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What’s the best car you’ve ever owned?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Oldtoyotaguy, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    Gamma Ray

    Gamma Ray Be excellent to each other

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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    Which one? If it's an R33, you're going to sell that piece of crap and get an R32 instead :D
     
  2. Jan 14, 2021 at 3:29 PM
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    Cowboy59

    Cowboy59 Enjoy the Adventure

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    Aside from my 4R, I have had 3 very reliable vehicles. One was a 1982 Toyota Celica. One is my 2001 Ford 250 Diesel, which is still going strong on the farm with 130,000 miles on it. Third was my 2008 BMW 528i with the sport package, that I just sold with 163,000 miles. And this is what it looked like when I sold it thee weeks ago. The interior was still in near perfect condition.

     
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  3. Jan 14, 2021 at 4:03 PM
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    gmoliver

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    3BFFAAF4-01B2-45BC-8BF4-21F84C84BC9D.jpg 2012 Corvette Grand Sport 6M Torch Red 460hp
    I doubt the gas pedal ever went down past 3/4. Would scare the crap out of you when this thing roared but it was so much fun. Miss it.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    mousemeat

    mousemeat New Member

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    two vehicles...1987 Fiero GT...& 1990 Isuzu Trooper

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  5. Jan 18, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    Geene519

    Geene519 New Member

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    Oh man an Isuzu Trooper, my dad had an 86 Trooper II. 2 Door, brown on brown (gotta love the 80s), have some great memories with my dad in that truck.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    rickystl

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    Most "fun" car I ever owned was a 1966 Ford Galaxia 500 convertible - with the rare 7-litre engine option and factory manual 4-speed tranny.
    (Wish I had that one back :(
    Most "fun" current vehicle is 1996 Jag Roadster.

    But the "BEST" vehicle I've ever owned (and still do) is 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (soon to be traded for 2021 4R/ORP). It's going to be hard letting that FJ go. But I know I'm getting basically the same mechanics. So I'll be happy.

    Rick
     
  7. Jan 28, 2021 at 5:06 AM
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    rphillips66

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    1979 CJ-5 304 V8 3 speed. Parents bought it for my 16th Birthday. That thing would climb a tree and was prone to turning over, I still have the scars.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2021 at 12:36 PM
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    markmb45

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    3” OME Lift, JBA UCA’s, 275/70R17 General Grabbers, ARB air compressor
    9727D101-6F2A-4220-A386-DFA5E02DD89B.jpg One of my fav’s. Bought this 82 off the showroom floor $8700. Wheeled all over southern Utah. Gave it up when the kids came along, for an 85 4Runner.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    mousemeat

    mousemeat New Member

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    here's another pict of my '90 Trooper. 5sp. 2.8 V6...bullet proof...a great early SUV

    T2.jpg
     
  10. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:26 PM
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    lidz

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    On road: Benz E250 diesel, stable drive >220kph (135mph) and only 8L/100km (30mpg)
    Off road: T54, stable drive >40kph (25mph), and only 220L/100km (1.0mpg)
    Now: 4Runner TRD OR(P)
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    I had a diesel Rabbit. It was fun...
     
  12. Feb 4, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    2001 Ford Ranger with 5MT, 4.0L V6, and 4WD. I miss it every day :(

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  13. Feb 4, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    Moon Landing

    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

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    Nam 68/69
    Best memories? Dirt bikes and pickup trucks. 1947 Ford 1/2 ton & a 238 Green Streak. :)
     
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  14. Feb 4, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Maybe not the best vehicle I've owned but it was fun. 1978 F250 4x4. 351m with a 4 speed swap. Lockers front and rear. 4" lift on 37" swampers. It would go anywhere you pointed it.
     
  15. Feb 4, 2021 at 8:30 PM
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    In 1983 at the age of 21 and stationed at Ft Bragg, NC, I bought a 1977 Ford Bronco "Ranger" with a 302 V8. That sucker could fly and crawl. I paid $4,500 for that six year old vehicle it and it cost $4,900 brand new. I beat it up pretty good for four years and did not have the money to fix it. Sold it while I was a poor college student. I would love to have that Old Bronco back. Probably a $50,000 vehicle today in good condition. 1977 was last year they made that first version of the Bronco (66 -77) which they are now replicating again in 2021. I had a new 1988 4Runner for five years and it was a good truck. Bought another old Bronco (1976) when I was 40, but was too busy with work and kids at the time to enjoy it. Kept it for a little over a year. I guess it is like trying to re-capture that first time high, but it is never quite the same. I had a new 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon for seven years and it was a great off road fun vehicle, but with every day usage limitations. So, hopefully in 2021 I will find that high again in a new 4Runner TRD OR Premium or Pro. I really like the look of the new Broncos coming out this year, but they will lack the overall utility of a 4Runner. The new Broncos will be much more similar to a Jeep than a 4Runner! Don't see too many old Broncos in Maryland these days! But they always bring a smile to my face whenever I see one!
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2021 at 3:38 AM
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    jvinhj240

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    For me, 1977 Datsun 240 bought used for $300 only part I replace is exhaust and later sold for $500 (bad move). Which I kept the longest. The rest I only keep few years.
     
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  17. Feb 5, 2021 at 3:43 AM
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    jvinhj240

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    This is too cool
     
  18. Feb 5, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    ironman1

    ironman1 New Member

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    Greetings all, I'm new to the forum. My favorite vehicle by far was a 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited. I had to give it up in 2018 due to mechanical issues at 189k miles. I traded it in for a Honda Pilot. Big mistake. The Pilot was ok, but I just traded it in yesterday for a 2021 4Runner Nightshade. You only live once!!
     
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