Faults:

The alarms and auto-locks went out at 200K miles, and cost a bundle to replace. Other than that, regular maintenance.

Seats are worn thru on the driver's side.

General Comments:

The engine is strong, but with the weight, it is not very powerful, but powerful enough. That said, it does have plenty of pull for the 5,000 pound tow rating. The available $x$ package for the Limited is extensive, and works great. Never had a problem.

I have taken this truck back and forth to work, and on vacations to the ocean and mountains. It has climbed thru the PA mountain's shale covered trails with no issues, and stands up to groups of screaming kids well.

The entry to the rear area is a bit cramped, as the rear wheel well intrudes a bit, and the main cabin is a tad tight as well.

Power is there when you need it, and it has a very capable and reliable tranny.

The hood is not well welded for stability, and has vibrated in the center on the bracing since new. Debated taking it back for a look-see, and decided against it. Not a real big deal.

Faults:

Head gasket blown twice.

Fuel injectors tend to clog abnormally quickly.

Transmission shifts roughly sometimes.

Mileage is worse then my half ton GMC.

General Comments:

I think Toyota should have stuck to making 4 cylinder motors. The 6 drives OK, but performance is nothing to brag about.

Mileage should be much better for a truck this size.

Cabin is comfortable enough for a truck this size, but I feel it has all the drawbacks of a small car and a big truck.

It does drive well enough off road though, if you don't beat on it.

Faults:

#2 O2 sensor.

General Comments:

Very reliable.

Comfortable.

Very good both on and off road.

I looked for a manual 4runner for over a year. The only one I could find had high mileage, but having owned Toyotas in the past, the mileage (116000) did not seem excessive.

I cannot recommend this vehicle highly enough. It has done everything I have asked, and then some. It will ford over 2 foot of water. It has a limited slip rear, so with 4WD that means at least 3 powered wheels.

The only thing that keeps me from seriously off-roading it, is that it looks so good I don't want to scratch it

Faults:

Had to replace shock absorbers in both front and rear axles.

Rear power window elevator broken, easily fixed by dealer.

General Comments:

The vehicles handles very well, and takes ditches and potholes very smoothly, since the chassis is particularly narrow, but long, maneuvering it is very simple, but you must be careful to avoid rolling over.

The engine responds every time, and even if you are already in fifth gear, the engine will respond to acceleration, but again, you must be careful on rough surfaces when speeding, or else, the tail will start waging all over the road.

Interior is not as roomy as expected on an SUV, but still comfortable enough for a 1.75mts tall person. Cargo space is very good.

The car feels very solid, and there are no noises or loose parts. Mileage is optimal.