The first time I really wanted to get a Toyota 4x4 was when I saw my brother inlaws 4x4, and early 80s one.
I ended up getting a 1979 2WD Toyota when I was married back around 1986.
Hauled an old Sears tent trailer with it, it was very dependable.
After a divorce I bought brand new a 1990 Xtracab 4x4, as my brother in-law had a 1989 regular cab, and I really liked it.
Towed a brand new 1989 tent trailer with it all over WA. state and up into Canada.
The 1990 truck got totaled by a drunk woman with no license or insurance.
She T boned me at about 35 MPH.
Spun me around 180 degrees and knocked off the driveshaft.
Rig was totaled, but I was not even hurt.
Truck gave up its life to save me.
Within a month of the truck getting totaled, I found a 1991 4Runner which I bought in October of 1998.
Put some major bucks into it modwise.
I was also introduced to the world of 4x4 Toyota forums when I was researching info on the 4Runner I had just bought.
4Runner was getting pretty tired and was starting to have some major health issues around March of 2006, and I was starting to get interested in the new FJ Cruisers that were being released early as 2007 models.
I placed my order sight unseen in March of 2006, and took delivery of it July 24th 2006.
This rig has been a lot of fun to mod as there is so much aftermarket stuff for it.
It is also a joy to drive and has plenty of power for my needs.
Rig will be four years old this month, and I have yet to have the spark plugs changed.
Waiting to hit 30K to change them which will be this coming week.
I have a short commute, so I do not rack up a lot of miles on it.
The only ad I have, found it online long ago and saved it.