4th gen hate

[TacoFreak]

I don't understand 4th gen owners who hate their trucks because there have been a few issues. Are they aware that most other brands have far more issues than Toyota does?

If you dump your Taco because of a problem which was fixed under warranty and move to another brand, it is not going to be the perfect world you might expect.

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[BearTacos]

I don't understand 4th gen owners who hate their trucks because there have been a few issues. Are they aware that most other brands have far more issues than Toyota does?

If you dump your Taco because of a problem which was fixed under warranty and move to another brand, it is not going to be the perfect world you might expect.

I'm going to say it more the amount of money that any consumer spends and then has issues with the product. The fact that a 60k plus vehicle or even a 40k vehicle has issues is bs. Sone of us just accept and deal with it better than others. Even though these are on the lower middle price range of new trucks it does suck to pay 50k and it be broken or back at the dealer. It's not just Toyota it's every manufacturer from cellphones to refrigerators

 

[wire4money]

The fact that a 60k plus vehicle or even a 40k vehicle has issues is bs.

You’ve never owned an Audi I assume.

 

[BearTacos]

You’ve never owned an Audi I assume.

A6 Sline and Q7 and the only issue that I had was leaving sunroof down parked at the bar when I was smart enough to not drive. Well it rained, a lot.... fried everything in center console.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

I question anyone who drives a 3G and prefers it to the 4G. That engine while reliable was an anemic boat anchor and the transmission was very outdated. The new generation is more powerful, more refined, more spacious, and better looking IMO. No hate on the previous gen, they’re great reliable trucks but the internet trolls knocking the latest and greatest are nothing but envious haters.

How would you rate the 5th gen 4Runner?

 

[BAQ717]

How would you rate the 5th gen 4Runner?

Love it. I feel the 6th gen is better all around, however. When I initially responded I thought you were asking about the current gen. My dad has a 2020 4Runner and it’s a reliable truck but it drives like it belongs in the last decade too.

 

[BearTacos]

Love it. Better power train. Better tech. Better all around. People don’t like change, I get it but they’ll come around. The 22R was a 2.4 inline and it’s an iconic Toyota engine. I look at this T24 as an evolution of that engine for the modern day. Time will tell its reliability but I trust Toyota.

Loved the reliability of my 86 with 22RE and 5 speed but other than that it had 2 old stop signs welded to the floor with feed sacks under the rubber mats, frame welded god knows how many times. Had the power of a small go cart. These trucks are light years ahead of the old ones. Now if I can find a cherry 1980s, a mint 2003 I'd buy it in a heartbeat just as collector item but no way I'd take it over this 25 Pro to drive in any situation.

 

[CrispyTacoLover]

Love it. I feel the 6th gen is better all around, however. When I initially responded I thought you were asking about the current gen. My dad has a 2020 4Runner and it’s a reliable truck but it drives like it belongs in the last decade too.

I bought a 2024 4Runner. That V6 and five speed automatic are as smooth as glass. Slow, but smooth.

I have the new Tacoma so I get to compare it to the old gen 4Runner.

Analog vs Digital.

 

[BAQ717]

Loved the reliability of my 86 with 22RE and 5 speed but other than that it had 2 old stop signs welded to the floor with feed sacks under the rubber mats, frame welded god knows how many times. Had the power of a small go cart. These trucks are light years ahead of the old ones. Now if I can find a cherry 1980s, a mint 2003 I'd buy it in a heartbeat just as collector item but no way I'd take it over this 25 Pro to drive in any situation.

Hopefully this engine will be looked upon in time as the evolution of the 22RE. It’s a 2.4 I4 after all.

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