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2 out of 5 stars

Think again before you buy a 2003 4R

larryjordan56, 02/03/2003
2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased a new 2003 4Runner Sport 4wd from Toyota of Roswell on November, 2002. After 4K miles this is a partial list of what is wrong...exhaust enters into the passenger compartment, the truck vibrates when the sunroof is opened, the gas mileage is 10-12 in the highway, both door panels vibrate and rattle, the hatch rattles, the center rear console rattles, HAC does not work, the transmission does not shift properly when cold, etc. I paid an extra $700 for Toyoguard but I cannot even get a loaner vechicle if I leave the car in for service.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Jen, 12/08/2009
2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car w/121,000 miles on it - I use it basically for winter driving and to tow our boats, sea-doos etc. - I have a summer car - but you know what - I prefer an SUV. It now has 131,000 on it and I hope, hope, hope it lasts for 300,000 miles...!! :) V8 power is great, gas mileage, well its a v8, what can I say, but that's ok - I don't know about the snow yet, will be my first winter w/it but sure it will be just fine. - need to learn about downhill assist and vsc.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Mostly a great SUV

Bluejulie, 08/28/2004
2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My favorite vehicle ever, especially the redesign. Great acceleration, looks, drive, handling. Quality interior.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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JF, 12/05/2002
2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I ve been searching for an SUV for almost 5 months. Finally I ve decided to buy a 4Runner Limited V8 2WD 5S.A.. So far I think is a great "car". I can't call it a truck nor an SUV, because it rides like a car. I am very happy with it and this vehicle is definitely a keeper.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love my 4Runner, BUT

MR. Rob, 09/03/2003
2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The new designed 4runner is amazing on the outside, but does have some flaws on the inside. I have the Limited 2WD with the V8 engine and get an average of 19 mpgs mostly in highway driving. The engine is quiet and powerful. The car is gorgeous from the front, but the rear is a bit less macho than the past models. The interior has some noticible flaws: 1) The cup holders are terrible 2) The seat belts are bad (they fall into the cushion and are hard to find. 3) No memory seats available. 4) Cannot get a CD changer with the navigation system. 5) No 3rd seat option.

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