Went with the 4Runner
I bought a used 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. It was fully loaded with leather, nav, etc. I bought it with 14K miles on it in November of 2011. By February of 2012, I was looking to unload it. It was under-powered, which I kind of knew going in. Like others have said, the rear seat is terrible. My 4 year old could barely fit in it when in his car seat. There is not much storage room.
I had never looked outside of the Jeep brand having owned Jeeps since 1998.
I happened to see a newer 4Runner Trail and loved the looks of it. I took an SR5 for a couple of test drives and couple of days later, and shortly after that, I was at the dealer working on a deal.
They are night and day. I realized that I really didn't need a rock crawler, and that the 4Runner SR5 would work just fine for my casual off roading, etc.
I made the switch and it is great. The fit and finish is perfect, the power is great.
Definitely look at both vehicles, but after owning both, I found the 4Runner fit my needs much better.
I bought a used 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. It was fully loaded with leather, nav, etc. I bought it with 14K miles on it in November of 2011. By February of 2012, I was looking to unload it. It was under-powered, which I kind of knew going in. Like others have said, the rear seat is terrible. My 4 year old could barely fit in it when in his car seat. There is not much storage room.
I had never looked outside of the Jeep brand having owned Jeeps since 1998.
I happened to see a newer 4Runner Trail and loved the looks of it. I took an SR5 for a couple of test drives and couple of days later, and shortly after that, I was at the dealer working on a deal.
They are night and day. I realized that I really didn't need a rock crawler, and that the 4Runner SR5 would work just fine for my casual off roading, etc.
I made the switch and it is great. The fit and finish is perfect, the power is great.
Definitely look at both vehicles, but after owning both, I found the 4Runner fit my needs much better.