2005 Toyota 4RunnerSR5 4x4
“Alaska tried to kill it. Couldn't.”
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.
“In Alaska, your car is a survival tool. This one has never left me stranded. In 19 years. In Alaska.”
Change your diff and transfer case fluids every 30k. Most people forget them. That gear oil is doing real work.
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