My first Toyota!

[jaebird82]

Coming from a Mazdaspeed3, fun car, but always liked my Granddad's 2003 4runner v8 Sport 2wd more. Been searching around for a bit and found an '03 black 4runner Sport with only 22,300 miles. Yeah I didn't believe it either, but everything checked out. Older owner just didn't drive it often.

Still running the orig. tires, completely rotted. Swapping those out asap. Toyota inspection says I need all new fluids, new drive belt, new wiper blades, but everything else checked out.

Some small quirks: a few weird tiny sun spots (pictured) on the hood that are eyesores if you look closely. Tons of tiny scratches. Dashboard rattles/clicks a lot. Sunroof rattles and makes a grinding noise when being closed. Plastic cladding is faded in spots (will plastidip them black). Once I fix these little things, I think this will be my favorite vehicle to date!

Edit: PIcs coming momentarily...

 

[20034RunnerV84x2]

Nice! And I thought I had low mileage (55k when I bought her, just turned 70k)

Give her a good wash, wax and buff. Also for temp. Use mothers back to black on the cladding.

Welcome!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

An 03 with only 22K miles :wow2:

Damn, I thought my 08 with only 34K was impressive

 

[Husker Z]

Crazy low miles! I bet you can get a pro detailer to polish the spots off and also the small scratches.

But, geezus man, who took your pictures, Michael J Fox??

 

[jaebird82]

haha. i know my camera phone sucks. when i get her pro-detailed and plastidipped and the way I want her, I'll break out the Cannon t3i and get some decent pics.

As for the low mileage, yeah I was pretty surprised to see this on Craigslist. I couldn't believe it either.

Crazy low miles! I bet you can get a pro detailer to polish the spots off and also the small scratches.

But, geezus man, who took your pictures, Michael J Fox??

 

[momo.75]

Very nice find. If I were closer, and hadn't just had surgery, I'd help you with the detail. I know I could get most of those scratches out. Hopefully I will be able to plasti-dip mine soon

 

[Yeager_22]

Very nice find! 2 years ago I switched from an 02 Celica GT-S to an 03 Runner. And by far this Runner is my favorite ride I've had. Are you planning on doing any mods?

 

[NJshadow93]

Glad to see you pulled the trigger! Congrats on the new truck and good luck with the Plasti-Dipping. Enjoy modding your new ride!

 

[jaebird82]

Thanks guys. Well, it's only 2wd so not too many mods. I just got my new Firestone Destinations 265/70/17 and I love them so far. Getting the bigger size definitely makes it look better.

Next plans/mods in no particular order:

Plastidip cladding
New head unit - JVC KW-AV60BT + Sub and Amp
Remote start/security of some kind
Drop in air filter, probably aFe (dry)
Hydrocarbon Delete
I might consider doing a 1" lift if I can do it cheaply!

I need to fix my dash rattle and sunroof rattles. The previous owner didn't take care of the paint or wash it often, so a detailing is in order. I might want to replace the carpet too.

And that's about it. I eventually want to turn my 4Runner into a camping rig as well. Lovin' the truck so far (minus gas mileage).

Very nice find! 2 years ago I switched from an 02 Celica GT-S to an 03 Runner. And by far this Runner is my favorite ride I've had. Are you planning on doing any mods?

 

[jaebird82]

Thanks man! When i start plastidipping i'll probably need your help. lol.

Glad to see you pulled the trigger! Congrats on the new truck and good luck with the Plasti-Dipping. Enjoy modding your new ride!