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5 out of 5 stars

Very dependable and reliable - Great Truck

G.D., 12/24/2016
2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Brought this vehicle off the lot and only had one major problem (fuel lines replacement for $1,000) other than that I had no other major issues. Its great on highway at 25 or more per gallon driving 55 or 65 mph. I could go on but its a great truck. I currently have 198K and I have a second used 4runner (2004 V8 4x4) with over 250k that I bought with 203K and it still runs great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Going strong at 20!

Drew, 08/03/2022
updated 02/06/2025
2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My 2003 Limited 4WD 4Runner is still going strong, and will soon turn 20! It's been extremely reliable throughout many years in the Third World, despite so many miles of rough and dirt roads and mechanics who may or may not have known what they were doing. Now back in the US with a new 2" lift, replacement suspension and other parts to replace those that rusted, and off-road wheels and tires. Still a beast off-road, comfortable on-road, solid power from the 4.7L V8, and plenty of cargo space. Thanks Toyota for building the old 'Runner to last!

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5 out of 5 stars

Proud and Happy owner!!!

mvh_888, 09/29/2006
2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

ever since I got my 4runner, ive never enjoyed driving as much as i have. Its the best suv so far and its from toyota.As a 27yr old prof. female, the 4runner is my ever reliable friend day or night!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

True SUV

JP Chris, 10/24/2003
2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Built to perform as an SUV should. This is not a sissy AWD vehicle. Excellent performance for off roading and surprising smooth ride and comfort for the type of frame it is built on. Plenty of pulling power and sports-car- like acceleration. Excellent anti-roll system. Incredibly smooth auto transmission. I wasn't a big fan of Toyota to begin with. I'm originally a true Jeep believer that has now seen the light.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great

Paul, 10/06/2008
2003 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We traded an '04 Envoy 4x4 for this because we trailer a dirt bike and atv. As it turns out, we can use this on the 4x4 trails near where we live. The gas mileage leaves a little to be desired, but the V8 wasn't purchased for amazing gas mileage. I get about 15 in the city and 21ish on the highway. With 1100 pounds of trailer in tow, we get about 19. I don't think that's too bad for full-time 4wd.

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