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Used 2004 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle

Warren, 02/17/2006
2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am a land surveyor and work anywhere in North Georgia. Consequently, I put 30,000 miles per year on this vehicle. I have always known Toyotas were legendary for reliability, and this one has been no exception. What I did not know, however, was how exceptionally capable it is off road. I have taken this vehicle in mud close to a foot deep and it comes right out. It has also been up some inclines so steep that all my surveying equipment slid to the rear door.I expect to get close to 200,000 miles out of it before I buy another one just like it (or better). Excellent vehicle!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Comfortable cruiser

shermjet, 06/10/2009
2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After some haggling at the dealership over this car being a CPO we came to terms. The dealer would replace the two missing key FOBs, fix the significant scratch on the right side and make this look like it should for a CPO. The third row seat is missing on this, but that's ok with me. Now the vehicle. This is as smooth as many cars as I have driven. Not sure where the editors came up with the harsh ride, but I have driven this so far from Madison, WI to Toledo 3 times in the 60 days, and twice from Madison to Hayward, WI. I am averaging 21.8 MPG over all with my best being 23.7 MPG Hwy at 75mph. The cabin is quiet and comfortable and well laid out for long trips. I have the v-6.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

wouldnt drive anything but a toyota

KarenMac, 11/12/2004
2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my toyota, little pricey but worth every penny. The solidness of this vehicle is remarkable. Suv that gives a ride like a car

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving my 4Runner

FL_4Runner_Fan, 02/28/2005
2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just recently purchased a SR5 V8 4Runner. You get a lot of features for the money with this truck. Ride and handling are excellent, acceleration and braking are very good. Transmission is silky smooth. The sound level in the cabin is very quiet, with virtually no road noise.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Major Disappointment

JayEx, 10/09/2003
2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am extremely disappointed that when you let the rear seats down to utilize all of the rear cargo space, you have to slide the front seats forward to make room. I am 6'1" tall and this situation makes it very uncomfortable to drive. The Highlander I traded for this auto was much more satisfactory. Had I known this deficiency existed in the 4Runner, I would still own my Highlander.

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