[Subiyota87]

Hi everyone we are looking at going from a Subaru Outback to a 4Runner as our family hauler. I know a lot about Subarus and what years are good and what to look for but I need your help to school me on 4Runners. We are going to spend max around 30k so looks like maybe 2014-2016 with some miles. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[CamPoo]

They're all Good - (Made in Japan), just pick your MY, mileage and price you want to afford. Enjoy.

 

[Hoppyjr]

I’ve owned three Outback’s and picked up my first 4Runner in early October. While both are capable all weather vehicles, you need to understand the differences and accept them going into the change.

If I could, I’d have an Outback as my daily driver and the 4Runner for adventures and weekends. I upgraded every Outback with skids, better A/T tires, and improved lighting. Extremely capable and still comfy and smooth all day long.

The 4Runner is the closest modern (new) vehicle to my dream car (an 80’s Land Cruiser). Expect it to be the same size or a little smaller inside, louder, rougher ride, and less efficient in pretty much every way. Also expect it to be completely wonderful.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[goodtimesc]

4Runners are tanks that will last you many years. You can check out this youtube channel Scotty Kilmer for general tips and opinions from a retired mechanic.

 

[Subiyota87]

Thanks we are for sure torn my wallet says the outback but if money wasn’t an option the 4Runner seems like it’s everything we need

 

[Hoppyjr]

Thanks we are for sure torn my wallet says the outback but if money wasn’t an option the 4Runner seems like it’s everything we need

The Toyota is an entirely different vehicle. One I don’t see myself ever letting go of.

I am confident it’ll outlast a modern Subaru.

 

[Handyman85383]

In the 2014-2016 year range you are looking at you should be good. In 2010 Toyota improved the 4.0 V6 to 270hp from the previous 236hp, MPG increased and of course range so a win-win. If you find a vehicle you are interested in you can put the VIN into the Toyota website and check the service history if it was serviced at a dealership. The 4.0 V6 is a solid engine and will last many miles if properly cared for. I just purchased a 2013 4Runner with 242,000 miles that was regularly maintained at the dealership. I installed new alternator brushes, new serpentine belt, flushed the brake lines, and transmission fluid and just did a 3,000 mile road trip. It ran flawlessly, used no oil or coolant.
If you find a 4Runner with an X-REAS suspension system make sure you have it inspected for leaks. They are expensive to replace with OEM X-REAS parts and must be done at the dealership. I pulled the X-REAS system from my 4Runner and replaced it with conventional shocks and struts.
Good luck in your quest for a vehicle.

 

[NewGuy61]

The 4Runner is the closest modern (new) vehicle to my dream car (an 80’s Land Cruiser). Expect it to be the same size or a little smaller inside, louder, rougher ride, and less efficient in pretty much every way. Also expect it to be completely wonderful.

This description made me LOL my wife is looking at me like I have absolutely lost my mind. I bought the flagship GMC trucks Denali Ultimates and traded new every couple of years since 2010 now I just bought a 2023 4Runner and it is a seriously technology challenged / rough / noisy machine, almost a polar opposite of a Denali Ultmate but I Freakin Love it! Not sure what it is about these 4Runners but they have something that most vehicles do not. I probably will only keep it 2 years but it is going to be a fun 2 years Hahah

 

[trlhiker]

Hi everyone we are looking at going from a Subaru Outback to a 4Runner as our family hauler. I know a lot about Subarus and what years are good and what to look for but I need your help to school me on 4Runners. We are going to spend max around 30k so looks like maybe 2014-2016 with some miles. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

If you do buy use, make sure you get it inspected, especially the frame for rust. Good luck.

 

[NewGuy61]

I recently saw an ad for an early model 4runner that was for sale, the description stated that the frame was so badly rusted that it was undrivable but they still wanted a big price for it. I just crawled underneath my 2023 and I see that the frame just has what appears to be a coat of black paint. Hopefully the steel is coated with a good rust inhibitor underneath that cheap looking black paint but probably not... I guess I will just never be able to take it out in wet conditions much less drive it in the snow and expose it to salt on the roads. Thanks Toyota good job, now my $50,000.00 vehicle has to stay parked over 50% of the time. Might just drive it back to the dealership tomorrow (if it is not RAINING) and drop it back off to them. JUST KIDDING LOL

 

[CEE]

This description made me LOL my wife is looking at me like I have absolutely lost my mind. I bought the flagship GMC trucks Denali Ultimates and traded new every couple of years since 2010 now I just bought a 2023 4Runner and it is a seriously technology challenged / rough / noisy machine, almost a polar opposite of a Denali Ultmate but I Freakin Love it! Not sure what it is about these 4Runners but they have something that most vehicles do not. I probably will only keep it 2 years but it is going to be a fun 2 years Hahah View attachment 409311

You might end up going longer than 2 years! I got my 2022 4Runner ORP just a few months ago, after comparing to other SUVs. Bought based on Toyota reputation/longevity etc & thoroughly enjoy driving it, even if the MPGs are lower than some others. Guy I worked with that has had Honda s & Toyota s for years, told me it would last me until I got bored with it. From my few months experience, highly doubt I'll get bored & plan on keeping many years. My only 2nd thought has been maybe should have waited few months for the 2023 update, mainly the heated steering wheel. My old arthritic hands really like the heated steering in wifes Camaro.

 

[NewGuy61]

I was super happy to see the heated steering wheel button on this 2023. My salesman had assured me that it would NOT have that but it did. He was correct on the Remote start though it does NOT work. That is annoying but it looks like there may be some aftermarket options that are plug and play. I saw this one
2022 - 2023 Toyota 4Runner Remote Starter Plug & Play Kit for Push Start but I have not actually conversed with anyone that has tried it and I am hesitant to be the guinea pig. I know that I am NOT going to tote around an extra key fob just to get remote start so looking at a system that makes the factory system wake up and I can use the factory key fob. My other gripe is that they only provided 1 key Fob with this 2023 said that Toyota is doing that now to conserve "chips"? the salesman said that Toyota would contact me to send the other one IN A FEW MONTHS ARGH that is frankly BS but what do you do?
I have pressed the new 4Runner into almost immediate service by hooking up my tow hitch hauler and carrying off the trash. Happy to report that it performed flawlessly and THEN made a COSTCO run LOL. 103 miles on the odometer as of today.
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[DeeDeeBlack]

I just picked mine up last Friday. The heated steering wheel was a nice surprise, but was really disappointed that it doesn't have a remote or automatic trunk open/closer. I only got one remote and a door key, just as you did. I ordered a 2022 TRD OFF-ROAD PREMIUM in July, but thankfully it came in as a 2023. I ordered it with an options package that it didn't end up coming with, such as the sliding cargo tray, the USB dual power ports and running boards.