My number one criteria was body on frame construction, not unibody. With the twisting that is done off road, it is far too easy to total a unibody vehicle. Don't ask how I know.
I now have a 1999 4Runner the past 20 years, 422000 km, still runs beautifully. If you are looking at one of these, an important rust location to check is immediately above the rear view mirror. Much rust there, and new windshields won't seal.
Vic
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