Pre-Purchase Info, Modifications, Write-Ups, Quick Links, and FAQ's

[Nyc-Runner]

We made number 7 on the 10 best used cars list
Yahoo!

 

[Jlott9311]

Hey guys, been lurking for a while now. I made up my mind and decided to find a 4th gen 4x4 v6 thats Galactic Grey. After about two months I found a 2007 with 116,xxx miles and the guy wants $13,500 out the door. Everything looks legit, and nothings wrong with the body/interior. Just wondering if that sounded like a fair price to you guys. Thanks!

 

[TechRunner06]

I just got an 06 v8 4x4 w/ 100k miles. I paid a little more than 11,000

 

[JustSomeName]

[MENTION=91230]iBison[/MENTION], hey OP, I've been doing extensive research while shopping for tires and had a few more links to share

Offroaders.com is a site that has reviewed dozens of MTs & ATs, they do their own personal reviews for the site as well as a forum where users can contribute to reviews as well

Main site for reviews
Off Road Tire Guide for Mud and All Terrain Tires - Offroaders.com

User generated reviews:
Reviews - Mud Tires, MT, Aggressive Tread Tire Reviews Reviews by Offroaders.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Review Engine Powered by ReviewPost

FourWheeler.com has also done a lot of comparison articles for MTs & ATs, here are the 2 longer articles they've written for tire comparisons
Off Road Tire Performance Guide - Jp Magazine
The Hot Sheet: 33 Off-Road Tires Tested - Jp Magazine

And finally, TireRack has a comparison chart for MT/AT tires with customer surveys
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=ORAT

 

[2000m2]

exhaust manifold

Any info on the V8 exhaust manifold issues? Trying to research this specific issue as I am looking at a used '08 with the V8. Are there aftermarket solutions?

Thanks!

 

[rockerz45]

Hey guys just curious if it was possible to swap the hood on an 03 for an 06? I want to do a satoshi grille and it looks to be the easiest with this year.
Thanks

 

[ben550]

Any info on the V8 exhaust manifold issues? Trying to research this specific issue as I am looking at a used '08 with the V8. Are there aftermarket solutions?

Thanks!

I know some guys who have cracked manifolds and continue to drive them as is. I guess you could and would eventually need to replace them but its not necessarily a deal breaker on buying a used one.

 

[Bob J]

I know some guys who have cracked manifolds and continue to drive them as is. I guess you could and would eventually need to replace them but its not necessarily a deal breaker on buying a used one.

Yep, cracked manifolds on the V8 are pretty common and the only issue is the loud "ticking" that often goes away when the engine warms up.... I would certainly not let it be a deal breaker.....

 

[BillyBoost]

Thank you for this great thread, I am picking up a 2003 Limited on Saturday

 

[NuclearN8]

We made number 7 on the 10 best used cars list
Yahoo!

my next used SUV is #1... not that I care what a yahoo poll says but its nice to have statistical analysis to know I'm not crazy:rofl:

 

[YetiX]

Wasn't sure where to ask this and didn't want to start a thread over a silly question so . . . this seems like the best place to ask:

I recently bought an '06 Sport Edition 2WD. The only switch I have is the "Auto LSD" switch. No ASC, DSC, or any other switches to turn the traction control off, etc.

Is that the way all the 2WD Sport Edition's come?

 

[YetiX]

Why isn't this a sticky yet?

It is. :dizzy:

 

[awdjunkies]

It is. :dizzy:

xcghhg is a Spam account.. They just copied someone else's post to try and blend in.. :frusty:

 

[YetiX]

xcghhg is a Spam account.. They just copied someone else's post to try and blend in.. :frusty:

:uzi: I hate Spam.


I was all excited that maybe someone had answered my question from a couple of posts above . . . :frusty:

 

[awdjunkies]

^ Devs or Mods, how come this account keeps coming up/getting through the filter? :deadhorse:

 

[Kerkiraios00]

Hi I'm looking to get a 4th gen 4Runner anyone can help me at what years are better and what to look out for? Are 4.7 better then 4.0? I'm looking at a 2005 right now as we speak. Any info is greatly appreciated thanks

 

[iBison]

Hi I'm looking to get a 4th gen 4Runner anyone can help me at what years are better and what to look out for? Are 4.7 better then 4.0? I'm looking at a 2005 right now as we speak. Any info is greatly appreciated thanks

There are links in the first post that you may find helpful, the one in the first section should give you enough to get started. After that make a post with specific questions.

 

[Kerkiraios00]

Thanks for your help

 

[djake]

This is such a great post! Can't wait to read even more about my new truck!

 

[Troutsrunner]

Great post im looking to buy a 4th gen here soon once i get my new job...or my second job started. Good post again. Thank you.