The 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Is a $50,000 Old-School SUV

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The 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is a $50,000 SUV with some old-fashioned characteristics. Today I'm reviewing a 4Runner TRD Pro to show why it's old-school -- and why the TRD Pro so cool.
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[@LaRusso]

Doug the type of guy to spray cologne before Skyping.

[@Karan-Aujla]

LaRusso LMAOOOOOOO

[@grunf5604]

Hes the guy who sprays cologne on his car first, then on himself

[@NicotineRosberg]

This 'Doug the type of guy' shit has gotten way outa hand. It has gotten stale asf. And everyone who says it in my humble opinion is a lot like Doug, maybe even worse

[@OatsOMG]

LOL

[@zako8424]

No he's more of the type to Wear a Condom After Sex.

[@RobChapala]

When my 97 4runner dies in about 15 years I'll be looking for one of these

[@jeffghant4760]

I want to buy a new car but my 03 camry keeps running. I want it to die already.

[@cesarcastillo9561]

😂

[@nalsra0]

jeff ghant good luck, won’t happen

[@jeffghant4760]

@@nalsra0 Dammit!!

[@straightbusta2609]

rob chapala you won't buy a new one then because your old 4runner prolly won't die

[@Mershhadastroke]

Doug, the kind of guy that wears a size L undershirt under his size M shirt.

[@CristianValenzuela2155]

SF180352 AFG call it a dumb score

[@jordanmalibiran8540]

One year later and it's still worth $50k used.

[@mohammedalfarsy2463]

jordan malibiran hell yes

[@jeepmanxj]

Lol no.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

SUVs are expensive as hell these days

[@jeepmanxj]

@@darthdarthbinkss because they are cooler than a minivan.

[@jackfarmer9947]

It’s because Toyota make 4x4s that last and are reliable you can’t go wrong that’s why people fork out that typa cash for one

[@Txcowboy80]

My wife just purchased a 2019 TRD 4Runner and I bought me a 2018 Tundra last year. Guess we won’t need trucks for the next 15-20 years. Damn you Toyota!

[@jerlaine1638]

Johnny I had a 2004 4Runner with 418K miles that still ran like new, so yeah you’ll probably have them for literally forever

[@brnt.9319]

Brandon Candelario my 2003 SR5 just hit 230k. Lifted and everything and it still runs well.

[@RobChapala]

Had a couple guys ask why my work trucks are tundras...I tell them I dont like trucks breaking down, they understand.

[@mteagleworld]

Brandon Candelario they NEVER die and that's the reason why people buy those

[@kmacho714]

150k on my tundra

[@JayRM714]

This is literally one of the few 4WD vehicles left on the market worth buying... The less electronics the better!

[@airhead077]

agree

[@doobedi]

I agree,toyota makes the best vehicles hands down

[@sterlingmakara]

Agreed. I have a 2nd gen 4runner and I won't trade it for anything other than a 1st gen. Computers belong on a desk, not in a vehicle.

[@amolaksingh1730]

I will take this, land cruiser or lexus lx 570 over any other car in the world.

[@jpgiii85]

@@sterlingmakara Just picked myself up a 99 SR5 with 220K miles on it. Thing runs GREAT!

[@jacobsmart9583]

Honestly less fancy stuff is less stuff to break!

[@SIrAtlex]

Thank you for explaining that...

[@condorbol]

Jacob Smart a

[@philipperiopel1911]

Worth all it's money because it's built solid and very reliable.Brings back memory of my old FJ-40 built like tank!

[@daveycrocket6277]

Jacob Smart yep less cost more and more cost more

[@sorgster]

I'd pay for reliability over Toys...ahem... Toyota over Kia

[@anthonyfulton3218]

Owner: Yea sure you can review my $45,000 SUV Doug: *aggressively smashes visors together*

[@DonBienveRosario15]

He deserve a punch in the face for that

[@BlakeGibbons]

What a couple of baby back bitches

[@HiddenGemPictures]

@@BlakeGibbons right

[@hgrouprealestatecorp4418]

i know righ, this guy is so rough with others cars. Ive seen it in multiple videos

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

But to be honest, if he broke or roughed up anything, he'd pay for repairs, and also I think you could list the damage as a feature and it might increase resale value. "Visors - custom scuffed by Doug Demuro", some car folks might buy it specifically for that.

[@spartanswerve7575]

What it lacks in useless bells and whistles, it makes up as the best looking, most reliable SUV out there. I’m a Taco owner but every time I see one of these, I take a double look

[@Wilolino]

A real bisexual petrol-head Skoda is shit tho

[@Alexwilson225playsMC]

A real bisexual petrol-head Had a 4runner for 10 years before getting another one. 20mpg, 105k miles with oil changes. I guess you don't like a high quality, smooth, high-ground-clearance, durable vehicle. I'll never drive a small car/hatchback. IDGAF about fuel economy. And I don't think a bisexual can say anything about having children.

[@Anomize23]

A real bisexual petrol-head Well first of all any SUV is not for daily driving for that matter because any European or other country is gonna laugh at your comment if you think an SUV is for efficiency. lol this is not for efficiency and also this is none of our concern

[@krasnaludek298]

Ha ha ha - nice joke. The front end design is fugly like a Pontiac Aztek. Asians keep producing the worst aesthetic designs of all time. Italians, Swedes, & Germans make beautiful cars - this is hideous.

[@fishkings423]

Spartan Swerve I agree. In my opinion one of the few actually good looking and real SUVs which I respect. I hate most crossovers but I love real SUVs like this for example.

[@josipcuric8767]

Doug is the type of guy to review circles on a cars engine cover

[@edwardvalivonis23]

And hexagons

[@enforcement2]

And a fading dot dot dot dot dot... dot design on door panels. I actually somewhat liked those particular doors for their subtle plainness. And it had fake wood, but he did not touch on that.

[@albinbiju7231]

I wish more SUVs looked like this, instead of looking like a dumb lifted hatchback.

[@Kierdziol]

It's hard to do that with smaller ones and if You make it not look like a hatchback then it looks like lifted compact wagon (like CR-V and Forester). Do You think those looks better?

[@vitoaditya8337]

Have you seen the Fortuner?

[@elijahtorres2688]

SUV’s nowadays are crossovers! This is like the only SUV that is not crossover!

[@josecastellanos4538]

TRUE, TRUE

[@sterlingmakara]

YES! I CANNOT AGREE MORE

[@chazcooks1]

50k for a car that will never break down, require almost zero maintenance, and go 250k miles? Worth every penny.

[@MikeFlores__]

Charles Kerber 100% agree

[@alexanderestk]

You're wrong. 350k miles*

[@chazcooks1]

@@alexanderestk BOOM!

[@oldbook4788]

Never break down ? in what universe do you live in ?

[@chazcooks1]

@@oldbook4788 These cars never break down!

[@thongtran3328]

Here is the benefit of owning a 4runner. 200,000 miles later. Everything is still working. You don't need to pay $500 to have a key replace. Technology is great but it has made every car disposable now. Also the 4runners feel solid and does not feel cheap. Ever been in a Cadillac? At 100,000 miles everything feels like its about to fall apart.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Test drove a CTS for kicks. It rattled and felt like a cheap rental car. It would never even make it to 100k.

[@trevrev2249]

Have a 96 xj...but it for 3 k...has 330 k miles on it.... toys are great...but there's others that hold their own too bud...look up Toyota rust recall...they fucked a lot of people over

[@llphtwozero3917]

my 4th gen now has 204K. and runs great! its lifted big tires and l love it

[@Vothify]

My 2000 fourrunner has 463000 miles! Still going strong on the OG engine

[@chasenthehype]

Honestly - call me old-school but I MUCH prefer have an actual turn-key. Keyless, while convenient are exactly as you said - crazy expensive when needing replacing.

[@thomaskoemel]

Everything he complained about is why I would buy a 4runner. I love how simple everything is on it.

[@digvijaykole6746]

Still it is better than many india cars 👌😎

[@blewyd]

13:30 I'm sold

[@JAHamilton77]

He literally said that if you have these problems with the car that you are missing the point.

[@dereklaverne7608]

It's overpriced

[@blewyd]

@@dereklaverne7608 and you seem to know a lot about cars...

[@kevinatkinson7155]

thank god toyota hasn't ruined the 4runner, please toyota, don't listen to anyone whining about real keys or small infotainment systems! we love the 4runner for being one of the last basic true suvs around. please keep it that way! (3rd gen owner)

[@ghostspectre1861]

Being a 2nd gen owner, I concur.

[@ezeo.7315]

GhostSpectre they even have a special version for this with more electricity/tech. However, I like this version better

[@error8849]

They may decide to ruin it just what they did to the land cruiser

[@m3chan1zr]

If they would offer a manual transmission in this I would 100% buy! Right now I’m looking into the Tacoma simply because it’s a 4Runner truck with a stick.

[@paschadoudou]

I’m the 99th like!

[@VictorReyes-rc9xp]

4Runners, in my opinion, are one of the most underrated true SUV’s out there. It’s just solid and reliable. Moms gave me hers with 150 miles and it’s just awesome, never had any problems.

[@jeepmanxj]

Right, except for people have raved about them world wide since they were introduced in the 80s

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Except its all of our dream 4x4

[@Jason-rp2dd]

WTF you mean underrated?

[@VictorReyes-rc9xp]

@@Jason-rp2dd mad underrated for non car enthusiasts.

[@chrisman3965]

150k miles?

[@firstnamelastname7473]

This dudes dry humor is severely underrated. Had me dying half the time.

[@JAHamilton77]

Firstnamelastname his timing and inflection are great.

[@johnsondboss]

S/O to you KING!! ✊🏾 you’re a Joe Budden fan as well?

[@goldenlantern7938]

Dishon Johnson what

[@darkinertia2]

your the type of dude that says the big bang theory is the greatest show of all time

[@gdoak1836]

LOL @ "baby tapier [sic]"!

[@areasevenpro]

Twenty years later, it will have a better resale value than the Bentley Bentayga.

[@tyjones6268]

areasevenpro yep 💯👌

[@patricksproll6750]

Considering the styling of the Bentayga, it should have that right now

[@whiteghost45]

Yeah, but the low gas mileage will hurt it

[@Dvasqz]

It’s crazy. There’s still 2003 tacomas in my area going for 8k. Not even in the best shape either.

[@Fifthcell]

Toyotas always hold surprising resale values.

[@GregSereda]

No, Doug. Those dots on the garage door opener buttons are BRAILLE for blind drivers. 11:08 Clearly, you dropped the ball on this one.

[@johnniewalker39]

Bible Flock Box - HAHAHA !!!

[@CursedDeepFake]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic, but I hope you don't think blind people drive

[@johnniewalker39]

MrYigger - Of course he is! "Blind drivers" :-)))))

[@craigbureygoingtowardsthedream]

MrYigger he prolly is but it's still brail so u don't have to pay too much attention to it

[@jozef97]

That's exactly what doug says though.

[@dickeyseamus]

I'd like a traditional key option for every car.

[@seebee9362]

The Lamborghini Aventador Has the best On/Off Switch.

[@magnus22001]

Me too, 2 out of 3 of our vehicles have push button just waiting for that stuff to break

[@linkskywalker5417]

@@magnus22001 That and push start cars are just waiting to be stolen.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Ikr whats wrong with a simple key? Keyless entry is ok, but keyless ignition....lmao they'd get rid of the key and use your phone as a "key".

[@Js16108]

AG19RDR *cough* Tesla *cough*

[@VehicleVirals]

Honestly all the advance technology on newer vehicles are unnecessary. Reliability wise it makes things much more complicated and expensive to maintain. Kudos to Toyota for keeping things nice and simple on the 4Runner.

[@rebellucy5610]

Very true! All those modern electronics break once the warranty expires. My SUV has an automatic rear liftgate. Was great in 2008. Now it no longer works and the dealer said they can fix it for just $1,200. My wife has heated seats that no longer work on her 2005 explorer. Too many too list.

[@jp23x]

Vehicle Virals good point and I agree, but why charge 50k when there's no innovation?

[@eventusvantos2770]

Vehicle Virals its not necessary but it is convenient which is why its there. And if it weren't for manufacturers doing that then the whole auto-industry would stil be stuck in the dark ages without advanced technology that have now become standard like abs, traction control etc...... Similarly you may view them as unnecessary today but they are undoubtly convenient and may be a necessity down the road later and they are definitely necessary to push technology forward. That said however its not bad to stick to just the bare bones. Each has its benefits and applications. But in that case, as someone else mentioned they shouldn't be charging you 50k for it unless they can offer high end luxury to go with it etc.

[@swift23219]

akachuy - agreed. This shouldn’t be 50,000

[@discoverlight]

Vehicle Virals they should’ve keep the reprice low too ah? They problem it’s not the lack of new features, but the high price.

[@Dholi3144]

Doug, the type of guy to show us a windshield wiper wiping air

[@JeffBoski]

"Don't judge a man by the content of his character, rather by the size of his infotainment system" -Doug DeMuro

[@TheTruthfulOnes]

Jeff Boski 😂😂😂

[@TheLastShot87]

Lmfao

[@ElLuigyboy]

5000 years of human civilisation has led us to this, pity!

[@abebibiano3149]

Jeff Boski no competition. 4runner all the way

[@briannumme9337]

Jeff Boski and Doug likes it BIG!

[@BennyDollaz]

This will be one of the few cars running around when shit gets all mad max. Wish I had 50k.

[@mr.schlongz5756]

You sound fukin stupid . Aslong as you got money and maintain anything on the car your good !

[@SylentONE]

@@mr.schlongz5756 who hurt you?

[@Dethrider6]

Just steal one when the apocalypse comes lmao

[@TheFalloutBrothersKyleRyanLive]

@@mr.schlongz5756 he sounds stupid?! 🤣

[@rickbangkok]

$50k will be worthless when it goes Mad Max....

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

The best part about the 4runner is it is not unibody, a legit suv with legit offroad capabilities.

[@renjithpallikunnil769]

Too few understand this.

[@rezicannmann808]

The best and only way to have an SUV

[@noirceur_]

So an old Jeep cherokee is a bad off road vehicle?

[@baelm]

My Cherokee + half the price of this TuRD would out-wheel it all day long lol.

[@bindingcurve]

"legit off-road capabilities" and then they add those stupid running boards, can you say hang up.

[@SawyerWX]

Doug the type of guy to return his car for not having enough quirks and features

[@4thgradedropout980]

Must be a fan of feature creep.

[@HammerRocks]

We have a saying in Australia. "If you want to go to the outback, take a Land Rover. But if you want to return, take a Landcruiser." ;)

[@cheefussmith9380]

haha awesome

[@willowandluka5302]

That’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard :’)

[@Ryno-fp7pm]

So true

[@FMC-ie3qn]

Gotta love the place!

[@isaacautos3147]

Land Rover is no longer the great Vehicle it used to be, its now made in India by TaTa

[@haplo819]

I truly think “4Runner” is one of the best model names in the entire car industry. It’s simple, it’s a real word, it sort of has a double meaning and they both fit the car well.

[@adamboyle3331]

It’s like 4-wheeler, a catch all name for quads

[@farazhussain5550]

Personally I think the name pathfinder is better because it has a meaning and is easy to understand, 4Runner is a bit odd but it is also a cool name.

[@DannysGarage]

All those downsides you mention are positives in the case of the 4Runner- low technology means it'll still be running in 20 years while all the digital new cars have broken down. 4Runners are known for their durability and reliability, they're not built to impress tech-obsessed car reviewers.

[@jordonfoster4010]

Danny's Garage I agree with that idea but I think what he's saying is that the 4runner is in the price range of other suv's that come with all these bells and whistles standard so why does it cost as much as it does.

[@digvijaykole6746]

@@jordonfoster4010 it's bcz of the reliability you can get a 150K 200K Land Rover Range Rover But the same LR will be towed by the 4Runner when it breaks down Bcz if you want to go outback get a LR But if you want to come back get a LC or a toyota

[@mark4tesla]

Still too expensive for what it is realistically...

[@leechburglights]

@@mark4tesla You buy a 4Runner to last for 20 years. That's what you're paying for. You can get two $25k Chevy Trax for the same price, but they won't last the same amount of time. If you want something cool and different that you switch out from every 3 - 5 years, this is probably not the vehicle for you. My last vehicles over the past 30 years were a 93 Chevy v6 owned for 13 years. 98 Chevy Lumina 10 years. 06 Pontiac G6 for 11 years. My 2020 4Runner should last me the better part of 20 considering all the other vehicles I owned were well past their half-life when purchased. And, if I ever sell the thing, it's still worth mostly what I've paid for it. Had it almost a year and only put 2,250 miles on it. So yes, it will lats me forever.

[@westsenkovec]

If you're too slow to get it, the simplicity is their biggest selling point. People are tired of over engineered cars where you need to go into five menus just to adjust your mirrors.

[@youtubeuserssuck3394]

you shouldn't have to pay a premium to get less features and equipment

[@TheFriskySquid]

True you shouldn't pay more for less, but this does happen to be one of the most attractive suvs on the market right now.

[@Basomga]

Yeah. Paying more for less is kind of dumb

[@pilgrim666butters]

KZbinUsers Suck thats what you dont get, these simple features are what make the vehicle desirable. Simplicity works and is fixable DIY. Yes the vehicle is overpriced just like all vehicles nowadays. Personally who buys toyotas anyways...Not Mericans

[@galactivation9577]

In 10-15 years there will be so many vehicles sold for junk because some expensive electronic bit is toast.

[@tx4runner459]

if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. that’s the 4Runner motto. Also! you can recline the back seats!!! if anybody is interested, look between the door and the back seat and on a curved piece you’ll see a obscure level, you pull that and the back part of the back seat will recline which is FANTASTIC for road trips

[@loganhand7306]

back seats recline.. *bow chicka wow*

[@g496r500t]

So why do they charge so much for the same old regurgitated engineering?

[@KaidenEberhard]

Honestly though starting a car with a real key is the best part. Pressing a button is so uneventful and boring.

[@bloodypsycho6025]

Kaiden Eberhard I agree, I had to unteach my muscle memory of doing the normal start up of a car in my push start.

[@DrStfuFool]

Not only that, you sure as hell can't replace an ignition button yourself.

[@Letsgettoit362]

& can mess up your starter eventually

[@samanthacallaway2276]

Also nobody can replicate the key fob signal by just walking around your house and getting it. (: That’s a bonus, plus I love the sound of my 4th gen’s massively overbuilt and underpowered 4.0 V6 starting up. Ridiculously huge, barely moves lmao (faster than the 3rd gen at least and almost as fast as the V8 with the VVT-i)

[@Aws_177]

People who buy 4runners, and I am one of them, don't care about the luxurious features. We care about reliability and off-road capabilities. It is as simple as that. Good video though 👍🏼

[@mj-np9sy]

The people who are buying 60k JL wranglers care about technology. Toyota has handicapped themselves. Test driving a TRD pro Vs my new Wrangler was like going from a brand new Honda to a 2004 Honda. I am a massive Toyota fan boy and always owned Toyota or lexus but there is no comparison. The 4 runner doesn't even have the new Tacomas level of tech which is already behind. No android or Apple play in 2018 should fire everyone working on Toyotas electronics.

[@dexterjsullen]

Lol just get a 4wheeler then, if that's the case.

[@Aws_177]

More tech = more things that have the potential to break down. Reliability to me is more important than tech.

[@timcitizen7147]

If you dont care about reliability sure, buy a wrangler. Theres a reason everyone here in desolate places in Africa and Australia is driving J70 LandCruisers and Hiluxes and not Chrysler shite

[@mikefoehr235]

I have a 13 Taco with same engine and transmission...I have 120 000 kms on my truck and it is dead reliable...I took joy today to see a Hyundai and Ford SUV stranded on the side of the road while I drove by.

[@chewbaccabuddy3377]

This thing is a proper nod to when SUVs were designed for off-roading, not for shopping

[@redxj4968]

Its a minivan that just looks like a suv. The last great toyota offroad vehicle were the landcruisers with lockers and solid axles.

[@brendangibson5790]

@@redxj4968 I didn't know mini vans were 4x4s with solid rear axles and lockers bro.

[@redxj4968]

@@brendangibson5790 in order to capability out of that thing it needs an SAS swap and some clearance on the body.

[@redxj4968]

Jeeps still exist

[@modelmanjohn]

OMG! You have to take the key OUT OF YOUR POCKET?? And use it open the door?? And start the engine???Its like we're living in the stone age!

[@bman12three43]

on a car that costs this much, something better is expected. Yes the point of this car is to have reliable mechanical systems that don't break, but those shouldn't be this expensive.

[@YouWillNeverKnow]

modelmanjohn Your wallet will thank you in 5 years tho.

[@noneed6654]

He's being sarcastic dummies

[@DelTalkoh]

TheAlternateAir I used to work for Toyota and the keyless is an option people like to get physical keys though because it has a less likely chance of breaking. The keyless system to fix on a Toyota cost thousands of dollars to fix. Yes keyless is convenient but I would much rather have a key

[@ToniValentineF]

modelmanjohn dude your comm beats me i don't even know that was possible or an extra option

[@tobyhowell1140]

Honestly, when I drive cars with lots of electronics I never seem to use most of them. This is a prime example of a vehicle that's not trying to show off and sell units by adding every little feature to justify value. This is the kind of vehicle you aren't afraid to drive in the worst snowstorms and down the roughest roads while the other SUVs are stuck in a garage somewhere.

[@ALAPINO]

(Human hand for scale) Never change, Doug. Never change.

[@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus]

Repent and be holy be born again

[@timharper3390]

Gawdammit please change. Please outgrow this college-age dorkdom. Please stop being a whiny twat over screen size and physical keys. For the love of Dog, please please please change. Immediately.

[@jason63599]

A lever to enable 4wd is much more efficient than a button ,every offroad enthusiast would prefer that.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

How?

[@m3chan1zr]

I prefer the lever over buttons.

[@aljazperc]

On lever you can feel when 4wd engages, you can feel if anything is broken differentials, you can feel if engine is running strange, if engine is touching the ground, it works even if battery is emtpy or engine turned off... With button, in case something is wrong, you have no idea why 4wd is not engaging.

[@nicholasjanssen2175]

With a transfer lever, you actually know it's in low. There isn't a solenoid to fail, there isn't a sensor that goes bad, and not to mention you could short out the switch from water crossing and have your transfer case try to shift at the worst possible time.

[@tigerbiterhater]

Lever you physically put a pin. The turn base knobs is just electronics.

[@amirmanibmanampan159]

Doug:this shit is old school without any fancy tech the interior is BS with big buttons and a phone size screen and it comes with a........a key😢 Me: PERFECT😍😍😍😍

[@brynmcdougald2418]

THE HATER stfu boomer

[@bagels377]

Thats why i love Tacoma’s, tundras, etc. The simplicity

[@mustafasaqib1688]

@@Sta_up A great example for that was my dad's 86 Toyota Tercel. Those are known as one of the LEAST reliable Toyota's of the time. It had gotten to a million miles and is still being used by my dad's friend

[@averagehummer1213]

if you had literally watched until 7:30 he said that that was the exact point of the damn thing

[@Isaac-rb1bb]

28 STAB WOUNDS poor carlos

[@andreitarter5891]

I just bought a 4 runner today and I am so excited to go on adventures in it. I am a simple guy, I want my car to work and I don't want to pay a ton for features im not gonna use and can break. Also, theres an awesome community around this thing and that makes it all the more fun.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Doug's the type of guy to wear a t-shirt under a t-shirt...

[@joseselemi4571]

Earnest Bunbury LoL

[@regnarecaps]

Pet peeve.

[@shoeplasticinsubwaybread7960]

Earnest Bunbury Douggie is the kind of guy to eat you out with your choice of mayo or tartar sauce 🤓

[@triskits_mmm]

Heyyyyyyy dont be mean to dug. I live dug

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Earnest Bunbury He gets fashion advice from Sheldon Cooper.

[@josephfoster1445]

Doug is the type of guy to review "an old school" 4WD and not take it off road.

[@OverlandTT]

Big buttons are for function either whilst wearing gloves or going over rough terrain!

[@frozenyetimug]

iVlogBuzz "whilst"

[@OverlandTT]

Graham Ardner Whilst is proper English grammar.

[@vaagmikaelian9078]

no it’s for lil dick

[@killerkingdon]

iVlogBuzz tis correct good sir!

[@lonememe]

How the fuck does Doug not know this!?! It's the highest end OFF-ROAD oriented package...and off-roading is...bumpy!

[@bblack340]

Doug, the type of guy to drive safely in GTA

[@philb5593]

I personal love an actual key. It just seems right.

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

I have a name that I was too lazy to come up with.

[@fordgt2659]

I have a name exactly

[@72Disco1998]

Less items to go bad in 10 years.

[@fredbrackely]

I don't. I've had locks full of dust fail, but I also don't like smart keys for their cost.

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Yea, but that keyless is soooo much easier.

[@thesaint8400]

What's Doug's thought process while getting dressed? 'K, got one t-shirt on but let's add another to be sure.'

[@mikekors2003]

The Saint no pit stains

[@thesaint8400]

jclaunch00 ok Rainman

[@kovam1812]

jclaunch00 lol thats crazy,

[@johnmccain3762]

The Saint wearing another t shirt stops sweat from showing through the actual t shirt when it’s hot

[@TheAbsoluteZ33RO]

Everyone's complaining that it's 50 G but doesn't have the features? Didn't see your GLK come with a lift, Fox shocks, Rear Lockers or even a proper 4x4 system. The mechanical features in this thing alone make it worth every penny! Hope Toyota never loses the vision with the 4Runner!

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

TheAbsoluteZ33RO Exactly. Features doesn't always mean luxury. Mechanical prowess and durability are what it does best.

[@1mlb704]

Agreed 100%

[@curlyfats]

Exactly. "This Lambo doesn't have heated seats or enough room for golf clubs? For $250k? Hell no!" - No one ever

[@ponysoftonline4533]

TheAbsoluteZ33RO yep

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Curlyfat / Matt Great way to put it

[@MuppetVT]

"Maybe it's time for Toyota to think about just a little line. Make it easier for everybody." I have an 80 Series LC. They used to do the straight line selector. I've put it in low gear and neutral instead of drive too many times, I have to look down to use it. I like the slots

[@nickb9563]

you pay $50,000 up front, but end up saving boat loads when you don't have to go out of your way fixing all the fancy electronics competitors have i can almost assume the reason toyota is having you pay so much for it is the fact that they wont ever make much in repairs

[@GiordanDiodato]

depends if you tax it or not

[@rmagistr]

Spot on!

[@abstraction21]

I guess that depends if you plan on keeping it for 5+ years, which I assume a lot of 4Runner owners do. I personally just lease a new vehicle every 3 years and save a boat load of money by only paying the depreciation costs.

[@jacktran960]

They're made overseas which is why they're expensive, there's an import tax on 4runners. Also the 50k is only for the TRD Pro; most people would get a SR5 4WD or SR5 premium, which are around the 36 to 38k ballpark before getting any addiotnal options (aside from 4WD).

[@nicholasjanssen2175]

But, think about this: by building such a long-lasting vehicle, they may not be losing as much as much as you think: if this truck is going to be running for 3x as long a competitor's vehicle, even if it has 3x fewer problems per lifetime of a competitor's vehicle, Toyota won't be losing much. Also, because the parts last longer, aftermarket companies have less of a demand to create the parts, letting Toyota keep most of the parts market to themselves.

[@noneed6654]

Simple car= Simple maintenance, thanks ToYoTa

[@cosmicdust2071]

Halen 19 and high price

[@markmnorcal]

My 1991 3.0 V6 Toyota Four Runner runs like new with over 350,000 miles. It's loaded and I'm the second owner.

[@iamthefuss934]

Exciter damn. My 2000 has 293k haha

[@CHARLIEBITESHARD]

I have 250k on my 04’ sport v6 4wd

[@nephimcknight5832]

My 1997 has 250,000 miles and it's running great. I drive back and forth from Utah to San Francisco every couple months for work and it's been the best vehicle I've ever had, way better than my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT

[@xidaq4998]

What do you look for when buying a high mileage vehicle?

[@GoodTimeJoey]

I LOVE my 2012 4Runner! You don’t buy a 4Runner for all that other tech crap, not saying that’s all bad. You buy a 4Runner cause it’s a 4Runner, and it’s a truck based SUV that’ll go almost anywhere and it’ll last forever 👍👍

[@okussidenote3261]

Doug Demuro, the kind of guy to go into a dealer and ask for a certified copy of a cars Doug Score before purchase.

[@gavinfourie569]

Why am I laughing so hard hahahaha

[@airbomb34]

No, Sir. I didn't ask for MPG ratings. I asked for the vehicle's DOUG SCORE!

[@BillStreetStudios]

I really want the Doug Score to become a industry standard

[@bonzobonanza]

Doug is the type of guy who plays with the sun visors after filming

[@owenjansen1763]

The large buttons and dials are for cold weather so you don't have to take off gloves off roading

[@OneManOnFire]

But to use the seat warmer you must take your gloves off

[@supernoodle6522]

Owner walks out, “Hey how’s the review going” *sees Doug playing with the sun visors

[@DOMOnations]

As a Toyota enthusiast I've never clicked and liked a video so quickly.

[@aerbes1]

Andrew there are... Toyota enthusiasts??

[@DOMOnations]

Andrew Erbes enlighten yourself about Toyota trucks my friend. I'm not talking about Corollas and Camrys here

[@memo12310]

Andrew a very weak engine. I was so underwhelmed with the tacoma

[@tayzonday]

That color though! Is it blue? is it indigo? is it purple?

[@gbakes5876]

TayZonday it's blue

[@disposablechannel4306]

I think it's gunmetal blue

[@redvivid]

Holy shit... It's chocolate rain guy...

[@adrianbaraboiu5317]

It's rainbow

[@adamgreenhaus4691]

It's blindigurple.

[@joshbacon8241]

Doug, the type of guy to put a 12 circle engine cover on a Defender so he can say he has a V12 Defender.

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

Josh Bacon doug the type of guy who adds 5 more circles in his sunglasses to people and kids think to say: Man, that damn man got 7 eyes or Mom, that man has 7 eyes. A MONSTER A MONSTER. ARGGGGGGHHHH

[@georgelurye6274]

Also the guy who prefers as many screens as possible, like in the Range Rover Velar (even though they're broken.)

[@spencerfalzy]

Now you’ve made me think of a v12 defender. That would be the most beautiful car. It would make my freelander 2 shit the bed.

[@eeshwar25]

"Mid-sized". That thing is huge!

[@diamondsprince]

welcome to America

[@williamwatkins2538]

It’s mid sized the sequoia is the biggest one they have the land cruiser is actually the same size as the 4 runner

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@williamwatkins2538 the Land Cruiser is a bit longer and a bit wider than the 4Runner.

[@williamwatkins2538]

@@MichaelMiller-rg6or it’s closer to the 4 runner than it is to the sequoia

[@williamwatkins2538]

@Jonathan Losito you asking me?

[@redvision350]

Complaining about an actual key is ridiculous. Have we become so pathetic we can't even turn a key anymore?

[@cgreen5960]

Rank1 he should compare replacement price the rav4s “keyless” key

[@cheefussmith9380]

what Chandler said. My MIL had to get a replacement FOB for her altima... now she has keyless entry/start again but she's $500less as well...

[@SanguineThor]

For 50k it better not require you to turn a damn key This coming from a person who only owns a 2000 dollar forester

[@taylor92493]

Why do comments like this become popular? It’s like time is leaving you behind and you need a group of people to confirm your frustrations. Personally I don’t give a fuck how my vehicle turns on because the joy of operating a vehicle is phenomenal. Understand that this is a privilege that a large majority of our species won’t ever experience.

[@omen2332]

Apparently.

[@SilvesterHumaj]

6:18 It's a good thing that Doug wrote HUMAN hand for scale, Otherwise I would have thought that was a cat paw.

[@wmoran7111]

Silvester Humaj also, isn't he like 8'5"? More like sasquatch hand for reference lmfao

[@69ssj]

Next time he should use a banana for scale. Then we know he's with the times.

[@timsouttahere]

Will M 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HuxTheSergal]

Hello! It is me! Doug the human!

[@sithlordsoup]

That truck will probably last forever.

[@carlvonfuckwits2934]

sithlordsoup yeah, I bet it's stupid gonna last. These others have too many things dependent on computers.

[@patrickgronemeyer3375]

loser why? 50,000 for old tec. lol just get a used one or a Tahoe or Suburban. or a ford f150 super-crew cab, 6.5 foot bed, ecoboost 365 horse 420 lbfts, and 4x4 for 50 grand too. lol you toy people make no sense. i want an old small truck with no power and bad gas mileage cuzz the you tube guys says tooooo. LMAO what a lame show. no sub for me. sad really, to see people think this is a good truck. btw all truck are reliable its 2016 duh.... lockers are standard on most full size trucks now.... lmao wow.

[@beastlymclaren4631]

patrick gronemeyer you know nothing about vehicles so don’t comment! This is a lot more reliable than you think all the other cars are! These are still running strong at 500k miles! And you won’t see them in a shop like Chevy and Chrysler products! $50K is the average price for large SUVs these days! Clearly you haven’t looked at an msrp paper since 2005

[@patrickgronemeyer3375]

i said it was over priced it is clearly. thats why you but hurt. your opinion does not matter. click and look at the facts lol. loser you clearly no nothing about cars.... lmao. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn-le6aqbMqdiaM

[@oscarfavela6699]

My 1986 toyota 4runner sure is.

[@MrQuartzable]

The buttons are massive because they take into consideration that off roaders wear gloves

[@AleXstProduction]

Are you going offroad or are you welding back the Titanic? how big can a pair of "offroading gloves" can get?

[@bradhaines3142]

thats bullshit. drive some rough roads and see how well your hands stay anywhere near where youre aiming.

[@AleXstProduction]

@@bradhaines3142 Thats true, but has nothing to do with the usual "offroad gloves" comment I see everywhere

[@aklisparta3790]

A practical simple car with an actual key without all useless technology really hope Toyota will continue on this path with the 4Runner really love it

[@tylerfallon5774]

Akli Mira thank you, I completely agree. So little to break and it'll stay looking and working good forever

[@nikolairose2739]

Fr the only infotainment I actually need is bluetooth. IDK why people need to be watching Netflix or some BS. And if you want to look at maps jus have a nice big tablet close by.

[@XxJkatxX]

I’ll take the 4 runner every time. It may be 50k but you won’t have to worry about reliability in every condition. This vehicle is an easy 250k+ mile vehicle. Something you don’t see out of a lot of other manufacturers

[@geraldgreen5027]

Jstew Productions Or... you can get a Lexus GX460 with that money. Still has Toyota reliability

[@geraldgreen5027]

Jstew Productions Yea, even I think the Toyota looks meaner than the Lexus

[@UnseenSpirit]

But you miss out on a cool BMW x drive screen

[@soytupappa]

Jstew Productions the old mid 1990s ones with an overhaul go about double that

[@Parker-di7ef]

Remember the 50k is for the pro model. A base lower end SR5 model has almost all of the same features for 35k.

[@menaseven9093]

The Toyota 4Runner is a very strong, reliable and long lasting car.

[@ayo.oli.]

mena seven My dads 06 has lasted him forever, he still has it and the only time it was damaged was from this college teen in a fucking Kia.

[@saywhat9158]

Yep...though it isn't immune to all the incompetent drivers on the road. Just lost our pride and joy 06 to a phone jabbering BMW soccer mom and the insurance company is treating the value like any disposable modern piece of shit car made today. That car was pampered with all synthetic fluids and low mileage for its age and had a lifetime of potential use and gets the same crash value as these single digit lifespan cars. No extra value for quality as constructed nor owner care...BS.

[@markmnorcal]

My 1991 has over 350,000 miles on it.

[@gamacios7956]

TruHP My dad had his 06 for 11 years before selling it lol not a single hiccup with it

[@jay-uo2bi]

Sure it's reliable, but so is a Corolla which is mucher cheaper and full of features.

[@THuang-lt1ob]

15:16 ......a baby tapir i absolutely love how casually he notes that

[@jordanl9861]

I like how he borrows your car to diss it on the internet😂😂

[@marlynm.1395]

Jordan L I agree... nothing but negative things said. The title should be “Let Me Tell You Why I Hate The 4Runner”

[@cevivillatoro6949]

Notice he does that with almost all Japanese cars

[@johns.7609]

Jordan L I think you missed the point completely

[@TehFlanMan]

Everyone who let's him borrow their cars knows he might possibly shit all over it.

[@balkee42]

I bet he even ripped a fart in the seat just for spite

[@fokedebulshemusic1562]

Is it weird that this is my dream SUV?? Love it. Lol

[@arkandrada3305]

with so many dreaming like you do?!? nope... lol

[@llphtwozero3917]

nope not at all. this guy obviously drives a Passat. I have a 4th gen with over 200,000 on it and I love it. everything this guy complains about are things I actually love the 4runner for.

[@colormesarge]

Nah. When I was a boy I lusted for the 2nd gen and now I have one with 230,000 miles and am considering a 5th gen as another one ☝

[@navajoson]

What do you think of the front fascia? I actually like it, but, Doug has spoken.

[@mahanc1124]

My dream SUV is the toyota land cruiser

[@chipcool6654]

Doug is the type of guy to have a fight with his sun visors.

[@yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907]

Toyota, Thank You for keeping the True SUV's Alive

[@duckie8126]

Doug the type a guy that needs to remind everyone that his hand is a “human hand"

[@tysonbrown3077]

Now you’re just trolling us with the undershirt

[@tomnyboy0916]

Tyson Brown I’m sure he edits out every time he tugging on the collar of that under shirt

[@clamfishing3795]

@Bryce hes married

[@zaphods2ndhead193]

The gear pattern comes in VERY handy when off-roading. When you are on a really sharp switchback with a 1500 ft drop off that takes a 5 point turn to complete, you don't need want to have to look at the gear selector to see if you are in R, N or D. You need to know by feel. The FJ Cruiser has the same thing and I am thankful for it every time I am on a trail like Black Bear near Ouray, CO.

[@k20z17]

not saying your wrong but the pattern is also there because you need some kind of lockout so it can't accidentally be shifted if you bump it. Most manufacturers use a button but I would imagine this simple pattern uses less parts and is more reliable then a lockout button.

[@Esdeath_0001]

FJ cruiser also had a six speed manual

[@jjjr8664]

Silverton > Telluride

[@livefreeordiehard8898]

totally

[@mryogsothot2470]

Damn WHY WHY Why Toyota canceled FJ??? I have FJ 2007 and i love the it. I had some hope to upgrade, and then boom, we canceled this.

[@mathu991]

I love it. Never change 4Runner.

[@leechburglights]

And they haven't... rumor is 2022 models will still look like this :) Plenty of parts for my 2020 over the next 20 years LOL :)

[@Branhawk]

6:37 my 87 Camry has the exact same clock and clock set up buttons. I love it it’s simple and it works.

[@xplorearizona154]

T AN if it's not broken do t fuck with it.

[@aaronstevens9587]

I love that this has an old school key system

[@dco122]

Rolling down all the windows (including back) and opening the sunroof really opens up the ride. My wife owns this vehicle and loves to do this. Toyota is leveraging their dependability and shirking fancy electronics. I'd rather have an "analog" transfer case shift lever than a knob/relay version. This really comes home when stranded while on vacation with some silly code light or item failure. The cup inside the cup holder allows you to actually clean it. These things get gross. A straight-line shift is a lot easier to bump into a bad place while off roading. Yeah, I hate all the warnings, but we seem to be a dense/litigious market..

[@radanju3]

You got a couple things wrong: 2018 4runners do have an option for keyless entry, and has a collision sensor option too.

[@thegrimracer8878]

2018- people complain about turning a key and shifting with a lever smh

[@swabby429]

I'm glad there is still a vehicle that doesn't have all sorts of electronic crap.

[@georgelurye6274]

I agree. Shouldn't it be cheaper because it doesn't have all that new tech? Well, it doesn't because there's no competition and lots of people who are willing to pay that much to have much less.

[@MAVORlC]

George Lurye It's not even expensive 40,000AUD/30,000USD buys you a shitty AWD suv and 60,000AUD/46,000USD buys you a Prado or one of these

[@BAYAREA_PizzaParty]

J Johnson Well if you'd like to go back to the 80's or something I guess..

[@nickferderer2585]

Ben Daulton who’ll be saying that when their vehicle is on the side of the road and needs to be towed. My wife’s 1997 4 runner has over 290k on it and haven’t had a single issue with it... my 2009 tundra had 180k on it when I traded in for a 2017

[@charlesmartel3425]

Yep. We have a Sequoia and a Highlander. The Highlander has 265k and the Sequoia has 220k. We've had to change the oil and the brakes, and that is it. Zero issues. My brother has a 90s 4Runner with 475k miles. Toyota trucks have been darn near indestructible.

[@dreadlocksoutdoors492]

Doug, the type of guy to put a t-shirt on, forgetting he already had one on.

[@nyak63RUS]

I bought my old 4Runner new in 2000, paid $27,800. Sold it 20 years later for $13,000. So it just barely lost 50% of its value in 20 years. Kinda wish I didn't sell it though... Such a phenomenal vehicle.

[@jjj4888]

It seems like I'm the only one that's actually ok with having a regular key

[@Fifthcell]

JJ J no you’re not trust me. I’d rather have a key than a fob

[@marklandis5794]

JJ J Yes, only you.

[@Rod.Machado]

Just imagine charging your car keys.

[@kangkim150]

My BMW key charges when it's inserted into ignition.

[@vuriby]

Same bruh, I hate new "keys"

[@tc2241]

T4RN Fanboys: *"Doug doesn't understand the point of this car!"* Doug: "..but none of this matters, If you complain about how old fashion the car is you're missing the point" Like some of you didn't even watch the video

[@diegolijeron9279]

So I have to wait through over 20 minutes of him bashing it in order to say this his opinion is irrelevant?

[@tc2241]

Diego Lijeron 6min and I wasn't aware pointing out missing/old features is bashing. Especially when the Jeep WGR is able to do both

[@DCGarage]

Yes, because otherwise, your opinion is irrelevant. Either watch the video or don't, but don't watch half of it and leave a shitty comment. Of course he points out it's obvious flaws, that doesn't mean he doesn't get the point of the vehicle.

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Diego Lijeron I don't believe he was bashing it by any means.. However, (as being owner of a 18 limited) it should have a few more features for the price.

[@NoWr2Run]

Doug acknowledged that he does UNDERSTAND THE POINT OF THIS CAR IF YOU WATCHED HIM DRIVING IT ?

[@zakm4012]

Doug I don’t appreciate you speaking for all of us. I actually love what Toyota is doing with the Shifters. Not only does it feel better and look better. It’s harder to put your car in reverse while driving. And I for one think they should keep doing it.

[@alexanderestk]

Last month i bought a 2019 4Runner. Absolutely no regrets. Will be keeping it till it hits 400,000 miles.

[@tpad6]

Ten months later, Do you still like your 4runner

[@sparksglencoe2037]

@@tpad6 I also bought a brand new '19 4Runner a year ago, I love it more now than when I bought it.

[@alexanderestk]

@@tpad6 Late reply but I ended up selling it so that I could buy a house. My income to debt ratio was to major lol. I did end up buying a 4th Gen 4runner 4x4. I love 4runners!

[@jimmy22334]

400k? That’s just the break in period.

[@hibuddy2768]

@@jimmy22334 lol my 2000 4runner has 223000 miles and is as solid as a rock

[@TheBenjammin]

Being old school IS it's value. It's reliable without all the bullshit. I wish they would come out with something designed mainly around ease of diy maintenance....that would be cool.

[@TheBenjammin]

James Hill Automakers should take note...people don't need foot sensing tailgate openers and park assist and all the other useless bullshit. People want good reliable cars that's it.

[@kangkim150]

People paying almost a $1000 a month in car loan payments wouldn't really care about reliability more so than status.

[@texan75835]

if they sold those in the US with a good supply of inexpensive parts I'd sell my wife for one.

[@veronicagreene7710]

Eric He he's only allowed to sell me if it's for guns.

[@The-Tech-Man]

TheBenjammin5150 if land rover would make another defender that is the EXACT same as the 70's-80's model, same exact diesel engine, same design with the bench seats in the back, I would buy one.

[@JoshsWorld]

I will own my 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD until the day I die! . . (unless I sell it)

[@werbinich7908]

or u crash it

[@TempoMontages]

im going to keep my 2000 limited 4runner as long as i can as a daily/work vehicle because it is so cheap to maintain and keep on the road.

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

Hype Tempo how cheap on yearly basis?

[@TempoMontages]

Drunken Hobo the 3rd gen 4runner had very good crash test ratings for the time.

[@TempoMontages]

Harambe just fluids and tires. The only big hitter is the timing belt and water pump and I did it my self so that was $200

[@JeffBoski]

My baby Tapir is going to love the roll down rear window

[@bestmillimeter1858]

I keep my pet chupacabra in the trunk of my Miata

[@redkeating5933]

My furry baby loves mayo

[@huascarlopez5821]

The 4 runner has always been my dream SUV. I got one new in 2015 and I couldn’t be happier. Took it off road a few times and it drove like magic. The best part about this vehicle is that it gets better as it ages. Based on the history of this vehicle, it may last me 25 years. A friend of mine is waiting for his 96 runner to die so he can get a new one but the truck refuses to die. It is an indestructible tank. While it is true other models may be more fun to drive, they won’t last as long.

[@teddysliftworld]

That is what every SUV should be! Good off-road, simple and practical.

[@jacktran960]

Every SUV should be practical (great visibility, tons of storage, towing capability), have great low end torque, and be great off-road.

[@daveblueballz6659]

Ever heard of trucks, guys...?

[@jacktran960]

@@daveblueballz6659 Too big of a wheelbase to off-road in tight areas.

[@shnebs3013]

Also outdated and overpriced! Fuck yeah!

[@shnebs3013]

Jack Tran yeah because you’re actually gonna be off-roading in areas that require that small of a wheel base. Smh a truck can off-road just as well for most people. I guarantee you won’t ever encounter a situation where wheel base matters unless you’re in insane rock crawling situations that you could even get through without a lot of mods

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

50k isn't for doodads. It gets you a true off road beast with a heritage greater than royalty. Its not for techies, its for mountain men and fur trappers, south American drug lords, and arab stunt drivers. And me, a milf trapper.

[@kingof901s]

bruce wayne hahaha only peasants complaining about the price

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

Armando Sturzenegger it means cocks

[@samadams4446]

Armando Sturzenegger features

[@eliotduerr4835]

bruce wayne wow..... that comment took many weird turns

[@Satwikakul]

you couldnt even afford a used camry

[@nickmundun8363]

No push button start? I have to insert a key? That might break my wrist!! First world problems

[@Blackout_1692]

No if you want to break your wrist starting a car try starting a really old car from the 1910s that used to handle to start it

[@A-Ylover0FtheLordJesus]

Repent and be holy be born again

[@nigwardtesticles3508]

I’ll be damned if I’m gonna spend 50 grand on a truck with a cellar key

[@StriveTerry]

This is literally the only thing I don't like about mine. Well, that and the factory headlights are shite.

[@deji8465]

Lol not everyone has a pRivElEgEd lIfe like u Douglas Bet this dude has a key start car

[@whitehh15]

You have to reach into your pocket, take out the key, insert it into the ignition, and turn the key to start it? As a millennial this offends me.

[@human1513]

Lol.😂👍

[@blewyd]

Now buy a range Rover too if you're all about tech. (No hate)

[@ZaibatsuHeavyIndustries]

blewyd But a Range Rover will last 6 miles and be worth nothing in 10 years

[@sparksglencoe2037]

How could this offend you? Today, you still have to do that with a real woman

[@loudring6247]

@@sparksglencoe2037 😆

[@casey6556]

Honestly I love the Toyota shift pattern. I feel like it's a failure of automotive design if I have to look at something to be 100% sure I'm in the right gear.

[@jacktran960]

And it doesn't even take effort to move it from park to drive, just flick it to the tight and down. My 02 sc430 is just like that. IDK why Doug doesn't like it or thinks it takes "effort".

[@casey6556]

Exactly! I also don't know what he's on about about having to push it to the left to switch into reverse. At least in my family 2003 Sienna, if you're shifting and on the wrong side for reverse, it pops into place since there isn't anything it should be switching into on the other side.

[@immersionoz4052]

The gated shifter came about as a result of domestic products not being able to reliably indicate what gear you were in. It was a mandate in the mid 80s. Should be a non issue here as it is functioning.

[@mychemicalbromance97]

I agree, my Subaru has a shift pattern like this and I never have to look or think about what gear I'm in when I back out and go into drive etc because I know it by feel, with just a straight one it's easy to miss, especially with column shifters like my old truck had, I constantly would get on the highway and would wonder why it wasnt shifting because I was in 3 instead of drive, especially because it was a chevy so the gear readout was a tiny screen that couldn't hardly be seen in daylight

[@p__jay]

get a manual and you never have to look...

[@Pleasiotic1]

looking at the resale value of these things tells you all you need to know.

[@GiordanDiodato]

I can understand the 4Runner since they have bulletproof reliability but why does the Wrangler have a high resale value?

[@Pleasiotic1]

Because Jeep.

[@dallas5374]

Just empty every pocket :)

[@sierratough4934]

It's because the wrangler is the most capable off road suv you can buy from the factory.

[@joshuawalcott321]

@@sierratough4934 😂😂😂😂 no not it really isn't

[@SugmaNatsu]

I get why people still buy the 4Runner. Yes by modern standards it doesn't cost $50,000 but it's old school-ness is kind of like the charm of that car.

[@tomahawkstudios9688]

Plus it rapes the overrated Grand Cherokee

[@origamioutlaww5056]

When my first of five children was born in 2006, we took him home in my late uncle’s 1991 Dodge Dynasty with the crank window handles. I recall laughing as I rolled down the window and telling my wife that it was one less piece of electronic technology I’d have to replace someday. I recently priced a new 4Runner and came out under $50K. With the pre-owned models priced similarly, I’m planning to buy a 2022 model later this year. My youngest kids are 7 year old twins, and I’m confident we will be taking them to college with that 4Runner in 10 years as well as helping them move into their first home with it in 20 years. He calls it “ancient”-I call it “classic”! Worth every penny, in my opinion.

[@the406seadonkey6]

Nice post dude.