 Bought my 2003 Sport Edition v8 toyota 4runner with 164000 miles on it.  It now has 214000 miles on it.  It has not been pampered.  I spend most of my time off road.  It has been on slick rock, sand, snow, mud, water and has powered through with ease.  The only big expense was a routine timing belt change.  Other than that I have not had one problem with it.  Runs strong, no rattles, everything is solid, everything works, no electrical problems and the truck still looks brand new.  I have a dog that is in and out and the seats still look brand new.  I put a 2 inch leveling kit on it and have been able to be off road and not high center.  Not one oil leak.  I change my oil every 4000 miles and that'ts it.  I plan on driving this until it dies.  It will easily make 300,000 miles and still run strong.  They are very pricey but well worth the money.  The Toyota will out last any car you own.  Biggest complaint I have is that I can't buy the exact same year/model brand new.  My mom also has the exact same year and model.  Not one problem with it.  Hers has 190,000 miles on it and has not had one problem...  Love the toyota 4runner.  Gas mileage sucks but worth it.  These people saying they get 23 miles/gallon with the v8 or the v6 are [non-permissible content removed]   This thing also tows amazing.. I tow a 7000 pound boat with no problem.  No swaying and no power issues.