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Please am abt acquiring toyota 4runner 2004 model. Please I need expert advise on the car, cost of maintainance, does it give regular gear problem? availability of parts. Please good advise will be appreciated

You want a short height SUV with high ground clearance that is very offroad capable while offering either 5 or 7 seater in reasonable comfort? Toyota 4runner Is your best bet.
With 3 trim level (SR5, sports and limited) each having 4 sub-trim based on engine V8 vs V6 and transmission choice 4x4 vs 4x2 (totalling 12. Trims)
For the limited you get more luxury gizmos and some pseudo wood and vinyl (pseudo leather) upholstery.

For the V6 2x4 models here is the spec sheet

Base engine size: 4.0 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V6
Valves: 24
Valve timing: Variable
Torque: 282 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm
Horsepower: 245 hp @ 5200 rpm
Turning circle: 36.7 ft.
Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: rear wheel drive
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Transmission hill holder
Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Solid live axle rear suspension
Front independent suspension
Fuel type: regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 368.0/460.0 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 16/20 mpg

For the V6 4X4 Models, here are the spec sheets
Engine & Performance
Base engine size: 4.0 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V6
Valves: 24
Valve timing: Variable
Torque: 282 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm
Horsepower: 245 hp @ 5200 rpm
Turning circle: 36.7 ft.
Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: four wheel drive
On demand 4WD
Mechanical center differential
Descent control
Electronic hi-lo gear selection
Automatic locking hubs
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Center limited slip differential
Center locking differential
Transmission hill holder
Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Solid live axle rear suspension
Front independent suspension
Fuel type: regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 345.0/437.0 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 15/19 mpg

For the V8 2X4 models, here are the spec sheet
Engine & Performance
Base engine size: 4.7 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V8
Valves: 32
Torque: 320 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm
Horsepower: 235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Turning circle: 36.7 ft.
Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: rear wheel drive
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Transmission hill holder
Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Solid live axle rear suspension
Front independent suspension
Fuel type: regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 345.0/414.0 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 15/18 mpg

For the V8 4X4 models, here are the spec sheets
Engine & Performance
Base engine size: 4.7 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: V8
Valves: 32
Torque: 320 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpm
Horsepower: 235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Turning circle: 36.7 ft.
Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: four wheel drive
Full time 4WD
Mechanical center differential
Descent control
Electronic hi-lo gear selection
Automatic locking hubs
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Center limited slip differential
Center locking differential
Transmission hill holder
Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Solid live axle rear suspension
Front independent suspension
Fuel type: regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 322.0/391.0 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 14/17 mpg.



Now here's the deal if you want on road speed, get the V6 its faster due to its 245bhp compared to the 230bhp of the V8, if you always tow cargoes, or equipment or intend to do very serious offroad, get the V8