'04 Edition Question

[sport2004]

I'm confused. My 2004 V-6 4WD runner has an "SR5" emblem on each front door, but then on the tailgate it says "SPORT", which I previously thought were mutually exclusive models offered at that time. The car did originate in Canada, if that has anything to do with it.

So, whenever I go to a supply house website and am keying in my vehicle for parts, I'm not sure which to use when the choices are SR5 and Sport...??

Anyone have an explanation...? Thanks.

 

[Inv4drZm]

Do you have the hood scoop? I'm guessing it's an SR5 because usually there is only a "4Runner" badge on the back. Interior colors are different on the sport models I think, too.

 

[Bossman]

My guess, like [MENTION=130999]Inv4drZm[/MENTION], is also that you have an SR5.

Canadian badging was typically on the front doors only. I suspect the previous owner added on the "sport" badge as a cool mod.

The VIN decoder likely won't be of too much help, since the SR5 and Sport models come up the same.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-vehicles/962-contemporary-vin-decoder.html

 

[sport2004]

Do you have the hood scoop?

Yes, it has the scoop, so it must be a Sport!...Plus it has 17" wheels...

 

[Bossman]

Ah ... hood scoop and 17" wheels ... I change my answer to Sport!

The SR5 comes with 16-inch alloy wheels and, for 2004, body-colored bumpers, fender flares and lower cladding. The SR5 V6 include automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, skid plates to protect the underbody and a tire pressure monitor.

The Sport Edition comes with Toyota's new X-REAS shock-damping system, a clever yet simple hydraulic setup that improves stability and handling in sweeping turns. The 4Runner Sport Edition V6 comes with a special cloth interior and are distinguished by a hood scoop, a silver painted grille and standard roof rails, fog lamps, color-keyed outside mirrors, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The also have slightly larger brake rotors.