2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"The most reliable off-road vehicle made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car other than standard things such as fluids and tires. I need to replace the shocks and springs, but that is due to excessive off-road use.
General comments?
I have driven this truck through some of the most remote areas of the lower 48 on some of the most difficult trails any street vehicle can take. 95,000 miles in 2 years. Colorado San Juan mountains for 6 days, Nevada Black Rock desert for a week, The LoLo trail through Idaho. Much more. Used all the gears low and high 8-10hrs a day for weeks on end. Jeepers comment they are surprised a street vehicle (un-modified) can keep up on their stomping grounds. Many flat tires carried 2 spares at all times, but no fault of 4Runner. Truck still looks and rides like new when cleaned up. Change oil that's it. I pulled all the seats out (very simple and modular) and lived out of it for 2 months plenty of room for one person. I would take this vehicle anywhere in the world it is flawless. Wish the dashboard and cup holders had more room. Wish it had more interior hooks for hanging things.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | standard Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Truck |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2003 |