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Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« on: Nov 10, 2005, 04:53:48 PM »
Hello, I am a current 1994 4Runner owner and love it.  It has a bunch of miles on it however.  But it gets arround and looks great.  I am about to spend up to $10,000 for a 4Runner for my wife and kids.  I like mine alot, but don't know if I would want to buy her one with that many miles.  Keep in mind I have two small chlidren.  Certain year models of Chevy, Ford, and Dodge vehicles have their so called (BETTER YEARS)!  I am wondering about the same for the 4Runner.  Like, I know that the 96's or 97's started with the 3.4L v6 engine which I have been told was a better engine than the 3.0L v6 like in my Runner.  Milage, dependable, mechanical, and most of all safety are factors in my surch.  Your opinions will be app!  Thanks, Shawn
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Re: Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« Reply #1 on: Nov 10, 2005, 05:36:52 PM »
shawn  dude  the 3.4  is a twice the engine the 3.0  ever dreamed about being

cant go wrong with it, 

dependable,     dude its a toyota
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Re: Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« Reply #2 on: Nov 10, 2005, 09:33:01 PM »
Defninitely go with the 3.4, dont even bother with another 3.0.  If you havent had problems yet, you will.  Ask me how I know :yupyup:
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Re: Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« Reply #3 on: Nov 13, 2005, 08:12:34 AM »
trust me Blackdog knows  :thud:     blackdog ,  are ya ready for that supra swap yet  :ack:
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Re: Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« Reply #4 on: Nov 14, 2005, 07:47:18 AM »
96 or newer and do not get a 4 cylinder
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Re: Need opinions on which 4Runner model year is the best? (For the wife)!
« Reply #5 on: Dec 03, 2005, 02:25:56 PM »
Bought a 96 4x4 Runner limited.  Every option.  Power everything, leather, rear locker, 3 disk changer.....  $7800.  Perfect inside and out. 144k miles.  Thanks guys
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