1992 Toyota 4Runner SR-5 review from North America
"I will never own anything but a Toyota"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gaskets blew at 220,000 miles. Having owned several Toyotas, I knew there was a recall and knew that Toyota would cover me. The dealer got me a rental car, worked the engine, and even took care of some other things at no cost.
I had to rebuild my starter. That was at 260,000 miles, at a cost of fifteen dollars.
I still haven't put a clutch in it, and I am not exactly easy on clutches. Other than that, I have changed the oil.
General comments?
As long as you perform maintenance on these units, they will run forever. Toyota covered repairs under warranty at 220,000 and my in-laws can't get warranty coverage on their American vehicle at 65,000.
These vehicles ride very well. The interior is a little small though.
The V-6 runs very well, though after-market exhaust (headers and a Flow-master muffler) makes a huge difference in power. As well, the manual transmission greatly increases power.
Simply put, if you want a vehicle that you can go anywhere in and not have to worry about it breaking down, Toyota is it.
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| Rugged, Sexy, and Dependable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 196000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 294000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2002 |