My 4Runner has taken me places where other SUVs refuse to go. I've put 20,000 off-road miles on it on some of the roughest backcountry tracks in the American Southwest. Robbers Roost. The Maze. The Land of Standing Rocks. These are places that require a vehicle with superb handling characteristics, a powerful drivetrain, and brakes that you can bank on in wet, muddy, and snowy conditions. It's also got to be durable and able to take some hard knocks without starting to rattle or shimmy when the going gets rough. On every one of these counts I give top marks to the 4Runner, with bonus points for good looks and comfort for passengers and driver alike.

My 4Runner was my first vehicle purchase. I did a lot of research before I bought it, and I couldn't be happier. The car's quality is amazing. The previous owner took great care of it, and it's held up for me as well. The only interior issues I have are a worn driver's seat and a dashboard cracked from the extreme Texas heat. The only thing I've had to do aside from routine oil changes is swap out the brake pads and rotors for the front tires. My car has over 165,000 miles on it, so if brake pads are my biggest issue that's fantastic!