Just got my first 3rd gen!!!

[jonnyd42]

I just grabbed my dream T4R and I'm so excited! I spent so long (many months) looking for one that's rust-free, well taken care of, and the specific config I wanted (2000 limited w/ diff locker).

Here are the specs:

• 2000 Limited in silver
• CA car, no rust, no accidents, regular maintenance
• Multi-mode t-case, diff locker
• No mods, so a clean canvas
• Low (for a runner) miles at 147k!

Here are a few pics, before I take the brush guard off!

 

[TheShowtime]

Congratulations man! If you don’t mind me asking how much was it? I bet that thing cost a lot in that configuration.

 

[spartacus]

looks great congratulations.
start here. post #7
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[AJPuleo23]

Looks like you got a good one. Congratulations. Often wish mine had the rear locker.

 

[brillo_76]

Congrats on the rig.

 

[2001 Limited 285K]

Congratulations man! If you don’t mind me asking how much was it? I bet that thing cost a lot in that configuration.

Fun game. I'm going hazard a guess: $10,450.

 

[gamefreakgc]

I'm going to guess $12,000. Also agree on getting rid of the damage multiplier, also known as a brush guard.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Congrats - I like how you mainly took shots of the underside, LOL! I got my bone-stock, 1- family, rust-free CA 2000 E-locker for $3,000 about 2 years ago. I get a lot of hate for that. I have made a mess of mine due to low-price guilt. The owner said he had a factory 'brush guard' I could have, but I never got around to looking at it. I imagine it was the same kind of thing you see here. Not something I could live with. Welcome aboard!

 

[jonnyd42]

Congrats - I like how you mainly took shots of the underside, LOL! I got my bone-stock, 1- family, rust-free CA 2000 E-locker for $3,000 about 2 years ago. I get a lot of hate for that. I have made a mess of mine due to low-price guilt. The owner said he had a factory 'brush guard' I could have, but I never got around to looking at it. I imagine it was the same kind of thing you see here. Not something I could live with. Welcome aboard!

Hahaha yeah! I live in Colorado (used to be CA), and even out here the rust isn't bad compared to the East Coast. However, I wanted to make sure I bought a "perfect" one since I think I'm neurotic. I'd always be thinking about it. lol

I wonder how much I could sell the guard for...

 

[jonnyd42]

Congratulations man! If you don’t mind me asking how much was it? I bet that thing cost a lot in that configuration.

13, but literally just had the timing belt + water pump and tensioners done.

To be honest, my current car is getting tired and I've driven it from 2003 until now...so it was either going to be a ~45k TRD off road 5th gen or a 3rd gen + a cheap electric car. Went with the latter option haha

 

[4runnerfiend]

congrats! nice looking rig. welcome to the club

 

[Endlessblockades]

Hahaha yeah! I live in Colorado (used to be CA), and even out here the rust isn't bad compared to the East Coast. However, I wanted to make sure I bought a "perfect" one since I think I'm neurotic. I'd always be thinking about it. lol

I wonder how much I could sell the guard for...

The fiber-plastic one over the fuel filter? Those are rare, indeed. I almost sold mine (had to pull it off to put on rock sliders) but the buyer noticed a couple of cracks in the pics I put up that I hadn't - or he asked me to check closer - I forget. You could get $75-100 for that if it's perfect from a perfectionist.

I have one kicking around that is still perfectly good and just needs a couple dabs of epoxy....

 

[jonnyd42]

The fiber-plastic one over the fuel filter? Those are rare, indeed. I almost sold mine (had to pull it off to put on rock sliders) but the buyer noticed a couple of cracks in the pics I put up that I hadn't - or he asked me to check closer - I forget. You could get $75-100 for that if it's perfect from a perfectionist.

I have one kicking around that is still perfectly good and just needs a couple dabs of epoxy....

Ahhh I meant the ugly brush guard on the front haha

 

[Endlessblockades]

Ahhh I meant the ugly brush guard on the front haha

Oh - duh - that makes more sense!!

Anyway, I saw your 'rare' splash guard thing in a pic.....lol

 

[repo]

Even still has that plastic transmission shield thingy. Nice.

 

[repo]

13, but literally just had the timing belt + water pump and tensioners done.

To be honest, my current car is getting tired and I've driven it from 2003 until now...so it was either going to be a ~45k TRD off road 5th gen or a 3rd gen + a cheap electric car. Went with the latter option haha

Having a second vehicle makes things so much easier. You can take your time and take on bigger projects because you have to worry about getting it back together by tomorrow morning.