Deciding between two 4Runner's
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Deciding between two 4Runner's
Need some help deciding - what do you think I should offer for each one?
A) '99 SR5, manual 4WD V6, 126k, no E-locker, very good overall condition, well maintained, cloth interior, asking $7k
B) '00 SR5, manual 4WD V6, 135k, no E-locker, good overall condition, extensive maintenance history, cloth interior, asking $6.5k
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A) '99 SR5, manual 4WD V6, 126k, no E-locker, very good overall condition, well maintained, cloth interior, asking $7k
B) '00 SR5, manual 4WD V6, 135k, no E-locker, good overall condition, extensive maintenance history, cloth interior, asking $6.5k
Thanks!
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I had thought people were going to point me to Truck A.
Both of these trucks are silver.
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look like your basically debating over the same thing. I would decide if the '99 is worth the extra 500 and also consider which you actually like better. Sometimes when you buy a car one just stands out over others. Maybe one seller may be willing to give you a better deal than the other. Talk to the sellers and see where they stand as far as negotiability.
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Not trying to be a jerk, but how can I tell which is in "slightly better shape" with the 1 sentence you wrote down? If you had pictures, it'd be one thing, but with what you wrote above, I still say B. It's a year newer, has documented maintenance history, is cheaper and who cares if it has 9k more miles? I put on 9k in 3 months.
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The 99 is going to sit higher than the 00. If you ever plan on doing any kind of off-roading, you are going to want the locker. Since that 99' has the timing belt done I say go for it. Never hurts to offer a little less than what they are asking too... especially when you break out cash money!
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I agree that they both sound to be a good choice. I would look over each one very well and just find the one that fits you better. Maybe you can use the other as a bargaining chip. "Well there is another one that i found...."
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Some '99's came with the standard lower springs. Some '00's came with taller springs. Still don't get why this is such a big deal. It's just stock springs. If you're going to wheel, you're going to get a lift anyway, negating this supposed "advantage". Those springs are sagging by now anyway.
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Not too many differences in terms of options between 99 and 00
Jalaber has a great site that breaks down the year differences, check it out:
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist32000.html
Jalaber has a great site that breaks down the year differences, check it out:
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist32000.html
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Well I would imagine that many folks don't want to drop $2k on a lift and tires right after they spent $6-7K on a new-to-them 4runner. At the same time, a lot of folks DO want to go off-roading right after getting their rig so in such a case, that extra ground clearance would be nice. There is a visible difference in the 99's vs the 00's that I see riding around town (no doubt still on the original set up) that makes the 99's look a little tougher and a little less street IMO.
To me, I could care less if one was sitting higher than the other. If the maintenance history is there and the owner sounds like a responsible person, that's the one I'd go with. And trust me, no stock 4Runner looks "tough."
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