1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"Awesome, but drinks the gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had the replace the alternator last week.
The car leaks lots of oil, 1qt. per 350 miles.
The fuel economy is horrible 12 to 13 mpg.
General comments?
This car has had very few problems. I can be hard of a vehicle however this car is built to take jumps, hammer down bumps, and go out on the town with its beautiful looks.
I crawl under this car and the similarties to my 1947 Willis CJ3A are countless. I think the United States must have left a jeep in Japan after WWII because its obvious where got the idea from.
The interior is some what cramped however it hold up great to wear. I've never seen a 10 year old car that's driven every day with such a perfect interior.
The two largest problems with my car are: 1) its 4x2 and 2) the car is underpowered which results in lower gas mileage.
The 2wd version of this car gets stuck very easily off camber.
The only other automobile I could be talked into would be a Toyota T100, 4x4 of course. The 4runner is awesome.
Handling: I have an '85 Bronco II and I'm lucky to be alive. That car gets on 2 wheels if you take a corner with the wind blowing. The 4runner digs its claws into the pavement and tears the black-top to shreds. It doesn't not feel like an SUV while cornering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2004 |