bcvanni514

Are there any differences between the 1999 and 2000 limited model? I haven't been able to find any.

Yota Runner

"After receiving numerous upgrades last year, including a redesigned front fascia and a new 4WD system for the Limited grade, Toyota's popular 4Runner SUV enters the 2000 model year relatively unchanged." (Quote from top4runners.com)

Have you checked out this site yet? http://www.top4runners.com/runhist/runhist32000.html

rideexileex

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DRL's!!!

brian2sun

The '00s sit ~1" lower than most '99s.

scuba

I wouldn't say the 00's are lower, just that the 99's are tall

brian2sun

So you're a "glass is 1/2 full" guy, good stuff.

rideexileex

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The optimist says half full - the pessimist says half empty - the engineer says the glass is twice as large as it needs to be

cordrayj1

i have a "hybrid" 4runner. made in 99, but VIN says its a 2000. imagine that . . . so i guess they were pretty much the same.

BigBallsMcFalls

also...rear tail lights (reverse) less 'frosty'

1 inch lower

the 1999 limited was the last, best, stock 4wd 4runner IMHO
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bcvanni514

Thanks for the help guys. I'm debating either getting a 99 or 00 limited. The more I search, the more it sounds like the big difference was the year in which they were made in. Thanks again!

scuba

Gotta be optimistic if I don't want to die of insanity.

Most Toyotas are produced that way.

rideexileex

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I've had both:

DRL's are the biggest thing for me between the two, and i didn't have ABS on my 99. These are the two things that bother me most on the 00, but they can be fixed with a few mods.

Suspension wise - if you are keeping it stock, they say the 99's are an inch taller as previously said if you find one with the 'tall' springs, but if you're planning to add a suspension lift, this is irrelevant. I had my 00 springs for a total of 2 days after buying it.

You really cant go wrong between the two in the big picture

TheDurk

Agree, if by most you mean about 7 months out of 12. I base this on

1) The 2000's came in to the showrooms in NJ in August of 1999.
2) Based on my one-car sample, arrival at dealer (6/99) took 3 months from production date (3/99). I bought mine literally off the truck, I wanted a 5-speed bad.

So I figure they switched the line around the end of May. Down time was probably minimal due to only minor changes and, after all, this was Toyota we are talking about.