Looking for a new 4runner
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Looking for a new 4runner
I'm looking for a '96-'98 V6 SR5 5-speed 4x4 w/100+K miles. If anyone knows of one please let me know.
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only one i could find, you probably already saw it though
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=2
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=2
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Originally Posted by garrett1478
only one i could find, you probably already saw it though
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=2
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=2
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I've been toying with the idea of selling mine, not quite in TX and it's a 4cyl but it's really clean, just over 90k miles with 4wd & the 5spd. Very solid & reliable. What price range are you looking for?
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I'd seriously consider buying yours but I'm looking for a V6. I can't even find a decent auto in Texas right now. I found a '97 limited that is priced pretty well but it has 164K on it and I don't really want a limited. I don't see any point in paying for something I don't want. Anyways, I'm hoping to stay under $8K if I can. I'm going to be getting more for my car than first anticipated (woohoo) so I may pay more if I come across the right vehicle. I'd like to stay under 130K miles too.
One of two 5-speeds I have found has got almost 221K miles on it. That's too many for me.
My 4runner isn't sold yet but hopefully something will pop up soon after it sells.
One of two 5-speeds I have found has got almost 221K miles on it. That's too many for me.
My 4runner isn't sold yet but hopefully something will pop up soon after it sells.
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My fellow Texans out there. I'm probably going to pick up a beater so keep an eye out for what I'm looking for. It's in my sig.
Thank you very much.
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Thank you very much.
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
stock or modded? If modded, how heavily and what kind of stuff is ok?
I may also go for a 2nd or 3rd gen truck. But only with the 22re. I would prefer ext cab but may go reg and I'll add a camper.
I'll also go for a 1st or 2nd gen 4runner with 22re and 5-speed.
I can't seem to find anything anywhere in Texas. So I'm broadening my horizons a bit. My numero uno choice is a 3rd gen w/5-speed. Everything else is what I will consider.
Keep me posted if you located anything. I think I'm going to go to a couple stealers and drive around a little tomorrow.
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I'll keep my eyes peeled for you around the Houston area then. Just didn't know how far you would travel for it. I have seen a couple that fit your description here but not for sale. I tend to notice the ones like mine (w/5 speed) so I'll be on the lookout for you.
P.S. mines not for sale, haha.
P.S. mines not for sale, haha.
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
I can't seem to find anything anywhere in Texas. So I'm broadening my horizons a bit. My numero uno choice is a 3rd gen w/5-speed. Everything else is what I will consider.
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EDIT: It's not the truck in my avatar, if that's what you were thinking.
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Originally Posted by tulsa_97SR5
Still not interested in my 97 with the 2.7l + 5spd? 32" revos on it. Not sure where in TX you are, but I'm about 5hrs from dallas. Doesn't have the factory towing package, but I have a factory hitch, and wired a 4 prong connector in (soldered all the electrical connections). I towed my old ski boat with it a couple times & had no problems.
EDIT: It's not the truck in my avatar, if that's what you were thinking.
EDIT: It's not the truck in my avatar, if that's what you were thinking.
Thanks Keiser. I could use another set of eyes. I'm going to school in College Station so Houston is definitely doable.
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
What do you think about the power of it?
You are probably smart to wait for the one that is everything you want. I test drove quite a few over about 6 months till I found this one. Only reason I'm considering selling it is that my wife and I really only need one car & it would be nice to save some $$$.
Plus then I could maybe sneak a project 1st gen into the garage.
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My 3.0 was an auto. Because of the stupid power curve, I could sometimes pull hills at 50 but not 70mph. Hills were always a problem for me. Mainly it would unlock and then I wouldn't get anymore power out of it until I really put my foot in it. Wind was also a big problem and that probably annoyed me the most. If you got a nice headwind it was troublesome must getting on the highway.
Thanks for the offer though on the 4runner. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for a V6 but I'll keep yours in mind.
What's your gas mileage like?
Thanks for the offer though on the 4runner. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for a V6 but I'll keep yours in mind.
What's your gas mileage like?
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Originally Posted by AgRunner06
What's your gas mileage like?