Hopefully you enjoyed the ride as much as i do every day!

@aseheavyindustries798

2 жыл бұрын

hi dave

You could pretty well argue that the V8 4Runner was one of the greatest trucks ever made. We have a 2003 4wd Limited. Has everything you could ever want comfort-wise and is totally bombproof. You forgot to mention the main difference. It's not just that the V8 has more torque than the V6; it's that the torque curve is totally different and you're getting almost all of it right down to idle. For the V6, you have to spin up fairly high RPMs before you're at max torque. The V8 wuffles around like an old Rolls Royce. Ours has, I think, all the options including X-REAS suspension. Every single thing on the car works 100% perfect. Drives the same as a new car. Has lived outdoors in New England for 18-1/2 years without a problem except that the paint is somewhat faded. I have the bottom blasted/rustproofed every 3 years or so and it looks almost like new underneath. Removed the running boards. Added 1/2" spacers up front to get a ~1" lift, which levels the whole thing out and gives you a little more ground clearance, and a bluetooth gizmo for hands-free phone and audio streaming. Put on more all-terrain-ish tires than stock. I've driven many cars over the years, including much more expensive ones, but other than the mediocre gas mileage I absolutely love the 4Runner. There is absolutely nothing it isn't suited for.

I used to hate the design of this generation but it's grown on me over time.

This is a really good vehicle! It’s like basic everything someone need in his vehicle! Comfort and Toyota reliability! Would love to take it on a off-road areas! Great review man!

All you need is a third gen 4-runner and your done all of the 4-runners!

Actually, the 4th generation 4Runner Sport came with the V8 as well. Also larger front disc brakes. I am pretty confident about this because I own one.

@ImperatorCaesar22

10 ай бұрын

So did the SR5s

@jpm1544

7 ай бұрын

Standard V6 and any trim could be ordered with the V8

Earlier this year Doug demoro did a review on a 3rd gen 4Runner very clean has only about 28k miles and a 5 speed manual with 4x4 it has the factory stereo but with a aftermarket accessory so you can use aux

Loving your reviews man…and the sweet variety of vehicles covered. Another massive advantage of the 2UZ-FE power plant is its ruggedness/reliability. It’s a legendary engine.

The V8 was offered from 2003 to 2009.

Awesome review , you nailed it. I just did a review on one myself with more than double the miles. Totally reliable tanks!

iforce VVti is actually offered in 2005 for USA models not 2004

Love my v8 runner! Good review!

Excellent review !

Love these

You forgot to mention that these 4th gen 4runners were the first to have optional third row seats. The one you reviewed did not come with them, though.

You’re making me miss mine :((

The surround sound feature was pretty cool tbh

I love your Toyota 4runner truck limited I am big fan Toyota 4runner truck 👍

Gold badges are still amazing hwhat (maybe depends what color it is 🤔)

I just bought a 2007 4 Runner with a V8. I love to drive it.

I have an '05 V8 limited with 275k km and I love her 🥰

I actually just bought a 2003 4wd V8 4Runner two days ago. I was specifically looking for a 4th gen model. It took awhile to find this one in good shape. The paint needs help but it's not that important.

@l-Lucid-l

Жыл бұрын

How has your 03 been? I’m very interested in a 4th gen is the 03 just as good?

@2-old-Forthischet

Жыл бұрын

@@l-Lucid-l so far so good. It just turned 202,000 miles. I looked seriously for about 4 months and ran across a bunch with serious rusted frame issues. I'm happy with it and slowly building it up for off road camping.

2003 toyota 4runner is not the only v8 4runner. I have a 2008 4runner v8

I have an 03 limited 4runner but mine doesn't have the knob that says 4wheel drive but it does say all wheel where the gears are and 4D or something like that

Yoo I was JUST looking at 4runner specs yesterday and found out they had a V8

Just wondering your size for the backseat review. Don’t think you mentioned in video.

Variable valve timing was available from 2005-2009 not 2004.

4th gen V8 4x4 is a perfected mid size suv. Best color scheme is white with grey plastic bumpers, all silver, or silver with grey bumpers.

You should try out a Lexus GX470. Same engine, same transmission, but you get better headroom and a better interior. However they both have the same issues, down to the cracked dashboards.

The dash can be replaced under recall. Toyota gave me a new dash a couple years ago. My interior still looks brand new. However I'm not sure if they're still replacing them, since it was a couple years ago.

@CaptainFALKEN

2 жыл бұрын

I got the new frame and steering column stuff on my 09 taco

@Idk_thoo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. This is actually my car so I'll call up my local dealer about it.

@garybaugh8302

Жыл бұрын

@@Idk_thoo any look on dash recall, I'm looking at an 04 with a cracked dash.

@damilolaakanni

Жыл бұрын

The recall ended in 2017, IIRC. You'll have to do it at a cost if you want to do it now.

to me the dials look like flowers a little.

I like gold badges

Ask David if I can buy that 4runner

I don’t mean to be rude, but there is also a 2004. I have a 2004 limited edition V8, same color. She is a beauty! I named her Sheila

@damilolaakanni

Жыл бұрын

I think he mentioned that VVTi was added to the V8 for 2004, but that's not true. VVTi was added to the V8 for 2005 where it got more power.

Your data is incorrect the VV-TI didn't get upgraded until 2005

3rd gen is the true outdoors 👑

There is a second reason you choose this over the Highlander: you are a DIY mechanic and you do not want to deal with a transversely mounted V6.

Yay

When's the FX37 review coming out lol

@ShootingCars

2 жыл бұрын

Sunday December 12th!

@blazewzrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootingCars I've been looking forward to it!

My limited has a v6

There is a recall on the dashboard. I got mine replaced.

@garybaugh8302

Жыл бұрын

Even now, toyota is still replacing cracked dashes?

@rngwrm

Жыл бұрын

@@garybaugh8302 dash warranty ends when the car turns 10, which covers all of this gen by now

@porsche928s4

7 ай бұрын

​​@@garybaugh8302no the recall ended years ago I tried to take mine in lately I think the warranty expired around 2019 or so

The 05 v8 has 286 hp

Know where a 03 4 runner . One owner. For like 6k He offered it to me. 144k. I may do it now.

@classicjag76

2 жыл бұрын

check the frame REALLY WELL for rust. If it's solid, buy it.

@chrisn262

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy it ?

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisn262 getting close. Talked to him this weekend. He still on the fence. He seeing how expensive cars are.

@treasurethetime2463

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup haha. I would have looked at the frame and snatched it up. Indecisive people always lose.

@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup

2 жыл бұрын

@@treasurethetime2463 u got that right.

Unless you live in rustbelt

they're so ugly, but I might get one idk

@Hschlick84

9 күн бұрын

I've said the same thing about all SUVs, then I ended up purchasing my first one in May. Practicality makes more sense.