Should I get 2010 5th Gen or 4th Gen??

[ddicosmo]

I'm looking to jump on the 4runner bandwagon and pick up either a 4th gen or 5th gen T4R. My options are as follows:

2005 SR5 V8 grey 98,000 miles $14,900
2009 SR5 V6 silver 28,500 miles $25,000
or
2010 SR5 V6 silver 39,000 miles $28,000

I can't decide which to go with. I like the 2005 V8 as it is a lot less money but the high miles scares me a bit.

A little about each:

2005: The dealer says for that price that he will replace the timing belt and water pump. He's resurfaced all 4 rotors, replaced the rear-pads and the fronts he claims are ok. Original calipers but they don't seem to stick. Has sunroof.

2009: Comes with sunroof and has the lowest miles at 28,500. However, for $3k more, is it worth getting the 2010 5th Gen?

2010: Comes with backup camera, sliding rear holder, sunroof and bluetooth. Has 39,000 miles. The dealer has discounted it quite a bit because there are some surface scratches on the top between the roof racks, the passenger mirror casing (black plastic piece under the mirror) is cracked and partially missing. Some minor little chips in the front on the plastic grille. In the rear compartment, the door holding the jack and tools is missing. A small surface scratch on the hood. Other than that, it is like new. The only thing I noticed is that the brakes feel a bit soft on the 5th gen compared to the 4th gen. Is this normal?

Anyway, I would like to purchase one of these soon. Which do you feel is the best option for me or the best bang for the buck? Did they have any issues with the new 2010 being the first year for the new style?

Thanks,

Dave.

 

[bergs]

98,000 is high miles?

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

I love my 2010 runner but do wish for a V8 at times (the 5.7 should be able to fit in the engine compartment right). I have roughly the same amount of miles on mine as the one you are looking at and I don't have a single problem or complaint. All depends on what you want. The price on the 2010 is super high for a truck with that amount of mileage. I got mine brand new for only a few thousand more.

 

[ddicosmo]

I actually thought that 28k for that truck was a great deal even with 39,000 miles on it. According to KBB, it is worth 31-32k. What is a good deal on a 2012 SR5 V6? How about the other two 4th Gen's? Are those too high?

 

[DizzyV6P]

You can grab a brand new 2011 SR5 w/ leather for about $34.3k/$37.6 MSRP here in the DC Metro region or a stripped down one that still has the back-up camera for about $32.7k/$35.8 MSRP

That 2010 price is pretty high for the mileage. Have you tried "cars.com" for your area? Once you narrow down the model and color, you can goto the individual dealer website to get the pricing. 2011's are pretty much going for under invoice at this point since every dealer is trying to clear them out before the year-ends so they can get their bonuses.