Kilometres travelled
More than 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
Used
If used, what year did you buy it used?
2018
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
3250
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
Needed an upgrade from my previous 4runner that needed rust work to get another warrant. I take it onto the beach to go surfing so it needs to be 4wd but I cannot afford a younger car as well as not would want to expose one to the elements (& our dogs..) It is slow since non-turbo tired diesel but it does the job!
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
It is exactly the same as the one i had before that, simple wind-down windows, low and easy maintenance. Rugged classic looks appealed.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
That they go forever and anything can be fixed up, it just depends how much effort you want to put into it.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
All of the above, reliability, low maintenance needs, bulletproof, 4wd and no need to be prissy about it. It ticks all the boxes for me.
Any other comments on the car?
Pity they don't make them like this anymore..
Reliability
5
Features/technology
1
Performance/economy
2
Value for money
5
Overall rating
4
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
I am planning on keeping this one for a long time to come but if a better species of the same car would come along i could do an upgrade again.