Faults:

The bracket that holds the water pump where it goes broke. That cost me $250 for a used part.

The broken bracket above caused the timing belt to slip out of time, more money spent.

Water pump had to be replaced.

Usual maintenance that goes wrong with a high mileage vehicle.

General Comments:

This truck has gone anywhere and everywhere that I have asked it to.

This 4runner is truly great for pretty much anything ;you can haul things by putting down the back seats, the top comes off to make a nice feel of a convertible, tows quite a bit of weight for its size, hi way worthy enough not to be extremely uncomfortable on the road, an Off-roading beast.

Theres no way you could find and american built SUV from the same era or with the same miles and it still be standing after almost 200,000.

Faults:

When I bought the vehicle the head gaskets, timing belt and water pump had just been changed and so was the clutch. The starter and alternator have since been changed. The transmission had to be rebuilt due to street racing against a done up Honda Civic. I decided to do the clutch at the same time even though it was still decent. The vehicle has had major body work which included a color change. I have replaced the clutch master cylinder a couple of times. Everything else has been regular maintenance.

General Comments:

This vehicle has been extremely reliable, I have never been left stranded, yet. The truck has gone on a thirty-six hour drive from just north of the U.S. Canada border to the U.S. Mexico border, stopping only for gas. The driver seat is worn and becoming uncomfortable. It still drives like new. I`m currently looking for a newer one for my wife.

Faults:

My driver's side seat is starting to show a little wear from years of use.

I have replaced the starter, alternator, and rear brakes due to wear and tear associated with the high mileage.

Routine maintenance has kept this car running in-spite of all my efforts to kill it.

General Comments:

This thing is indestructible. I have driven this truck with only three out of four cylinders and no oil. I got home, added the oil, and replaced the missing spark plug and she was right back to normal.

I have driven through mud puddles that would make bigger trucks run and hide in fear without even a sputter from the engine. Last week I went through a puddle so deep that the engine filled with water. I pulled it out of the hole it was in and drained the water. After a couple of minutes she was back on the road taking me home.

There is a lack of power with a 4 cylinder engine and 31 inch tires, and the braking could use some help. This is all to be expected with the over-sized tires.

Finally, like all Toyota's of its time, when it rains the engine losses almost all desire to pull.

Faults:

New timing belt, wheel bearings, manual hubs, clutch, distributor, water-pump, rotors, valve cover gaskets, accessory belts, sun-roof (hail damage), muffler, shocks, brakes, oxygen sensor, and fuel filter.

All this for a grand total of $3500 in parts and labor. Add that to the original cost of the car when I bought it and you have $9400.

General Comments:

I like the fact that I can take the removable cover top off. It's more reliable than a Jeep. This machine handles very well on the beach in 4x4!

Faults:

Routine maintenance items; brakes, exhaust.

Some body rust around the fenders fixed.

Rear window parts replaced.

General Comments:

Truly reliable, always starts at first crank. Never left me stranded.