Bought, not Built ;p 2000 'Runner

[richmeyer]

Well, I went the easy way. Oldsven was selling his 'runner to upgrade to something newer and I jumped on it. If you want to see his build thread, it's here: OldSven's 4Runner - Expedition Portal

So far I've pretty much just been driving the thing, using it for adventures and what-not. So far I've added:

-LED fogs with amber covers
-Yakima Rooftop Box
-Yakima hitch mounted bike carrier
-Double Din head unit
-FN wheels

Planned upgrades:

-Some sort of rear storage drawer/sleeping platform system
-Roof basket ( WMW or the like, want full length)
-Lightforce 240 driving lights
-Communications/Navigation
-Recovery Gear

Now the fun part, pics!

Sold this:

For this:

Poser shot with the new wheels

12/22/13

Great Basin Highway

More pics as I make upgrades and get in adventures.

 

[hrt4me]

interesting to see this again

I almost flew up to Seattle to buy this from him in August 2012...

 

[white_n_slow]

Snappy wheels. Sometimes bought not built is the way to go

 

[GSPRunner]

Nice man. I remember seeing this on Craigslist awhile back. We'll have to meet up one of these days.

 

[richmeyer]

Nice man. I remember seeing this on Craigslist awhile back. We'll have to meet up one of these days.

I'm always up for hitting the dirt, or snow.

 

[Hepar]

Nice! I've always wanted to see this rig in person. We'll have to meet up!

 

[WillK]

Nothing wrong with buying vs. building, it just means you have good taste.

Nice looking rig. Nice looking Audi too. What Audi is that? I'm not familiar with the Audi line...

 

[Ol'Blue]

Nice truck. Now the real fun starts from this point on...

Blue

 

[the great him]

i was just reading this build over on expo, you got a nice rig... welcome!

 

[richmeyer]

Nothing wrong with buying vs. building, it just means you have good taste.

Nice looking rig. Nice looking Audi too. What Audi is that? I'm not familiar with the Audi line...

2004 S4. 4.2L V8. Lot of fun :flame:

Added a pic of today's run to the mountains in the original post.

 

[Supermoney]

2004 S4. 4.2L V8. Lot of fun :flame:

Added a pic of today's run to the mountains in the original post.

Nice Audi.

I have a 2001 B5 S4 as well in addition to my 2001 4Runner Sport, love them both!

Very nice pickup, you will love it.

 

[the great him]

2004 S4. 4.2L V8. Lot of fun :flame:

Added a pic of today's run to the mountains in the original post.

i was looking into getting one of those for a family car... that is untill i found out about the TC job, F that idea... you can pic those cars up for cheap, but damn youll spend a pretty peny to just get the parts, and then IF you want to tackle the job yourself its at least a two day job... i ended up looking at MS6s, and am waiting till the right one comes along. the S4s are nice cars and fun, but yeah they can swallow a bank account if your not prepared careful. -the runner can be the same way, but at least it wont be a mandated issue, it will just be an addiction, but it looks like yours is mostly done

 

[Wrek]

Looks like a good purchase! I think I remember you from Audizine. Before my 4runner I had a b6 a4 1.8t and before that I had a pearl white b5 a4 avant on air.

 

[richmeyer]

i was looking into getting one of those for a family car... that is untill i found out about the TC job, F that idea... you can pic those cars up for cheap, but damn youll spend a pretty peny to just get the parts, and then IF you want to tackle the job yourself its at least a two day job... i ended up looking at MS6s, and am waiting till the right one comes along. the S4s are nice cars and fun, but yeah they can swallow a bank account if your not prepared careful. -the runner can be the same way, but at least it wont be a mandated issue, it will just be an addiction, but it looks like yours is mostly done

All that stuff you listed is why I sold it. Was spending money hand over fist to keep it running. And that's not including the timing chains. It was a fun car though.
[MENTION=98459]Wrek[/MENTION], yup, I was on the 'Zine too. Still know anyone with a b5 or b6? I've got a set of s4 calipers and rotors for sale...

 

[GentryGoon]

Very clean rig!!

 

[Wrek]

All that stuff you listed is why I sold it. Was spending money hand over fist to keep it running. And that's not including the timing chains. It was a fun car though.

[MENTION=98459]Wrek[/MENTION], yup, I was on the 'Zine too. Still know anyone with a b5 or b6? I've got a set of s4 calipers and rotors for sale...

I do know a few people with b5's and b6's, so I will ask around and see if anyone wants them.

B6 s4 factory brakes? Are the rotors new or used?

 

[richmeyer]

I do know a few people with b5's and b6's, so I will ask around and see if anyone wants them.

B6 s4 factory brakes? Are the rotors new or used?

Yup, b6 factory brakes. Rotors are used but have a ton of life left in them. If anyone wants pictures, let me know. I've got 4runner parts to buy, Thanks!!!

 

[Wrek]

Yup, b6 factory brakes. Rotors are used but have a ton of life left in them. If anyone wants pictures, let me know. I've got 4runner parts to buy, Thanks!!!

Shoot me a PM with a price. I have someone who might be interested.

 

[sportscarfan]

All that stuff you listed is why I sold it. Was spending money hand over fist to keep it running. And that's not including the timing chains. It was a fun car though.

[MENTION=98459]Wrek[/MENTION], yup, I was on the 'Zine too. Still know anyone with a b5 or b6? I've got a set of s4 calipers and rotors for sale...

Great taste in automobilia!
Audi's are certainly a love/hate breed...over the past 9 years I've had a rash of C5's - still have an S6, A6 biturbo + the 4runner.
Anyone who asks, I don't recommend them unless you are the DIY type for sure...small trade off, awesome cars otherwise.

 

[richmeyer]

Just ordered some led tails and the morimoto h1 kit. Next weekend should be a fun project weekend.