Not sure you can buy the 3.0 turbo diesel 4 Runner Gen 2 in the USA but if they are available it is worth finding one as they are so much better than the 3.slow petrol V6
I bought a 1994 UK spec. 3.0 TD last Nov. as we have a house in the mountains and needed a go anywhere all year round family wagon. It cost me under $3k for mine, one owner, only 120k on the clock and in pretty good condition.
First job was to fit a set of winter tyres, very reassuring knowing you will get to where you want no matter how bad the weather is, It is also not too old so ride is comfortable and it keeps up in todays traffic even on the freeway.
I love the fact it is comes from an era of car build quality where a car was made to last, not complicated and if something breaks you can easily fix it rather than replacing it.
Over time I will slowly convert it to a round the world exploring wagon, nothing extreme just want something comfortable and reliable so my wife and I can go for long drives like from the UK to South Africa or Vietnam or around Iceland or up to and above the artic circle in Scandinavia.
I would say my 4 runner is the best all round car we have owned and its a keeper, buy one, you won't be disappointed. I think if I was in the USA I'd skip the 3.slow petrol gen 2 version and buy a gen 3