Used 2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV Review
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Back in a 4runner
rart, Portsmouth, OH, 04/24/2013
2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I have had 4Runners in the past,
so I knew I would be getting a quality product.
I was right.
I enjoy everything about the 4Runner. It is equally at home in "high society" or pulling a boat down a gravel road.
I will say that I'm shocked at how harsh the media has been on this new model.
IMO, that is due to the fact that most review agencies are centered in urban areas.
They would prefer … everyone drive compact cars,
so they naturally prefer car based SUV's and have trouble understanding people that actually plan to use an SUV outside of grocery and soccer duty.
Do not let subjective reviews get to you.
They are comparing it to a car in every respect.
It is not a "car".
What a disappointment and SUCKS EVEN WORSE NOW
Jorge O. Morgan, Brooklyn, NY, 12/04/2017
2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
I had a 1997 4Runner that I bought with over 200 miles on it and that was the best car I ever owned. For a little less than two years, I have a 2013 4Runner that is the worst car that I've ever owned. Staten Island dealer insist that it was "Certified Pre-owned". Bald tires that he would not change. Just stab a tire on the side every time you come in for a free oil change, he says. … Anyway, the dealer experience was a disappointment of its own but the truck SUCKS. The worst thing is the fake four wheel drive. That dial instead of the small stick. The transmission stunk like it was burning from the time I got the truck but everyone in Toyota had an excuse that was followed with "Don't worry about it". While in four wheel drive, I slid and nearly crashed because I ran over a smashed pumpkin in the street. In a little over an inch of snow I slid sideways and just missed a bus. I was going about five miles an hour trying to get home. I pulled over and let people pass so that I can go slow. I took it back because the brakes were questionable. The idiot in Manhattan Toyota insisted that all of the Toyota brakes slip when they get hot. Recently I nearly crashed again because the rear, right brake cylinder exploded. I'm driving along, just came off of the 59th street bridge, into Long Island City and the car would not stop. I had to maneuver into oncoming traffic and then onto a sidewalk and let it coast to a stop. My wife was screaming through the whole unpleasant event. I was contemplating hitting a lamp post but i wasn't going very fast so I was okay as long as everyone kept moving out of my way. The local garage, put it on a lift and showed me the blown cylinder. I specifically mentioned the brakes to Toyota when I went for the oil change and inspections. I will never buy another Toyota or Lexus again.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Outstanding off-road capability
- Pro:pleasant on-road demeanor
- Pro:strong V6 engine
- Pro:ample cargo capacity.
- Con:Some disappointing interior materials
- Con:no V8 option
- Con:cramped third-row seat.
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