Model/Year:

2005 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited Edition

General experience:

It’s the third 4-Runner I ever had and I’m totally happy with my car. I wanted to buy anything else after my 1991 and 1999 4-Runners, not because I didn’t like my cars. I just wanted to get something American, more patriotic, you know. But I discovered that there is nothing to pick out for the same price and quality from any American trucks and SUV’s. I was looking through many reviews on internet and there were no complaints on Toyota’s engine nor the way 4-Runner behaves on different conditions. Then I looked on American cars reviews and there were some complaints. I’m sorry to say that, because it offends me not any less than maybe some of you, but that is something we have no control over. The only problems the Toyota 4-Runner owners met were some problems with mileage but I don’t think it’s as bad as it could be. When it goes 50mph and I’m pulling 1700 rpm it’s about 20mpg. I’m perfectly okay with such a consumption for a car as big as 4Runner.

Pros and cons:

+ A very good ride and perfect control. Moderate gas mileage and stylish in- and exterior.

Just a little smaller back space than I need. But it’s ok.