4Runner vs. Tacoma - review and detailed guide!

[@dan4534]

Can’t wait to see the new build

[@calvinsallee]

I absolutely love 3rd gen 4runners, i just bought my 3rd one last week, and this ones badass, offroad bumper and winch, ome 3 inch lift kit and total chaos upper control arms, it has a sherp roof rack and rhino 270° awning and some raceline wheels. Its a 99 limited woth e locker as well. Its a badass rig, bothe my previous ones were stock so this is a big uograde!

[@ProblemSolversTeam]

Where did you find yours?

[@nate-beard]

Always wanted a video like this! Thanks for putting it together. I've got an 2002 limited with 260k. I built drawers and a bed in the back and have camped about 300 nights in there. I'm 6'6'' and I'm able to make it work, but it definitely wasn't designed for me. haha. I put a packasport on the top for pop-up canopy and camp chairs/golf clubs etc. I don't have much mechanical skills, but if you have any questions regarding any quirks, feel free to ask. I've navigated quite a few moments of uncertainty within the last 4 years since I bought it. Cheers and have fun!

[@sheastephens562]

A few other things I've noticed: The 3rd gen 4runner has a one piece rear driveshaft, not a 2 piece like the Tacoma. The 4runner has a crotch vent under the steering wheel for HVAC, the Taco doesn't! Also note that this 4runner has more random buttons because of the auto transmission, like ECT and O/D. The manuals would've only had the clutch start assist button.

[@ProblemSolversTeam]

@sheastephens562 Where did you find your 4Runner ?

[@seanlara]

Great video! I never understood why the Tacomas held their value so much better because unless you have a specific purpose for a truck, the 4Runners are such a better value and you get so much more for your money. Cheers.

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

Wrong they both have horrible frames I own one and I needed the middle section re done because of salt only if your in Cali you won’t experience rust

[@flux7522]

😂 should of looked at the frame before you bought it. And if you did its your fault for not keeping up on maintenance. Everything rusts if you dont wash and coat it. I have a perfect frame and im in Washington.

[@sheastephens562]

The 4runner never had frame recalls, the Tacoma had numerous. Looks like your 4Runner was unlucky. Always check down under before you buy!

[@runnerxa]

That is because most people don't really take care of their cars in wintery environment. It happens to every car that is in salt/snow area regardless of brand. How many people actually wash the undercarriage of their vehicles after winter or take a look of the undercarriage before winter? How many people park their car inside a garage? Unfortunately Tacomas were very popular and have a much larger community than 4Runners so Toyota end up replacing frames for Tacomas. I have owned my 1999 4Runner since 2005 and it has lived in Virginia, Maryland, New York, Utah, Montana, Florida, California, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island. Also drove across the eastern and western USA, Moab, Death Valley, and many others thru salt and snow. However, I do clean my undercarriage and check for rust every year as well as after every beach/ocean/off-road trip. My 4Runner's frame is solid and have not experience the frame rot that I see a lot of 4Runners/Tacomas/GXs are inflicted with, especially for a 25 year old vehicle. I treat surface rust if I ever see it, especially near the rear axle after banging on rocks after off-road trips and check for frame rot. I also keep the vehicle parked inside my garage. So unfortunately, the frame rot issue does happen to the majority of 4Runners/Tacomas left unattended by owners. But there are some that are kept in excellent condition by others who take care of their things.

[@CoolFrijolez]

Interesting, I didn’t know they offered rear and center locker on these. Neat!

[@arislopes1924]

Wow that 4runner is mint that’s for sure a $10k+ 3rd gen or even more with such low miles I recently bought the exact same model a 00 limited with rear locker but in black, it has 233k miles and I got it for $3500 which was a steal. If u were to keep that 4runner stock and garaged for the next 30 years it will probably surpass it’s original price of $35k which is about $65k on todays worth. Also 4runners are built in Japan which is why their quality seems to be better than the Tacoma, these 4runners were built alongside land cruisers and mk4 supras and the original Lexus models

[@sheastephens562]

I definitely plan to build this thing but will try to keep it as clean as possible!!

[@ProblemSolversTeam]

Where did you find your 4Runner ?

[@Georvanovic]

There's pre-drilled wholes on your 4Runner for a second handle on the driver side. Another thing to keep in mind is that the climate control on the Limiteds is not the greatest, and you will eventually have to repair it.

[@sheastephens562]

tha ks for the info! yes I honestly would rather the one in the tacoma.

[@malikpata1996]

The 4 door tacomas have a rear cup holder that slides out of the bottom of the seat

[@sheastephens562]

Thanks for the info!

[@malikpata1996]

@@sheastephens562 thanks for the video. I drove by this Tacoma the day I bought my 4 door

[@sheastephens562]

@@malikpata1996Haha no way, here in WA or somewhere else?