2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5

The 4Runner is Toyota's rugged mid-size SUV, the one you see still on trails decades later. It drives with a solid, truck-like feel that makes you confident on rough roads, though it's not sporty on pavement. Fold the rear seats and there's room for a massage table or two bikes, plus handy side compartments in the cargo area. Owners praise its reliability, with many reporting 200,000-plus miles on basic maintenance alone. You choose the SR5 when you want a capable 4Runner without the luxury extras of the Limited trim, so it costs less and feels more straightforward inside. The 3.4L V6 makes 183 horsepower and 217 lb-ft of torque, enough for daily driving and light off-roading, and with rear-wheel drive it returns 17 mpg combined. The SR5's simpler suspension and smaller wheels mean a more compliant ride on pavement than the off-road-oriented trims.