2001 vs 2005 4Runner

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I am deciding between a 2001 Limited with 90k for $12k out the door or a 2005 SR5 w/leather and moon-roof with 97k for $14k. I spent the past two weeks researching both trucks and have come to the conclusion that the 05 is the better car for the better deal. I am paying cash for both so why you ask am I posting a thread looking for help? For some feeling inside me that I cant explain I cant pull the trigger on the 05. I will say that the salesman rubbed me the wrong way just didn't get a great vibe. My mechanic of 20years will check out both cars thoroughly and tell me his thoughts and opinion but I wanna hear from owners of these cars. Convince me to do what I rationally and practically think is right but having trouble emotionally making the decision. FYI i owned a 92 camry for 12 years which may have something to do with my attraction to the 01.
 
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That price is fair for the 05 depending on options and engine package. Way too high IMO on the 01 but who knows. Tell us more about each vehicle like all the trim options they have.
 
both will be good, you need to drive both and see what you like better, drive them for more than a few miles though.
 
I say go for the '05. Much more power and comfort and plenty of aftermarket support for both. You get more for your money in this case. But definitely drive them both up hills, on the highway, around town, etc.
 
2005...

Mileage: 97,359
Body Style: SUV
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Taupe
Stock #: 059436
VIN: JTEBU14R250059436

Fuel: Gasoline
Engine: 4.0L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Doors: 4
Wheelbase: 110"

Features:

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

5-Speed A/T
A/C

A/T
ABS

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Aluminum Wheels

Automatic Headlights
Brake Assist

Bucket Seats
Cargo Shade

Cassette
CD Player

Child Safety Locks
Climate Control

Cloth Seats
Conventional Spare Tire

Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Driver Air Bag

Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror

Fog Lamps
Four Wheel Drive

Front Head Air Bag
Front Reading Lamps

Front Side Air Bag
Gasoline Fuel

Intermittent Wipers
Keyless Entry

Pass-Through Rear Seat
Passenger Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror

Passenger Vanity Mirror
Power Door Locks

Power Mirror(S)
Power Outlet

Power Steering
Privacy Glass

Rear Bench Seat
Rear Defrost

Rear Head Air Bag
Rear Side Air Bag

Running Boards/Side Steps
Tire Pressure Monitor

Tow Hitch
Traction Control

V6 Cylinder Engine
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
 
2001....

Mileage: 90,600
Body Style: SUV
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Gray
Stock #: 054879
VIN: JT3HN87R819054879

Fuel: Gasoline
Engine: 3.4L V6 24V MPFI DOHC
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Doors: 4
Wheelbase: 105"
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Features:

4 Wheel Drive

Air Conditioning
Alarm

Alloy Wheels
Anti-Theft

Antilock Brakes

Automatic Transmission

CD Player
Center Console

Driver Air Bag
Fog Lamps

Folding Rear Seat
Keyless Entry

Leather Seats
Passenger Air Bag

Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors

Power Seats
Power Steering

Rear Defrost
Rear Wiper

Running Boards
Sun/Moon Roof

Tilt Steering
Tinted Windows

Trip/Mileage Computer
 
Way to high on the 01. I've had both, I would prefer the 4th gen by far. Has the timing belt been changed on the 01? If not, it needs done right away and raises the price a good bit. The 05 doesn't have a timing belt to worry with, so that's a plus imo.
 
I had a buddy who went from a '99 to '06 and he said each one is has its pros & cons (I just bought a '05).

What do you plan on doing?


'01 is a Limited with all the Bells & Whistles of its time.
'05 Does it have aftermarket leather seats (cloth listed as well)? Only the Limiteds came with Leather from Toyota.
 
wvuviv30 said:
I had a buddy who went from a '99 to '06 and he said each one is has its pros & cons (I just bought a '05).

What do you plan on doing?


'01 is a Limited with all the Bells & Whistles of its time.
'05 Does it have aftermarket leather seats (cloth listed as well)? Only the Limiteds came with Leather from Toyota.
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leather was an option on all packages. wrong #2.
 
Ok I've had both the 99 Limited and 03 Sport Edition V6 and personally I miss my 4th Gen, just wish it was the Limited. 4th Gen has more bells and whistles, it's roomier, more power and a lot of aftermarket support. That 01 seems overpriced, bought my '99 with a S/C with 120k for 5600, just a thought!
 
TegoXR said:
Ok I've had both the 99 Limited and 03 Sport Edition V6 and personally I miss my 4th Gen, just wish it was the Limited. 4th Gen has more bells and whistles, it's roomier, more power and a lot of aftermarket support. That 01 seems overpriced, bought my '99 with a S/C with 120k for 5600, just a thought!
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Just out of curiosity, how does your supercharged 3.4 compare to the stock 4.0 you had in the 4th gen?
 
Thanks for all the input everyone. If it all checks out with my mechanic I will get the 05. I feel the 01 is overpriced too.
 
berettashot117 said:
leather was an option on all packages. wrong #2.
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Are you sure about that? If you are looking at the 2005 4Runner sale brochure, I don't see leather seats listed as an option for the SR5 or Sport. For the SR5 interior seats they are listed as:
Manually adjustable 8-way driver and 4-way passenger fabric seat

And then you have these Options on an SR5 (as for interior goes):
- JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/CD with ten speakers
- JBL Synthesis 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/6-disc in-dash CD changer and ten speakers
- Rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless headphone capability
- Third-row foldaway 50/50 split fold-down removable seats (second-row tumble-forward with third-row seats)
- Double-decker cargo system with net
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated cruise and audio controls
- HomeLink®12 universal transceiver
- Driver and front passenger sliding sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
- 115V AC power outlet

Source: http://www.toyota120.com/GenDocs/2005 4runnerbrochure.pdf
 
No accidents reported to Autocheck on the 2001.

One accident reported to Autocheck on the 2005:

11/12/2009 NEW FAIRFIELD, CT Police Report ACCIDENT REPORTED (Case #:A 0900586353)

May want to check that out too.
 
Thanks for that info!!! My mechanic will hopefully tell if there is any internal damage. Im gonna get a copy of the accident report.
 
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