 I bought this to replace my 98 
Explorer.  There is no comparison 
between the two.  My 4Runner feels 
like a bank vault in comparison, and 
is just a nicer, better vehicle in 
almost every way, except the auto 4x4 
which I miss using (but not fixing). I 
passed up new baby SUVs and newer 
domestics that cost the same so I 
could get Toyota quality and a real 
truck.  I was really burned on my 
Explorer as it was constantly in the 
shop. Lesson learned. 