Thoughts on which 4runner to buy?

[kieranoconn]

I'm currently deciding between 2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED a 2000 Limited 4runner with the factory locker, or the 1999 Toyota 4 Runner 1999 SR5 without the locker. Basically the same KM's and the 99 is cheaper by $1000 (Canadian dollars). Any thoughts on each of the performance of the cars? Also the looks/colour/leathervscloth seats. Any opinions would be great, thank you

 

[TFJ-4runner]

The gearing in the 2000 will be better 4:30 vs 4:10 IIRC. Leather is harder to maintain and not the best quality in the 3rd's so I say go cloth. IF you wheel go with the locker just because you can have a locker factory out of the box and they are sought after. Also under carriage amount of rust will play a huge role. If it was me I would go with the 2000 just because I wheel and I know the cost to install a locker. I would go in at $8,000 and work you're way up from there. It's Craigslist so I'm sure he expects to sell it for lower than posted.

 

[MONTYMTB]

Have you seen the black one in person? Curious as to why the listing doesn't state the 4WD info, and as far as I can tell it doesn't have the 4WD emblem on the back.

 

[99 sr5 highlander]

With the limited you also get the multi mode, meaning you have an awd mode in addition to the 4wd if I'm not mistaken.

 

[audiness]

spend the extra to get the e-locker, its worth it if you off-road. Also, as said before, check for rust.