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Used 1997 Toyota 4Runner SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just incredible

Magitu, 12/30/2007
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

As I approach 300k miles, there is a single, slight rattle coming from the interior of the driver's door. Other than that, this thing is still tight as a drum. I have had to change the power antenna a few times. The driver's side door broke and wouldn't open from the inside at one point, and I got that fixed. Other than that, I have had ZERO mantenance done on the machine other than the Toyota recommended routine maintenance. I can't imagine a higher quality vehicle - and after ten years. I pay $70-$90 for each routine maintenance event, except for major tune-ups and timing belt replacement. My old Ford Bronco II cost $600/yr in brake work alone. 4Runner is an awesome vehicle.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Never Gave Me A Problem

Carolee, 11/19/2009
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great truck, held up in a head on. If I could find my car on a lot or in a driveway somewhere, I would buy it!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Best.

tshebelljr, 10/02/2003
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Best vehicle I ever owned. 150,000. trouble free miles. Cannot part with it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Keeps on ticking

VDA, 10/09/2008
1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been the owner for this car for the past 12 years and have spent less than $1000.00 total in repairs (excluding routine tune-ups, tires and oil changes). This car is amazing, never breaks down. It has 140K miles and is still going strong. Great investment. Very comfortable ride.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Takes a Lick'n

Tazz151, 10/16/2009
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd 4Runner. I had an 88 200,000miles & traded for the 97, wanted 4 drs. It has a 2" lift with HD springs & shocks and a TRD cat-back which added a little more low end power. This is my daily driver and hard use off-roader. I tow 3,000- 5,000# on a regular basis and it pulls great. I have removed my front and rear sway bars for better travel off-road, the little extra lean on the streets is not alarming. I run this on trails, service roads, crawling & even use it as follow vehicle at high speeds for quad riders. The truck gets beat hard with bumps & jumps (8ft in the air) & keeps on tick'n. No major probs. Looking to get another one w/V8 but will keep this one. Quality is 2nd to none.

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