Recent content by VinceH

I ended up buying a V8 '06 4Runner. I wound up buying a V8 '06 4R as most of you suggested. The hitch receiver may be aftermarket, as the label on it says, "Capacity when used as a weight carrying hitch: 7300 lbs. Max Gross wt, 730 max gross tongue weight." And "Capacity when used as a...

KBB Kelly Blue Book quotes $23,065 for an '06 Sport V6 with power seats and sunroof. Close to the dealer's asking price.

I spent (wasted?) some time on the KBB site checking prices of various '05 and '06 models with various mileages and buying options. Roughly here's the lowdown: Start with a V8 2005 SR5 in "good" condition with 60000 Mi. and towing package, purchased from a private party. Expect to pay $15,900...

More Info Thanks for the replies! Yup, most of the reason to get the 4R is to pull the TT. We live in Boulder CO, so 4WD is a necessity. Much of our travel will likely be in the mountains, which around here the passes can go from 8,000 to 10,000 ft. and above. Questions about the weight...

I'm planning on buying a small travel trailer, probably about 2700 # gross weight, 360 # hitch wt. I've definitely settled on a used V8 4Runner in the '04-'07 range, with < 50K mileage. My question is which of the three models, SR5, Sport, or Limited would best suit my needs. I'm still not sure...