4th gen 4runners are a nice platform. Some nice features, that window in the tailgate that comes down is super useful. 110V AC socket is nice.

A key weakness, the transmission pan becomes a problem to drop after a while due to the bolts snapping when you try to remove them. Maybe this is less of an issue outside areas with rain/snow/salt.

On the V8, the secondary air injection system is a complete piece of crap and will lead to a pointless inspection failing check engine light at some point. There are a couple of fixes. The V8 is a nice engine otherwise though.

I found mine abandoned, it had sat for 5 years or so. I found the owner, paid him less than scrap value and put it back on the road as my daily driver. Initially I did brakes and tires and then just fluids all round I think.