amysrunner

My daughter Amy's 87 SR5 became mine after it overheated because of a slow head gasket leak and I've been commuting with it for a year and a half with no issues but I am ready to buy a more reliable SUV. She and I will be sad to see old WARTHOG, (she named it) gone. I am looking for advice on what to get next. My first choice would be a 4 Runner because I like them the most but I'll look at 4dr blazer or similar. Can you help me understand the generation breakdowns are for 4 Runners. I hope to find the best vehicle I can for under 8 grand that is good on gas (6cyl), can tow a light trailer (bikes, Cycles, camping stuff) Need a roof rack to throw canoe on top so I can take son fishing. Preferably 4 doors because my two 9 yr old sons are growing like crazy. (both sons adopted from Africa) My trusted local mechanic said he could look at the auction for me. I am thinking roughly of a 2000 -2006 with hopefully under 100000 miles. It will be our family's only 4wd and won't really be used off road other than snowstorm duty. Thanks for any help.
Jim

BeMiceElf

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If you like 4runners why not go with a 3rd gen (96-02). I am sure you could find one for 8 grand and under 100,000 miles.