Please gentlemen/car guru's in the house, I need to make a choice between these 2005 to 2008 vehicles.
1. 2005 Toyota 4runner
2. 2005 Toyota Highlander (off road use) or
3. 2008 Mazda cx-9
4. 2008 Lexus Gs350 (for town commute).
Budget for any choice is capped at M3.5m.
I need advice on availability for spare parts, competency to repair, engine type to look out for, driving/handling characteristics and fuel economy especially for nos. (3&4).
Resale value is not a consideration please.

Toyota Highlander is your best option.

andycom:
Toyota Highlander is your best option.

Thank you for your contribution

Toyota 4runner for me though

As for me toyota 4runner is the best out of all options listed. Durability:top notch; maintenance: superb; availability of spare parts: everywhere. Its a vehicle you will enjoy and if you eventually want to buy it go for the v6 not the v8.

lilvicky68:
Toyota 4runner for me though

Can you please give a tech reason for your choice. I must confess, I commute from town to a remote area for work on a daily.

oladipuposadeeq:
As for me toyota 4runner is the best out of all options listed. Durability:top notch; maintenance: superb; availability of spare parts: everywhere. Its a vehicle you will enjoy and if you eventually want to buy it go for the v6 not the v8.

I am considering the v6 version also. Fuel economy is not a consideration because it's a truck after all. Please any timing chain issues to consider?

Runx:

Can you please give a tech reason for your choice. I must confess, I commute from town to a remote area for work on a daily.

4runner looks like a strong car considering your daily movements it will be okay..

V6 is 1GR. Engine is close to 1.4m,u better go for v8 4runner or close eye buy naija used highlander 09 model 3.2m. Or manage rx 330 3.4m

Runx:

Can you please give a tech reason for your choice. I must confess, I commute from town to a remote area for work on a daily.

Runx:

I am considering the v6 version also. Fuel economy is not a consideration because it's a truck after all. Please any timing chain issues to consider?

sincerely that I don't know you can visit Google to enhance your knowledge on that or contact nurey or GAZZUZ for more advice.

Runx:
Please gentlemen/car guru's in the house, I need to make a choice between these 2005 to 2008 vehicles.
1. 2005 Toyota 4runner
2. 2005 Toyota Highlander (off road use) or
3. 2008 Mazda cx-9
4. 2008 Lexus Gs350 (for town commute).
Budget for any choice is capped at M3.5m.
I need advice on availability for spare parts, competency to repair, engine type to look out for, driving/handling characteristics and fuel economy especially for nos. (3&4).
Resale value is not a consideration please.

Don't know much about cars though but considering resale value, I will go for the most recent model - the lexus

Congrats in advance on getting your new baby, wishing you a smooth and safe ride at all times

Runx:

I am considering the v6 version also. Fuel economy is not a consideration because it's a truck after all. Please any timing chain issues to consider?

4Runner is Rugged Yes,I mean Very but the Engine is very very Expensive.for me I’ll pick Highlander over nd over because of the maintenance nd 2nd hand Value.go for the one with AWD

Tho I hv one Accident free coming in April but I’m not advising u to wait if u r ready just look out for a good car here.

Runx:
Please gentlemen/car guru's in the house, I need to make a choice between these 2005 to 2008 vehicles.
1. 2005 Toyota 4runner
2. 2005 Toyota Highlander (off road use) or
3. 2008 Mazda cx-9
4. 2008 Lexus Gs350 (for town commute).
Budget for any choice is capped at M3.5m.
I need advice on availability for spare parts, competency to repair, engine type to look out for, driving/handling characteristics and fuel economy especially for nos. (3&4).
Resale value is not a consideration please.

Go for an Rx330 2005/06 and thank me later.

If you're using it for off road, 4runner is your best bet. I have 2005 4runner and 2008 Highlander. I've been using the 4runner for six years, and I've never had any major issues with it.

jaxxy:


Go for an Rx330 2005/06 and thank me later.

Can you relate drive/handling experience on tough/flooded roads. Eg. does it have sensor issues or sensor problem to look out for? Also which engine type to consider?