Recent content by OBreezy

I think I'd like to stay in the 99-00 models, I am not a huge fan of the electronic traction control that uses the brakes and throttle (VSC, TRACS). I had a similar setup on my old 99 ML320, and while it was good while slipping and sliding in the snow, I like to have the control myself and also...

The downside of the 01-02 is that you cannot get the e-locker in the rear diff. What features do the 01-02 Limited trucks have to use if you get stuck?

OK Guys, I think I am getting the picture- looks like the fake hole in the hood isn't worth giving up the AWD option. The search is on for 1999-2000 Limited with e-locker. Stupid hood.

I thought that stuff came along in 2001 with the elimination of the E-locker, but as the title says, i am the newbie. I am going to do a little more research on that, or if someone could clarify for sure.

I dont know that I am totally sold on the multi-mode AWD anyways. It doesnt appear to be computer controlled in the sense that it has the capability of transferring power to the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip. I think in the snow i'd just use regular 4wd HI anyways. I would like to...

So now I've got another thing to consider, what is everyone's take on stick shift? I had a friend in college who had a stick 4Runner and it was a blast to drive, it was pretty peppy. Traffic in stick stinks though. Check this truck out (might not have elocker but one of the few sticks I've...

I live and work in Manhattan so this is really just a toy for me to take Snowboarding, camping and to the beach. With that in mind, I would probably like to keep it under 8 grand if possible. If going that low on price is going to get me a bucket of issues in the truck that are going to be...

That one is nice, however is it a bit pricey for the amount of miles? One of the reasons to start this was to see what I should be looking at price wise. Also, which ones come with the fake vent on the hood, i know its useless but dang is it sexy. With your guys help i think I'll find the...

OK, i am getting the picture now. I do think the AWD option would be good for me. Now here's the question to help me identify these models when i see them: For the model I am looking for with E-locker and the AWD option, where are the 2 buttons? It seems that they would be in the same spot.

Just read about the center lock function, it seems that the advantage is to unlock the transfer case to allow the truck to be used in 4wd on dry pavement and avoid binding while turning, but does not help offroad at all - the ones without the center lock/unlock function are just locked all the...

So is it safe to say that for my purposes (not hard core off roading but some snow and beach, and some camping) I will be pretty much ok if i have at least the center locking diff? I will look for one with e-locker, but if the center lock is decent it will open up my options a bit. Is the...

Thanks I'll take a look at that one, kind of like Kayak.com for plane tix, i love that site. Can anyone provide some good info on the differences between the center locking diff and the e-locker? Looks like the center lock became standard on the limited at some point. Can you have both...

I think looking south is a good idea, however I did not see any down there that looked like a good deal on CARS.com Does anyone have any advice on other places to look for 4Runners? Or any input on buying from a dealer vs private seller? This one that i posted came with a 6mo/7500 mile...

Thanks for the quick responses. Being that this truck is not exactly around the corner from me, I'd like to put together solid list of things to ask the dealer before taking a look. So far it looks like: Specs: -e-locker? (prob not, but not sure where the switch is to see in the pics) -Tall...

Good point on the options. I think I would probably at least stick with the SR5 trim. To clarify, what I meant by the "Highlander" comment was referring to the sport trim that this model for sale appears to have. I believe that it used to be called "highlander" trim, but I am not sure, in any...