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Excellent SUV
dwmiller25, 12/07/2011
2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
This has been my wife's vehicle for 5 years and now with 107k on the clock, we have done nothing to the vehicle except regular maintenance and one battery change out. This car is a fantastic family SUV. The car has plenty of power, a very smooth transmission and all out feel of a well made automobile. Hopefully we will have it for another 100k miles!
Best SUV Made!
4runnerguy, 08/17/2015
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
The 4runner is the last midsize REAL suv aside from the Grand Cherokee. This is my second Gen4, the two gripes you'll hear from me are: FIRST, Sunroofs in Gen4s take valuable head room, I'm 6'1 and I couldn't ride over bumps without hitting my head, if I stretched my head would touch. To add to the frustration of the sunroof I noticed water coming in while going through a car wash, $1,000 to replace!!!!!!! The only thing I dislike about my sunroof LESS 4runner is the rear seats don't recline in the 05's which they do at the refresh 06-09. SECOND, the gas tank is too small, maybe they ran out of room but it should be about 4 gallons bigger IMO.
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Great SUV
Laura, 05/30/2006
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought the V8 Limited 4WD and I have not been disappointed, it drives like a dream not at all like the sled like suvs I have had in the past! The interior is plush and comfy and the controls are a bit confusing at first, but you catch on pretty quick I wish the power windows were a little higher up and more illuminated, also it needs rear cup holders that are not in seat beacuse if you have three in the rear no place for cups except the bottle holders in the door. Overall drive and ride is excellent!
Absolutely a great SUV for the money
sakinosh, 03/28/2013
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
When I decided to buy a 4Runner, it was the '05 Sport that I wanted and it continues to impress. Found one used with 30k mi on it and now have 92k and it just keeps cruising. Reliable, great power, extremely comfortable seats that have held up perfectly and still to this day, no squeaks or rattles. I put on slightly larger tires than stock (only 1in), but gas mileage dipped. But a full time AWD V8 SUV isn't something somebody concerned w/ MPG should be looking for. If you want a truly reliable automobile that can tow, this is it. I change the oil/filters/fluids myself, and other than regularly scheduled maintenance, no issues. I avg only ~16mpg around town, but low 20's hwy. A great SUV
Possibly the best SUV ever made. Go with the V8!!!
Big Mark, 11/21/2016
2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my second 4Runner. My last one was a 2001, which in my opinion, is the best looking 4Runner made. The difference in some of the designs, especially getting away from the horrible ball joint design of the third gens, is a huge difference. The extra room is great for when the whole family is coming along or if you need to fill the back with stuff. The V8 is an amazing engine. I think it's the perfect balance of power/performance and gas mileage. Mileage isn't great by any stretch, but the power is worth it. I bought a V8 4X4 sport a few months ago with 186K miles. It drives and runs perfect. 4Runners build quality is like no other SUV. Both of the Runner's I've owned, the other had over 210K, have been solid and have never had issues. Only routine maintenance. I will drive this one until it literally falls apart or they put a V8, diesel or standard tranny in a new generation. The only thing I would change on my 4Runner are the HVAC controls. Adjusting the temp takes too long, everything else, they knocked out of the park.
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