1986 Toyota 4Runner review from North America
"Get one and go out and have some fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
On the second day that I owned the car, the air conditioner went out. Turns out that the evaporator and the expansion valve broke, I had to replace those as well as refill it with FREE-ON. This cost about $200. The rear end was sagging very badly, but a set of air shocks easily fixed that for about $70. The transmission would not start out in first gear if it was cold, you can have that fixed by flushing out the transmission at your local dealership for around $150 to $175.
The stereo won't pick up any stations above 100 FM, and the cassette player no longer works. I also had the steering wheel's rubber start to come loose, but it's not that bad yet, and I have had to buy seat covers. The master cylinder is starting to go out on the brakes, but they still work.
General comments?
After all this said, I really love this vehicle. I have owned it for a couple of months, and it has held up wonderfully considering its age. The engine purrs like a kitten, the shifting is super smooth, and it is an all around great vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 22R Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2004 |