Buying 2003 T4R
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Cancelled 2003 T4R Sale
Hi Everyone: just wanted those who posted to know that I cancelled the sale. I found a mechanic to go over the truck before I committed to purchasing. Once he got it on the lift and saw all the rust on the frame and coolant on the skid plate, he stopped looking. Definitely worth fifty bucks. The search goes on ...
Hi Everyone: just wanted those who posted to know that I cancelled the sale. I found a mechanic to go over the truck before I committed to purchasing. Once he got it on the lift and saw all the rust on the frame and coolant on the skid plate, he stopped looking. Definitely worth fifty bucks. The search goes on ...
Another newbie
Howdy,
I am also new to this board and T4Rs in general, I have always loved the looks and here such great things about them, plus my 2000 Grand Cherokee is tired, and I'm planning a move to Colorado!
Anyway, I too test drove a 2003 V6 SR5 oddly with leather seats, 111,000 on the odo, no rust thanks to undercoating, exterior looked great, interior had some wear which is to be expected.
From what I have read above, the 03s seem to have not had the HG issue, but if I understand what I've heard, will need the timing belt at or near this mileage.?? Please advise!
Not finding anything else in my price range, I am tempted...it rode really nice, was smooth and quiet, and felt great!
Other questions: did heated seats ever become standard equipment or the SR5? If so, in what year?
what is the main benefit of the 5 spd in later models vs. the 4 spd?
Do you find the drivers seat is easy to adjust? Comfortable for long drives?
Are aftermarket replacements for the little cover over the power outlet in the center console (broken) the glove box cover (jammed) and one of the little storage compartments in the rear available?
Thanks in advance! Dealer sells with a warranty and a 7 day no questions asked return policy, which is great and would give me time for a thorough look over by my mechanic, who loves Toyotas...
Jawad
Howdy,
I am also new to this board and T4Rs in general, I have always loved the looks and here such great things about them, plus my 2000 Grand Cherokee is tired, and I'm planning a move to Colorado!
Anyway, I too test drove a 2003 V6 SR5 oddly with leather seats, 111,000 on the odo, no rust thanks to undercoating, exterior looked great, interior had some wear which is to be expected.
From what I have read above, the 03s seem to have not had the HG issue, but if I understand what I've heard, will need the timing belt at or near this mileage.?? Please advise!
Not finding anything else in my price range, I am tempted...it rode really nice, was smooth and quiet, and felt great!
Other questions: did heated seats ever become standard equipment or the SR5? If so, in what year?
what is the main benefit of the 5 spd in later models vs. the 4 spd?
Do you find the drivers seat is easy to adjust? Comfortable for long drives?
Are aftermarket replacements for the little cover over the power outlet in the center console (broken) the glove box cover (jammed) and one of the little storage compartments in the rear available?
Thanks in advance! Dealer sells with a warranty and a 7 day no questions asked return policy, which is great and would give me time for a thorough look over by my mechanic, who loves Toyotas...
Jawad
Inv4drZm
Senior Member
V6 has a timing chain, doesn't really need maintenance.
I'm assuming the 5spd will hunt for gears less on the highway, especially handy for towing or bigger tires.
Heated seats are like $50 if you buy an aftermarket seat heater pad, install it under the cushion or a seat cover and wire it up with a switch.
