shfd739 wrote:
I know you mentioned a 4Runner or Explorer but I'd also suggest an '03 -'07 Land Cruiser/LX470.
Rated for 650/6500 towing and has the same V8 as the pre 2010 4Runners. These aren't that they much bigger than a 4Runner and will easily go 300k+ miles with only normal maintenance. I'd have no qualms buying one with 100k miles and driving it till the wheels fall off. A few friends tow 5k lb hybrids with these and love them.
Some folks are leery of older vehicles but we're on our 3rd used 100k+ mile Toyota and none have given us any trouble or made us feel that they weren't up to the task of towing or going long distances. I like the money saved by buying used.
Oh you and me both. I'm on my 4th Toyota and routinely drive them to 200K plus.
