Shopping for a late model 4Runner

jodynich · 11-24-2005, 06:00 PM

I'm going to be selling my Ranger here in the spring and I am very interested in buying a 2000-2002 4x4 4Runner. I really like the Sport Editions and really am eyeballing the ones in the 50-70,000 mile range. You guys seem like you know everything there is to know about these suv's and I just want to know how much these are worth. My dad insists that I need leather and he is helping pay so I guess he gets that vote. I am thinking no more than 18,000. What else should I look for? I am going into this blind and want to make sure I get a good truck that won't conk out on me in a few thousand miles. Thank you- jody

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X-AWDriver · 11-25-2005, 05:04 AM

Going off road? Daily driver?

celica · 11-25-2005, 07:05 AM

Glad to see you coverting to toyota. With low miles on the truck it will not die on ya. These trucks are pretty reliable. Just be sure that the truck has been maintained. Even if it hasn't but only has 50k on it, it will still be resuable, you will just want to do full servicing.

jodynich · 11-25-2005, 11:11 AM

It will be for basic offroading. My truck is 2wd now but it is lifted and done up as much as it can be and all I want is a good 4wd truck.

tc · 11-25-2005, 02:59 PM

With Toyotas, I wouldn't hesitate to go older - you'll still have a VERY reliable truck, and save some money for mods to "make it yours".

ebelen1 · 11-25-2005, 11:22 PM

Depending on where you live, the price you've quoted is about right. I think I read a post at another forum where a guy paid $18k for a 2002 4x4 limited with similar miles. Limiteds tend to go for more b/c of the leather and wood trim.

Randomness · 11-26-2005, 02:01 AM

Guys, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the 2000+ Runners get the VSC thing, that's impossible to disable? I thought I remembered reading a thread where people didn't like that, but couldn't totally disable it...

jodynich · 11-26-2005, 06:05 PM

Well I'm pretty sure I'd like to get a 2001 or 2002 Sport 4x4. They are going on ebay in near mint condition with 50-75k on them for around $16,000 which is fine with me. I personally don't care about wood trim and the limited badge, in all reality the hood scoop appeals more to me than the wood trim. I like the 01s and 02s because they seem to be a little more capable since of the standard traction control and other 4x4 features.

ebelen1 · 11-26-2005, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodynich

Well I'm pretty sure I'd like to get a 2001 or 2002 Sport 4x4. They are going on ebay in near mint condition with 50-75k on them for around $16,000 which is fine with me. I personally don't care about wood trim and the limited badge, in all reality the hood scoop appeals more to me than the wood trim. I like the 01s and 02s because they seem to be a little more capable since of the standard traction control and other 4x4 features.

From a looks perspective, you're absolutely right about the scoop. Many here have what's called "scoop envy." Also, the sport flares are also the wider flares, that come on the limiteds. Good luck on your future purchase. I'm sure you'll love it.

rockota · 11-26-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodynich

Well I'm pretty sure I'd like to get a 2001 or 2002 Sport 4x4. They are going on ebay in near mint condition with 50-75k on them for around $16,000 which is fine with me. I personally don't care about wood trim and the limited badge, in all reality the hood scoop appeals more to me than the wood trim. I like the 01s and 02s because they seem to be a little more capable since of the standard traction control and other 4x4 features.

Personally, I'd say go for a 99 or 2000 w/ an e-locker and 5-speed. Better than the traction control.

X-AWDriver · 11-27-2005, 06:24 AM

VSC showed up in '01 but like stated above '99-'00s were the years that started receiving the better headlamps,relocated cupholders,etc. and had the last of the lockers plus they sit an inch taller stock than the years that followed.

984RNR · 11-27-2005, 07:05 AM

Go with a 99-00 if your gonna do a lot of offroading, locker, 5spd, and an extra inch, can't beat that

jodynich · 11-27-2005, 02:33 PM

well i wont be doing a lot of offroading, and my truck had a 5-spd and ive vowed i will never own a non-sports car manual again

jodynich · 11-30-2005, 04:11 PM

Danget! I HATE DEALERS!

I went and looked at a beautiful 4x4 Sport Edition 02 Runner. It had 70k miles, leather, everything- except a moonroof (oh darn). They were asking 19.9 for it "on special." I talked to them Sunday and they wouldn't budge, and today my dad called about it and they told him it was now 18.5. He called me and asked if that was what I wanted- OF COURSE!! Well turns out the dealer was looking at a 2wd basic model and its paperwork instead of the 4wd Sport. Welllll ÅÅÅÅ, back to looking.

The worst part is that they are taking it to auction in less than a month were they are going to sell it for less than we are offering. Thats messed up.

11-25-2005, 05:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	Going off road? Daily driver? __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-25-2005, 07:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
celica Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 1,773	Glad to see you coverting to toyota. With low miles on the truck it will not die on ya. These trucks are pretty reliable. Just be sure that the truck has been maintained. Even if it hasn't but only has 50k on it, it will still be resuable, you will just want to do full servicing. __________________ Matt 2003 4-Runner Limited - Couldn't stay away from the runner 2003 Sequoia Limited 1989 Supra Turbo 1992 4r, 5spd V6 Sold

11-25-2005, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
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Randomness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,385	Guys, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the 2000+ Runners get the VSC thing, that's impossible to disable? I thought I remembered reading a thread where people didn't like that, but couldn't totally disable it... __________________ 95 3.slow SR5 4runner 160K miles \| 32's \| OME \| Optima \| Husky \| dechromed \| ryan \| My Photography Blog

11-27-2005, 06:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	VSC showed up in '01 but like stated above '99-'00s were the years that started receiving the better headlamps,relocated cupholders,etc. and had the last of the lockers plus they sit an inch taller stock than the years that followed. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-25-2005, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
jodynich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	It will be for basic offroading. My truck is 2wd now but it is lifted and done up as much as it can be and all I want is a good 4wd truck.

11-25-2005, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
ebelen1 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 1,964	Depending on where you live, the price you've quoted is about right. I think I read a post at another forum where a guy paid $18k for a 2002 4x4 limited with similar miles. Limiteds tend to go for more b/c of the leather and wood trim.

11-26-2005, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
jodynich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	Well I'm pretty sure I'd like to get a 2001 or 2002 Sport 4x4. They are going on ebay in near mint condition with 50-75k on them for around $16,000 which is fine with me. I personally don't care about wood trim and the limited badge, in all reality the hood scoop appeals more to me than the wood trim. I like the 01s and 02s because they seem to be a little more capable since of the standard traction control and other 4x4 features.

11-27-2005, 07:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
984RNR Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 96	Go with a 99-00 if your gonna do a lot of offroading, locker, 5spd, and an extra inch, can't beat that

11-27-2005, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
jodynich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	well i wont be doing a lot of offroading, and my truck had a 5-spd and ive vowed i will never own a non-sports car manual again

11-30-2005, 04:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
jodynich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	Danget! I HATE DEALERS! I went and looked at a beautiful 4x4 Sport Edition 02 Runner. It had 70k miles, leather, everything- except a moonroof (oh darn). They were asking 19.9 for it "on special." I talked to them Sunday and they wouldn't budge, and today my dad called about it and they told him it was now 18.5. He called me and asked if that was what I wanted- OF COURSE!! Well turns out the dealer was looking at a 2wd basic model and its paperwork instead of the 4wd Sport. Welllll ÅÅÅÅ, back to looking. The worst part is that they are taking it to auction in less than a month were they are going to sell it for less than we are offering. Thats messed up. Last edited by jodynich; 11-30-2005 at 04:13 PM.

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