help me choose please
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help me choose please
Help me choose between the following rides (2000-04 only):
Toyota 4runner
Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder
Mitsubishi Endeavor
I'm looking to replace my 97 Isuzu Rodeo, but am having problems finding body styles of mid-size SUVs that I like. Any help is appreciated!!
Toyota 4runner
Nissan Xterra
Nissan Pathfinder
Mitsubishi Endeavor
I'm looking to replace my 97 Isuzu Rodeo, but am having problems finding body styles of mid-size SUVs that I like. Any help is appreciated!!
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Xterra's a great truck, I won't lie. It's a little "lower" classed than the 4Runner, and it's a great bang for the buck. They're not bad offroad either. They don't have quite the ground clearance, nor do they have near the room on the inside. 4Runner will cost you more, but also I think will reap better rewards in form of fit and finish and durability in the long run. 4Runner offers a little more power.
Pathfinder's are alright rigs I guess, I've never driven a later model. They have much better power than the 4Runners. They have poor off-road manners compared with the 4Runner and have poor resale as well. This will be to your benefit when you buy, to your disadvantage when you go to sell. As far as a track record, i'd say about the middle of the road. Beats a domestic in terms of reliability.
Mitsubishi indeavor is not even in the same class as these others. I'd never buy a mitsubishi unless it were an EVO.
Pathfinder's are alright rigs I guess, I've never driven a later model. They have much better power than the 4Runners. They have poor off-road manners compared with the 4Runner and have poor resale as well. This will be to your benefit when you buy, to your disadvantage when you go to sell. As far as a track record, i'd say about the middle of the road. Beats a domestic in terms of reliability.
Mitsubishi indeavor is not even in the same class as these others. I'd never buy a mitsubishi unless it were an EVO.
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Since you are on a Toyota board, there will be a majority of us recommending the 4Runner.
The Xterra's are ok, I thought they were underpowered and the interior was cheap.
I would never buy a Mits (except the Evo and DSM).
The Xterra's are ok, I thought they were underpowered and the interior was cheap.
I would never buy a Mits (except the Evo and DSM).
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I figured I'd get steared toward the runner (which is kind of what I was looking for ). How about years to look for? I love the look of the 4th generation body but think I might fit my budget (<$25k) a little better in the 3rd. I read about the V6 in the 4th gens is a little shady right now. Any major differences in the sr5/sport/le models?
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Originally Posted by HotBacon
I figured I'd get steared toward the runner (which is kind of what I was looking for ). How about years to look for? I love the look of the 4th generation body but think I might fit my budget (<$25k) a little better in the 3rd. I read about the V6 in the 4th gens is a little shady right now. Any major differences in the sr5/sport/le models?
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Originally Posted by HotBacon
I figured I'd get steared toward the runner (which is kind of what I was looking for ). How about years to look for? I love the look of the 4th generation body but think I might fit my budget (<$25k) a little better in the 3rd. I read about the V6 in the 4th gens is a little shady right now. Any major differences in the sr5/sport/le models?
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I bought a sweet 2000 4Runner 4x4 SR5 (no locker) on ebay for $15K. It had 18K miles on it.
I would get a 00 4Runner with locker.
My next rig will be a X-Terra since Toyota does not make 5 speeds anymore. I would also consider that, but only the SC'd version.
I would get a 00 4Runner with locker.
My next rig will be a X-Terra since Toyota does not make 5 speeds anymore. I would also consider that, but only the SC'd version.
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Okay... first off that's not typical He got a steal!
However, I agree, pick up a 99 with relatively low miles and a rear locker. You won't be disappointed. Use the search button on here to look up some info you might find useful. I found mine (Limited with locker) with about 75k for less than $15k last year, in EXCELLENT condition.
There's no real significant differences between the models besides engine choice and tranny. Limited's all have leather power seats and automatic climate controls. Then there's little stuff like power options (sunfroofs, rear heaters, etc.) and such. The main thing I cared about was finding one in good condition that you could tell the owner had taken care of it, as well as one with a locker, b/c that's a fairly rare and coveted option that I wanted. It's sort of hard to find an SR5 with a locker, but I did find one, just wasn't fast enough to jump on it.
Good luck on whatever you decide. I have yet to hear anyone who was diappointed that they choose a toyota over the alternatives. It's not the most powerful rig, doesn't ride the best, doesn't necessarily have the bling of an escalade, but if you need good reliable transportation that can get you to the workplace and back comfortably, as well as to the cabin in the backwoods without a sweat, it will fit your needs as well or better than any other on the market.
However, I agree, pick up a 99 with relatively low miles and a rear locker. You won't be disappointed. Use the search button on here to look up some info you might find useful. I found mine (Limited with locker) with about 75k for less than $15k last year, in EXCELLENT condition.
There's no real significant differences between the models besides engine choice and tranny. Limited's all have leather power seats and automatic climate controls. Then there's little stuff like power options (sunfroofs, rear heaters, etc.) and such. The main thing I cared about was finding one in good condition that you could tell the owner had taken care of it, as well as one with a locker, b/c that's a fairly rare and coveted option that I wanted. It's sort of hard to find an SR5 with a locker, but I did find one, just wasn't fast enough to jump on it.
Good luck on whatever you decide. I have yet to hear anyone who was diappointed that they choose a toyota over the alternatives. It's not the most powerful rig, doesn't ride the best, doesn't necessarily have the bling of an escalade, but if you need good reliable transportation that can get you to the workplace and back comfortably, as well as to the cabin in the backwoods without a sweat, it will fit your needs as well or better than any other on the market.
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if you'd like more power and little more gadgets inside, i'd go with pathfinder, they haul ass but not as much offroad capability. 4runners&Xterras have more of the "rugged" look to it in my opinion
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Sorry fellas a little clueless on what a locker is and what does it do?Thanks in advance
Check out How Stuff Works
There will be a button next to the steering colum that says:
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