Looking at a newer runner...
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Looking at a newer runner...
I've been toying with the idea of swapping up to something newer with lower miles & found a 97 sr5 with 80k, 4wd, 4cyl and 5spd. I know the 3rd gen's are heavier, but with the added power of the 2.7l overall performance should be a little better than my 22re, right?
Just looking for any specific things to check out when I look at it later today, carfax is clean, 1 owner. I think for 10k it's a good deal. here's a few pics.
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-059S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-060S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-065S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-066S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-067S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-069S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-061S.JPG
Just looking for any specific things to check out when I look at it later today, carfax is clean, 1 owner. I think for 10k it's a good deal. here's a few pics.
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-059S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-060S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-065S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-066S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-067S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-069S.JPG
http://members.cox.net/90_4runner/Ne...r/MVC-061S.JPG
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well it looks like a good vehicle but isnt hte 2.7 liter the same as a 4cylinder? and thats what you have in your truck now. where you will notice the difference is in the power, but just because its newer. also you will notice a huge ride difference and braking difference. all better than the previous 4runners but rightfully so.
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Yeah, still a 4cyl (which I prefer) but my searching indicates the 2.7l puts out 150hp compared to 118 for my 22re, most say the newer 4cyl is roughly the same power as the 3slow.
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4 banger 3rd gens are still slow and you might only a notice a small diff from your current truck. Pay the extra for the 6 and 183hp;I've driven both and the v6 is worth it.
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
Pay the extra for the 6 and 183hp;I've driven both and the v6 is worth it.
Anyway, anyone have things to checkout or look for? I'm not aware of any issues like the headgasket recall that need to be checked out & carfax comes up clean...
Thanks for all the feedback!
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Originally Posted by outdoorfever
you will notice a huge ride difference and braking difference
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