1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"Dependability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than routine maintenance, I've replaced the radiator, alternator, starter, pinion seals (front and rear) and the front crankshaft seal. All this was after the 10 year mark in the vehicle's life.
General comments?
This vehicle still starts and runs better than vehicles half its age, it has never failed to start even in temperatures up to minus 40 Celsius.
The reliability of Toyota shines through in this vehicle, but as with any vehicle if you don't do the required routine maintenance it's going to cost you more in the long run.
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| Great versatile vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L 22RE Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 178000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica GTS |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2000 |