I Bought A Cheap 2nd Gen 4Runner! Is It Any Good?

[@TndPnyRCofficial]

Welcome to the 4Runner gang. Make sure that V6 3.0 is in tip top shape as time goes by. The 3VZE has a reputation of head gasket failures and Toyota did a recall on these motors I drive a 2WD 95 4Runner with the same motor with 143k miles (as of the time I’m making this comment)

[@gordanhatesjiujitsu]

Hello there. Been looking to buy one here in germany. Is there anything in particular to look for ?

[@robormiston2841]

If you put it 1st then reverse it won't grind because it lines up the synchro's in the transmission. Same goes for most manual transmission cars.

[@H.A..]

Yup, Toyotas and even Honda's of the 90's prefer to go into 5th gear right above Reverse and then straight down into R. Or into first gear as you say which I've never tried myself.

[@Carlosity223]

Just bought a ‘95 4Runner 182k miles ONE owner. I couldn’t believe it. It’d been passed down from the grandfather to the father and it was being driven by the grandson. $3200 but cracked headers after 3 weeks driving. Losing ton of fuel and replacing knock sensor. Now rebuilt the exhaust system. And doing EGR delete. Should be new here shortly. Love my truck.

[@nickname7701]

Keep the 4runner and sell the British crap.

[@yamatomusashi1412]

hahahaha. not British, it's german crap.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

BMW is German not British

[@CaptainFALKEN]

I like the 2nd gen. I was tempted to buy an almost mint "looking" dark green one with the stock 4 spoke wheels painted dark green too and had toyo MTs. 4wd too. For under 5000 and guy had everything upkept well. Problem is, the 3.0L has a terrible rep and nobody wants to be apart of it haha. The 2nd gen is underrated really, but just for that one reason mainly. The 3.4 has valve cover leaks and 3rd gen has LBJ problems at least usually when lifting

[@dand33911]

The "clutchless start" can be used in gear also. If you're on a hill, leave it in 1st, ebrake off, starter will crawl it forward and start running.

[@aaronhuang6144]

Nice ! My dad have this same one since I was little kid and still running.. I love a nice old school truck. Always get my attention at a grocery parking or where ever. Lol I’m looking to do some work on it to keep it maintained. I’m looking for some part like rear bumper and rear windows wiper.

[@PATRICK-zj9xb]

I have had my '95 ever since my '93 was destroyed in a roll over T-bone... What a truck! I need a new clutch, but runs great! I would like to see what you do to yours, might revitalize my thinking towards mine! I just got a '03 Tundra, so been working on that! MAKE SOME VIDS, PLEASE!!

[@E36tyler]

Good to hear! I’ll try to get some 4Runner content going!

[@tucker5945]

Adjust your throttle cable to take away the slack in the pedal. I had the same problem on my 93 with a 5 speed and it made a huge difference

[@E36tyler]

Thanks!

[@rjmac3001]

I bought a 94 about 6 months ago and it had 260k. This is my FIRST car lol. Now im at 365k and im pretty sure my water pump is going out and im pretty sureit has a damn burnt exhaustvalve. Ive already done the clutch. Im debating doing a 3.4 swap instead of rebuilding it. It still runs and drives fine though, interior is great too. Everything else is perfect tho im just nervous about the engine. 4wd, frame and everything is fine. I could also just sell it and walk away with at least $500 profit but im gonna try to keep it as long as possible because i freaking love this car. I get lots of compliments on it lol

[@E36tyler]

Sounds like a common theme with these trucks. Really wish I had the 22re but the V6 is what was available. I'll be making an update on the truck soon as it's already given me some problems. Good luck with yours, I'd definitely go for the 3.4!

[@ForYouCertifiedForDays]

@@E36tyler I have a 22re if you want it then I will sell it for 800

[@Joeblow__]

@@ForYouCertifiedForDays offer still open?

[@blazer817]

​@@E36tyler hey man i know its been a while since you made this video but i was hoping to hear if you had any updates? I just bought a 1993 3.0 v6 just like yours 230k miles good condition 4x4 works, A/C seems to be good so far. Any advice you can say about owning this vehicle like what maintenance to look at first or common problems? I bought it for cheap and im just looking to hear people who have experience with this vehicle and if its worth keeping and putting a little money to maintain it . For example i seen a comment about a problem with the 3.0 and head gasket failures not sure if there's any proof to that or if you'd be familiar? If you can give any advice about the vehicle that would be great and id appreciate it thanks! 🙏

[@ONGO_]

20 subscribers away from 1k!!! HYPED FOR YOU DAWG

[@CB-hr6zs]

Keep this rig you can overland it or make it a rock crawler or something. You can even swap engine to give it more power.

[@luismillan6456]

Nice…picked one up couple months ago also for a good price, has been good to me, not very good on gas or with power, but reliable. I’m actually in the process to 1uz swapping mine 😬😬

[@CB-hr6zs]

I have a similar Toyota 4Runner but mine is a 92 auto 4x4 with h only 80,000 miles on the original engine. I wanted a 5speed version but here in Hawaii Toyota’s are very expensive and hard to come by with a decent price everyone is trying to got a lot of money for there Toyota’s

[@Joeblow__]

Facts bro, 1st thing I did after moving mainland was get a runnah

[@dand33911]

Are the costs to ship them that much?

[@zacharyswagner109]

gas pedal feels weird like there's nothing there because the rubber bushing on the throttle cable is broken. So you should spend the $120 and get an oem on and it'll feel like a normal car again.

[@mikeannen4458]

I got a 95 a couple years back and Ive been super happy. I do have a question, is it normal for the window switches not to work when the door is open? Ive never had anything work like that. I agree with you, everyone says the 3.0 or 3.slow as they call it isn't that bad. It not suppost to be a muscle truck,it gets around just fine in my opinion although I wouldn't be against the 3.4 swap.

[@npatel1576]

Nice find bud! They don’t make these vehicles like they used to and you don’t see many of them on the road! I bought a 1990 3.0L V6 4x4 from the junk layer and totally restored inside and out, however the engine was in great condition and doesn’t burn any oil! It was an abandoned truck while I was looking for parts for my 1994 4Runner. Carpet will probably be between anywhere from $200-$400.

[@spiritofhalloween9537]

So would you say this 4runner with the manual is the best first car to drive with manua if a person has never drivin that or just does automatic ?

[@E36tyler]

Definitely get the manual, very easy to learn on if your new. You will find the manual so much more enjoyable, it really wakes that 3.0 up.

[@spiritofhalloween9537]

@@E36tyler will do😁

[@spiritofhalloween9537]

@@E36tyler now when you say in the video it doesn't really stall, could you let off the clutch entirely and not have it stall ?

[@E36tyler]

@@spiritofhalloween9537 No you can still stall it just like any car but it’s very forgiving.

[@dand33911]

On flat ground. My 98 sr5 will crawl in 1st and reverse with no throttle at all. Teaching the wife currently, it's easy.

[@berserkerstrommortsgreb3131]

She clean

[@yamatomusashi1412]

i enjoyed this video alot! i will subscribe just for contents on 4runner. Can I ask what state are you in? thank you!

[@andreuserickson8530]

I wanna buy one as a project car lol

[@ernestogarcia8014]

3.4 swap that mf

[@FavianJimenez]

Subscribing to see this build

[@E36tyler]

New video coming out on the truck within the next week🤙🏼

[@FavianJimenez]

@@E36tyler can’t wait I got mine back in September did a small lift got it on methods and 33” bfg’s

[@jdmgm6765]

is this a 90-91

[@yamatomusashi1412]

pretty sure it's a 91. i have same exact one... not nearly as clean but a very cold AC

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

92-95 he said its a 93

[@jorgeeltoritoperez7238]

How much did you pay ? I m about to buy one with 117000 miles on it for $4500 manual v6

[@tucker5945]

Unless it’s sas or the 3.4 do not pay over 2k for a 3.0 4runner. That’s wayyy to expensive for a 25+ year old vehicle

[@WillSmith-wc4yk]

You’re not gonna find a manual with 117000 for under 2k.

[@tonyisme4934]

@@tucker5945 These vehicles if taken care of have unlimited life. I've had mine 28 years. Mine has tailgate, i'd never sell

[@tonyisme4934]

@@tucker5945 my manual tranny in AZ has 306000 no leaks...are you sure 2K is the max? Used 4Runners 4yrs old are going for $25k +

[@tonyisme4934]

Dude you have the tailgate. You can haul anything with the seats down. Like 20ft baseboard, or a Bath vanity on the tailgate and 10 boxes of porcelain tile

[@stevethecatcrx1]

8:20 calls out a truck for not using their blinker, while failing to signal 😂. Thanks for the 2nd gen content.

[@joshbuffington3897]

I definitely would not pick one up with the auto the 5 speed is perfect and if you have it in 4low you can dump the clutch at idle and not stall

[@peregrinerentals]

is 22.00000000000 times better than the BMW

[@CaptainFALKEN]

22 times

[@CaptainFALKEN]

E36 was my first car in 2015. I'm 26 now, and the 4runner is far more ideal and better today and the market today.