Which Toyota 4Runner?

[midwestern-upland]

Which trim x5? guessing not the M, cause if it were, I dont think youd miss the toyota too much. Other than when you wanna go offroad of course.

I got the X5 XDrive 50, not the M... It's got a lot of power with the turbo V8 (mid 400's I believe) so it goes pretty good. I just miss the utility of of a bigger SUV and the durability/bulletproof nature of the Toyotas. Also the scheduled maintenance on the BMWs is crazy, it always needs something and eats through tires.

 

[UncleBone]

I got the X5 XDrive 50, not the M... It's got a lot of power with the turbo V8 (mid 400's I believe) so it goes pretty good. I just miss the utility of of a bigger SUV and the durability/bulletproof nature of the Toyotas. Also the scheduled maintenance on the BMWs is crazy, it always needs something and eats through tires.

Definitely not as reliable as the toyotas are!! The x5m, and the audi rs7 are the two sickest cars ive driven. Took the x5m up pikes peak on a tuesday, no bikes, and barely any tourists. What a time! The exhaust on those is so good!

 

[Fatcamp]

Saw this on a trailer today.

 

[UncleBone]

If anyone has an older one for sale under 8k in Colorado (or anywhere really), thats in decent shape, let me know. I am looking for one. Hope this doesn't take the thread off topic or anything. It doesn't sound like OP is looking in that price range either. Every time I find a decently priced one, it is gone before I get a response back.

 

[Fatcamp]

If anyone has an older one for sale under 8k in Colorado (or anywhere really), thats in decent shape, let me know. I am looking for one. Hope this doesn't take the thread off topic or anything. It doesn't sound like OP is looking in that price range either. Every time I find a decently priced one, it is gone before I get a response back.

Up your budget to say 12k.

Get it in cash and keep it with you.

Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, check it every hour. Be ready to go, NOW.

Use several search terms. Four runner, 4runner, 4 runner, etc.

I bought my 4runner in the Denver area and did these things. Guy couldn't believe no one had even come to look at it. Didn't have the heart to tell him that spelling out Four Runner doesn't show up in searches and his location was just outside the search area for Denver.

Good luck, keep us posted.

 

[UncleBone]

Up your budget to say 12k.

Get it in cash and keep it with you.

Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, check it every hour. Be ready to go, NOW.

Use several search terms. Four runner, 4runner, 4 runner, etc.

I bought my 4runner in the Denver area and did these things. Guy couldn't believe no one had even come to look at it. Didn't have the heart to tell him that spelling out Four Runner doesn't show up in searches and his location was just outside the search area for Denver.

Good luck, keep us posted.

Thanks man, I know I need to be looking constantly, and if I have to take an uber to look at something I might not buy, so be it. I am working on getting a little more money together. Had another 3k cash in the budget, but dog had emergency surgery a few weeks ago. Currently looking for a job, but its not the easiest without wheels. Sold my car in september, and then ate a sh*t sandwich. But, can only blame myself for that. Definitely gonna keep trying, and hope I get lucky on something like that. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry out there looking for an old toyota, and paying ridiculous prices doesn't help.

 

[Team4LongGun]

Saw this on a trailer today.

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Forgive my ignorance....is that a fancy older model or a new one?

 

[dreamingbig]

New anniversary edition. Not my cup of tea.


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[Thinkingman]

Forgive my ignorance....is that a fancy older model or a new one?

Both.

It's a 20 year old design with a 1970s retro tape stripe being marketed as a 2024 for $60k.

 

[30338]

I think those are new ones. Not a big fan of the stripe but to each their own.

 

[Fatcamp]

Forgive my ignorance....is that a fancy older model or a new one?

Brand new. It was really sharp.

I really like it. Needed more.

 

[UncleBone]

Brand new. It was really sharp.

I really like it. Needed more.

I like it too. Kinda cheesey, but so was the OG!!

 

[uglymud]

If it had to be a 4runner, 4th gen gets my vote. Although at 6'2" I feel it's lacking headroom.

Personally the better rig for your money is a 100 series cruiser or lx470. If you're not into serious off roading they would be more comfortable/ reliable than an 80 series.

We have a 4th gen 4 runner and a couple of landcruisers of various vintages in the family. The frame and running gear of the 4 runner is nowhere near as beefy as the cruisers.

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[Fatcamp]

I like it too. Kinda cheesey, but so was the OG!!

Cheesy for sure. If it had TRD stickers in retro colors on the back it would be even better.

 

[Trees91]

Just picked up a 23 sr5 premium. Had to get third row, so our options were sr5 or limited....limiteds are ugly and expensive so I ended up with this.

 

[KenLee]

If I were buying a 4Runer (or Tacoma) the feature I would look for is the locking rear differential. I believe the TRD Off Road (and higher trims) would have it. The TRD Sport and SR5 do not if I understand it correctly.

This ^^^^
Locker is a game changer

 

[UncleBone]

Just scored an 03 gx470 yesterday with a perfect service history, all done at lexus. 140k miles and about as clean as they come. Can't post the embarrasing parking lot picture my buddy took, but Ill share a pic or two when I get some decent ones. Really excited for what I can do with this beast!

 

[fngTony]

Just scored an 03 gx470 yesterday with a perfect service history, all done at lexus. 140k miles and about as clean as they come. Can't post the embarrasing parking lot picture my buddy took, but Ill share a pic or two when I get some decent ones. Really excited for what I can do with this beast!

Ya I forgot to tell ya to look for those too, glad you found something!

 

[MountainTracker]

I’ve always had Toyota trucks/suv. I had a gen 3 4Runner for about 5 years sold it last year for more than I bought it for. Replaced it with a 2020 4Runner. Really wish I didn’t get rid of the 98 4Runner, just a solid rig and easy to work on. Currently looking for a 95-98 Land Cruiser, but thats another topic.


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[bowhiker88]

Are there any Toyota guys with 4runner experience/expertise that I could PM?

I have a few elementary questions regarding a potential purchase.