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Originally Posted by Warin
I take it that you know the 4 runner very well, and can identify those things that may well fail in the next 20,000 miles? If so, then that is your best option - replace all those things that may well fail. This way you have a vehicle you know well and have faith that it will do the job.
If you don't know either vehicle well then ... time to learn. Which one will be more reliable .. ask mechanicS (get more than one) for their thoughts - do mention the trip so they have context. Then learn that vehicle.
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Unfortunately I have deferred judgement over the past 10 or so years to the mechanic that I do know well. He says at this point I could blow a piston or gasket even if we fix up the rest of the issues and doesn't recommend repairing the 4 runner.
Perhaps a 2nd or 3rd opinion is in order like you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by Lovetheworld
A Forester is great, but a 4 Runner (in normal condition) is better I think.
More importantly, I think you have more chance to find spare parts for a 4 Runner than for a Subaru.
What kind of engine is in the 4Runner and why is the 5k in repairs needed?
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It's a V6 with around 550,000 km. Amazing it's made it this far, but it's been regularly maintained. I brought it in for a whining noise which is apparently the water pump going and timing belt. The alternator is apparently going as well, but the car still starts fine.
It also needs new tires with is irrelevant because any newer vehicle I get would need new tires.
I'm just hesitant to spend money on a car that already has this amount of mileage. Wonder how far these old 4 runners can go.
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