1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"My 4Runner just won't quit."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 250,000 miles I had to have a couple of oil leaks fixed. The oil pan gasket and the manifold seal were both leaking.
I replaced the battery at 225,000 miles.
I have gone through two speedometer cables over the last ten years.
I have replaced the brakes once.
Otherwise, the only costs have been normal maintenance.
General comments?
I love my 4runner. I have a 4 cylinder and I know that it is underpowered. I don't feel the need to beat anyone at an intersection when the light turns green.
It is the most dependable vehicle I have owned.
Unfortunately, this truck will never quit. In our family, we keep a vehicle until the costs of keeping it running exceed the costs of a new vehicle. Consequently, it will be the last vehicle I ever own.
I consistently get 22-25 mpg. I am conservative driver-no gratuitous acceleration.
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| Bought it for about $18,500 used. would I buy it again? Oh yeah |
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| Love the vehicles, lost confidence in Toyota's reputation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 262000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2007 |