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Offroaders know which trucks they like. Since the 2003 makeover, 4Runner has dropped off that list.
I don't really get the speed race among SUVs. These are high, heavy vehicles which are inherently less safe at high speeds than low-slung, sporty cars like that Trans Am you mentioned. My truck is strong in low gears and will climb almost anything. It doesn't matter to me that I can't race Corvettes at stoplights in it.
What does strike me about the current 4Runner is that 15 years later, it is rated exactly the same as mine was for fuel economy (15/19).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
My 2000 BMW 540 has Recirc ball and apparently that was due to space constraints. The 2003 BMW has R & P and is better according to some testers. I really enjoy the steering feel on my 2005 4Runner and its turning circle. In fact the turning circle is a great selling point to me although I have also noticed the "clunk" at full right hand lock. My wifes 2004 Sienna is also great.
My girlfriend has a 1994 4Runner. She is experiencing the following problem:
Occaisionally, a clunk is heard from underneath the truck towards the front. The clunk is followed by very hard shuddering, the entire truck lurches loud and hard. It feels sort of like something is locking up and the truck becomes difficult to drive. If she switches to 4-wheel drive, the problem goes away (it never happens in 4Wheel drive). We thought it was the ABS, so we disconnected that, but no luck.
Any ideas would be most helpful.
WIll look into it.
Some of the research I did said that the 85-89 locking hubs were problematic. Is this also true of the later models, i.e. the '94?
Thanks again.
I just run regular. Get about 19-20 MPG all city driving and feel I've got plenty of power.
Have an '02 Passat wagon that is GREAT. Also have an F150 and my wife has a '98 VW Cabrio. Going to replace Passat as my work vehicle (25k miles a year) and need "another" vehicle that can tow up to 5000. I really like the 4Runner fit, finish, handling, and the 6 is plenty of power for me. I am not lead foot......what is or where can I find what most people are getting on the '05's for "combined" driving. I'll be going from 93 Octane to 87 so there is a bit of a savings but the mpg will certainly be less. Thanks for your help. Oh, V6 4x4 Sport.
tidester, host
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/07/29/138721.html
- memory seats (and how about height adjustable passenger seat, please)
- easy ipod integration
- wind noise
I've got 2500 miles on mine and I'm already envious here's hoping the new style is ugly! /grin
Jim
I just noticed something while driving my 4runner at highway speeds. When you roll down the passenger windows one or both, you get an unbearable wind noise that actually hurts your ears. Do you folks find the similar problem with passenger windows down? Is it just a design flaw or something else wrong?
Thank you for your feed back.
tidester, host
Ken
Just a thought: I've found that partly opening the passenger side windows will decrease the pressure waves somewhat, but this doesn't seem to eliminate the noise as effectively as opening the moon-roof.
Headlights have changed a bit
Over fenders are now round....
The back has change a bit but not much..
Maybe it is because it is the japanese version of the vehicle but these changes seems to give the 4Runner a softer look. As much as I did not like the squarish overfenders I have to admit they help to give a more aggressive look to the 4Runner.
I think that Toyota is backing out a bit from the aggressive stance they gave to the 4Runner.
To some extent I think those changes make the 4Runner look a bit more like the pre-2003 4Runner and the pre-2005 Pathfinder (smoother curves, a bit more conservative).
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If you look at it closely you can easily identify the changes that were listed in the Toyota press release.
On the outside, to me, only the rounder overfenders is a significant change. The front grill is pretty much 1999 ish... It reminds me a lot of my 1999 SR5 front grill.
I do not think that these changes should stop you from considering the interesting rebates Toyota have these days. It is not like a complete model overhaul.
Since people have started to talk discounts and such, I'm planning on buying an '06 4runner in December. Anyone know what kind of deals or lack thereof I can expect?
I bought an 05 last month in July, and when I heard about the upcoming changes for 2006, i was a bit bummed. Yes, I was unhappy with the 2005 instrumentation clusters for the AC, the fenders are a bit ugly, and the bumpers seem lame. However, I dont think the changes for 2006 are all that drastic nor worth the extra $$$ by buying without an incentive. In So Cal they are offering $2500 back on the V8's - which actually makes them cheaper than the V6's. When I got mine last month, they were only offering $1500.
I suppose you could wait until some 2006's show up at the dealers to verify the pics posted are accurate for the US market. Keep in mind though that selection will be a bit limited - though probably not horrible.
I think one is better off to go with the 2006. First of all, there will most likely be a least some incentive a few months into the model year. Let's say $500 for example. Next, the 2005 is now one year old, figure another $1000-$1500 blue book value between a "new" '05 and new '06.
The major 2006 improvements listed below are easily worth $1,000, if not the entire $2500 difference if that were the case, especially if you are getting the Limited:
Memory seats (awesome feature)
Mini-plug for external audio devices in center console (saves a LOT of hassle!)
Thicker windows for reduced wind noise
18" wheels
Much nicer looking fender flares
Projector headlamps
Satellite radio and WMA/MP3 capability
Bluetooth capability & improved Navigation functions
2006 4Runner?
Though the top pic looks like a 2005 to me.
I was planning on buying a 2005 this week, but I think I'll hold out until I get to see a 2006 in person. Any ideas when in Sept they'll be out?
I do not think it is the 2006. I think the Helix surf pictures are likely to be closer to the 2006 model than anything else (rounder fender flares, new grill, etc).
Steve, Host
2006 4Runner