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Learn the car before you buy the car.

What a vehicle model was like, year by year: what changed, what fails, what to check and the recalls, with a source for every statement.

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This week

  1. Vehicle of the week

    Toyota Sequoia, 2nd gen

    2008–2022 Bigger, on the newer Tundra's platform with independent rear suspension, the 381 hp 5.7L V8 and a fold-flat third row. From 2013 the 5.7L was the only engine.
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    The only turbo 4Runner

    1st gen Toyota 4Runner The 1st gen 4Runner Turbo, the one factory-turbo 4Runner sold in North America.
  3. Last week

    Toyota RAV4, 2nd gen

    2001–2005 Bigger, with an all-aluminium 2.0L four and a 2.4L from 2004. Early years drew many complaints about shifting.
  4. Week of 5 October

    Toyota MR2, 2nd gen

    1991–1995 Bigger, heavier and rounder, with T-tops, a 2.2L four or a 200 hp turbo, and a reputation for snap oversteer that the 1993 changes eased.
  5. Week of 28 September

    Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series, FJ40

    1960–1983 The short, boxy FJ40, with an inline-six, solid axles on leaf springs and a two-speed transfer case. Its styling barely changed over the whole run. It was…

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