Used 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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2005 4Runner 4x4
vishnan, 03/06/2005
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great performance on paved road and offroad. Powerful, comfortable and fun. Best vehicle I ever owned.
Decent, but it's not perfect
clifford, 03/03/2007
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.
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4Running to the hills
NWSkiBum, 01/21/2005
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Wow! I tested everything (Pilot, Element, Outback, Pathfinder, X3, Explorer), read just about anything I could get my eyes on about mid-sized SUV's, and nothing could beat the 4Runner. Comfort, drivability, looks, price, and overall value - it just really offers the best of on-road and off-road performance. The first week I owned the car I took it on a three hour ski trip through two mountain passes in harsh winter driving conditions. It performed effortlessly in the snow and ice and quite frankly, turned what would have normally been a pretty stressful drive into a fun one! The 4WD and traction system are fantastic.
Midwestern boat owner
NorthernBoater, 03/20/2008
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.
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Morky, 04/09/2005
Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a hard time making up my mind but then when I drove the 4 Runner I couldn't believe how smooth and powerful it was for a 6cyl. It honestly feels like an 8cyl. I had a 95 Lexus GS 300 and my 4 Runner is much smoother and quieter. The resale value is the best from any SUV. There is no reason to buy anything else. If you drive this truck you will think you're driving a Lexus truck. Before I purchased my 4 Runner I read a lot of reviews and everyone loves their 4 Runner. I couldn't find any negative comments. Well maybe one but I'm sure that was someone who regrets not purchasing one.