Hi all,

Im looking at a 90 2 door 4-Runner with about 114k miles. Its a 4 cyl, 5 speed SR5.

I was wondering if these 2-doors are rare, I cant remember ever seeing one around.

They are asking $4400 for it.

Thanks

 

i think that they are, i have only seen a few in my life

 

yep i would say they are rare, ive only seen 1 actually up close. I think there are a few guys who have them on this board.

 

I'd like to see a pic of one.

 

The US tariff tax killed the import 2door. They reclassified them as gas gussler and put a major tax hike on them. Infact, the dealer had to sell them higher than the 4 dr model.
I guess GM and Ford wern't selling enough s10 and BroncoII at the time....

 

Although the 2 door isn't hugely rare it is an infrequent find. The 4cyl and 5sp would make this one tougher IMO. It seems like all the ones I have seen were v6s. If it wasn't for having a 10 month old son to stuff in the truck, I'd buy that truck myself LOL!

 

I think they are not as appealing as the 4door Runner (cosmetically and functionally). If you want two doors, go with a first gen. Don't buy it cause it is "rarer" than other Runners. You may end up kicking yourself in the ass for it later.

 

I used to have a '91 2dr. I wish I had never sold it. Mine was a 4cyl 5spd, no air or power accessories except the back window. I never realized them to be uncommon until I sold it. They are a pain to get into the back seat, especially when you lift it. I only ever rode in the front, so that's what I mostly care about. I think the body style looks a lot better than the 4dr, but that's just my opinion.

 

I have an 90 with a 22re 5spd, i have only seen one other. but they are more desierable for offroad because of a slightly shorter wheelbase. I got mine for $3200. see it in my pictures.

 

Holly old thread threadman !!!

 

I got a 2-door 4runner only one ive ever seen here in toronto (ontario) its in pretty bad shape body wise (fenders) for now, a few leakes here and there, but its worth it if you ask me cost me 8 bills if you wanna see it just jump to my profile cheers!

 

I like them, they look like cross between a 1st and 2nd gen.

(not mine)

 

I just picked up one last week with a blown 3.0. Going to work on putting a 3.4 in it in the next couple months after SE4RJ6 is over.

I'll post up some pics later.

 

Nice find. Welcome to the 2dr club. I'd love to find another one to put a small block in.

 

I wonder if Dave ended up buying that thing 5 years ago.....

 

just picked up mine last week, i was looking for a 4 door and seen this one on the road. followed the guy to a stop light and asked him if it were for sale, and $2000 later i had it in my garage!. V6 ,5speed , and 4x4 of course. one rust spot by the windshield, but other than that it's a champ. i love it

 

Don't be a wise aker noob.

 

I pulled the diff's outta one at the wrecker's this last week.
4.56's cleaned, primered and painted. Ready for install.
I can't image getting into the back seat of that thing. Jeez. The door smaller than xtra cab doors making it tough to get in the back.

 

The 2dr 4runners had the same size doors as the x-cab.

I hate how short the 4dr doors are, I always get the stupid lock in my arm...

 

I'm lost here, what is the advantage to this rig? It has two doors, but no removable top. You could get an '89 2 door Runner with the exact same drivetrain and suspension as the '90 or later 2 door. V6 5 spd/auto 22RE 5spd/auto, no real difference there.

I have a first gen, no experience with the second gen rigs. Do the second gens have wider wheel base, or some other redesign feature that makes up for the lack of the removable top?

I drove my 3 year old around to Lowes, Depot, and Costco today in the Runner, a PITA getting him into and out of the back seat. It's raining this week, but as soon as WabFab ships my bikini top (hint, hint) the top is off and throwing the kid in the back seat is as easy as throwing a football, with a little more care, of course.

So, other than the rare factor, what gives?

Mike