Used 1997 Toyota 4Runner SUV Consumer Reviews
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Best vehicle I've ever owned - 42 years
thedadlord, 07/13/2009
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I paid $26,000 for mine new in 1997. I have over 198,000 miles now. The ride is a little unsettled, it's better with a full load. Handling and steering is 2nd to none. I relocated the oil filter to the inner fender well with a bypass kit. I installed a hood deflector. I also installed a makeshift stainless steel screen inside the grill to stop damage to the radiator from road debris and bugs. The only repair I've needed are the head gasket went out under the extended warranty. Also the front brake line cracked from fatigue after a mounting bolt rusted thru. Michelin LTX M+S are the tires of choice for this vehicle. I still have the original shocks, exhaust system, alternator, starter.
Very Satisfied
j david a, 04/01/2004
1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought it used from a reputable dealer. My wife has put about 55,000 miles on it and she has done nothing but have the oil changed. I believe it has the same engine as the Lexus. We wouldn't get rid of it but we need to get another pickup to haul hay for the horses. Now that I've said all these good things, it probably won't start in the morning.
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Reliability
clow, 06/09/2005
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After having my 4Runner for 3 years, I can say that it is a very reliable SUV. I purchased it with 101,000 miles on it in 2002. I am now at 161,000 miles. Other than changing the usual, such as oil, filters, etc. I have recently replaced the shocks, struts, and battery(the old one was the original). The truck starts at the turn of the key and eveything still works, including the air conditioner. I have nothing, but good things to say about Toyota.
135,000 miles and still going strong!
Adam, 02/16/2007
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm the second owner of this awesome SUV, and it's been a pleasure to own. My wife and I purchased the vehicle with 98k miles, drove it across the US to California, and since then it's taken us on many a trip on the west coast. Great off road (excellent ground clearance). Sometimes wish for more power, but the gas mileage is great so I can't complain too much. Great vehicle!
Good Bye to a Great Old Car
GreenWay, 01/07/2010
1997 Toyota 4Runner 4dr SUV
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
It has been great to drive this car around! Bought it with 104K miles on the teller which today stands at 145K. This is farewell and a tribute to a great car which drove us without letting us down even once! Regular oil changes and a tire change were the only maintenance activities ever done to it! It is going to a new owner after having it replaced by a Honda Pilot.