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4.75 out of 5 stars

Not for everyone, but for the few

meagle1, 11/22/2011
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

This car is not for everyone, but if you live in a rugged area with a lot of snow and ice in the winter this is the perfect vehichle for you. I have had to "pull out" the popular cross-over "cars" with my 4runner when it snows more than 1 foot. When I drive to the city it is comfortable and has all of the amenities of my last Lexus. I would buy this luxury tough vehicle again.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Wish I Had My Old 4runner Back

4runnerdriver, 11/29/2011
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 23 people found this review helpful

I've owned 4runners since '86. Bought '11 model this yr. & this is the 1st time I've regretted it. This car is bigger and more awkward than my '02 4runner. It feels giant but the interior feels more cramped. The HVAC controls are not good. It gets really hot inside & with the fan on hi I still feel suffocating. What is most annoying is that with each 4runner I've owned since '86, the gas mpg is now much worse. It is basically the same car (but with more comforts and bells and whistles each year), what are you doing wrong that the MPG is getting worse??? For one, quit making them a few inches bigger each year. If I wanted bigger I'd buy a Sequoia. Now I'm shopping for an Explorer

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my 4-Runner!

misspriss82, 09/23/2012
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my 4-Runner brand new a year ago. I have the Blizzard Pearl color with tan leather interior. I love it! It is a bit bigger than older 4-Runners, but the ride seems smoother for an SUV this size. I only have one complaint - the windshield wipers do not have a good medium speed, they are either way too fast or way too slow. The radio area could look fancier, but it's user friendly, so I don't really care about that. I plan on keeping this vehicle for a long time and I will continue to buy 4-Runners in the future.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

love my 4runner!

havoc1649, 04/14/2015
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Complaints: noisy blower fan, a little slow to build up when throttled up, complicated NAV (like all others) Pros: Everything else is great! Strong motor, smooth in all facets. Love the rear pull out deck for the kid's gear, very comfortable leather seats, awesome in poor winter weather, really just a great all around vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Buy yet!!

S Falanga, 05/14/2019
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Have owned my 2011 4 runner since day one, bought it new. I had previously have driven many cars , but SUVs are the Chevy Blazer and the Isuzu Rodeo. By far, the 4 runner is the best vehicle SUV I have owned. Minimal repairs, no major issues in 8 years. Recall on the airbag that took many months to have repaired at no cost to me but That’s a different issue. Interior is comfortable although my husband says the seat belts sinch his waist. The steering is great, maneuvers well in tight spaces, parks easily like a car but is totally all truck! Seats 5 with plenty of room for my big chocolate lab. Perfect vehicle for grandkids too. Good on gas for SUV especially when traveling. Added a lift kit and upgraded the rims and tires just in the past year, Gave it a little face lift. Love it just as much. Already turned over 100,000 miles and runs like new. No oil leaks or drips under the truck. Paint still in great shape. People ask me if it’s new all the time and are shocked when I tell them it’s a 2011. Will definitely buy a new one when the time comes. I got what I wanted, a safe, dependable, durable vehicle with room to include family, pets, and extras. Truck, no crossover here. No moon roof or navigation, no big bells and whistles. Love my Toyota! Had one small issue with interior metallic paint in cup holder console area after placing an air freshener down overnight. The fragrance cracked the paint but Toyota repaired it free of charge when truck was brand new. Perfect repair, still can’t tell it was repaired 8 years later.

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