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Midwestern boat owner
NorthernBoater, 03/20/2008
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have owned this vehicle while living in Minneapolis, MN and Memphis, TN. It performed well in both climates, but better in the south. It makes some funky noises when starting on cold Minnesota mornings. It seems fussy about the quality of gas you use, the idle is a bit rough occasionally. I assume this is from lower quality gasoline, but I don't know this for sure. We had no problem accelerating or stopping with a 2600 pound boat in tow. I recommend this for people looking at tow vehicles. I love opening all the windows and roof on nice summer days. Our sunroof just recently got stuck wide open - just in time for a snowstorm! No other maint. issues.
58,000 Miles Since I Bought New
Greg, 08/25/2007
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second review on this rig. First one was at about 27,000 miles. This is my 5th Toyota (4th new Toyota and second 4Runner). I have had no problems at all (knocking on wood). These are bulletproof vehicles if you service them regularly. The maintenance cost is very reasonable. I have found the longer I own a Toyota the more I like it. This one is still very solid. I did not like the OEM tires (Grand Trek) so I replaced them at 27k with the top of the line Toyos (HWY tread)... what a difference! Like putting a new suspension on. I have been very pleased with the MPG (21.8). Actually get better city than hwy because I keep it under 20000 rpm in the city but have a lead foot on the hwy.
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Decent, but it's not perfect
clifford, 03/03/2007
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The good: easy to drive around town, not bad on the road up to 300 miles or so, very sensitive to tire rotation as it is 4wd, decent rock crawling/off road capability, decent tow vehicle. The bad: windows rattle like an old Camaro when partially down, vibration at 1800 rpm, engine idles too high when cold, expensive maintenance in the future if you keep it 90-100K miles, timing belt and valve adjustment. Is this the very last vehicle to require a valve adjustment?? Window noise.
I like the 4Runner
New VDP, 03/22/2005
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 4Runner has been a great and reliable car. The RWD has been sufficient to navigate construction sites and occasional soft dirt without a problem. The ride is more comfortable than 90% of the cars that I have ridden in lately. The visibility of the displays and access to switches and buttons is superior. The V-6 is a strong and nimble performer, the car is fast for it's segment. I have had only two problems: 1) electrical problems with locks wouldn't allow driver to unlock or lock the rear right door. 2) A/C switch burned out for some reason.
The best and the most affordable SUV
Alpha, 03/23/2005
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have driven quite few different SUVs. Toyota 4Runner is definitely the only SUV that offers affordability, comfort, safety, and absolute pleasure to drive. The interior is very well designed withall regularly used controls right at your reach. The trunk space is more than enough, especially with back seats folded. The exterior design is catchy and cozy so no matter whether you're a man or a woman driving you always look good in it and feel even better! As for driving performance during winter season, this car is just excellent, assuming you're a responsible and experienced driver. A very good buy -the best buy!