1999 Toyota 4Runner review from North America
"I should have bought another GMC"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| The last of the truly reliable on and off-road capable SUVs |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC 1/2 Ton |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2009 |