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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Roy14" data-source="post: 4156018" data-attributes="member: 41855">The 5th gen 4Runner does have a timing chain. Yes it an underpowered platform with a transmission that lacks a couple extra gears, and the mileage isn’t great. That being said, they’re the oldest design on the market still being produced that I’m aware of, and a Japanese built body on frame 4x4 at that. They are likely the most reliable new vehicle you can buy at any dealer, and they’re an old enough design to not be plagued with some of the issues newer designs have. They do rust if you live further north, and their paint isn’t as tough as some manufacturers, but if you had to pick something to safely and reliably last you as long as possible, that’s the platform to buy.</blockquote>