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96 4runner review MotorWeek

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by WestcoastMark, Jun 21, 2022.

  1. Jun 21, 2022 at 11:22 PM
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    WestcoastMark

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    I grew up watching this show. It's a little nostalgia, but I thought people in this group would enjoy the clip.

    https://youtu.be/gZn7q9Wj5EY
     
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    I bought one of those in 1996. Desert Dune color. I wish I still had it today. That said, I am loving the 2022 ORP I have now.
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    Gee, that's odd. That truck looks a lot like my 99 4Runner! Mine is in...wait for it...Desert Dune. With sparkles, may I add.

    Very cool, how small a world we live in...
    Pat☺
     
    PhantomTweak, Jun 22, 2022
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    Yes! I would.love to see photos of it!
     
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    I don’t know what it is but Toyota makes every other car look like a piece of junk.
     
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    i remember those early reviews...nice to see 'em
     
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    No disrespect I just got 29 years out of my GM fuel pump.
     
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    IMG_0384.jpg

    There! Finally got a picture of our Desert Dune (WITH sparkles, mind you) 3rd gen (1999) 4Runner. The paint is still in amazing (to me) shape, although the umper ends have a slight rusting problem. Other than that, it's in great shape, inside and out.

    Sorry I took so long...
    Pat☺
     
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    My AC is too cold I don’t like it.
     
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