I keep thinking of my 4Runner as a her, hmmm.  I'm not sure that a 4Runner is a her.  It's big, bulky, high, rugged, and a 4x4 with a towing package.  One thing I can tell you for sure, it's slow!  My friend, who also owns one says mine is the same as his.  Ok, his is must be slow too.  Of course, I am making the comparison to my turbocharged Supra.  I bought this SUV in April of 2002 as a second vehicle since my 87Supra Turbo now has a rod knock.  I needed something that could tow as well as carry any parts around in. 

Her (again with the her) history with me has been short.  I haven't done too much other than fix the problems she came with.  Of course, this is just the beginning. 

Starting out my 4Runner had a few dings, the front had been slightly hit, and the a/c didn't work.  All in all, not too many repairs.  The first thing I did was repair the front end damage and got the a/c working.

When I bought my 4Runner, it did not have any power windows (except the back one) or power locks.  That is the first of the modifications that I need to do.  I would like to add bumper and nerf bars, a roof rack, body lift (can't with auto tranny), etc.  Eventually I can see myself doing an engine swap as well (maybe that will come next).  My wish list might become kind of long if I keep on that track.