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 Toyota 4Runner Back to Toyota Model Reviews 
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 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2011 1    100  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Lynnwood, WA (6/2011)    100   Read more 
 
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2010 5    95  ( Max Score = 100 )
  New City, NY (12/2010)    96   Read more 
 
  Cary, NC (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Chino Hills, CA (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Frisco, TX (5/2010)    80   Read more 
 
  Chino Hills, CA (3/2010)    100   Read more 
  If you can afford it
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2007 4    86  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Parkersburg, WV (1/2011)    96   Read more 
 
  Lufkin, TX (5/2010)    60   Read more 
 
  Onamia, MN (8/2007)    100   Read more 
  none
  Pat -- Hanover, PA (4/2007)    88   Read more 
  Don't fall in love with the local dealer - make them compete...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2006 2    98  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Oakhurst, CA (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Rathdrum, ID (12/2007)    96   Read more 
  Buy one if you can/ Toyota makes a very good SUV and other c...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2005 16    86  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Lawrence, KS (3/2011)    96   Read more 
 
  Victoria, TX (8/2007)    40   Read more 
  Never buy this model.
  Jon -- Phoenix, AZ (6/2006)    100   Read more 
  Test drive all the SUV's and trucks and decide what you want...
  Ron -- Turlock, CA (3/2006)    100   Read more 
  Best buy all around, Truck gets and deserves lots of respect...
  Bruce -- Tustin, CA (2/2006)    96   Read more 
  Rent one for a few days before you buy and you will be sold ...
  Briscoe, TX (1/2006)    100   Read more 
  Defienetly look into a 4 Runner. I purchased a used one.......
  Eric -- Kaneohe, HI (1/2006)    96   Read more 
  I would suggest if you decide to get a 4runner, you might sk...
  Orchard Park, NY (10/2005)    64   Read more 
  Drive vehicle for a extended period of time before purchase
  Jeff -- Plymouth, MN (10/2005)    100   Read more 
  Seriously look at Toyota when considering a 4x4. It is basi...
  Sherie -- Longmeadow, MA (9/2005)    56   Read more 
  Test drive several times and more than one vehicle
  Fairfax, VA (8/2005)    84   Read more 
  You can't go wrong, but some American-made alternatives give...
  VERNON, CT (7/2005)    100   Read more 
  Your getting a high quality vehicle that should last years a...
  Gladwyne, PA (6/2005)    92   Read more 
  shop it and unless you are towing a larger trailer/boat - fo...
  Florence, SC (4/2005)    84   Read more 
  Pay invoice, no more. Stick to the V6 unless towing somethi...
  Jim -- CENTENNIAL, CO (4/2005)    96   Read more 
  Dealers are loaded with hundreds of 4Runners. Check the pri...
  Phoenix, AZ (3/2005)    76   Read more 
  get better price. try to get some options.
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2004 17    92  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Lynchburg, VA (7/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  New Cumberland, PA (5/2010)    100   Read more 
 
  Subhasish -- Stamford, CT (4/2005)    92   Read more 
  Go for it
  Boston College, MA (2/2005)    96   Read more 
  Test drive the V6 model first, if torque is not an issue.
  Kim -- Bullard, TX (1/2005)    100   Read more 
  Opt for the Sport edition over the plain SR5. By the time yo...
  G. johnson -- Tempe, AZ (10/2004)    100   Read more 
  buy this car but opt for the leather if you can afford 1k mo...
  Calvin -- Waipahu, HI (8/2004)    100   Read more 
  Buy one, it's worth it.
  TRINITY, FL (8/2004)    92   Read more 
  Opt for the V8 only if you need to tow something
  Domin -- Beckley, WV (8/2004)    100   Read more 
  Get the V8 (lexus built engine)
  Excelsior, MN (8/2004)    80   Read more 
  Unless you are pulling 8000 pounds or more, no need for the ...
  Madera, CA (8/2004)    100   Read more 
  Buy one. Make sure you get a good deal.
  E -- San Bernardino, CA (7/2004)    88   Read more 
  A good buy especially if you want true off road capibilty--e...
  Brooklyn, NY (6/2004)    76   Read more 
  It's still a great buy
  Jacksonville, FL (5/2004)    88   Read more 
  Use wholesale buying clubs ( like COSTCO or Sam's) for the l...
  Redondo Beach, CA (5/2004)    88   Read more 
  Buy a good Elvis CD
  Dayton, OH (2/2004)    96   Read more 
  Don't skimp, you get what you pay for.
  Portland, OR (2/2004)    76   Read more 
  get good price
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2003 22    91  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Llano, TX (10/2010)    96   Read more 
 
  Cashmere, WA (5/2010)    96   Read more 
 
  Rohnert Park, CA (5/2010)    88   Read more 
 
  Ski -- Jefferson City, MO (5/2006)    92   Read more 
  I WOULD SPEND MY MONEY ON A 4RUNNER AGAIN. .
  Sloatsburg, NY (3/2005)    92   Read more 
  Don't bother with the V-8. It has more torque, but less HP
  Citrus Heights, CA (7/2004)    84   Read more 
  Walk if the dealer won't bargain
  Flushing, NY (5/2004)    92   Read more 
  excellent truck.
  Merrimack, NH (12/2003)    100   Read more 
  Go with the Sports or Limited editions.
  Seattle, WA (10/2003)    88   Read more 
  If you want quality, you have to be willing to pay for it an...
  North Andover, MA (9/2003)    92   Read more 
  Research and compare specs for all vehicles you are consider...
  Bloomington, IN (9/2003)    92   Read more 
  Look for reliability.
  Sunnyvale, CA (9/2003)    80   Read more 
  Need 5 speed auto or 6 speed manual transmission on V6 model
  Columbus, NJ (9/2003)    100   Read more 
  Go for it...
  Yorba Linda, CA (7/2003)    100   Read more 
  Test driver on the fwy and sidestreets, to get a good feelof...
  Nelson -- Columbia, MD (7/2003)    84   Read more 
  If you want Lexus technology at a reasonable price, you cann...
  Andy -- Lindale, TX (7/2003)    96   Read more 
  Just go drive it. You will love it right away.
  Michael -- Maple Valley, WA (6/2003)    96   Read more 
  Drive all other makes of SUV then drive the 4Runner.
  Vitaly -- Atco, NJ (5/2003)    100   Read more 
  Get the V8! They have the same gas mileage, but V8 will outr...
  Denver, CO (5/2003)    100   Read more 
  Getting the 'predicted' gas milage from the V8 can be challe...
  Ernest, PA (4/2003)    44   Read more 
  Get the 2003 Trailblazer EXT LT or Envoy XL instead.
  Arlington, VA (2/2003)    84   Read more 
  Toyota dealers say this is hot model and do not want to disc...
  David -- New Hartford, NY (2/2003)    100   Read more 
  Don't waste your time looking at other sport utilties. This...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2002 4    96  ( Max Score = 100 )
  East Leroy, MI (5/2010)    88   Read more 
 
  Glenn -- Bakersfield, CA (6/2002)    100   Read more 
  Negotiate between 3 or more dealers and go back to each one
  Sewanee, TN (6/2002)    100   Read more 
  buy it
  Fayetteville, AR (3/2002)    96   Read more 
  Compare the resale values on 4-year-old Ford, Chevy, and Toy...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2001 10    87  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Kendrick, ID (1/2003)    96   Read more 
  This model is geared more for those who are not really going...
  Bill -- San Luis Obispo, CA (7/2002)    100   Read more 
  BUY! BUY! I've never made a better purchase
  Glenn -- Kilgore, TX (7/2002)    64   Read more 
  Buy a safer built and better riding vehicle
  Denver, CO (7/2002)    100   Read more 
  gas mileage is not that great
  J -- Rocklin, CA (6/2002)    68   Read more 
  If you want a small, stylish, fun SUV...it's the Rav4, but d...
  Albany, NY (4/2002)    96   Read more 
  Buy a copy of Consumer Reports new car price guide & deal up...
  Magnolia Springs, AL (4/2002)    100   Read more 
  don't go for the basic model, the upgrades make it much nice...
  The -- El Paso, TX (8/2001)    92   Read more 
  Hands down A True SUV
  Jerry -- State College, PA (8/2001)    100   Read more 
  Quality, and moderate depreciation are hard to beat
  Jim -- Greensboro, NC (7/2001)    52   Read more 
  Test drive all the competition
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 2000 8    97  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Belmont, CA (4/2002)    96   Read more 
  I used to own a Jeep Grande Cherokee. I really thought I wan...
  Prospect, CT (3/2002)    100   Read more 
  Don't Think Twice about the purchase of this vehicle... IT'S...
  Madman -- Las Cruces, NM (1/2002)    96   Read more 
  Bought mine one a year old with some remaining warranty, sa...
  J. r. -- Upper Arlington, OH (6/2000)    100   Read more 
  Although its not the cheapest, its definitely worth every pe...
  Benjamin -- Huntington Beach, CA (5/2000)    100   Read more 
  All I can say is you get what you pay for in the 4Runner
  Marcie -- Independence, MO (1/2000)    100   Read more 
  Try this Toyota then, try a Ford, you'll feel the difference...
  San Diego, CA (12/1999)    100   Read more 
  drive other SUV's first, you'll appreciate the 4runner when ...
  Dallas, TX (9/1999)    80   Read more 
  Lower the tire pressure and whatch how you get in and out of...
 Year Reviews Average Rating   
 1999 21    90  ( Max Score = 100 )
  Darin -- Memphis, TN (12/2009)    72   Read more 
  budget gas money. Though reliable it tends to want to stop a...
  Revere, MA (2/2005)    72   Read more 
  try drive fast to a uphill and snow condition. try running a...
  David -- Oklahoma City, OK (10/2004)    100   Read more 
  Pay the extra cash and get the Toyota.
  Brian p. -- Downers Grove, IL (10/2002)    100   Read more 
  Get the SR5 if price is an issue. The truck has high resale...
  Barbara -- Atlanta, GA (7/2002)    96   Read more 
  Go for it!!!!
  Mountain View, CA (6/2002)    100   Read more 
  this vehicle has been pampered. I've added an 8 disc-CD cha...
  Sanjay -- Atlanta, GA (4/2002)    96   Read more 
  Family of 4 or less
  Youngsville, PA (8/2001)    68   Read more 
  Just test drive various different vehicles
  Chicago, IL (10/2000)    100   Read more 
  Spend a lot of time test driving and asking questions
  Calabasas, CA (1/2000)    96   Read more 
  Test drive the Grand Cherokee and the 4Runner. These are the...
  Karen -- Seaford, NY (8/1999)    96   Read more 
  Stand your ground when negotiating with your salesperson. I...
  M -- Lake Oswego, OR (8/1999)    92   Read more 
  Only drive the Limited 4 Runner.
  Ryan -- Hudson, OH (6/1999)    100   Read more 
  if u can get the limited it is very nice
  Barnhart, MO (6/1999)    92   Read more 
  The depreciation is very low on 4Runners. It would be worth...
  Stuart -- Sacramento, CA (5/1999)    96   Read more 
  You get what you pay for. If you want the real thing, go w...
  Peoria, AZ (5/1999)    76   Read more 
  Make sure you look at other vehicles before deciding on the ...
  Linh -- Houston, TX (3/1999)    100   Read more 
  to don't pay for what you don't need
  Santa Ana, CA (3/1999)    84   Read more 
  Do yourself a favor and test drive the rest but MAKE SURE yo...
  Christopher -- Moreno Valley, CA (12/1998)    80   Read more 
  A overall very nice car. If you dont mind a bumpier ride. Of...
  Deerfield Beach, FL (12/1998)    68   Read more 
  Keep Looking
  JOLLY ACRES, SD (11/1998)    96   Read more 
  The Cherokee for a more elegant design. The 4Runner for a to...
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