5th gen 4Runner trail premium review
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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Ok guys, so this is my review on the 5th gen Toyota 4Runner after 110,000 miles.
This is a 2015 trail with premium package (which is now renamed with TRD offroad) and belongs to my brother, so it has been in the family for it's entire life and I got to drive it on many of our road trips and also some offroad trails so I figured why not create this video to help you guys out.
Please subscribe for more content and have a nice day :)
This is a must watch video for anyone interested in a 4Runner. Great job!
Thanks a lot David. I appreciate your comment.
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170,000 on my 2014 4Runner and this thing is still running like a champ!
That's what I'm talking about. You can probably keep it for many years to come.
One of the most (if not the most) comprehensive reviews of the 4Runner in YT. It is always a pleasure to hear real world first hand experiences from actual owners. You covered everything I needed to know my brother in a very clear and simple fashion. Keep up the great work and enjoy your rig for many more miles to come.
Wow, thank you so much my friend. You made my day.
I had no idea so many people would enjoy this video.
It means a lot.
Great 4Runner review! Thank you.
This is such a thorough video! Thank you for the positive outlook on high mileage possibilities on this truck because I have the 2013 Trail Edition with 180,000 miles and it’s still going strong!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. These vehicles are awesome and will last a very long time with proper maintenance. Good luck on yours.
Side note: My boss has a 1991 4runner with around 600,000 miles still going strong. He also takes it offroad occasionally.
@@mehryar. That’s fantastic! 600,000 miles! I guess I should try to reach a higher goal then because I’m almost obsessive with the maintenance. Thanks again. ☺️👍🏻
@@kimbuck-2 Thanks! My new goal to work toward.
I got 2023 4Runner trd off-road is the best vehicle I ever had feels so well made trust i had tacomas tundras navigators expeditions mustangs Nissans but the 4Runner is the best vehicle by far!
I totally agree. It's an amazing vehicle with the only downside being gas milage in my opinion but it's definitely bulletproof in every aspect with regular maintenance.
@@mehryar. I have 2018 Tacoma trd off-road 4x4 with 33s 2 in lift front one rear regear with 4.88 skid plates upper control arm great suspension but I really want to go trade in for solar octane pro 4Runner are my passion, trucks and SUV’s none brand is good on miles my wife Nissan versa yes 39 mpg
@@canalesivany yeah I feel you. The solar octane 4runner is so good. We initially wanted to get the inferno color but couldn't find one so we ended up with the Barcelona red.
I’m Michael Lorusso, & I approve of this video. Well done Sir!
Thank you so much Michael Lorusso. I appreciate your kind words.
Amazing review. Am surprised you don’t have a lot more views and likes. I do have a 2021 ORP. Thanks again. I
Thank you so much for your kind reply. Well I have started posting RUclips videos very recently and it takes some time to get there.
Fingers crossed.
For only having 11 videos posted, your content is excellent quality! I’m sure that can be credited to your experience with photography. Can’t wait to see how your channel evolves as you (hopefully!) continue uploading. If you ever sell your 4Runner let me know, I’m in the market. :) Salsa Red is my favorite, well, aside from the new Army Green.
Wow, Thank you so much for your comment Josh. It made my whole day :)
I've been doing hobby photography for 10 years or so but videography is a different game. I'm learning more as I make more videos. I appreciate your support.
We just put king shocks and 33s on the 4runner. I think my brother will keep it for at leat 5 more years.
@@mehryar. Certainly is a different game, but your content shows that you’re putting in the effort to learn. I’d be surprised if we don’t see you hit a 5 or even 6 digit following by this time next year :) Glad to be here early! As for the 4Runner, I don’t blame him! Phenomenal vehicles. The price tag certainly reflects it too. It seems you know the 4Runners better than I do, what’s the best year and package for someone to pick up a 4Runner for the best value? It seems like you actually shy away from the TRD Pro which is interesting!
@@joshcaldwell4885 thanks a lot Josh. I appreciate your comment. I'll definitely keep pushing myself until I'm satisfied with the quality, which I never am 😂
Regarding the 4runner, I was actually trying to buy one and build one but had a sudden change of mind and bought the gen 1 raptor.
I think TRD pros are waaaay over rated. The only really nice about them is their special colors which inferno is my favorite. Other than that, you can put much better shocks, tires and mods which are superior to TRD with less money.
I was also looking at used market prices and honestly any 4runner which was a good vehicle, was priced about 37k or higher which is a lot.
Trd offroad with premium package is 43k brand new and had the new infotainment, etc. Also you pay less APR when buying.
So I'd say buy new with current used market prices. It'll pay off wheneverv you sell the truck. They keep their value for decades.
Nice nice! I have a 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail that I bought, bran new, in June 2017. I'm about to hit 125K miles on the ODO. I've had only one issue to date: I had to replace my leaking water pump around the 118K mile mark. I was not happy given that this isn't a common issue with Toyota vehicles in general. That being said, I have no regrets owning the 4Runner.
That's awesome. Well, apart from the water pump issue.
You are going to enjoy that truck for years to come if you keep it.
@@mehryar. That's plan. I want 300K miles at minimum!
@@NaijaBoiTellEm you'll easily get there with regular maintenance.
@@mehryar. Absolutely. I live on the East Coast so I know that rust is probably going to get me first before any significant failure of the engine/transmission.
7 seater?
Got a 23 TRD off road premium in lunar rock……kdss is awesome. Will be driving this thing for next 20 years.
Congratulations. Lunar Rock looks sick.
You did the right thing not going for the next Gen.
one of the best reviews I have ever seen, good job mehryar!
Thank you so much Jeff. I appreciate your feedback.
Excellent ! Going to test drive a 2015 trail
A bit later and was very informative!’
I'm glad it helped Jennifer. Good luck
Gorgeous! Is that the Barcelona red? And by the way, great video! you hit on a lot of points I’m going to be trading my Tacoma in for a 4R and you made me feel better about my decision. Thank you.
Great review! I honestly have seen 100’s of videos, and this one is in the top 10 for sure. Awesome 👍🏼 job!
Thank you. It was my first review so your comment really made my day. 👊
Great Video on the 2015 4Runner, it is beautiful to hear about the mileage & the way that it handles after the 110,000 miles. Bravo!!! I am hoping that we can get another video release on the next 200,000 & 300,000 miles of this vehicle. Toyota did not give is a powerful engine, but it is solid indeed. 2019 model has not changed much & yet we do not get a place for 2 cell phones. Some nice interior mods would include the pedal commander, OEM Audio & Mollie Panels both center console & the rear shelf. If you were to go up to 35's, regearing is a must, this will allow the 4Runner Engine to run like butter and will save the MPG. That is just the beginning, there is much more work needed to fit the 35's but it is doable. Thank you kindly for this post.
Thank you for your thorough comment. Sorry for my late reply. I missed it earlier for some reason.
You are right on your statements. I bought another FJ last year and have put 34s under it with a 3 inch lift and front bumper. Runs really well and I don't feel loss of power without doing a regear but the 4runner will definitely need a regear due to it's heavier weight.
The 4.0 is really bulletproof. I definitely prefer it to the new 4 cylinder turbocharged ones even though they have less power.
This probably the best detail review I’ve ever seen on the 4Runner on RUclips. I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD sport and I’m looking into buying a 4Runner or the new Ford Explorer Timberline. Definitely going to use your video to help me make my decision. Great job my friend and happy off-roading!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind comment Joey. It means a lot. Honestly I had no idea people would enjoy it this much. It's giving me so much energy back every time I read a comment like yours.
Good luck on your truck and the great memories you will make with it.
Love those AC / heating knobs! Hate digging thru menus and sub menus just to switch air to the feet !
Exactly my point.
The worst ones are touch screens.
Land cruiser has to go through the screen, 4runner does not
@@noctilucent7396 yeah, I love land cruisers so much that I don't care about the screen buttons at this point.
I wish the new ones came to the US.
I take the LC over Lexus LX any day.
@@mehryar. yeah me too. But I'm happy with my 4runner. If I get wealthy I'll upgrade to a LC heh
@@noctilucent7396 I bought a gen1 raptor but love the 4runner in the family.
I love modding trucks to a point which I realized 4runner will be underpowered if I go to 35s and add armor. And I really didn't want to add a supercharger and deal with reliability issues.
But I miss my FJ so much. Loved that truck.
If I become wealthy, I will either do another FJ or go LC like you would.
Peace brother. Good conversation 👍
Really great review. I will try to follow the same format when I do mine. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for your comment dude. Sure thing, I wish you the best of luck.
Nice, clear "tour" of the 4Runner! We have owned a '99 4Runner CR5 since 2004. Mostly city driving, but also some light off-roading. We just turned over 200K miles with no major problems. A month ago, we picked up a brand new 2022, Barcelona Red TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS like your brother's, which was a must-have after driving our nephew's 2018 SR5, which leaned quite a bit in turns.
Thank you for your comment Robert.
4runners really never die. You end up getting tired of it and get a newer model.
It's always our to go truck when we go somewhere far due to it's reliability.
You made the best choice with the Barcelona red. It looks really nice 👌
Improve your suspension. I recommend eibach and then do a tune. It will feel as if its a different truck in a major positive way (day and night difference)/
When I purchased my 2021 4Runner I thought the same as you that 6th gen would come out in 2022, and its 2024 now hahaha
Yes, totally agree. This video is getting old and we're still waiting for the 6th gen. It's really around the corner this time.
I just turned 182,000 on my 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 lol. I hope my 4Runner trd 2021 premium will out do that Dodge of mine or I will be real angry😎. Great Video!
That's a fair expectation I'd say. Ram is also a great vehicle but the 4runner should be less problematic in the long run.
Thank you for posting this video. I keep going back and forth with the 4Runner vs. the Jeep Wrangler and I can't make up my mind. The 4Runner would be my 1st choice if it had more power or engine options. If I do end up with the 4Runner, a supercharger is a must.
I also enjoyed the footage from Iran, I'll bet there are tons of places to go off-roading in that beautiful Country.
Thank you so much for your comment. Definitely made my day.
I would love the Jeep so much because it goes to places where no 4runner can go but if this will be your main to go SUV, just buy the 4runner. The horsepower is not too bad when you get used to it.
Iran is a beautiful country imprisoned by a horrible government.
This seriously one of the best 5th gen 4runner reviews out there on RUclips! Great job!! It had everything I wanted to see and nothing i didn't (except maybe the car washing part lol). Great job!
Quick question - did you have to lift your 4runner in order to fit the 275 KO2s (since factory is 265)?
Wow thank you so much for your comment. I truly appreciate it.
We didn't lift the 4runner in order to fit 275 KO2s, but my brother removed the mudflaps and trimmed a bit of plastic to clear them.
We actually just lifted the truck and put 285s, but we need to do a body mount chop to clear them.
Keep in mind that wheel offset has a lot to do with clearing larger tires. Negative offset wheels are the hardest to deal with.
Very good review. And points you made about running your FJ in Iran was a very good one. Being military I can attest the sand in the Middle East is a lot different than here in the US, if you don’t keep your revs up you will bog down and get stuck and that sand is a nightmare to get out of once you bury yourself….bad ass FJ too BTW
I love that red with black accents. I’m debating between black and red right now. The black with blacked out accents would be sleek. But that red with black accents really pops out, that might be the way to go!
I have your exact taste when it comes to colors.
4runner's Barcelona red is gorgeous up close and adding black accents will work out great.
Black on black is too black in my opinion. You can never go wrong with full black but lower risk means lower reward 😁
That red is just something else. Go for it man 👍
Look at my other videos in the channel if you get the chance. My previous fj was brick red which I miss so much I'm actually looking for one right now to replace the raptor.
Great review man 💪 Really like the wheel set up. Thinking about getting 2024 4runner sr5 premium.
Thank you very much. These are great trucks. I have bought an FJ again which I really love.
Good luck
@@mehryar. Fj are badass 💪 I got Humvee recently. Fj reminds me of Hummer, but I bet Fj is more reliable lol
@@mrdato116 Humvees are amazing. Wish you all the best.
My brother still has the 4runner. He's running 33s and King shocks now.
I've put 34s and kings on my FJ as well. They ride really well.
@@mehryar. Thanks man! I'll look into those tiers if I ever get a 4runner!
@@mrdato116 good luck. Humvee is an icon. I love it's design.
Superb overview of the 4Runner!
(Enjoyed seeing the Iran connection. My grandparents were Assyrians who came from Balov, Urmia when Iran was still Persia--)
Thank you for your kind comment my friend.
I wish you and your family all the best 👍
Great job bro 🤩👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you Negin 👊👍
Awesome video presentation.
Thank you so much for your comment.
very nice shots 👌🏽
Thank you Cheyenne
Nice review... subbed ! Nice job.
Thanks a lot man. Nice mountain bike!
I'm gonna get a new one in March! Found a dealer in Illinois who doesn't upcharge
Awesome. It will be last of this generation as I think next gen will come next year.
I'm outside of Chicago in western 'burbs. May I ask name of dealer as I plan to purchase 2022 later this summer / early fall.
Great review. Solid rig!
Thank you so much for your comment.
Love the review good info. I’m thinking of getting a pre owned 2016 TRD Pro in the quicksand ext
Thanks man. You cannot go wrong with a quicksand TRD pro. Those are beautiful and will hold value for years.
Thank you! Are you going to do any more vids with Toyota or do you still have your 4Runner to do a video on a 200k mile review lol :)
@@alexanderradec you're very welcome.
We have done more mods on the 4runner including king shocks and 33 tires since then.
Currently I've been working on making a mechanical engineering online course for a year and I'm getting close to launch.
I'll start making quality RUclips videos right after on trucks and other stuff. I've gotten a better camera so it'll all be in 4k 😁
Good luck on the 4runner man. Wish you all the best.
@@mehryar. what!? That’s really impressive nice ! 4k ? Not 5k? Lol jk jk wish you the best in your endeavors look forward to seeing your new truck mod vids (^_^)
Fantastic review of the 5th gen 4Runner. You answered all the questions I had. Been considering this model for awhile, just so much to offer for the money.
Thank you so much for the kind words.
This is a great truck which will last for many years to come. Everything about it is great except the gas mileage and I wish it had maybe 20 percent more power. But it's still unmatched overall.
Fantastic review I just got a limited in nautical blue but , it has not been delivered yet.
Thank you for this fantastic review
Thank you for the kind words. Wish you many happy miles with your new 4runner
I think the mpg will kill me I was always an older Mercedes guy by that I mean Mercedes 60s 70s 80s 90s adjusting to this car will be something different
I recently got into an accident with a Chevy Spark. I (2016 SR5) hit her @ 35 mph and nearly knocked her on her top. At the body shop they discovered frame damage on the right side. They were able to straighten it out and told me it was a good thing I had the the Body on Frame style. The Spark was a total loss!!!!😎
I'm sorry you went through the accident man. It sucks. And yes, the body on frame design makes hitting lower cars with the frame section of the truck which has great resistance.
My 2016 4 runner premium got around 21 MPG on my last trip to Utah.
21 MPG is amazing. I don't know how you do it, but it's pretty damn good.
I haven't seen anything above 15 on my brother's 4runner.
have you tried premium gasoline?
@@freddydiaz8292 I have. Didn't affect MPG much with our current setup.
Well done video! and look forward to more. I am planning on getting 2022 TRD OF, wanted the KDSS but so hard to come by unless I ordered it. Any information regarding upgrading the shocks and which ones, provide similar benefits of reducing body roll and nose dive, Most of my driving is on road with occasional weekend mild off-roading so definitely what better on-road handling. any suggestion would be appreciated. Otherwise, I may have to order it with KDSS and end up paying MSRP.
Thank you for your comment. The KDSS makes a huge difference on road for sure. My friend has a TRD pro and his truck leans like crazy on turns.
I personally think the stock tires are too small for the truck visually speaking and the truck needs a lift to look nice. But this is just my personal taste.
If I wanted to buy one, I would go for non KDSS and get king 2.5 shocks which are adjustable and you can make it firm to reduce body roll and increase handling.
A cheaper option that I recommend is fox 2.0 shocks which are much more affordable.
Good luck on your purchase. You'll love it no matter which one you get.
@@mehryar. Thanks I was considering just that no KDSS and lift, but with 2021-22 with the all the safety stuff, auto braking, early warning etc, any lift my understanding would derail those safety measure and may not work as designed. But agree KO2 and small lift makes world of difference.
Love my '15 Trail 4runner!!! Only issue I have is the clear coat and paint.
Ours also has many scratches however I always thought Toyotas have good paint.
What brand did you have the best experience with in terms of paint and clear coat?
My 2018 gets 20.3 average, mostly highway.
Thats damn good for this kind of vehicle.
Wow, if you really get 20.3 that's awesome. My boss has a TRD pro and drives with minimum acceleration possible and gets 17 on highway.
Maybe street tires are helping with your MPG.
@@mehryar. oh yeah I forgot to mention that, I just have regular HT tires on mine, and it's not 4x4.
Bought it for the reliability factor, looks, and it's fun to drive.
It's babied, that eco Guage and light is always on lol.
It's an sr5 premium.
@@thechamberofchillz9705 that's awesome man. I love these trucks so much. Enjoy the 20 MPG cause my brother now gets 14 with the new mods 😂
15.5mpg off road stock size falkens 4x4 sr5p 2015
@@noctilucent7396 yeah stock tires help a lot with gas milage. Ours has the roof rack and lift which both affect MPG negatively.
Great long term review.
Thanks a lot man. 🙌
His brother probably got it less than 36k in 2015. No dealer markups, no ridiculous dealer add-ons, no inflated msrp. The new 4runner prices are out of control, you can't even buy base 4x2 SR5 4runners for less than 41k where I live.
It's been a while but I think we ended up getting the truck plus tax and extended warranty for around 48-50k.
It was brand new. Don't quote me on the exact figure though.
But there definitely was no markup.
Nice Iranian accent. Iranians love Toyota’s 👍🏻👍🏻
Is it that obvious? 😂 So living abroad for 8 years didn't help much?
@@mehryar. yeah man I have a lot of Iranians friends that moved here when they were in high school and they still have that accent including myself😂 What do you think of the new Toyota Tundra 2022?
@@pd4981 haha, hopefully I'll talk with a native accent by the time I'm retired 😅
Regarding the new tundra, I love the features and the technology that comes with the new generation, specially the interior. But honestly, the exterior is a bit too much in the front. It has grown on me more since release but they desperately need 35s.
I think it'll look really good with an aftermarket bumper in the front and larger tires.
Although I might not be the right person to ask, since I can't ride anything stock 😅
Would have bought if mpg were slightly better. They should be mid-20s at least on the freeway. My wife’s Highlander gets 20.1 flat no matter what. I drive a Ridgeline with 20mpg which is good for a truck.
To be competitive for an suv numbers should be: 20 city, 28 Highway, maybe 24 combined.
I totally agree with you on the MPG. Consumption is V8 territory with V6 sound and power.
Good job 👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you Pocii 🙏👊
Great review and content!
Thanks a lot man. Appreciate the comment
The Prado is made on the exact same assembly line as the 4runner, fj,gx all 4 are the same vehicles with small differences all 4 are light land cruisers
Yes, I'm aware of that. I've drove them all and the similarities are very noticeable.
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Great detailed information. Thank you...
Thank you so much for your comment my friend.
Awesome review man! very helpful
Thank you so much. I appreciate it
Car review *clap* *clap*
Thanks man. It's actually my first review video but much more is coming.
Couple of small things. You can easily get high 15 to mid 16 MPG when you're modified. I'm lifted 3 in and I run a full size 285 e load, with a negative offset, roof rack with rifle case and ladder easily get me 16 around town if I drive relatively normal. I also have the TRD exhaust and a pedal Commander that I keep set in the city modes.
Do not waste your money on an air intake, especially if you're going to be driving in the dirt a lot. It's an expensive noise maker and that money should be spent on more important components like ABS guards, shock guards, bump stops.
And the supercharger is not that huge of an impact, you should still be right in line with the factory average. The reason so many lose gas mileage is because they get wrapped up in the fun, totally understandable.
It's awesome that you can get 16 MPG with all the mods. Maybe I have a heavy foot.
I usually cruise at 80MPH on the highway so maybe that has something to do with it as well.
My FJ was also this bad with gas but I loved it so much.
I actually just bought a TRD CAI for my brother's birthday. Funny you advice against it. Too late now. :)
The noise is a personal taste to be honest and I loved it on the FJ, specially when hearing it from the snorkel.
I heard it can also help ~1MPG while cruising. A high flow exhaust and snorkel also help with MPG a bit while cruising.
If you press that gas pedal, they will affect the MPG the other way around.
At least that was my experience with the FJ.
By the way I enjoyed reading your comment. Have an awesome day.
Good analysis. Very helpful.
Glad you liked it
You can’t add a tire to the rear on a tailgate that goes up.
Fantastic review!!
Thank you so much
Yeah just grab my new 2022 4Runner TRD off-road premium and love it I had to have one befor they changed them up
That's a great buy. Congrats man. I hope it brings you a lot of good memories.
@@mehryar. yeah I plain on keeping it for as long as possible it's what me and my family needed I had a 2020 rav4 and it was just to small plus the 4runner will probably out live the rav4 anyway
@@davidaix5771 that's awesome. You're gonna love it. Well everything except the gas mileage but it's absolutely worth it. It'll get you anywhere and everywhere.
@@mehryar. yeah I'm getting 14mpg and just filled it up from almost half 60$ but I new that before I got it And I really don't care about that I just care about dependability and reliability
@@davidaix5771 then you definitely bought the right truck. I am getting 10 MPG on the raptor. 14 suddenly looks great in my eyes actually 😅
Excellent review 🤙🏼
Thanks man. I appreciate it
Awesome video! I'm looking at used 2016 trail premium to buy right now. Do you recommend anything specific I should look at? Do you recommend any specific/Easy way for me to test the 4x4?
Thank you for the kind words Alireza.
Definitely check underneath the truck and see if you find any rust and from the front skid plate, you can see if the truck has been abused or not.
When you turn the truck on, wait a minute and make sure the RPM doesn't fluctuate too much.
For 4x4 just push the truck into 4x4 while driving and back to two wheel drive. It should change the state within 1-5 seconds depending on gear and speed. But you should be able to push it to 4x4 at speeds up to 70mph if I'm not mistaken.
Test out 4x4 low as well and make sure the transfer case works. You should put the truck on neutral while stopped and go to 4x4 low.
Definitely go for a model with rear lockers if you ever go off-road.
One last thing, the newer ones with the updated stereo are better if you can find one at a good deal. (Forgot what the year was) the reason is you can't update the stereo to the new ones with the older models because of their wiring.
I hope this helps. Good luck brother 👍
@@mehryar. thank you very much! All the points you mentioned are very helpful!
Very good review video.
Thank you so much Rafael.
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Great video
Thank you very much
The fact that this is still the current design is hilarious.
Awesome review!
You should check out my 150,000 mile review on my 4Runner same exact color.
Thank you so much man. I appreciate your comment.
I watched your video as well. Great explanation and lots of things I had no idea about. You sir definitely know more about 4runners then me 😁👍
Would you buy a 4Runner TRD PRO ? If not Why ? Thanks
My suggestion is, only buy a TRD pro if you want their special color which is only available on TRD pros. They are overpriced in my opinion. Their suspension is also not too special.
You can definitely get much better suspension on a TRD off-road variant and end up paying less than a TRD pro.
That being said, if you don't want to modify the truck and love the looks and lift on TRD pro, go for it.
You can't go wrong with either
I wish you best of luck.
Having 110k smiles, did u change spark plugs already.. if so.. any difference on mpg?
Yes, the spark plugs have been changed at least once. But honestly I didn't see a difference in gas mileage. It's a solid 15 :)
Would you say it’s a good call to trade my 2015 Tundra Crewmax for a 4Runner? Have 85k miles and it’s a great truck but I never use it for truck things if that makes sense. Wasted truck bed space and poor fuel economy make me want to trade it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Well it depends on what you want.
I currently have a gen 1 raptor that I don't do truck things with and I'm trying to sell it and buy an FJ cruiser which I had in the past and really miss it.
A 4runner won't give you much better gas mileage and it won't be as powerful as the V8 that you're used to, but I would still trade it for a 4runner since I think it's a more all around vehicle with amazing capability off-road.
But that's just me.
Good luck my friend.
@@mehryar. thanks for your response, will still marinate on the thought of trading or keeping. Worse part is I’m almost done paying it off only owe 9k. Let’s see what the tide brings.
@@wickedone2199 anytime. Definitely test drive one. The rear seats are definitely much more comfortable for rear passengers than the tundra but there are tradeoffs which you are already aware of.
Good luck
@@mehryar. Update! I ended up buying one in mid October, 2016 SR5 Premium with 101k miles. Some minor cosmetic issues but aside from that amazing vehicle, way better gas mileage, handles more comfortable on and off road, don’t regret it one bit!
@@wickedone2199 that's awesome. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
These trucks age like wines. They will never look outdated. 👍
Man nice video.. do you have any issues like rubbing on the 275/70r17 at the rear?
Thank you for your comment man. Not at all. The offset on the wheels is positive though.
If you have a negative offset wheel, you might get a bit of rub which is an easy fix.
The front is the tricky part.
We just lifted the truck and upgraded to 285s. Looks great imo.
@@mehryar. thanks man! I was planning to buy set of 265/70r17 ko2 on mine. My runner has no lift for now. Do you any issues on the bfg? Like shaking? Thank you
@@coib5993 275s are perfect for a stock 4runner. They're very easy to fit on stock wheels and do great off-road.
I just asked my brother, so he said he removed the mud flaps and did very minor trimming in the front.
I had KO2s for 5 years before this and they're amazing. I took the truck off roading all the time and pushed the pressure down to 10 psi in the desert.
Although make sure you get load range D or E.
They're a bit heavier than C but do much better off-road.
@@mehryar. Looking forward to an updated video w/ that taller stance!
@@momoGuavajelly it's definitely coming. We have just lifted the truck and we might actually buy a front bumper in the near future as well.
I'll post our future off-road trips and also another review after all the mods are done.
Does the 2015 trail premium come with remote engine start? Just bought one today. Can’t figure it out
No they don't have the option from my understanding. Congrats on your 4runner
Hi there,
I wanna know, what's the total height including the roof rack ?
Hey man. We have now put the king shocks on the truck and 33 inch tires so I'm not sure if you still care about the total height or not. If yes, let me know and I'll do the measurement and will let you know.
@@mehryar. I was planning to do the similar set-up, And wanna know the height for my garage. I would highly appreciate it if you can let me know. Thank you.
why use the dirty brush
Not sure if I understand what your mean by dirty brush 🤔
How is the rust on the chassis and body?
I honestly don't see any sign of rust on the body or chassis. Although we live in California which is very dry.
Rear main seal leak ?
Not that I'm aware of. Nothing seems to be leaking.
I like this vehicle but I hate giving my hard earned money to manipulating gas companies
I feel you man. Fortunately nowadays there are other choices like electric and hydrogen cars.
110k. Post another review once it’s broken in.
Let me know if you’re looking to sell 👍🏼 central Cali here
Not the car wash brush 😫
I swear I didn't know 😅
Many people told me after seeing the video.
OUCH. Don't put that brush on the paint.
I know man. You're the 5th person telling me this.
Learned my lesson 😂
The truck goes back to 2003, not 1996, duh
Yes, I'm aware of that. I was pointing out the design language on the 96 model and similarities to the current generation.
Poor man’s pro
We actually paid the same amount as a TRD pro back then.
You lose some features like Bilstein shocks and wheels and you get KDSS, sunroof and lights underneath side mirrors.
@@mehryar. kdss is a long term liability.
There is no way that a trail sport cost more than a pro, even back then.
@@sebastianromero420 i agree with KDSS's potential to become a liability as the vehicle ages but in terms of price I am certain the prices were similar at 2015.
We were initially looking for an inferno trd pro which three of my friends bought back then. We had to wait a month or so for ours so my brother just picked up a trail premium which I think we paid 48k after tax.