnt missing much. Great vidoes and yeah thay don't make them like they use too.
Your MR2 is 👌🏼
I half agree, and the other half you're seeing through rose-tinted glasses.
I'd support your merch, but I am canadian. So for me, I personally would prefer something that said "Canada/Canadian" on it.
More to come!
Awesome fleet my friend. 👌
Older toyota, honda, nissan sports cars were so cool and fast enough to drive daily without getting into trouble. Sad they ditched most of these.
I’ve. commented on your videos before. They’re great.! I have an 05 taco just like yours. 227,000 miles., runs perfect burns no oil.
I feel just like you , those old Toyotas were just better. By the way, I’m an American, but I have T-shirts that say Canada on them. I’ve been to Canada. I love Canada! And I think I need to have one of your T-shirts with the taco on it!! Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for the support!
30 min each, someone is a Chris Jones fan.
Firstly l live in N.S.W Australia and Toyota has been the biggest selling car brand for 25 years so there is a lot of older Toyotas around and older Toyotas and Lexuses are appreciating and l do own an older Toyota myself a 1997 Toyota Hilux and l bought the Hilux 5 years ago and paid aud $1500 and today it is worth aud $5000 that's what they regularly sell for my Hilux was made in Japan and it is the Australian version and it has one of the best Toyota motors ever made the 22R which is of course famous for been so reliable and it is also up until the end of 1997 commercial vehicles were exempt from emission and safety laws in Australia and my Hilux still has the original carburator since l have owned l have replaced lots of parts that were 27 years old and the Hilux is my retirement project well l have almost finished the Hilux there are a lot of new parts l have replaced and l had to replace the whole exhaust system due to failures to do with the rego inspection and that is the only reason the Hilux failed its inspection and another thing you mentioned was fuel economy well all l can say the Hilux likes petrol and there is this mechanic on an Australian you tube channel if everybody drove Toyotas he would be out of business
Nice, I think I can afford that older V6 4Runner. Later at the pump, yeah um no I can’t afford that 4Runner. Wish I could, truly wish I could.
I loved my 2016 Highlander Limited naturally aspirated V6. But at 14.1l/100km it cost a fortune each week.
My 2022 Ford Edge Titanium 4 cyl dual turbo has been perfect (+50K km). Cost $17k less than the “Covid inflated” 2022 Highlander XLE (non-hybrid). Also at 8.1l/100km, the Ford has been far better at the pumps. Lost the third row but honestly Ford sits 5 and Highlander only sat one more with no trunk space (hate second row captain chairs).
There are just too many other options from other manufacturers. Are well priced, that are nearly as reliable and use 1/2 the gas. The more you research the more you know.
Still driving my 88 Hilux & 2000 Landcruiser- 😉
Yup you are right the old Toyota is way better.
Whats the best year and millage to look for. For reliability for a daily driver slash winter driver? I'm in canada and have always wanted a tacoma
So hypothetically if I found a clean, low mileage (127k) v8 limited 4runner for just a few more grand than the v6...
Is it worth the although minimal, extra maintenance?
Not gonna lie, just popped on here to look at the MR2 LOL
2000 gs300 is a beast with the 2jz😮😮😮😮
The 24 4Runner is still good… for now
I got Old gold 07 4runner , 2jz 350z, and I bought a used Tesla for daily. $50 a month to charge at home , zero maintenance. The model S can go over 500,000km on original battery and motors. New Toyotas are dead to me.
2jz 350z?
Make shirt for MR2.
If there's demand for it I totally will