<![CDATA[Jalopnik: Toyota 4runner]]> http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: Toyota 4runner]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/toyota 4runner http://jalopnik.com/tag/toyota 4runner <![CDATA[1981 Toyota Trekker was the forerunner of the 4runner]]> Several years before the 4runner was introduced to the world an odd collaboration between Toyota and Winnebago produced a little known compact SUV conversion called the Trekker. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5873841&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2011 Toyota 4Runner: I Love The 90s]]> The whole Big-SUV-in-the-1990s joke? It's only a little bit funny. Still, a little bit's better than none at all. [Automobile] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5646017&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[This Is The Best Button Ever]]> Pressing the "Party Mode" button boosts the stereo's bass and pushes the equalization to the back speakers, thus facilitating the party atmosphere surrounding your Toyota 4Runner. Not a bad idea if you could get anyone to ride in your Toyota. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5469682&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Dirty Love: The Baja 1000 Toyota 4Runner]]> Toyota built a 2010 4Runner for last month's Baja 1000. The truck finished second in the Stock Mini class, and the Big T brought it to L.A. still covered in Mexican dirt. Amen. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5418701&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2010 Toyota 4Runner Refresh Hitting Texas State Fair]]> The updated 2010 Toyota 4Runner is scheduled for an official unveiling on 24 September, but Toyota couldn't help itself, posting this teaser shot on its Flickr stream. How many changes can you spot? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5346973&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Playing Kickball With Cars!]]> Just because you grow up doesn't mean you have to abandon the finer things in life — like playing with cars and kickball. Some readers put the two together for a hilariously good time. (Clay, you're a great American) More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5344573&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Louisiana Deputy Triple Flips Beer-Filled Truck, No Ticket Issued]]> Joseph Anderson smashed into trees and rolled his truck three times. Despite empty beer bottles littering the scene, alcohol testing wasn't done, no ticket written. He's a reserve police deputy and police chief's brother. Coincidence? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5235807&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2011 Toyota 4Runner: First Look]]> The 2011 Toyota 4Runner was spotted out in California wearing a thick suit of camo-armor. The new 4Runner seems to retain the shapes which make it recognizable, along with a revised hood-line and headlights. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5215124&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Ten Best Used Bargain SUVs...And One That Isn't]]> Since owners are fleeing their SUVs like rats from a sinking ship, it seems like a great time to put together a list of the top used SUV bargains. Luckily, Popular Mechanics has put together just such a list. After all, some people out there actually need a purposeful wagon to take them off-road or help them haul a trailer and family. As such, there isn't a single crossover on the list, but you can be assured that these rugged trucks will get the job done without forcing you to work a second job. We've even found an example of each for sale on Ebay, to give you an idea of what's really on the market. Oh, and we've also included one very Jalopnik-approved used SUV that may or may not be a bargain. Check out the list below.

Land Rover Discovery

No arguing that the Land Rover Discovery is about as timeless as a modern SUV can get, but since most people are born with a natural instinct to avoid buying used British vehicles, prices for a decent used one are cheap. PopMech suggested looking for a '93-'98 model, but we found this clean-looking '99 for just $4795 buy-it-now. The only problem we can think of is that we'd likely attempt growing a handlebar mustache and wearing one of those safari hats everywhere if we bought this. [ebay]

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Think of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer as part Hummer and part good ol' family station wagon. There was once a time when the woody side panels would have guaranteed that'd you'd never have any friends, but nowadays the Grand Wagoneer has undeniable retro-cool appeal. This one is available in Colorado for just $3400 buy-it-now. [ebay]

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Try not to think of all the soccer moms that flocked to the Jeep Grand Cherokee when it was new. Remember instead the way Bob Lutz drove one up the steps of Cobo Hall and through a glass wall at its debut during the North American International Auto Show. Regardless of whoever bought the Grand Cherokee, it was still a full-on Jeep. Nowadays, they're not just cheap, but have a great range of aftermarket parts available too. [ebay]

Toyota Land Cruiser

The only thing missing from this FJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser are the letters "UN" painted in bold black font on the sides. These things are great for tackling sand dunes, but if you feel like having a different sort of fun, you can always take some air out of the tires and try to balance it sideways up on two wheels. At least, that's what all the cool kids do. [ebay]

Toyota 4Runner

A close cousin to the indestructible Hilux, these old 4Runners were versatile not just because you could drive them over any terrain, but also because they had a lift-off top. Yes, it's a convertible SUV. The whole rear section would pop off, leaving the rear passengers with a full open-air experience. [ebay]

Chevy/GMC Suburban

If the point of this is list is to show affordable vehicles that can go off-road, tow a big trailer, and carry a bunch of people, then perhaps nothing meets those qualifications better than an old Chevy Suburban. This one we found even comes lifted on 35" tires. Sure you might not get the best gas mileage, but this seller claims theirs returns over 16 MPG on the highway after installing manual lock-out front hubs. But either way, who cares? You'll be getting so much truck for your buck anyways. [ebay]

Ford Bronco

Sure, driving a white Ford Bronco will make people think you're OJ Simpson, but why not have some fun with it and paint "I DID IT" on the hood or "If the glove don't fit, you must acquit" on the back? That seems like enough of a reason to buy this '94 model for cheap. [ebay]

Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu Trooper may have a bad reputation for rolling over, but c'mon, doesn't that just make it cooler? Ok, not convinced? Well, then check out this rare turbocharged model and try to tell yourself it isn't dripping with a certain arms-dealer aura of cool. Those anti-Clinton bumper stickers are included in the $3750 buy-it-now price. [ebay]

Mitsubishi Montero

Sometimes overlooked, the Mitsubishi Montero is a solid choice if you want something with a plenty of off-road capability and interior plushness. This '95 model we found even has the fold-down rear-facing jump seat in the back. [ebay]

Nissan Xterra

The Nissan Xterra may be a very recent vehicle, but with its no-frills character it fits right in with this rough bunch. Common, yes, but between its ruggedly handsome looks and old-school body-on-frame architecture, you can't go wrong.[ebay]

Jalopnik-Approved Alternate Option: LaForza

Italian style with a Ford V8, now that's what we call a winning combination. But does the $5500 buy-it-now price make it a bargain, or is it just the start of a journey into an endless money pit.[ebay] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5054311&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[What's It Like When Lightning Strikes Your Toyota 4Runner?]]> Storm chasers know what they're getting into when they go put themselves in the middle of nature's fury, but when that fury helps itself to a piece of this Toyota 4Runner, the results are pretty shocking. This fellow was out hunting weather and his 4Runner got nailed at the ham radio antenna mounted on the roof. The juice flowed down into the truck and found its way to the ground through the wheels, punching little holes in the rims in the process. The antenna was just plain vaporized, as, we'd guess, was the guy's underwear. Mind the volume; there's some NSFW language right after the strike. [LiveLeak] More »
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