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Body-on-frame construction (not unibody) — the same truck platform architecture used in the Tacoma and Land Cruiser. The 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 (2003-2024) is known for running 300,000+ miles with basic maintenance. The part-time or full-time 4WD transfer case is mechanically simple compared to electronically controlled AWD systems. Toyota drastically over-engineers drivetrain components. The BIFL and overlanding communities consider the 4Runner one of the most reliable vehicles ever made.

Same body-on-frame platform philosophy as the 4Runner. The 2.7L 2TR-FE four-cylinder and 3.5L V6 are both proven engines with minimal known reliability issues. The manual transmission models are particularly long-lived since there's no automatic transmission to fail. A well-maintained Tacoma routinely hits 300,000 miles. The aftermarket parts ecosystem is massive, so nothing is hard to repair or replace.

Honda's K-series and Earth Dreams engines are legendarily reliable — the 2.4L K24 in particular is known for 250,000+ mile lifespans with nothing more than oil changes and timing chain maintenance. The automatic transmissions in the 8th generation (2008-2012) and later finally resolved the earlier generation's transmission failures. Honda uses galvanized steel body panels that resist rust better than most competitors. Independent mechanics universally recommend Accords as low-cost-of-ownership vehicles.