Re: Help me decide which Toyota to buy...
the new Runners out here in Denver are marked down about $5K. I believe the V6 is the slower seller so it has more deals available. So a $32K Runner is only about $27K brand new.
I have seen used 4th gens as low as mid teens out here-of course those are high mile V6s.
Re: Help me decide which Toyota to buy...
5speed 96-00 4runner is my vote. Best gas mileage and best reliability.
I also like the 98 TLC with rear locker.
If you must have a new vehicle, I would vote for the FJC. Buy the one with the least options on the lot. Low to mid 20's out the door.
Re: Help me decide which Toyota to buy...
there are so many factors needed to be considered, body style, vehicle cost, maintenance cost, fuel cost, intended useage(tow/light off-road/intense off-road/DD), any modification in the future? you gotta give us more info.
i'm a fan of FJ-80, i turned down a deal for a 96 with ARB bumper, wrench, locked, OME lift, 110k original miles, 33"BFG M/T. he was willing to let go for $5500. the reason, 11mpg.
i'd say put donw $10k on a 99-00 5spd 4WD 4Runner, put another $10k in the bank, and put the rest $10 mod your 4Runner to the hell.
my boss used to drive a fully loaded 2005 LX470 V8 which he leased brand new, i drove it quite few times to Vegas and Phoenix, talk you the truth, i felt like driving a minivan.
Re: Help me decide which Toyota to buy...
Pick up an EFI 1985 4-Runner for 2k and put 28k into making it a Rock God :P
Re: Help me decide which Toyota to buy...
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Originally Posted by 4runnerchevy
Pick up an EFI 1985 4-Runner for 2k and put 28k into making it a Rock God :P
X2! :D