1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"Best vehicle I have ever owned, never left me stranded!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My driver's side seat is starting to show a little wear from years of use.
I have replaced the starter, alternator, and rear brakes due to wear and tear associated with the high mileage.
Routine maintenance has kept this car running in-spite of all my efforts to kill it.
General comments?
This thing is indestructible. I have driven this truck with only three out of four cylinders and no oil. I got home, added the oil, and replaced the missing spark plug and she was right back to normal.
I have driven through mud puddles that would make bigger trucks run and hide in fear without even a sputter from the engine. Last week I went through a puddle so deep that the engine filled with water. I pulled it out of the hole it was in and drained the water. After a couple of minutes she was back on the road taking me home.
There is a lack of power with a 4 cylinder engine and 31 inch tires, and the braking could use some help. This is all to be expected with the over-sized tires.
Finally, like all Toyota's of its time, when it rains the engine losses almost all desire to pull.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2RE Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Seville |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2003 |