I just checked out the 2003 4Runner V8 Sport Edition at the local dealer. I parked my truck side by side with the '03 and it seems like the '03 is couple inches longer and wider but UGLIER and has a lower ground clearance (9.1 to 11.0). very ugly fender flare and running board.
THe sticker price for that one is 36800. The interior looks nice, i sat in it and it feel more spacing in there eventhough only a couple inches wider. The seats are more comfy, nice stereo system with JBL speakers and a bigger tweeters. I love the door handle and no key-lock on the pass. side, 4 wheels ABS DISC (nice) with 265/65/17. nice roof rack.......

I don't like it. Must wait to see the Limited edition, maybe it looks better and it starting aroung $41K (I'll go for the GX470 instead)

Go online to check it out.

 

I will be getting some pics and test driving a members '03 rig he just bought Thursday.

Looks like it will happen this Sunday.
We are going to try out the hill assist, and other features on it.

 

sweet corey, let us know how that goes.

it has 17 inch wheels? huh. kind of like the new rams with 18 inchers.

im sure it is nice though, even if it is a little ugly. its still a toyota, right?

 

Do they only come with 17" wheels now?

 

dropped off gf to pick up her 03' corolla s from the dealer for some last minute scratch touch up and saw 3 4runners on the lot.
Lets just say, it doesnt catch my attention as much as the previous 4 runners.
It does look a lot roomier inside but lower ground clearance.
I have to agree that the rubber/plastic looking fenders and running boards gotz to GO!

Nice gauges though.

 

SR5 version comes with 265/70/16 with FULL size spare and can be upgraded to 265/65/17, NICE but I don't like the RIM, it looks cheap to me.

The fuel tank is bigger 23 Gal, V6 version requires Premium Unleaded while V8 does not, weird, huh??????????

 

I checked out my local dealer and all they have is one SR5 2wd, price was $31,700. Actually looks smaller than an 2002 that was near by. I thought Toyota said they would keep the price down.

 

I went to my dealer last night to pick up the deposit I left for a 2003 Sports. No way in hell I'll pay 34k (or 44k CAD) for a truck with plastic bumbers.

Considering the amount of money this purchase represents I think that at least I should be terribly proud of my ride, I should be able to look at it in my driveway and go "wow" day after day.

To some extent I could be proud of the Limited version but paying 40k to get what I want is too much. Simply can't afford it.

Aside from terrible looks, I'm sure that it will ride nicely and that it will be typical Toyota value.

I'll let a couple of years pass before making a move for a 4runner. Its no no big deal..... patience is the mother of all virtue....

Good luck to 03 buyers and enjoy !!!!