98' to 99' MPG difference

[Maxil]

I am trying to find out everything I can before I make a definate decision on a year. I do see that there seems to be a bit of a difference between 98 and 99, is it anything worth mentioning or is it like 1MPG? The only thing that is appealing to me on the 99 vs 98 is the cupholders, other than that just trying to make the best decision I can.

Thanks a bunch,
Maxil

 

[Justin727]

99 hands down nuff said / thread

 

[techno]

96-98 had better or equal milage, depending on what config you had.
The first set of figures is for 98, the next for 99.


•2.7-liter 2WD
5-speed manual 20/25 18/23
4ECT 20/24 20/24

•3.4-liter 2WD
4ECT 18/21 17/21

•2.7-liter 4WD
5-speed manual 17/21 17/21
4ECT 19/22 18/21

•3.4-liter 4WD
5-speed manual 17/20 17/19
4ECT 17/19 17/20

 

[Qyota]

Fuel efficiency will be the same. Same engine, same vehicle shape and weight. The differences lie in how you drive it.

 

[Maxil]

I do appreciate the replies, taking it all into consideration.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Here's all the mid gen upgrades and they go well beyond just cup holders.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/44297-99-mid-gen-upgrades-w-pics.html

 

[nighthawk]

I'd go with the 99. I like the upgrades they did. However, I do personally like the 96-98 bumper better though.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

It's basically a toss up.

The '99 has the nice cup holders. The '98 has the nicer bumper in my opinion.

The '99 has a couple of other more modern features, but they are very similar.