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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

Richard, 11/19/2008
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I was very upset with Toyota because I found out after purchasing my '95 4Runner with the 3.0 that there was a known problem with head gaskets but they did not recall for that year. They made up for it with my 2002. Toyota gave me more than I expected for my trade (even knowing the head gaskets were about to go) and sold this one to me at low book. It's been a great truck. Rides great, fun off-road, reliable. I'm going to lift this baby up, add bigger tires, and give myself more clearance since it climbs very well over rocks and boulders. My 15 year old is waiting for me to give it to him when he turns 16. Too bad, so sad. He'll have to buy his own. I'm keeping mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition

TMan, 02/10/2003
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is a great SUV. I bought it brand new with only 3 miles on it. So now a year later w/ 22K miles it still runs just as good when I drove it off of the dealers lot. This I have to say is one of the best looking SUV's that is on the road. Every where I go I get nothing but compliments on it. It drives great, rides great, everything is great. Overall a BEST pick.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Michelle, 05/24/2010
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 10 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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

holdem185, 12/26/2011
2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

I have always wanted a 4runner and I finally got one for Christmas. It drives awesome! It's so smooth and quiet. Gets up and goes taking off from a stop light unlike my old car. Roomy front seats, comfy leather seats. Just an amazing car! Highly recommend.

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4 out of 5 stars

Would by another one in a heartbeat

clowbell99, 10/21/2010
2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I bought my 4Runner with 32K miles on it, it now has 165K miles on it. It has been the most reliable vehicle. I have owned. I have taken it on many road trips, and it has never failed me. Driving over pot holes and speed bumps it is a rough ride. But since that is on a rare occasion, over all I am pleased. I have leather, and after 8 years of wear and tear, it does need to be replaced. It is just now starting to show it's age, and even then it is still a good looking vehicle.

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