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Well, you know how much I like the 80 series, but the REALLY nice things about the later model 4Runners are plenty of power (I assume) but much better gas mileage. And they're smaller and more managable for off road use.


I think that the 80 had a smoother ride (both have OME suspension) and was nicer inside. The 4Runner definitely feels quicker and more nimble, and I appreciate having the 5 speed. There have been a few places I've taken the 4Runner that I would not have attempted with the 80, but I attribute this to having the correction body protection more than size. I've already smashed the gas tank on the 4Runner, on the 80 it is tucked up between the framerails and I never touched it.

Harry Wagner
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4x4Wire's Toyota Section