2000 SR5 2WD runner

RETRO · 07-25-2008, 05:56 AM

My son has just turned 16 and wanting a 4 runner..We looked at a 2000 model with 103k miles asking $7000 for it..truck was very nice and clean..Right now i want something dependable and safe..I am not sure what to expect for fuel mileage was thinking around 21/17.Thanks

TexanTaco · 07-25-2008, 07:14 AM

If you mean 17 city and 21 hwy then you are pretty much spot on. (for the V6) I think it would be a great vehicle for your son, and reliability is usually excellent. Just make sure he takes it for a test spin first, the 4Runner is a real truck and it drives a little top heavy.

Edit: You have a 04 Tacoma, so you know exactly how they drive, nevermind!

cackalak han · 07-25-2008, 09:09 AM

I'm thinking with the prices of SUV's, you'd be able to drive that price down even more. You could even find a 4x4 for that much, I'm thinking.

But dependability wise, it should be solid, as long as maintenance was done. 90k maintenance includes timing belt and water pump, so take that into consideration of the purchase price.

DeathCougar · 07-25-2008, 09:23 AM

Depending on where you are, and options it has, that is a reasonable price.

There are jokers round here trying to sell 2WD trucks for 9-12k. My friend just picked up a 2000 SR5 highlander edition (FULLY loaded minus leather) with 94k for $10,998 and that was from a dealer.

RETRO · 07-25-2008, 09:29 AM

He was asking $8000 for it talked down to $7000..I just want a safe auto for him..Not interested in a 4x4 for him to tempting for him..Tires are 225/75/15 what would be the biggest tire I can out on..I was thinking maybe 30.9?

DeathCougar · 07-25-2008, 09:33 AM

If you dont want a big ol offroad rig, just stick with the tires on there.

wjwerdna · 07-25-2008, 10:08 AM

smaller tires = better gas mileage anyway

cackalak han · 07-25-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RETRO

Not interested in a 4x4 for him to tempting for him..Tires are 225/75/15 what would be the biggest tire I can out on..I was thinking maybe 30.9?

Confusion???

You don't want to get a 4x4 so he doesn't get tempted to off-road, but you want to put on bigger tires?? I'd get the 4x4 for resale value, and in case you need it for some reason. You can always take out the front axles if you're worried about him getting into trouble.

Not saying $7000 is a bad price. But there is a guy on another forum that bought a 99 Limited 4x4 w/ 140k miles from a dealership, and the price sticker said $7800, so I'm sure he bought it for less than that. One owner, too.

Spence1016 · 07-25-2008, 11:32 AM

i really wish my parents had gotten me 4x4, im still in high school, but i stuffed 265/75/16 which are 31.6 under it anyways

Atomic · 07-25-2008, 11:55 AM

Where are you located? That might help people on here gauge what's a decent price.

Sounds good to me. But I did get my 98 4x4 for $5,500 with 134k-ish

RETRO · 07-25-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

Confusion???

You don't want to get a 4x4 so he doesn't get tempted to off-road, but you want to put on bigger tires?? I'd get the 4x4 for resale value, and in case you need it for some reason. You can always take out the front axles if you're worried about him getting into trouble.

Not saying $7000 is a bad price. But there is a guy on another forum that bought a 99 Limited 4x4 w/ 140k miles from a dealership, and the price sticker said $7800, so I'm sure he bought it for less than that. One owner, too.

The reason for bigger tires is the 225/75/15 look like wheelbarrel tires under it..I am not wanting to put 31" under it something a lil bigger to not look so squatty..I have 33" under my truck but I have a lift..My wifes corolla has bigger tires than the 4runner..thats the only reason i am asking..I was thinking like a 235/75/15 or maybe a 30.9..I wanted it to look tuff i would buy a 4x4 and put a lift and put 285 under it..I did find a limited same year laoded non 4x4 for $10k about the same miles..

DeathCougar · 07-25-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spence1016

i really wish my parents had gotten me 4x4, im still in high school, but i stuffed 265/75/16 which are 31.6 under it anyways

Parents bought you a 2000 4Runner Limited 2x4.....hard knock life you have there bud

scuba · 07-25-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathCougar

Parents bought you a 2000 4Runner Limited 2x4.....hard knock life you have there bud

lol, true that

cackalak han · 07-25-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RETRO

The reason for bigger tires is the 225/75/15 look like wheelbarrel tires under it..I am not wanting to put 31" under it something a lil bigger to not look so squatty..I have 33" under my truck but I have a lift..My wifes corolla has bigger tires than the 4runner..thats the only reason i am asking..I was thinking like a 235/75/15 or maybe a 30.9..I wanted it to look tuff i would buy a 4x4 and put a lift and put 285 under it..I did find a limited same year laoded non 4x4 for $10k about the same miles..

I guess I'm still not understanding the reason for wanting bigger tires. So is it just for aesthetical purposes? You do know bigger tires mean higher center of gravity (more prone to a roll over), less MPG and more expensive tires? I'd just keep the stock tires on there. 235's only add 1/2 inch, if that. Not worth the cost, IMO.

Oh, I hope you are kidding about the Corolla tires being bigger than 4Runners. Unless your wife's Corolla has a 6" lift on it.

Rock Slide · 07-25-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

I guess I'm still not understanding the reason for wanting bigger tires. So is it just for aesthetical purposes? You do know bigger tires mean higher center of gravity (more prone to a roll over), less MPG and more expensive tires? I'd just keep the stock tires on there. 235's only add 1/2 inch, if that. Not worth the cost, IMO.

Oh, I hope you are kidding about the Corolla tires being bigger than 4Runners. Unless your wife's Corolla has a 6" lift on it.

I understand exactly where he's coming from. I had a '99 2wd 4Runner for about 9mons that came stock with the tiny 225s and 15" wheels on it. Having both those small tires & wheels on it, drove both me and my wife nuts just to look at it.

Two months after I purchased it, I ditched the small tires and wheels and installed a set of 265/75s, mounted on 16" oem toy wheels. I did not do this for off road ability, but strictly for aesthetic purposes.

Yeah, the mpgs are a little better with the 225s, but if he's buying an SUV, then gas is not his primary concern.

RETRO, throw you a set of 265/70s (31s) or a set of 265/75s (32s), and you'll be good. (FYI, 265/75 is the largest you can go w/o a lift.)

RETRO · 07-25-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks Rock slide..If one has not seen a 2wd 4 runner with 225's on it they would not understand how bad it looks..It looks like someone lowered a $ Runner..An no I am not kidding about my wifes car tires been bigger in fact I think they are the same maybe a lil smaller..

cackalak han · 07-25-2008, 02:48 PM

Well, I was only trying to look through a "father's eye" in keeping the car stock and safe as possible.

Why not just let your son worry about how bad it looks?

Being 16 and having no money, I'd think he'd want something cheaper to operate. Then you can use all that money you would've spent on that 4Runner on your own rig!

But if you must upgrade, might I suggest going with 245/75/16? They are cheaper and many many many GMC 1500/2500 owners are getting rid of them (they come stock) in favor of bigger tires. I've seen tons of them for ~$200 or cheaper on craigslist (most have less than 1000 miles).

Also, my wife's 05 Corolla has 205/60/15 tires. Nowhere near the 225/75/15.

RETRO · 07-25-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cackalak han

Well, I was only trying to look through a "father's eye" in keeping the car stock and safe as possible.

Why not just let your son worry about how bad it looks?

Being 16 and having no money, I'd think he'd want something cheaper to operate. Then you can use all that money you would've spent on that 4Runner on your own rig!

But if you must upgrade, might I suggest going with 245/75/16? They are cheaper and many many many GMC 1500/2500 owners are getting rid of them (they come stock) in favor of bigger tires. I've seen tons of them for ~$200 or cheaper on craigslist (most have less than 1000 miles).

Also, my wife's 05 Corolla has 205/60/15 tires. Nowhere near the 225/75/15.

I have a SAW,Alcan 8 leafs with bils pro comp 8069 with pro comp a/t..I am mod out on mine..

07-25-2008, 05:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
RETRO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 134	2000 SR5 2WD runner My son has just turned 16 and wanting a 4 runner..We looked at a 2000 model with 103k miles asking $7000 for it..truck was very nice and clean..Right now i want something dependable and safe..I am not sure what to expect for fuel mileage was thinking around 21/17.Thanks __________________ 04 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD..

07-25-2008, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
TexanTaco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 228	If you mean 17 city and 21 hwy then you are pretty much spot on. (for the V6) I think it would be a great vehicle for your son, and reliability is usually excellent. Just make sure he takes it for a test spin first, the 4Runner is a real truck and it drives a little top heavy. Edit: You have a 04 Tacoma, so you know exactly how they drive, nevermind! __________________ 2004 Tacoma Xtra Cab/PreRunner/SR5/TRD Last edited by TexanTaco : 07-25-2008 at 07:16 AM.

07-25-2008, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,310	I'm thinking with the prices of SUV's, you'd be able to drive that price down even more. You could even find a 4x4 for that much, I'm thinking. But dependability wise, it should be solid, as long as maintenance was done. 90k maintenance includes timing belt and water pump, so take that into consideration of the purchase price. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

07-25-2008, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
RETRO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 134	He was asking $8000 for it talked down to $7000..I just want a safe auto for him..Not interested in a 4x4 for him to tempting for him..Tires are 225/75/15 what would be the biggest tire I can out on..I was thinking maybe 30.9? __________________ 04 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD..

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Spence1016 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Posts: 308	i really wish my parents had gotten me 4x4, im still in high school, but i stuffed 265/75/16 which are 31.6 under it anyways __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited V6 Auto... 2wd =[[[ Sony GT510 head unit, Kenwood 1700 watt max mono amp, Two 12 inch Polk Subs in ported box, 3 farad capacitor, neons in front footwells Foglights on bottom of rear bumper Optima Yellowtop, Kc daylighters on front bumper Vortex muffler and Trueflow airfilter Last edited by Spence1016 : 07-25-2008 at 11:34 AM.

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Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 292	Where are you located? That might help people on here gauge what's a decent price. Sounds good to me. But I did get my 98 4x4 for $5,500 with 134k-ish __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 147k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 195k- Brother's Tess www.invisiblechildren.com

07-25-2008, 02:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
RETRO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 134	Thanks Rock slide..If one has not seen a 2wd 4 runner with 225's on it they would not understand how bad it looks..It looks like someone lowered a $ Runner..An no I am not kidding about my wifes car tires been bigger in fact I think they are the same maybe a lil smaller.. __________________ 04 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD..

07-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,310	Well, I was only trying to look through a "father's eye" in keeping the car stock and safe as possible. Why not just let your son worry about how bad it looks? Being 16 and having no money, I'd think he'd want something cheaper to operate. Then you can use all that money you would've spent on that 4Runner on your own rig! But if you must upgrade, might I suggest going with 245/75/16? They are cheaper and many many many GMC 1500/2500 owners are getting rid of them (they come stock) in favor of bigger tires. I've seen tons of them for ~$200 or cheaper on craigslist (most have less than 1000 miles). Also, my wife's 05 Corolla has 205/60/15 tires. Nowhere near the 225/75/15. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4