1999 Toyota 4Runner sr5 review from North America
"Look-alike truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Suspension wears fast on bad gravel road.
Body on frame design loosen up fast and shows rattles prematurely. Sissy and car-like front end. Has the rugged look without the undercarriage. Second engine, don't push it hard. Miss my Cherokee and its solid axles and low-end torque.
General comments?
Overestimated rig. On-road rig. Cost me more than expected.
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| The last of the truly reliable on and off-road capable SUVs |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115350 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2006 |