I absolutely love my 2014 Trail edition 4wd 4 runner. Has 126,000 miles on it with no repair issues. It is one of my favorite vehicles that I have ever owned. I love the reliability.
Hit me up if you are interested in the 4Runner. $32k, I can send you the listing. If you live in the Colorado area and have a built out 4Runner/Tacoma/Tundra, lets shoot a walk around! I want to keep the Toyota Content going strong.
You mentioned Tundra, it's a bigger vehicle and running trails gets tight or not possible... Running trails with downed tree's, or width of road, makes slim passing... Just a thought...
I’ve had my 2014 4WD SR5 for a year and got it at 160k on the odometer and I’m about to hit 190k. Absolutely no mechanical issues and have loved it. Only maintenance I have done is oil changes and upgraded to height adjustable Bilstein 5100 shocks and leveled the front. Put on some Method 301 wheels and stock size Venom Power terra hunter tires. All off-road functions work just fine and have only gotten stuck once in really deep mud before I had off road tires
I'm currently looking at a 2016 at 160k. Carfax checks out per routine maintenance. How long ago did you get your 2014 as of today?! Glad to know nothing majorly wrong since you got it at that milage.
I bought my 2016 4Runner Trail Edition brand new on 2017 Memorial Day Weekend. I'll be taking it for the 175K Mile Interval Servicing on Friday. My only major repair that I've done was replacing the leaking water pump around 108K mile marker. Hoping to get to 300K miles one day!
I appreciate videos like this so much especially since there's not a lot of proper long term reviews. Granted I know each vehicle and driver/ owner situation is different but at the core it's good to see one go the distance.
GREAT REVIEW and vehicle- and I don't blame you-I'd "baby" it too-- because it will do most anything- no need to hammer it and beat it to death on trails... you can have just as much fun slowly , deliberately and safely. In fact-- I'm 67 , been mashed between two trucks in 99 and a sudden jolt to the side could easily paralyze me-- (and they happen often on trails if you DON'T take it easy).
Love the video Jason. I have the last trail team edition of the FJ Cruiser series. I love it and I’ve been modifying it since 2017. I only have 54k miles on it and I’m near finishing the build. The only issues I’ve had have been from the modifications. Toyota is definitely my platform being I’ve turned every wrench on all my mods from Kings suspension to a Whipple supercharger, I’ve learned a lot and broke a lot too 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Been thinking the same and putting my silver 4Runner and might go EV. The trades/offers are good, 4Runner value is great! Still debating though, paying about 140 a month for gas would be saving a bunch.
Yeah after offroading with Rivians I considered EV for a bit as well. Once they get the long distance towing better on EVs I might make the switch as well.
I wish I had kept my ‘22 TRD OR-P T4R. I drive Uber/Lyft and the MPG were just too low. I currently have a Tesla Model Y (since 1/27/23) which rocked but Tesla is buying it back under the Lemon Law because my A/C broke 3 times already (1st was 22 days after I picked it up). I’m going to get another 5th Gen before the turbo 6th Gen
@@OXFOOT I’d be curious to see how a tundra does on our tighter trails. Like maybe we should revisit Santa Fe peak as a test run. I need more towing too, but I seem to buy the same thing over and over again 😂
I installed a master switch for all electric additions so that none of them can drain the battery. Never have any issues with a dead battery. At some point I'll add shore power so the batter will always be fully charged.
There will still be tons of 4Runner content on the page. I still know these things like the back of my hand and have tons of friends with them. I would like to get a 3rd Gen here as soon as my life situation allows for two vehicles.
I could use some real world 4runner advice. My fam is considering nabbing one of these final 5th gens. Narrowed it down to the Offroad Premium, Offroad Premium with KDSS, or the TRDPro. Resale value is meaningful, though we do keep vehicles for the long term. Mostly on-road and light trail performance prioritized. No major offroading or modification intended at this time (perhaps mods in future), but we like to have serious get-out-of-a-jam capability just in case. How would you rate these three options?
Currently fighting myself on if I want to sell my 3rd Gen Tacoma and go to the previous gen Tundra myself. Driving this thing from the VA/SC to CO and WY made me realize how much of a dog it is. Plus towing anything over a single axle u-haul just ain't happening.
Yeah as much as I live the Tacomas and 4Runners I can’t have something this new plus a tundra. Logically the tundra plus a GX or older 4Runner would be my ideal set up.
I did a video with them as the main focus 2 years ago and almost bought one then. They don’t have a much higher tow rating sadly. As much as a Tacoma which is nice but still no bed. The plan is to get the tundra now and then decide either GX or 3rd Gen 4Runner after that. I personally like the GX a little more but they seem to be crazy expensive where I live.
@OXFOOT tundra is where I'm headed. 06 tacoma is where I'm at now, along with my 3500 pound camper I looked at the the first gen GX as a cheap(ish) toy hauler - I don't need 2 vehicles tho.
How much lift do you think the Bilstein shocks / springs give you? I have a TRD pro I am thinking of adding the westcott lift or Eibach springs, and wondering if I could fit the same size wheel and tire
@@OXFOOT I thought about that. For now I just watch videos like yours to get ideas. My 4R is still bonestock. I'm still thinking what wheels and tires and levelling kit that will suit my everyday driving. I dont really do offroading mostly dirt road and camping with my family.
All that added weight AND 34" tires and you're getting 15mpg without a regear? Interesting. The 4Runner has a robust, welded frame. The Tundra, not so much. They tend to "flex" then break. This is well documented. Best of luck with that.
@@OXFOOT wow that’s great! Did you had 1” front differential drop? I’m one of your subscriber and also overland engineer ,I got my 2021 trd ORP premium since following you guys with my mods learned a lot of stuff I got Eibach stage 1 pro truck lift kit 3” front and 2”rear,I had 1 inch dirt king front differential drop but my tires are 33x10.5r17 Kenda Klever RT’s on stock wheels with spider track 1.25” spacers so far I love it.i was looking at portals 74Weld has it for Tacomas but soon they’re making for 4Runners kinda pricey but you can run 38’s or maybe 40’s..
How are those inside rear window panels holding up. Really interested for my build since im trying to keep my bed platform low so i have to move more items towards the walls with a possible ceiling net
Perfectly fine. They work great but I’m getting away from using magnetic stuff on them just because if I got in a wreck they are going to fly right into the back of my head. I would only use stuff that is bolted to the actual molle panel.
are your front axles oem? if not what are they and what are your opinions on them? i just saw a video on the new tacoma having a failure. theyre very expensive and im having second thoughts. thanks for the video.
OX, my 2019 looks almost identical to yours. Love the silver personally. Where can I find the Front bumper/winch? Got the DDI seat jacker and MMP, really like that. Thanks
Sorry I might not have been clear in the video, it's at 130k or actually almost 140k but I bought it at 60,000 ish. 5 years of ownership but not 139k all on my own.
I keep the undercarriage super clean in winter. Wash it after every snow storm. I’ve not had any rust really. I mean a tiny bit if surface rust in corners and stuff but same as any car of that age.
If you want comfort the limited is the best. If you want the offroad aesthetics and comfort the offroad premium is a good move. The limited will still be the most comfortable but I've never owned one, I've just heard great things.
Looking at the 2nd Gen, around 16-21. Would I love a new one? Yeah for sure. I think it just financially doesn’t make sense as a RU-vid truck unless my channel was making way more money.
130K?? Heck this isnt'e even broken in good yet... these will easily do a million miles-- WELL!!!! I'm thinking of buying an SR5 or maybe a TRAIL edition- they are JUST as capable as the TURDS (play on trd- and jokingly because I love thse things).. just that the driver has to do it himself- instead of a bunch of electronic aids... I"D rather drive my OWN... PLUS the Trail edition will do a lot better MPG wise!! That way , it will have the capabilties of handling a rough winter with deep wet snow-- or rainy weathers.. etc.. but still do fine on the street for my regular driving. I'm 67 and injured so won't be going that much anyway..
Yeah they aren’t cheap. Sharper to buy them built than to build it yourself though. Mine would probably be closer to $38k to build it where as mine is going for around $30k now.
@@OXFOOT Ah makes sense. Saving up for one. 30k is definitely obtainable for most long as proper budgeting is there. Any key things to check when looking at one?
I thought about it until that one 4Runner youtuber blew his engine up. To be fair he really doesn’t know what he’s doing with builds from what I’ve seen but it still scared me off of it.
