What will the 6th gen do to the resale value of a 5th gen?

For us it really doesn’t matter, we don’t turn over vehicles often and will certainly stay with our 5th.
I think most likely the 6th gen will be Toyota-spectacular but I still wouldn’t touch one for at least a few years until all the bugs are worked out, the proven track record of the 5th is what made us select it. For vehicle drivelines I am a big fan of “simple” and when you add a turbo(s)/hybrid controllers & batteries to the mix with the additional plumbing and electronics that the 4.0L naturally aspirated engine doesn’t have it has to increase the potential for problems.
As far as resale, the 5th will hold its own, just the fact it has been in production for 14 model years make acquiring parts a piece of cake in the future.

 

Greetings from NV!

yes. I’m tempted to get the first 6th Gen off the conveyor belt but there will be risk with issues. Plus I wonder like most car makers it feels like they keep dumbing down the quality of materials they build car with and they tend to feel cheaper and less solid..

Time will tell I guess

 

Thank you.
What area of NV? Reno?

 

Reno indeed

 

I agree! I've wanted to swap out my Outback and get a 4R for years because there's no substitute for 4L and a locker in the back country (among other things). After seeing what's in store for the Gen6 I'm pulling the trigger on a 2024 TRD OR. I'm not a fan of the direction they are going with styling and I'd much rather have the rock solid engine/transmission in Gen5. Can't wait until the new ride arrives in early January!

 

I felt the same, but I held onto my Outback, at least for now. It may not last much longer, though.

 

Prices are greatly increasing on new vehicles and I think it is effecting the used car market particularly with those vehicles that tend to retain their value like the 4Runner.

I saw a 1 year old 4Runner offroad with like 56k going for 40k and another with about the same miles going for 38k. In my market I'd never consider those as several months ago my brand new 2023 Offroad Premium was only 42k out the door. Other markets likely make them a better value. I only see the used gen 5 market prices increasing. The reason I got mine when I did was because I wanted the extreme reliability in a proven design that's largely unchanged for more than a decade.

 

Easy comparison would be how has the 3rd gen of the Tundra affected the 2nd gen in value?

 

I just purchased a 2024 TRD pro 4Runner. I personally am not sold on the turbo 4 cylinder to offer the longevity that I experienced in the 5th generation machines. Prior to the new purchase I drove my 2015 4Runner for 365,000 miles with absolutely no problems. I made the new purchase of the 5th generation because it is bullet proof. The 6th generation 4 cylinder turbo 4Runner makes me nervous .

 

First off, Congrats on the new rig !!! Please post pics when you have a chance. By now, the 5th Generation is a known quantity. How on Earth did you rack up that milage in just 8 years ? LOL Anyway, a quick question on your 2015: Did you ever have to replace the alternator ? If so, about what mileage ? Thanks.

 

I love nature photography and it takes so much equipment that I drove rather than put up with airline carry on regulations. It is funny you asked about an alternator. The alternator went out at around 330,000 miles. I was 100 miles outside of Salt Lake City when it failed. The service rep at Mark Miller Toyota said he did not think it would make it 100 miles. I put the pedal to the metal and the truck did get to the dealer. Miller sells his vehicles at sticker, if anyone is interested. Also the alternator is the only mechanical part that ever broke on the truck.

 

Thanks for your reply. WOW!!! For that alternator to go 330,000+ is incredible. I can remember back in the 1970's that you couldn't expect more than 100,000 miles before needing replaced. And in the 1960's they usually needed replaced at about 60,000. I hope the alternator in my 2021 is the same quality. Probably is.
Any other repairs you made (brakes, shocks, V-belt, plugs, etc.) would be considered regular maintenance items. Again, thanks for your reply.