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jsabowabo

jsabowabo

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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the forum, but am a long time Toyota Truck / Tacoma owner. I've currently got a 2004 Tacoma XtraCab 4x4 TRD that I love. I've recently started looking for something that can fit my family of 5 while enjoying some top down fun. I've gone the Jeep route before, but left disappointed with the JK. I'm a fan of the TJs, but there's no option to seat 5. That brought me to the 1st Gen 4Runner, which is a lot like my very first truck, a 1985 Toyota XtraCab 4x4. So I'm on the lookout now for a decent 1st Gen. Can't believe how expensive they've gotten. This looks like a great community and I'm looking forward to helping out where I can.
 
ntsqd said:
As the owner of a 1st Gen, three of the family will need to be small, and will need to be for a while.
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They are all fairly small kids for their ages, 8-15. I probably need to put the dimension so the bench seat out and see if they all fit OK. I know they did in our old Honda CR-V a few years ago....
Is there a superior convertible option I'm not aware of? I don't want a hardtop.
 
4runner is fine.
My back seat really sucks because I have suspension seats up front.
That being said, unless i was back there all day it'd be a non issue.
A stock truck is fine in the back unless you're giant or obese
 
If it helps, i measured the back seat of my 2nd gen t4r and its about 51" door to door. I have 3 car seats though so its always tighter in the back.
I am 5'8" and find that I could sit comfortably in the back if the front seats are a little less than halfway forward when sitting in the back.
Apples to oranges really but hope this may give some perspective...
 
Thanks for the responses. I agree, three kids on a bench seat is not good for a long drive. That’s ok. I don’t see really long drives with it.
 
I've owned my Gen1 4R for over 30 years. I would not wish the back seat on anybody. Adults, kids, nobody. It's damn near impossible to comfortably get into and out of. Toss a little lift on the truck and it will be impossible. Even accessing junk on the back seat is a chore. I would look for a Gen 3, or another 4Runner flavor with 4 doors.
 
pappy said:
I've owned my Gen1 4R for over 30 years. I would not wish the back seat on anybody. Adults, kids, nobody. It's damn near impossible to comfortably get into and out of. Toss a little lift on the truck and it will be impossible. Even accessing junk on the back seat is a chore. I would look for a Gen 3, or another 4Runner flavor with 4 doors.
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nope. We have a Sienna for long trips with the family. I use my Xcab Tacoma with my kids often so the 4Runner will be an upgrade over jump seats.
 
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