Need some more info? LTB 4runner

[Cutupsum]

Hey guys, I am new to this forum and I have been looking for a 99-00 4-Runner for the past several months. I am looking to sell my 93 Acura Legend Coupe in order to get one. I am in NC now in the triad area and I cannot find a Limited 4RNR to save my life. Are there any big differences in the Limited models vs say a sport SR5 with everything on it? An what do you think is a decent price to pay for say a 99 or 2000 model? If you know of any in this area for sale please let me know. I do want leather and sunroof and it must be 4 X 4.

Thanks for any input.

 

[linvillegorge]

Hey man, I'm also from NC (though currently living in MD) and looking for pretty much the same thing you are. From what I understand, a well dressed SR5 has pretty much all the options that a Limited does. There are some cosmetic differences such as two-tone paint and fender flares that the SR5 lacks, but some the other guys can tell you more about the differences than I can.

Check the Hickory area for some nice 4Runners. You can hop on I-85 to 321 and be there in 45 minutes easy. Check www.iwanna.com and do a search for "Toyota 4runner", there should be several that may fit your needs.

http://hickoryiwanna.com/viewads/searchads.asp?searchstr=toyota+4runner

Here's a few I found that you may be interested in. Just go to the link I attached and you can find further links there.

2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 80k miles, power sunroof, CD, alloys, Desert Dune/silver finish, new Cooper tires. $16,999 Dealer Picture

2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 auto, CD, alloys, leather, sunroof, full power, towing package. Stk.# B1721. $20,903 Dealer Picture

2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 leather, loaded. Stk.15295. $22,777 Dealer Picture

2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 Leather, sunroof. Loaded! Dealer Picture
2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6, 4-door, CD, power sunroof, alloys, has Limited flares, new tires, chrome brush guard, luggage rack, very sharp, pewter finish. $16,900 Dealer Picture

 

[runnergranny]

I'm not in NC, but I got a 99 v6 Sr5 4x4 with:

(You can email Toyota with the VIN and they'll give you the original equipment print out)

* Upgrade Value Package #3 including: Power windows, sunvisor with passenger side illumination, keyless entry, cfc free air conditioning, rear cargo cover, sport seat with 4-way adjustable headrests, leather steering wheel, AM/FM ETR/cassette with 6 speakers, power diversity antenna, floor mats, 15x7 alloy wheels
* 48 state emissions requirement
* Power tilt and slide moonroof

112k miles, like new except will need tires in 8-10k miles, 1 owner non-smoker in desert dune (?) for $10k private sale. I immediately put $1,000 into it with timing belt, water pump, all belts, rear brake adj, trans service, thermostat, crankshaft lube, cooling flush, minor tuneup.

Those are things I would have done to any used Toyota right off the bat to know where I stand and have the vehicle in known good condition.

The guy was asking 3,000 more initially. www.edmonds.com has good pricing for buyers. www.nada.com is better for sellers. Dealers will quote you nada, but don't believe them. Go to edmonds which has more options to choose. Kelly blue books site http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.sp?kbb&&&usedCars;slp is somewhere in between. All 3 sites will help you not overpay for your vehicle, and still be able to make a fair offer on a clean vehicle.

The last day of the month (or the first day) are the best times to get rock bottom prices at dealers, if you are a serious buyer and not kicking tires. Vehicles you find on Wed, may be gone by Sat, (happened to me) because some dealers aren't open on Sunday, and most people work M-F. Surf local car dealers websites and look for internet specials also.

That's about all I can offer. Hope it helps

 

[broncosi]

Autotraders results for the raleigh area

 

[Cutupsum]

Thanks guys for the help. I like the 2000 models but I am trying to stay under the 17,000 mark which may limit me to a 1999. I called that R & L motors and I may try to find it on Monday to take a look at one of his vehicles. Is 83, 000 miles a lot for a 2000 model and what should I look for when looking at the truck? How do I get to Hickory from High Point going on I-40?

 

[linvillegorge]

83k is probably about average. The average driver puts 15-20k on a vehicle in a year. Since some 00's were actually bought in '99, this means an '00 is anywhere from 4.5 - 5.5 years old. That puts the low average at 67,500 (4.5 year old '00 driven 15k per year) and the high average at 110,000 (5.5 year old '00 driven 20k per year. So anything between 67,500 and 110,000 can be considered fairly average.

I-40 west from High Point goes right to Hickory. Contact the dealerships to get directions from I-40. Check the other poster's link to 4Runners in the Raleigh area also. There looked to be some good deals there. Be sure to really investigate a deal that seems too good. Make sure the title is clear and get it checked by an independent machinic before signing anything. Good luck!

 

[lee]

the major difference between limiteds and sr5/sports is the auto climate control system. the 4wd i believe is also different (push button, center locking diff on the limiteds).

you can get leather, etc in an sr5 or sport.

the ideal setup to me is a 99-02 sport 4x4 with leather.

 

[Cutupsum]

Lee, explain, why is that the ideal setup for you?

 

[lee]

cool hoodscoop, brushed aluminum interior trim.

that, matched with an e-locker... its all you need!

great platform to mod for offroading.

 

[Cutupsum]

Thanks Lee, I won't be doing any off-roading but I see where you are coming from.

 

[lee]

Thanks Lee, I won't be doing any off-roading but I see where you are coming from.

in that case, its still the coolest setup for onroad use.. youll get looks and friends will ooh and ahh at the interior. hahah.

i love my sr5, it gets plenty of looks and oohs and ahhs. im lifting her in a month or so, and have changed out the sound system completely, so its getting more and more oohs and ahhs. :arrow:

im sure youll find your dream ride soon...

 

[Cutupsum]

Lee, i do like the look of the hood scoop and I use to work for a custom stereo shop so a clean decent system will definitely go in starting with some MB Quarts components and Alpine HU along with Phoenix Gold Amps..

 

[lee]

nice, good looks man.

i just bought the final piece to my system... an infinity basslink sub.

once thats in, ill be happy... for a while!

ill probably upgrade the HU to an alpine with the ipod interface sometime soon.... but not till i get the adapter for sirius and get that installed.

so yea, lots to do...