WTB: Manual 4Runner 4x4

[bste3]

I'm looking to buy a 2000-2001 4runner with a manual transmission and 4x4. I am looking for low miles <100k. I have been scouring the internet, but I am having a hard time finding anything at all really. I found one I like on autotrader but it appears to have already been sold (according to carfax).

I'm wondering if you folks have any advice. Are the manuals too rare?

I may get a manual 4x4 Pathfinder instead. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks for the help!

-Dan

 

[n8buddy]

you might want to post your location and budget for starters

 

[haddix]

Any reason for wanting only a manual? The autos are really nice and very dependable. Also 2000 was the last year for 5 speeds in the runners.

 

[Gumballf355]

Yeah, your location would help greatly. I live in Northern Califorina and have a 5speed 96 sport that I would be willing to sell for the right price. It's a sr5 V6 4x4 with diff lock too. 66k original miles. I even have a sport hood!

 

[bste3]

I am in Columbus, OH so NoCal wouldn't really work. That is a really nice looking truck you have though. Ideally I want something newer than that though and I'm looking to spend say $10,000 or less. That is flexible depending on the vehicle.

I don't really have a good reason to want the manual, just preference. All three cars I've had since 16 have been manuals. I am not dead set on that for the future, but that's what I would like.

 

[haddix]

OH gotcha thats cool. I just know some people dont want auto cause there not as reliable and stuff but I love my auto. Im from KY so were not to far off not really wanting to sell tho. Just changed the suspension and stuff and added 35's but if I find any for sale ill send em your way.

 

[Gumballf355]

I figure with $10k you should beable to find something... but if you want it to have under 100k original miles they are starting to become a rare breed.

 

[410toy]

suvs

don't get the manual pathfinder piece of shit! I owned one 1998 v6 4x4. model run was 1996-2004. they are terrible trucks actually they are built on a light van unibody platform from japan. grossly undrer powered more so than a 1996-02 4runner. I would have bought a manual 4runner but needed to get a suv quick. truly wish i had held out and got a manual all my friends have them in there 4runners. but I have a speed 6 also to get my manual fix. also after market support is very very good for the 4runner none for the pathfinder. the 96-04 pathfinders have also been plagued with problems i cant even begin. you may want to consider expanding your search a bit farther even one way ticket. you will be happy you did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bste3]

Yeah that Pathfinder sold this morning ironically. I guess it wasn't to be.

Where do you think the best place to search for one of these are though? Autotrader doesn't have very much at all....

 

[410toy]

craigs list every city around you for 1000 miles. Texas would also be a great place in general no rust. If i see one will let you know. But you will most likely have to travel.