- suv 156,418
- Murray, UT
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 156,418 silver automatic
2000 toyota 4runner review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Excellent handling with that toyota toughness. introductionwith so many new sport-utilities coming out, it's easy to overlook the toyota 4runner. But that could be a mistake because the 4runner has a lot to offer. Everything is easy to operate. There's enough room in back for a ton of gear and it's flat enough for sleeping. The luxurious limited model comes with comfortable seats swathed in leather. It instills security and confidence whether hurtling down dry interstates or negotiating back roads in near-hurricane conditions. Thoughtful features abound. The last complete redesign was in 1996. Of interest to off-roaders is the option of a locking rear differential. With the optional locking rear differential the driver has the choice of positively locking both rear wheels and one of the fronts together, meaning at least three tires will be clawing their way through muck or slush. The rear seat is split 50/50. This was useful when three of us drove to a restaurant with all of my fishing gear, including some two-piece nine-foot fly rods. as a result of the ground clearance necessary to deal with serious off-road use, the 4runner sits somewhat higher than some of the competition. This means that shorter people may find it less convenient to get in and out. There's nothing goofy here, no awkward result of some stylist's whim. Just simple, appreciated correctness, which adds up to a high degree of operating ease. The instrument panel is arranged for sensible visibility and operation of all control functions. Map pockets, glove boxes, cubby holes and cup holders add to happiness during long trips. the bottoms of the rear seats flip up and the seat backs fold down, presenting a large, flat cargo area. (the rear seat headrests are conveniently stored by sticking them into a pair of holes on the seat bottom.) there was plenty of room for fishing rods and a couple of duffel bags of gear. I stopped at dawn on a long drive from north carolina to washington, d. First, the spare tire is mounted underneath, so it doesn't interfere with cargo access, and doesn't intrude on cargo space. Second, access to the rear is through a hatch with a separate opening window. Its well-designed big side mirrors, which provide excellent rearward visibility. For all-around convenience, the 4runner is one of the best of the mid-size (so-called compact) sport-utilities. driving impressiontoyota's 4runner showed off its impressive highway performance on a lengthy drive through virginia and north carolina. I was headed to harker's island near the southernmost tip of north carolina's outer banks to go fishing and quickly found the 4runner is extremely stable at high speeds. from a handling standpoint, the 4runner has one of the best chassis and suspension arrangements in its class. While some mid-size sport-utilities have front suspensions of struts or even live axles, the 4runner has an independent suspension with upper and lower control arms and coil springs. In the rear, the axle is mounted with a multi-link arrangement and coil springs instead of the more common, and less sophisticated, leaf springs. The 4runner also has the precise feel of rack-and-pinion steering and a tidy turning circle of 37. 4 feet. The result is a combination of ride comfort and handling ease that is exceptionally good for a vehicle of such outstanding off-road and rough-road capabilities. living with the 4runner and driving it on a daily basis is easy and free of hassles. About the only negative i logged was that, like most compact suvs, the 4runner does not provide good grip on wet pavement. The rear tires will often spin when trying to take off aggressively in the rain. aside from the expected toyota attention to detail, which is faultless and comprehensive, one of the nicest features is the 3. 4-liter v6 engine. Though it lacks the stump-pulling grunt of the v8s available in some of the competition, it's exceptionally high in smoothness and driving pleasure, with excellent throttle response and a silky feel throughout its wide rev range. It's a textbook example of insightful, thoughtful, comprehensive care in design and engineering. Everything about it is correctly done. On the critical issues of reliability and durability, the 4runner and toyota's reputation are a tough combination to beat. model lineup4x2 5m $21,938; 4x2 v6 sr5 4ect $25,958; 4x2 limited 4ect $33,968; 4x4 5m $24,098; 4x4 sr5 5m $27,108; 4x4 limited 4ect $36,468. assembled intahara, japan. options as testedlocking rear differential 340); cargo net 42); cargo mat 73); towing receiver hitch 305). model tested4wd limited v6 $36,468.
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