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Used 2012 Toyota 4Runner Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Quality

Jake, 10/14/2010
2011 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have been driving the 2011 4Runner for about a week now and every single time I hop in, I like it even more. The ride is smooth, even over not so favorable roads (Dirt/Sand/Holes). I have been averaging about 19.8 MPG mixed driving. The engine puts out a lot of power for a V-6. By the way, I tried the pathfinder, pilot, and a couple of crossovers and this 4runner blows them out of the water. Toyota did a great job on this model.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

rogersglobal, 03/16/2011
2011 Toyota 4Runner Trail 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

So far so good! To date this is by far the best SUV I've owned. Toyota paid close attention to all the details and my 4Runner Trail Edition hasn't disappointed me yet.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun and Awesome!!

mrc12, 01/09/2012
2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
52 of 67 people found this review helpful

I love my '12 4Runner. I previously drove an '08 Highlander which I liked very much but it had a very hard ride. I originally never considered the 4Runner because I thought it was too much of a truck. Once I drove it, I realized I was wrong. The ride is smooth and quiet with minimal road noise. The ride is also very soft and floaty. Some people may like this, others not. The vehicle does dip a bit when breaking though. When I hit bumps or ride over RR tracks, I don't feel a thing. I have the sport seats, w/ 3rd row and Entune/NAV package and it is fun to use. The HD radio sounds great for stock. Heads turn when I drive by and I can say this is the most fun I've had driving a car.

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5 out of 5 stars

1,2,3,4Runner!

BradoHallini, 08/09/2019
2011 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

I spent the better part of 2010-11 researching for a vehicle that would be capable of ANYTHING I could think of. It came down to 3 and the deciding factor was longevity. I have had the 2011 4Runner Limited edition since they took it off the truck. It was stunningly beautiful and looked very determined. Since I've had it, I've put on 184,000+ miles on her without nothing more but an oil change and 3 tire changes. She still purrs and gives me as much grunt and muscle as she did since day 1. I've been up high, down low, damn near sideways and through hip high Minnesota snowbanks. "Pearl" (her given name) championed every task and seems she wants, no, NEEDS more in order to keep herself satisfied. I'm an audiophile and imagine my surprise when I turned on my favorite tracks and her stereo SHOOK me! It has most of the techie information features that are now available now, and only on the high end trim levels. This 4Runner has spent many miles on 2 lanes and busy interstates as well as busy downtown Urban mazes. Bottom line? If you find one used, hop in and let it show you some love. Trust her!

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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)
11 of 13 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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