2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs The V8 4Runner We JUST Bought // OFF ROAD TEST

Thomas and James do some Off-Roading in the new $65,000 CAD 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, AND a 2007 V8 4Runner that the boys JUST bought for $6,700 CAD, as a do-all hauling vehicle for Throttle House. Is it worth it to buy a brand new 4Runner? How does the old one stack up? Let's find out...

Huge thanks to Kevin, Jesse and Paul for helping us not die on this trail!

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[ThrottleHouse]

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you enjoyed the video!
And for those of you who caught our mistake, good work! I quoted gross vehicle weight for the TRD Pro not curb weight. I'm going to blame James, only because he's the one that looked that number up, and currently he's on vacation so he can't defend himself. Speaking of which, check out a photo on the @thethrottlehouse instagram of James with his first car. He wasn't around to stop me from posting it... Cheers!
-Thomas

[buddyblader]

I'm more interested in learning more about how you found a 4th gen for less than $7k, lol.

[myraong]

I'm a nurse with a 2003 V8 with 215K miles. I am still very much in love with my 4Runner. My older sister, also a nurse, bought the same Army green 2020 TRD Pro as on this video. She paid $60, 000 for her 4Runner. I used my $60, 000 as a down-payment on a cabin in the woods. She has a new car, I have a new cabin. I think maybe I might be winning.

[andrewpeterson]

Man $6, 700 is a freaking STEAL for that V8 4Runner. That car is unkillable and so so so capable.

[xrrrismickey]

I love that Toyota hasn't turned these into grocery gets like other makers. They've kept it a real truck.

[AustinLWright]

A 2007 Limited with 150k miles for 5K USD? Absolutely insane.

[davidkaminski]

I bought a '02 Sequoia 4x4 with the same 4.7 V8. $3, 500 USD. Turning 300, 000 miles (483, 000 km). Just came back from a 500 mile road trip. 0 issues.

[Roland_Deschain_of_Gilead]

Great video! I’ve had my 2005 4Runner Limited since 2007 and put over 240, 000 miles on it. Like the 07 you have in your vehicle, I replaced the driver side front seat covering with a new one I bought on eBay for under $250. I’ve upgraded the JBL head unit twice, this last time with a mid-level Kenwood system. It’s completely touchscreen, has Apple CarPlay and an input for a backup camera, which is great but was an absolute CF to install. I spent the time to remove the interior trim pieces and covering to hide all the wires and make it look like one that would have come straight from the factory. I also replaced the factory rims with the exact same TRD wheels that are used on all TRD models today for under $1, 000; straight from Toyota, not a third party company. Some of the factory parts like the air filter are easy to upgrade and perform much better with a K&N system or similar but aren’t really necessary. The front end leaves much to be desired and doesn’t look like what I think an “off road” car should look like! One of the first things I did when I got my car was to install a black, matte cattleguard with PIAA lights mounted straight on. Another unnecessary change but it looks much more aggressive and less like something a soccer mom might drive.

With regular maintenance, the most “serious” problem I’ve had was a cracked power steering line which was super cheap to replace. The DAC (Downhill Assist Control) was a mystery to me until two winters ago when I decided it was time to figure out if it actually worked or not. It seemed worthless and broken until I did some trial and error to test it out. The only time it makes a noticeable difference, and it’s a huge difference indeed, is on a very steep grade AND the transmission is in “L”. I use it whenever the roads are covered in ice and it keeps my speed around 5mph without any assistance from the brakes, which is the whole goal. I have the DAC turned on and the car in L at a dead stop before moving down the hill. Even when other trucks and SUVs are sliding down the same hill I use, my 4Runner stays at an easy to control speed without any sliding or loss of control at all!

For as cheap as the fourth generations V8 4Runners are nowadays, it is far cheaper (yet much more work) to buy a used one and spend as much money as you want upgrading it and putting in the newest electronics you can find and still have tens of thousands of dollars in your wallet. That engine will run forever. I don’t think that can be said for any other 4Runner that has been or ever will be made.

Thanks for the comparison video!

[am-dhgp]

The 4th gen 4Runner was so ahead of it’s time. A traditional body on frame suv with the looks and comfort of a modern crossover paired with the smoothest most reliable V8 ever.

[MichaelSchwark-ynjb]

Mine is the 2007 exact version. It´s indestructable, a tank. Buy one, you never need another one.

[willjohn]

"Dated interior" = doesn't have a shitty tablet shoved into the dash

[respektetoutlavi]

My 2004 proper TRD supercharged 4.7 4Runner has 187, 394 miles & runs like new. Minimal maintenance aside from healthy oil changes etcetera. The frame will rust out long before the engine dies on these Japanese dreams, but they did do a frame recall back in the day if you were lucky enough to own this unique anomaly back then. The 05's & later don't have the frame rust issues, they also added VVT-i & a few tweaks for noticeable horsepower gain. The legendary 2UZ-FE V8 & 4th gen 4Runner were way ahead of their time!

[hundoc]

Waking up to a Throttle House notification is the best way to start 2020

[chrisw]

Original owner 03 4Runner SR5 V8, exactly 20 years today. Just over 160k miles and first minor repairs are coming only now (valve cover gasket and oil filter adapter gasket). This has to be one of the most reliable vehicles ever made, and still fun to drive as it was on day 1.

[jerlaine]

I had an 04 V8 Sport with 418k miles when I sold it and it legit ran like new.
Absolutely loved it and wish I hadn’t sold it

[johnnyboi]

The specs for the 4.0 and 4.7 doesn’t seem far apart, but the difference in them really shines when you tow and off-road. When your going up on elevation, that extra 2 cylinder makes an big difference.

[norass]

"This interior is very dated"


*laughs in 02 Tundra*

[ZaDude]

Conclusion: Buy yourself a good clean used Toyota 4Runner & save yourself loads of money. End of story!

[jasondaggett]

My '05 4runner has over 430, 000k on the V8, and it's still going strong.
It's a really refined stump jumper, and a pleasure to own.
Good purchase guys.

[mrsoshadabaadman]

20 years later when they re-review these cars still running. They will smile fondly