1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"It's a Toyota, enough said"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
Well, I'm writing this review not because of my expertise. This is my first 4Runner I have ever bought, but I go off-roading with my friend who has a 99 4Runner and I love it. His car isn't lifted, but it gets stuck less than my other friend with a 2003 Jeep with a 4" lift. So I decided to buy a 4Runner of my own.
I didn't have much money, so a 95 was the closest I could get to my friend's 99. My 4Runner is very clean, and runs better then I ever thought a 15 year old car could. The problem is I can't let this 4Runner die because I don't have enough money for a new car.
I heard a lot about the head gaskets blowing, but this one just got a brand new one about 10,000 miles ago, and the old one didn't blow, they actually used the old one on a different 4Runner so hopefully I don't have to worry about the head gasket.
Again, I'm no expert, and outside of general engine parts, I don't know much. So I'm wondering if there is something else I should take care of before the snow melts here in Michigan and I take my 4Runner off road?
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| Bought it for about $18,500 used. would I buy it again? Oh yeah |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2009 |