Hello. I'm not well-versed in 4runners like I am with 40-series. I'm needing some assistance:
I'm buying my nephew a vehicle for his first truck. I did the same thing for his older brother a few years ago. I bought him a 1988 4runner. He totaled it and suffered a broken arm just 2 months after he got it. So, I'm thinking that the first generation might not be practical enough this time around. I'm thinking 2nd or third generation for this nephew. I want a blend of safety, better performance, reliability, cost of ownership, etc over off-road capability. It seems I've read before where the 3.0 V6 had all kinds of issues. I think the third gens introduced the 3.4? I also think a better 4 cylinder came out. Is a 5 speed available for third gens? Was a rear locker introduces too?
Anyway.... I'll let you 4Runner guys spin me up with your best all around cruiser.... And the reasons why. Thanks so much!
I'm buying my nephew a vehicle for his first truck. I did the same thing for his older brother a few years ago. I bought him a 1988 4runner. He totaled it and suffered a broken arm just 2 months after he got it. So, I'm thinking that the first generation might not be practical enough this time around. I'm thinking 2nd or third generation for this nephew. I want a blend of safety, better performance, reliability, cost of ownership, etc over off-road capability. It seems I've read before where the 3.0 V6 had all kinds of issues. I think the third gens introduced the 3.4? I also think a better 4 cylinder came out. Is a 5 speed available for third gens? Was a rear locker introduces too?
Anyway.... I'll let you 4Runner guys spin me up with your best all around cruiser.... And the reasons why. Thanks so much!