Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Solid reputation and great dealer support see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
its good see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
well built known reliability see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
its a toyota see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
Nissan Murano Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I have owned Datsun/Nissan vehicles for 30 years now. This is only my 4th vehicle because the quality provides me with the reliability I expect from a manufacturer. I have logged over 860K miles on my 4 vehicles. see full Nissan Murano review |
Nissan Murano Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
I think Nissan has an image of a small car company, and some of its offering (Cube,Juke) seem zany! There had also been bad press on how they had handled CVT issues until 2007. Nissan USA seems to have discouraged/disappointed too many valuable customers! see full Nissan Murano review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
On-going reliability that is a step down from competitors. see full Nissan Murano review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
The image of the car is not all that desirable, the introduction of lesser models means that there are too many to be "tricked out" see full Nissan Murano review |