2001 vs 2005 4Runner

[boondoggle]

If it's been in an accident (and even if not) check the Toyota VIN# tags on all the body panels, doors, hood etc. to find out which panel(s) were replaced. They should all match.

 

[DC runner]

Also. Don't expect any of those car checks to be very accurate. There are many scenarios where accident information will not make it to them.

If the person hit a tree, and never told the police. If the person slammed into someone and their state didn't keep detailed digital records. A 2001, that vehicle was around just as the wave of digitization was starting.

Just a thought. Def. let a mechanic inspect it. That accident report doesn't tell you how bad. Could have been a minor fender bender. The beauty of a body on frame is, panels are very easy to replace.

You need to be a pretty serious accident before you start getting into the realm of being very worried.

 

[im4u2nvss]

Get the 05 for sure. Easy choice-

 

[TegoXR]

Just out of curiosity, how does your supercharged 3.4 compare to the stock 4.0 you had in the 4th gen?

I'll take my money on the S/C'd 3rd Gen!

 

[berettashot117]

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

Yep I'd say I'm about 100% sure, I have an sr5 sitting outside with factory leather seats.

 

[20034RunnerV84x2]

Yep I'd say I'm about 100% sure, I have an sr5 sitting outside with factory leather seats.

Hate to say this, but it was a option. I've seen SR5's and Sports with factory leather, sports came with black cloth or leather and SR5's had Tan or grey.

 

[rebelbowtie]

Sports also had optional alcantara leather

 

[20034RunnerV84x2]

Sports also had optional alcantara leather

Never seen that

 

[Sr5_runner]

depend what your looking for. to me i think the 3rd geb is a tougher looking rig. but if this is mainly a dd/family car i would definitly take the 05. that seema to be a decen price for one from a dealer. that is way to much money for the 01. i just got my 2000 4runner with 129k for $4600. and to me 90k miles doesn't justify a 12k price tag.

 

[Koz]

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

Source: http://www.toyota120.com/GenDocs/2005 4runnerbrochure.pdf

Heated leather seats are standard on the Limited.

Koz

 

[bobjenkins]

Thanks for all the input everyone... I'm in my new 05. 4runners sr5 with leather heated seats moon roof and it cost be 13k out the door!

 

[TegoXR]

Thanks for all the input everyone... I'm in my new 05. 4runners sr5 with leather heated seats moon roof and it cost be 13k out the door!

Congrats!