Need your opinions...

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

I'm in the process of selling my car and then I'm getting a 4runner. I'm on about a $10k budget. I've found a few decent 4th gen 4x4's in that range, but it's just the base models. What I like about the 4th gen is the power and ride. I love the interior/exterior on the 3rd gens though. Also, I have a lot more options on the 3rd gen with my budget (more out there in my price range, and I can get a loaded one with Limited or Sport package instead of base model). So, my two complaints are power and ride (had a 96 2wd a few years ago). It's not that the power and ride is bad, it just wasn't near as good as the 4th gen. I like that the 3.4 is a more proven motor, so that's nice to know. I'm planning on regearing and I think that'll improve the seat of the pants feel and solve the power part. What options do I have to improve the ride quality? This will be a daily driver and not see any off road action. I'd kinda like an inch or so of lift, but that's not a big deal at all. If I can smoothen the ride for fairly cheap, I'll be in the market for a 3rd gen instead of the 4th. Thanks for any input!

 

[bgmac]

I'll sell you mine for less than 10K....

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Gotta sale my car first, and Arkansas is a good ways away from Penn.

 

[BigRedAZ]

4runner

My suggestion would be to look for a 99-2002 limited because of the more comfort features. You could put a K&N intake and an exhaust to fix the power problem. This also should be in your price range.

 

[bgmac]

Ya, I really dont want to sell it.... but everything is for sale if the price is right!

My suggestion would be to look for a 99-2002 limited because of the more comfort features. You could put a K&N intake and an exhaust to fix the power problem. This also should be in your price range.

Dont put a K&N Intake on... all it will do on a 3.4 motor is make alot of noise! I had mine on for a week before I decided to sell it. Even if you go on K&N's website you will see that it only adds 6 hp @ 4850 rpms! As for the exhaust, thats a personal preference, but keep in mind its not going to sound nice like a v8 motor does with an exhaust system.

 

[nquaint]

I went from a 2006 v6 tacoma to my 2000 v6 runner and yes the power difference was very noticeable. Didn't take long at all for me to adjust though, just gotta get used to it.