roger84

Hey All,
Getting ready to buy another used 4Runner (my '95 is going to a new home). Could you "mechanic types" give me your opinion...what are the Best years for 4Runners regarding reliability?
Thanks!

fourwd1

I think they'e all reliable, although I would stay away from any one with the 3.0 V6. And there was a couple of years in the 3rd generation that had problems with the rear axle shafts.

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- - as seen in FOUR WHEELER magazine July 06 and OFF-ROAD magazine Feb 07 - -

84 4Runner - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 4.7 & 2.28 t-cases, Chevys, AP x-over, BudBuilt x-member, 2" drv trn lift, 36" TSLs, 30 spline Longs

80 something p/u - Buick 231 V6/TH-350 trans, Holley 4 bbl, Weiand intake, dual batts, dual tanks ...

89 4Runner - stock

fourwd1

Oh yeah, I like the 1st gen because of the removeable top.

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- - as seen in FOUR WHEELER magazine July 06 and OFF-ROAD magazine Feb 07 - -

84 4Runner - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 4.7 & 2.28 t-cases, Chevys, AP x-over, BudBuilt x-member, 2" drv trn lift, 36" TSLs, 30 spline Longs

80 something p/u - Buick 231 V6/TH-350 trans, Holley 4 bbl, Weiand intake, dual batts, dual tanks ...

89 4Runner - stock

roger84

Thanks for the feedback.

usedriceburner

I agree the 3.0 isnt that great. The auto transmission is also weak with 3.0 engine. I like the 3.4 V6 96 to 2000 models. They still run and look like new. The auto transmission is their only weakness. http://www.used-4runner.com Mike

Brian R.

Why not 2001-2002? What is the weakness of the transmission in the 3rd gen, or do you mean the lack of a manual is the problem?

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