I know there are several Taco fans/aficionados here. I'd appreciate any advice on model years to avoid and any other input as far as engine considerations, etc. I'm looking to buy used. Truck will be used primarily as a tow vehicle for a small trailer, small boats, etc. as well as general fishing/hunting/camping duty. Must have 4WD. I commute around 80 miles a day, and if the fuel economy isn't too bad I'll use it on snow days to run in and out of town.

Had two 4 Runners prior and loved them, both went almost 150K after I bought the, with 44K and 77K on the respective odos, with virtually no issues but for cats in both, which wasn't cheap to replace for either. Their Achilles heel I guess. Both were gas pigs too; a few years back when gas prices were stupid I spent $11K+ in fuel just in commuting into the salt mine for a calendar year. Not trying to do that again...

TIA for any insight and thoughts.

Last edited by kamo_gari; 12/18/13.