1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"Over all A Good Quality SUV!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car the antenna Motor and a few little dents needed to be fixed and the dealership did it all free of charge. A few months after I had one minor problem with the starter it would randomly work. I had the dealership rebuild it for $50. I haven't had a problem since. Unlike My old Blazer, I did a bunch of repairs to it before I sold it. The blazer just liked to leak Trans fluid, Motor Oil, and Coolant! The Toyota Hasn't leaked a Drop!
General comments?
I love my 4Runner. It handles like a Car with the Power of a truck. Its 4Weeling & suspension system are unmatched by Domestic Trucks\SUV, and it sets so much higher than the blazer. The only thing I don't really like about it is the Cup holder and the Gas Mileage. I was getting closer to 21MPG in the blazer and I get about 17MPG in the Toyota. The blazers engine is a 4.3L V6 and the Toyota Engine is a 3.4 V6. You would think that the smaller engine would get better gas, but not so. But a small price to pay to vs. fixing it all of the time. Great Truck, Highly Recommended!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 74500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2003 |