Hi Scotty,
I would like to get your opinion on new toyota 4runner. Are they still as good vehicle as used to be? I'm going to drive test one today but not 100% sure if they are still good cars as old ones. Any advice would be appropriate it. Thanks
If you are comparing to 4runners from this generation, then yes - I would not hesitate to get one (and I probably will in a few years to replace my current off-roader which is a GM vehicle). Realize starting with 2020 MY all 4runners came standard with the Toyota Safety-Sense which is their suite of active driver assist (ADAS) technology. Personally, I would not get those as it’s more things to potentially break (not saying it will, but that it could) in the future, but every automaker has those these days so it’s harder to get away from it - I would stick to 2019 MY or earlier. At least they have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration. But overall, they are good and get them while you can (!!) before they switch to turbocharged engines and higher speed transmissions (which could degrade their reliability).
Clarification: for 2020 MY all 4runners got Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an updated infotainment system and larger/higher-res touchscreen. Also, “higher speed” transmission - I meant higher gear transmissions.
As far as I know they’re still great vehicles.
I may be mistaken but I think the TRD Premium is the only Toyota truck available with a manual transmission. I would get that if available.
OP is referring to the 4runner and they come standard with the 5-speed AT - no manuals offered on those.
Sorry, the manuals are only available on the Tacoma Pro.
No worries Doc.
They have auto transmission. Thank you guys.
Thanks for a great advice.