# What are the best SUVs out there?

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**Created:** [December 17, 2007, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-are-the-best-suvs-out-there/134966 "2007-12-17T21:54:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-are-the-best-suvs-out-there/134966/18 "2007-12-18T15:34:55Z")

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> [@FS: stuff, nitro rc, night vision](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-stuff-nitro-rc-night-vision/2670/6):
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> My vote goes to the 4Runner. They’re tough as shit, and they can take a beating. They’re also a truck-platform based SUV, so they can tow, unlike the Xterra which is a unibody, as opposed to body on frame.
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> They’re also quite reasonable on gas, and comfortable. Lots of aftermarket support if you’re interested in that area as well.

I just did a quick search on the 2002 and 2003 4Runner and the specs are not very impressive compared to the $ value. They go for about 14,000 at least…compared to a low 6-8,000 for the GMC or Chevy.

_2002 specs for the Toyota 4Runner_  
Horsepower: 183 hp  
Torque: 217 ft-lbs.  
Maximum Towing Capacity: 5000 lbs.

_2003 specs for the Toyota 4Runner_  
Horsepower: 245 hp  
Torque: 282 ft-lbs.  
Maximum Towing Capacity: 5000 lbs.

both these years they still only pull 5,000lbs max.

I think the GMC or Chevy would be a better bet

PS: both GMC and Chevy put out 270hp and 275tq and both pull max 6,200lbs approx.

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