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Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Markb574, Jul 19, 2020.

  1. Jul 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Markb574

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    I just turned 16 a couple of months ago and was wondering if the 4th Gen 4Runners would be a good first car.
     
    Markb574, Jul 19, 2020
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  2. Jul 19, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    Mohoman

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    Happy belated birthday and welcome!!
    I’m no expert but I can say the 4th gen is a great first starter vehicle. I started with a 3rd gen!
     
    Mohoman, Jul 19, 2020
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  3. Jul 19, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum, and I would say yes.
     
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    welcome, and yes it would be
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Welcome to the forum! They're great vehicles. A 2nd gen was my first non-POS vehicle. :D
     
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    Absolutely. If it's been taken care of much at all, it should be a great ride. My 5th gen is my 9th or maybe 10th vehicle (my first 4Runner though)...I'd love have a 4th gen to play around with.
     
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