2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 review from North America
"The best truck/SUV I have ever driven"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had no problems, with the vehicle, during the first 1500 km of use.
General comments?
I purchased this vehicle for my weekend adventure trips, which means driving on bad roads and highways. It has surpassed my expectations, and is really fun to drive in poor conditions.
I chose the V8 option, for the full-time 4WD. It easily handled a foot of fresh snow on top of ice over a 40 mile stretch without any problems.
The electronic stability assistance does an excellent job of helping to keep the vehicle pointed straight while on icy roads.
The gas mileage has been lower than I expected, earning only 18 MPG combined city/highway.
The climate control functions are clumsy, and a bit difficult to operate without staring at them while driving.
There are no warning bells if you leave the headlights on and exit the vehicle. This has been a standard feature on most vehicles for 15+ years, so I'm surprised it's not on this vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 44 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 1st November, 2004 |