What is the best 4runner for under $10K ???

jinx · 09-13-2005, 07:57 AM

I am upgrading from our '88 4Runner and want to spend under $10K. What are the best model years to look for?

Thanks!
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Lone4runner · 09-13-2005, 08:00 AM

99 : )

noahrexion · 09-13-2005, 08:32 AM

any 3rd gen you can find

Just make sure that if you plan on mods or repairs at all that you factor that in. You could find a nice one for $8k and spend the other $2k on whatever I suppose (tires, stereo, tune-ups...etc).

GreeneHoosier · 09-13-2005, 11:47 AM

1984-1989....Seriously. Just spend the money on your 1988. There is NOTHING like tube doors and taking the top off.....

**rocket** · 09-13-2005, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone4runner

'99 : )

I second that.

bamachem · 09-13-2005, 11:56 AM

i third that...

4RUNR · 09-13-2005, 12:19 PM

150,000+ miles '99, maybe.
You would be better off adding $2-3k and getting half the miles, less maintenance and repair costs, and it might actually sell for more than $5 after you add some miles on to it.

bamachem · 09-13-2005, 12:27 PM

this one is pretty sweet for the money.

lots of goodies and half-built for the price of a stock one...

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66564

Amir904 · 09-13-2005, 12:55 PM

mines still for sale.

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=64030

ebelen1 · 09-13-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

this one is pretty sweet for the money.

lots of goodies and half-built for the price of a stock one...

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66564

This one is sweet. Pretty much all the things you want to add (mods, of course) already done. I'm sure some people enjoy doing the mods but getting it all and not have to pay for them seems pretty good to me...

JESSE_at_TLT · 09-13-2005, 04:51 PM

Best 4Runner under $10,000? It's This One, hands-down.

Diesel_Freak · 09-14-2005, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreeneHoosier

1984-1989....Seriously. Just spend the money on your 1988. There is NOTHING like tube doors and taking the top off.....

No ÅÅÅÅ... I couldn't imagine ever wanting another 4 runner besides my gen 1... unless it was a gen 1 with a straight axle but that's easy enough to fix eh...

That said, I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess family reasons are spuring you towards 4 doors??? Kids playing soccer??? otherwise, spend the 10k on a sweet engibne swap and a drivetrain beef up... damn with 10k to sperad around, my gen 1 would be KILLING IT!!!

jimbo74 · 09-14-2005, 01:19 AM

for $10k i would find a built 85 runner in awesome condition with sas and all that good stuff...

jinx · 09-14-2005, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the suggestions... seems like '99's and Gen 1's are the vote. I have an '88 w blown head gasket and 273K miles, body is kind of beat up. Love it but can't justify dumping money into it with those miles so looking to move on up to a later model year.

X-AWDriver · 09-14-2005, 10:10 AM

If it's your daily driver then go for the 3rd gens and enjoy a little more creature comforts.

msw0085 · 09-14-2005, 03:50 PM

I dont know where yall think they sell 99s for under 10k...I certainly havent found one that was under 160k and 2wd which goes without saying...

PoBoy · 09-14-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by msw0085

I dont know where yall think they sell 99s for under 10k...I certainly havent found one that was under 160k and 2wd which goes without saying...

eBay, autotrader, craigslist...lots of places. FPKelly on here just sold his for $8900 and it had under 100k miles.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...70067096QQrdZ1

dragr1 · 09-14-2005, 04:34 PM

I would say for a daily driver, I would get a 3rd gen. For a toy, I would buy a built first gen.

dragr1 · 09-14-2005, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSE_at_TLT

Best 4Runner under $10,000? It's This One, hands-down.

Is that for sale or are you saying build it like that one?

**waskillywabbit** · 09-14-2005, 04:37 PM

Mine, a year ago!

phorunninduke · 09-14-2005, 07:09 PM

88 runner + $10k = AWESOMENESS .

4RUNR · 09-14-2005, 07:47 PM

88 runner + $10k = 88 runner

09-13-2005, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
GreeneHoosier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 115	1984-1989....Seriously. Just spend the money on your 1988. There is NOTHING like tube doors and taking the top off..... __________________ 1987 4-Runner, 31 x10.5 Mudders, AR 15x8's, Tube Doors, FJ-40 Bikini Top. SR-5 gauge package, seats and altimeter. Southern Indiana. Baja Bug. Really.

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msw0085 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southlake/Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,988	I dont know where yall think they sell 99s for under 10k...I certainly havent found one that was under 160k and 2wd which goes without saying... __________________ TOYOTA\|moving forward 1996 3.4 Litre \| 4-Wheel Drive \| 5-speed Manual Transmission \| Magnaflow Exhaust Deckplate \| Intake Silencer Removal MasterDebater

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Lone4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 608	99 : )

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noahrexion Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lafayette, CO Posts: 208	any 3rd gen you can find Just make sure that if you plan on mods or repairs at all that you factor that in. You could find a nice one for $8k and spend the other $2k on whatever I suppose (tires, stereo, tune-ups...etc).

09-13-2005, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	i third that...

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4RUNR Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,619	150,000+ miles '99, maybe. You would be better off adding $2-3k and getting half the miles, less maintenance and repair costs, and it might actually sell for more than $5 after you add some miles on to it.

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bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	this one is pretty sweet for the money. lots of goodies and half-built for the price of a stock one... http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=66564

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jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	for $10k i would find a built 85 runner in awesome condition with sas and all that good stuff...

09-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
jinx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5	Thanks for the suggestions... seems like '99's and Gen 1's are the vote. I have an '88 w blown head gasket and 273K miles, body is kind of beat up. Love it but can't justify dumping money into it with those miles so looking to move on up to a later model year.

09-14-2005, 04:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	I would say for a daily driver, I would get a 3rd gen. For a toy, I would buy a built first gen. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

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phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	88 runner + $10k = AWESOMENESS .

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4RUNR Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North Pole Posts: 1,619	88 runner + $10k = 88 runner

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