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Old 10-03-2012, 10:34 PM #1
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Darkside GTI 2001 Sport Build Thread

I've wanted a 4Runner for a few years now and decided to finally bite the bullet. My current car is a VW R32 and while being awd, it has little ground clearance and I cannot take it off roads to go camping and such. I have been lurking around here the last week or so reading build threads and FAQ's and have learned a lot.

I have decided that I want to try and find a Thundercloud Grey Sport. There are two for sale local to me(Salt Lake City), I looked at one today and it was too beat up to even consider buying and the other I have not yet looked at because it has 240k miles on it. I am hoping to find one with less than 150k. There is one in Denver which I would be willing to travel to pick up, but at 13k it seems a bit high even though it has under 100k miles.

This is the car I am looking at. Do you think it is too high?

I have been looking at autotrader, craigslist, and ebay. Are there other classifieds that are often used?


Here are some pics of my R32, since this is my project car I probably won't do too much to the 4Runner besides a small lift and larger tires.


R32 Red Wall 2 by DarksideGTI, on Flickr


DSC_2521 by DarksideGTI, on Flickr


DSC_2513 by DarksideGTI, on Flickr

and the turbo setup.

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I paid right around $10k for my 2000 6 years ago with around 125k miles. Which would make that seem a little over priced, but at the same time after putting close to 100k on mine in those last 6 years, I wouldn't hesitate to spend $10k again for another 2000 sport with similar mileage today.

Nice looking VW and good shots ... I still don't get the whole stretched tire thing though lol
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I may be in luck. It looks like there is a newly listed private party 02 Sport in Thundercloud. This car has 135k on it and is going for $9,800. This is more in my price range. I am going to try to get a hold of the guy today.



As for the stretched tires thing, I can understand that. I am still trying to convince myself to take the air ride off, put some nice coilovers back on and rally the beast. I mean it does put down over 500 to all 4 wheels.
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Welcome to the site,
13k is imo way too high haha, you'll find better deals than that.

That's also a clean R32 you got. My bro has a 20AE and he sure does love that car of his. haha I'm also looking into getting into the euro game but it'll be a while before that happens haha!
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I don't get the stretched tire thing either. But, are you staggered on that thing? Doesn't that F-up the Haldex?
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I don't get the stretched tire thing either. But, are you staggered on that thing? Doesn't that F-up the Haldex?
You are safe up to a 4% difference in overall tire diameter. I am running 215/40 and 225/40, It's right around 1% different so there isn't much to worry about.


I just got a call back from the local guy that was selling the thunderclound 02 sport and it is already sold. It's looking like I am going to have to go out of state to pick one up and have it shipped if I am dead set on that color. There is a dealer with a silver 01 sport that I am going to go look at tonight. I like silver, but really like t-cloud.
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Don't eliminate the Millennium silver sports!
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Don't eliminate the Millennium silver sports!
Test drove one last night and think I might pull the trigger on it.

Cars for Sale: 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 in Salt Lake City, UT 84101: Sport Utility Details - 331469763 - AutoTrader.com

There is also another T-cloud that just came up for sale. But the price is a bit higher than I want to spend. And there is a dent in the rear bumper.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...30481860&Log=0

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If you can get that 2nd one to at or below 11k. I think it would be a great deal. (assuming its had the timing belt done.)

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I don't think either one of them has had the timing belt done. I got the price down on the first one since I would have to do it myself.
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man, the more and more I see what these trucks are selling for now-a-days, the happier I am with the deal I got on mine.
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The engine bay on the VW looks great. As for the rest of it... I can find no value or merit in degrading the function of a vehicle for the sake of "looks". That's the least harsh thing I can say.

As for what 4runner to buy- I'd recommend a 99 or 00 for the multi-mode (AWD capable) transfer case and lack of VSC, preferably with Factory Rear Locker

Read the whole thread called the buyers guide in the stickies if you haven't yet
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1. Welcome to the forum

2. Just looking at your hella flush vw, theres no way the mod bug will not get you once you get your hands on a 4Runner. who you trying to kid here!

3. seems like all the craigslist ones you listed are local. have you used this site to check all of craigslist? Ad Hunt'r - Search ALL of Craigslist™ and more!


hope that helps!
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The engine bay on the VW looks great. As for the rest of it... I can find no value or merit in degrading the function of a vehicle for the sake of "looks". That's the least harsh thing I can say.

As for what 4runner to buy- I'd recommend a 99 or 00 for the multi-mode (AWD capable) transfer case and lack of VSC, preferably with Factory Rear Locker

Read the whole thread called the buyers guide in the stickies if you haven't yet
The air suspension has actually increased function for me. I had a set of KW V3 coilovers before and I always had to drive around speed bumps and be very careful with driveways. Now I can just air it up and be on my way. It still handles relatively well too, but VW's are far from race cars anyway.
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1. Welcome to the forum

2. Just looking at your hella flush vw, theres no way the mod bug will not get you once you get your hands on a 4Runner. who you trying to kid here!

3. seems like all the craigslist ones you listed are local. have you used this site to check all of craigslist? Ad Hunt'r - Search ALL of Craigslist™ and more!


hope that helps!
lift, wheels/tires, remove running boards, and add some sliders. I really am not into the plate/tube bumpers on the front for some reason.
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