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2002 Toyota 4Runner-always the class of the field
Terri Lusk, 04/17/2016
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
30 of 36 people found this review helpful
After owning the 2002 Toyota 4Runner for over 14 years, I think that I'm qualified to give an opinion on the subject. I keep my 4Runner in tip top shape by doing all of the maintenance that is expected of the vehicle. It has been a very good vehicle for me and I get lots of complements on how it looks. It's not usual to see a female driving this vehicle, especially an older one!! Since it's older, it doesn't have the new technology on it but then again it won't break on me! I have found that tires are very important to the handling of this vehicle. I used to use Michelin tires, but found that the new Firestone Destination tires are fantastic. They let me drive in the rain and thru puddles without hydroplaning like the other tires used to and makes me feel safer on the road. These vehicles can be tippy if not driven properly and I've never felt like it's going to tip over because I don't push it like some people do. It's not a car and you can't drive it like one!!
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Enjoyed my used for 2 years, would not buy another
Parker, 02/29/2016
updated 08/31/2016
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 30 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2002 2wd SR5 from the original owner. Had 150k miles. The SUV was excellent utility-wise for what I use (trips, camping, sleeping, biking, kayaking, dirt roads, etc). However to say this vehicle was 'reliable' is a bit over-statement. The previous owner replaced the transmission at 5 years. I also replaced it. His list of repairs was fairly lengthy, though most of them routine type stuff. I had to do a lot of suspension work, which I guess is OK for a car this age. Could tow a few thousand pounds, but wouldn't go above that due to the power lacking. Awesome sunroof. Gas mileage was decent on the highway (~22). My main gripe with this vehicle was that it just wasn't comfortable at all. As is the problem with Tacomas and 4runners, the seats are low to the ground. That's fine if you're short, but for me I found on long trips it really wore me down. I purchased mine used for $5k, but spent $6k on it in repairs. Honestly, I felt it was a waste of money for a used middle-of-the-road vehicle. I wouldn't buy one again just based on the comfort-factor alone. Sure if you're someone that drives cars to 400,000 miles then you say 'toyota' but if you're like me and don't do high mileage but might take long trips occasionally, you are definitely going to want a vehicle that is comfortable to be in for those long hours.
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18 year old "Brand New SUV".
3rd Generation Red 4Runner , 04/12/2020
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
December 16th 2019 we purchased a red 2nd owner 4Runner 4WD with 193,000 miles. We caught it up on routine maintenance..... timing belt , water pump, spark plugs and wires, valve cover gaskets, brakes, change all of the fluids and a spare tire. This car/truck drives like a brand new car. From December until April we have put 10,000 miles on it with absolutely no issues. We have driven from Knoxville Tennessee to the Outerbanks N.C., Nashville, Asheville, problem free. Some people say it rides a bit rough, and it does but we are used to it. The gas mileage in town for us is 18/19 MPG but on the highway with the A/C on we get up to 23 MPG. If you are thinking of buying a rust free 4Runner I would suggest that you take the plunge. It is one of the best vehicles that we have ever owned. I can't express how enjoyable this is to drive and how it feels like new. I have been told by the Toyota dealership that this car should go at least 500k miles.
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Great SUV
Michelle, 05/24/2010
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Love this SUV! Bought new. I'm still driving 8 yrs later and 120K miles. Only problem was the tail light bulb seems to go every other year which got me a ticket :( Mechanically very sound, well built, still runs like the day I purchased. I've replaced the water pump/timing belt only due to miles. I get 17-19 mpg in city and 23+ on open highway. I do agree with the others though that the ride can be a bit bumpy, slightly larger tires seems help with that a bit. Cost to own very good at 25K new in 2002, retail today in mint condition is $8-9K. Not bad at all! Debating whether to trade in only due to mileage and mpg.
Supercharged this thing rocks!
Speedy, 04/06/2008
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2002 Xterra which was junk for this 2002 4Runner. I test drove the then new 2003 4Runner but felt it too big and heavy. I've not had a single problem with this 4Runner, it's built tight, drives great, is quiet, roomy, and wonderful on road trips. I decided it needed more power so I installed a TRD supercharger and some other goodies which really woke it up. I've dyno tested this 4Runner at 240RWHP. That's Mustang GT territory and the 4Runner weighs nearly the same. I'm thrilled Toyota offers these types of upgrade options. It's an entirely new animal.
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