looking for a new ride

[csutke]

Hi my name is Isaac and I have just recently totalled my nissan pathfinder, so now im on the prowl for a new ride. Im looking for a 4 door suv and have always liked 4Runners. i would love to get an 80's 4Runner but the bank wont loan out on something that old so I would be looking for a 98-02. Is there any relaibility issues with any of these years? Are there any maintence issuse that I should know about eg, timing belt etc. What kind of MPG can I get? What does the aftermarket look like? What size tires can I run stock. Any thing you can tell me about this model would be great as it will help me decide in what I get next thanks.
Isaac

 

[004Gunner]

Fortunately for you this forum is loaded with just about everything you would ever need to know about 4Runners. You should do a search on the 3rd gen specific section (which is the generation you're inquiring about). I think everyone rates the reliability on the years your inquiring about somewhere between bulletproof and indestructible. Good Luck!

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Here's a year by year breakdown;'99 was the year it got it's mid gen upgrades and there were quite a few. 5 speeds and the rear diff lock were gone after '00.

http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist31996.html

 

[FSTTWCH]

Don't bother building one, it takes too much money. This one is built right and I'll be the one losing the money it took to build it.
see http://home.comcast.net/~fsttwch