Used 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Dont think about it....just buy it
Nate 4Runner, Oviedo, FL, 11/28/2017
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
143 of 148 people found this review helpful
I am the type of consumer that over researches everything and then agonizes for weeks over what to do. Even after I purchase something I then end up researching even more to confirm that my decision was a good one. My lease was coming to an end of what I called my "rental car". That lease was a 2016 Malibu. No complaints about that car...I needed a cheap lease for two years and it did the job. I have had my eyes on trucks throughout the whole lease. So I have been researching mid-size and full size trucks along with some SUV's. If it is on the market, I test drove it. I fell in love with the stance and ride height of the Dodge Ram, of all things. However, I have absolutely no need for a pickup truck of that size. I have a family of 5 and we bring a bunch of stuff with us. I want it weather protected. The crossover three rows are practical but none of them gave me the feeling that Ram gave me. Out of curiosity, I went to look at Tundras. I knew they were out of my price range and again, I didn't need a truck. That is when I stumbled upon the 4Runners. I have always liked these SUV's but never drove one. Grabbed a salesman and off we went. Then all the stars aligned! This was it! That feeling of the stance of a Dodge Ram, way more spacious than a Tacoma or Canyon, the reliability of a Toyota, room for family, a closed rear that can haul everything protected, and that super hard to resist rear window!!!! Me being me, I had to sleep on this and do more research. So the endless Youtubing began. There is no competition for this vehicle unless you go super high end off road or Wrangler. After a bad Mopar experience I will never go Wrangler....plus to get one with 4 doors and a hard top you are getting up there in price. When you youtube 4runners all you see for the most part is 4x4 off roading with lots of mods. This is cool and all but not something that was selling me. I live in Florida. I am not going up any hills, it does not snow and, even if I had a 4x4, I certainly wouldn't push a brand new 40k vehicle to its limits. Fact is 2x4 or 4x4 drive the same on the road, have the same stance and height and the 2x4 version gets 1mpg better gas. Not to mention the less stuff to break argument. So..... I purchased myself a 2018 SR5 Premium (fake leather, navigation and sunroof for premium). The truck had 18 miles on it and it was the perfect color combo that I wanted. The premium/non-premium was a last minute decision. The cloth feels great compared to the "softex" fake leather. However, I have kids. Kids spill stuff. So, I got the softex. On with the review..... I. love. this. truck! We took a road trip to Miami a day after I bought it. The wife and all three kids were super comfortable and loved riding up higher than usual. I dont know what it is but there is just something nice about the way this rides compared to a crossover. It feels like a tank...but like a really comfortable tank! One thing that I thought would bother me ended up not at all.... that is the dated technology. I had Carplay on my Malibu and was dissapointed this didn' come with. Let me tell you that I much prefer not having it. Here is the thing about carplay.... You have to be hardwired in and it completely takes over everything. All of the sudden the Apple Music station comes on every time you end a call or end a trip. It gets confused managing bluetooth and usb at the same time. The technology on carplay isnt worked out yet. Thats the beauty of the 4runners tech..... it is simple and has been boiled down to stuff that works. Bluetooth when you want it and only when you want it! A CD Player!!!!!! HD Radio! Knobs! BIG enormous knobs! The touch screen is small and old school but it processes instantly. No waiting for the latest and greatest of apps to load. I even like the lack of auto climate control...especially dual zone... I could never get any of my vehicles to dial in just right automatically. The big bonus of all this is that the lack of tech means there is so much that WILL NOT BREAK! And for Florida winters....open up all the windows including the sunroof and rear window and you basically have a open air vehicle. Such and amazing driving experience on the highway. Around town I love this thing even more. You tower over cars without have a super wide or long vehicle. You can see everything. The extent of my off roading will be dirt roads, grass or gravel. I took it down one dirt road and it felt great. I play on keeping this truck for a long time and hopefully the honeymoon never ends with this vehicle. It just feels amazing to drive and solidly built. Don't let the old technology prevent you from owning one of these. Half that stuff you will not use past the show room. And it will be buggy and it will break. 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, depending on your needs, this truck is magic.
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4Runner XP Edition (off road tires)
Peter from Florida, Orlando, FL, 11/30/2017
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2010 Ford FX2 F-150 for the 2018 4Runner and love the vehicle. Fit and finish are excellent. When I slam the door, I don't see the metal waver like I did with the F-150. I felt like the Ford, while being a great truck, was flimsy in many respects. This 4Runner feels solid as a rock. So far, I'm truly enjoying the vehicle, and even with the off road tires, it rides smoothly and road noise is hardly as bad as my old truck. For me, a great upgrade and a nice compromise between owning a pickup and an SUV. If the wife doesn't want you driving a truck anymore, get one of these. You'll still be up high and have the flexibly and covered cargo area of an SUV...
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Finally, a car that checks all of the boxes for me
Scott, New York, NY, 06/29/2018
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have been a fan of the 4Runner for a few years now, and even talked my brother into buying a used '10 SR5 Premium. After seeing him rack up 140k miles and it still feeling like a new car, I fell in love with this model. Expecting my first child, I wanted something bigger than a sedan and better in Cleveland winters. Tired of all of the crossovers that are minivan substitutes with 4 doors, I wanted something masculine and capable. After making a few calls, I was able to get a good deal on a Magnetic Gray Metallic SR5 Premium. I love how it has just want I want and nothing more-"leather" heated seats, moonroof, 3 rows and navigation. The ride is super smooth, I don't get the complaints of a jostling "truck-like" ride. It sits nice and high, something else I was looking for. The controls are knobs, no little buttons to turn up the A/C, which is refreshingly simple and easy. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the coolest feature on the 4Runner- the rear window. Put it down along with all four windows and the moonroof on a summer night and try to not smile.
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Just What I Need!
Ronald Waggoner, Kansas City, KS, 07/12/2018
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an extremely reliable vehicle that fits in my garage bay, tows my trailer, rides comfortably, has intuitive controls, puts out excellent audio sound, and provides an excellent driver’s view on all sides. It has four wheel drive when I need it, and the better handling rear wheel drive when I don’t.
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Long time Nissan owner Made the switch
Cj, Shirley, IN, 01/16/2018
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2018 Toyota SR5 Premium 4runner, coming from a 2012 Nissan Pro4x Xtera was the best decision we ever made. This was my wife's 2nd Xtera and she also had a Pathfinder at on time as well. We absolutely love everything about the 4runner. And it now has around 500miles on it and it's currently avg 14.8 to 15 mpg the Xtera got 13 mpg at best and road rough but it was the Pro4x. Can't complain about anything at this point.
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