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2005 Toyota 4RunnerSR5 4x4

Alaska tried to kill it. Couldn't.

Carla N. · Anchorage, AKSubmitted May 11, 20244.0L V6 (1GR-FE)

Documented Miles

387,000

on the odometer

Reliability Score

95/100

community rating

Est. Total Maintenance

$27,400

lifetime spend

Est. Savings vs. New

$27,600

vs. buying new

Engine

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)

5-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

4WD

2005 model year

Carla's 4Runner has survived 19 Alaskan winters, untold off-road miles, and being passed between three family members. The 1GR-FE V6 is a modern legend. It barely needs to try.

Owner Stories

In their own words — how they got there, and what kept this vehicle running.

Carla N.

Anchorage, AK·387,000 miles
2024

In Alaska, your car is a survival tool. This one has never left me stranded. In 19 years. In Alaska.

TIP

Change your diff and transfer case fluids every 30k. Most people forget them. That gear oil is doing real work.

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