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4 runner owners...AWD or 2 wheel?

Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:53 am
Posted by cajun12
Houma, LA
Member since Sep 2004
2538 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:53 am
What’s y’all opinion on what’s better?

Will be used as family travel vehicle as well as going to camp.
Posted by DarthRebel
Tier Five is Alive
Member since Feb 2013
25189 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:55 am to
Do you need 4wd to get to camp?
Posted by Eighteen
Member since Dec 2006
37092 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:57 am to
quote:

4 runner


quote:

2 wheel



Posted by KG6
Member since Aug 2009
10920 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:58 am to
Do you need AWD? If not, it's just one more thing to break. If you use it, get it.
Posted by DevilDagNS
Member since Dec 2017
2962 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 7:59 am to
Have owned both.Just go with the AWD. There is really no difference in gas mileage and the resale will be all the much higher. Be careful about tearing it up off road though if it is also your daily driver. Its expensive to fix if you damage it.

2013 SR5 Premium 2wd
2016 Limited AWD
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19126 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:00 am to
We don’t know how or where you drive a-hole
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
18059 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:03 am to
I believe AWD is only available in the Limited Edition. I think it depends on what is in your price range.

If you want bells and whistles get Limited with AWD.

If you are looking to stay in SR5 you can get it with 4wd if you really want/need it.

Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
88721 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:04 am to
quote:

the resale will be all the much higher


This is always a funny line in these threads. I would certainly hope a roughly $3k option would have higher resale.
Posted by DarthRebel
Tier Five is Alive
Member since Feb 2013
25189 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:07 am to
FTR - I own a 2017 4Runner Limited AWD now.

I would not want another one, it has quirks I do not like or work wierd (bluetooth, low tire pressure, maintenance interval, etc.).

The gas tank is also too small for the MPG, you feel like you are filling up constantly.

Had a 1999 4Runner SR5, it was nice.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59147 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:10 am to
We have a 2wd SR5 and I agree with the size of the tank. Only two things I wish ours had is 4x4, and a V8. Don’t need either, but would be nice to have. Eta And I don’t think they offer V8s in them anymore either.
This post was edited on 1/29/18 at 8:15 am
Posted by BearCrocs
Member since Aug 2013
8327 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:20 am to
A Toyota 4Runner should be bought with 4WD for resale value alone.

If you don't "need" 4WD, there are never SUVs out there for the money.

That said, the 4Runner is rated as the most reliable vehicle made, so there's that.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:30 am to
quote:

The gas tank is also too small for the MPG, you feel like you are filling up constantly.


My Tacoma was the same way. I think the range was ~250 miles. Took it out west and I think I stopped at ever gas station on the way and back. If I had gone 150 mikes since the last stop, who knew when the next one was? I should have made a gas station coffee table book.
Posted by daeizbae
New Orleans, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2018
326 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:31 am to
Not even a question. Always go with the AWD
Posted by Tiger in NY
Neptune Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2003
31451 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:32 am to
Is camp just on a gravel road, or do you have to work to get there? 2 wheel is going to be cheaper and easier to deal with typically.
Posted by TigerNlc
Chocolate City
Member since Jun 2006
33131 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:32 am to
4wd, you can't in good conscience put truck nuts on a 2wd.
Posted by JT4UA
Atlanta, GA
Member since Jun 2010
187 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:34 am to
Go with the 4WD for sure! I have a 2008 4Runner SR5 2WD and I made a dumb decision when I bought it. I have a lift and mud tires on it and it isn't too bad trail riding but if I had to do it all over again I would for sure go with the AWD/4WD.
Posted by shotcaller1
Member since Oct 2014
7501 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:38 am to
4 runners are wayyyy overrated on this website. No v8 is the biggest offending quality. Plus the interior is very drab for the amount of $$ it takes to get a loaded one.

My $50k will go to a GJC. Looks great outside AND inside, and has some serious balls for the paved road should you select the proper engine configurations.
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17661 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:44 am to
quote:

Do you need AWD? If not, it's just one more thing to break. If you use it, get it.



FALSE....Nothing breaks on a 4Runner
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29600 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:45 am to
quote:

This is always a funny line in these threads. I would certainly hope a roughly $3k option would have higher resale.



....it depends on how long you intend to keep it.

4wd vehicles never fall through a bottom price point. I bought a 4wd 4runner with 160k for 5400. At 210k, it's worth a little more than that. The 2wd have further depreciated.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
59147 posts
Posted on 1/29/18 at 8:50 am to
I wanted 4wd but in south LA it’s not really needed. And no “need” for quotes, I’m not off-roading this thing in a swamp and I don’t live near Moab.
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