It had 147,500 miles on it and I paid $10,000 flat for it from a used car dealership. She kept it wicked clean, which I still do now. It was originally owned by a little old lady who lived down by the shore in Connecticut. My 4Runner is a 2005 Galactic Mica Grey SR5, 4.0 V6. But, I doubt many other vehicles will make it to 350,000 miles or beyond. A lot of this information can be applied to other vehicles on the road. In essence, we’ve grown together.īelow is a list of information and tips about this whole experience with my 4Runner. So, what did I do to get here? What do I keep with me to keep the truck running? What don’t I do with this truck?Īfter nine years of ownership, I’ve learned a lot about this 4Runner as well as myself and my habits. Having almost traded it in twice, I’ve run the numbers more than a few times. I’ll even go as far as saying that even though it does require a little TLC, it’s still cheaper to own this rig than something brand new. But I will call it reliable, dependable, and kept up. Long-Term Relationship (Photo/Nick LeFort) Upgrades like lifts, a cold air intake, tires, and even some electronics. If the vehicle is used for the off-road adventures it was built to tackle, there will also be numerous upgrades to consider. 350,000-Mile 4Runner (Photo/Nick LeFort)īy the time you finally arrive at a milestone like 350,000 miles, you’ve had the head rebuilt, gone through numerous suspension components, at least one radiator, a myriad of synthetic lubricants, and a ton of fun. In fact, there are 4Runners and Land Cruisers on the road with 500,000-plus miles on them. Toyota is known for going that extra mile. It caused me to hop out of the truck, give my dumbstruck 7-year-old a big hug, and take numerous glamor shots of the rig while the sun set around us and Jerry Garcia soloed on the radio.

Perfectly timed just for the occasion, my other daughter and I were off-roading out in our favorite state forest when it happened. The other night, coming home from dropping off my daughter at a friend’s house for a sleepover, my 2005 Toyota 4Runner hit 350,000 miles.

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