My son has just turned 16 and wanting a 4 runner..We looked at a 2000 model with 103k miles asking $7000 for it..truck was very nice and clean..Right now i want something dependable and safe..I am not sure what to expect for fuel mileage was thinking around 21/17.Thanks

 

If you mean 17 city and 21 hwy then you are pretty much spot on. (for the V6) I think it would be a great vehicle for your son, and reliability is usually excellent. Just make sure he takes it for a test spin first, the 4Runner is a real truck and it drives a little top heavy.

Edit: You have a 04 Tacoma, so you know exactly how they drive, nevermind!

 

I'm thinking with the prices of SUV's, you'd be able to drive that price down even more. You could even find a 4x4 for that much, I'm thinking.

But dependability wise, it should be solid, as long as maintenance was done. 90k maintenance includes timing belt and water pump, so take that into consideration of the purchase price.

 

Depending on where you are, and options it has, that is a reasonable price.

There are jokers round here trying to sell 2WD trucks for 9-12k. My friend just picked up a 2000 SR5 highlander edition (FULLY loaded minus leather) with 94k for $10,998 and that was from a dealer.

 

He was asking $8000 for it talked down to $7000..I just want a safe auto for him..Not interested in a 4x4 for him to tempting for him..Tires are 225/75/15 what would be the biggest tire I can out on..I was thinking maybe 30.9?

 

If you dont want a big ol offroad rig, just stick with the tires on there.

 

smaller tires = better gas mileage anyway

 

Confusion??? You don't want to get a 4x4 so he doesn't get tempted to off-road, but you want to put on bigger tires?? I'd get the 4x4 for resale value, and in case you need it for some reason. You can always take out the front axles if you're worried about him getting into trouble.

Not saying $7000 is a bad price. But there is a guy on another forum that bought a 99 Limited 4x4 w/ 140k miles from a dealership, and the price sticker said $7800, so I'm sure he bought it for less than that. One owner, too.

 

i really wish my parents had gotten me 4x4, im still in high school, but i stuffed 265/75/16 which are 31.6 under it anyways

 

Where are you located? That might help people on here gauge what's a decent price.

Sounds good to me. But I did get my 98 4x4 for $5,500 with 134k-ish

 

The reason for bigger tires is the 225/75/15 look like wheelbarrel tires under it..I am not wanting to put 31" under it something a lil bigger to not look so squatty..I have 33" under my truck but I have a lift..My wifes corolla has bigger tires than the 4runner..thats the only reason i am asking..I was thinking like a 235/75/15 or maybe a 30.9..I wanted it to look tuff i would buy a 4x4 and put a lift and put 285 under it..I did find a limited same year laoded non 4x4 for $10k about the same miles..

 

Parents bought you a 2000 4Runner Limited 2x4.....hard knock life you have there bud

 

lol, true that

 

I guess I'm still not understanding the reason for wanting bigger tires. So is it just for aesthetical purposes? You do know bigger tires mean higher center of gravity (more prone to a roll over), less MPG and more expensive tires? I'd just keep the stock tires on there. 235's only add 1/2 inch, if that. Not worth the cost, IMO.

Oh, I hope you are kidding about the Corolla tires being bigger than 4Runners. Unless your wife's Corolla has a 6" lift on it.

 

I understand exactly where he's coming from. I had a '99 2wd 4Runner for about 9mons that came stock with the tiny 225s and 15" wheels on it. Having both those small tires & wheels on it, drove both me and my wife nuts just to look at it.

Two months after I purchased it, I ditched the small tires and wheels and installed a set of 265/75s, mounted on 16" oem toy wheels. I did not do this for off road ability, but strictly for aesthetic purposes.

Yeah, the mpgs are a little better with the 225s, but if he's buying an SUV, then gas is not his primary concern.

RETRO, throw you a set of 265/70s (31s) or a set of 265/75s (32s), and you'll be good. (FYI, 265/75 is the largest you can go w/o a lift.)

 

Thanks Rock slide..If one has not seen a 2wd 4 runner with 225's on it they would not understand how bad it looks..It looks like someone lowered a $ Runner..An no I am not kidding about my wifes car tires been bigger in fact I think they are the same maybe a lil smaller..

 

Well, I was only trying to look through a "father's eye" in keeping the car stock and safe as possible. Why not just let your son worry about how bad it looks? Being 16 and having no money, I'd think he'd want something cheaper to operate. Then you can use all that money you would've spent on that 4Runner on your own rig! But if you must upgrade, might I suggest going with 245/75/16? They are cheaper and many many many GMC 1500/2500 owners are getting rid of them (they come stock) in favor of bigger tires. I've seen tons of them for ~$200 or cheaper on craigslist (most have less than 1000 miles).

Also, my wife's 05 Corolla has 205/60/15 tires. Nowhere near the 225/75/15.

 

I have a SAW,Alcan 8 leafs with bils pro comp 8069 with pro comp a/t..I am mod out on mine..