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 Best year for the 4runner?
#700677
02/26/06 07:31 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 269
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Mudrunner
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I heard there was a certian year where the 4runners where best (as in solid axels, something else too) but I cant remember what year it was!
I found an 89 4runner with 70k miles on it with a newly rebuilt 4-cylinder engine, new tires, alternator, starter and battery, for 2000 bucks..just wondering if 89 was a decent year!
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Macdaddy4738]
#700678
02/26/06 08:04 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 98
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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70K miles for $2000? Check for accident and flood damage and then buy it asap!
--Hugh
94' 4Runner SR5 3.0L, 4X4, 5-speed, 200K
01' Sienna XLE, 105K, auto everything...
91' Ford F-250, 7.3 liter IDI diesel, 5-speed, 170K
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Hugh]
#700679
02/26/06 08:37 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 269
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Mudrunner
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I tried to call him today, but he didnt anwser, and its too late to check it out now..
Unfortunatly I cannot drive stick shift (no one in my family even OWNS a stick shift, and Im only 18, so ive only had one car..) so I cant test drive it..
I saw a picture of a 4 runner with the rear shell thing taken off, do they come off like that or is it some sort of custom job?
BTW, does the fact that the engine is a 4cyl hurt it any?
Last edited by Macdaddy4738; 02/26/06 08:43 PM.
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Macdaddy4738]
#700680
02/27/06 12:07 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 19
Need a Spot
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Driving stick is easy to learn. I even managed to teach my girlfriend.
Taking off the back is easy, they came with detachable tops to avoid an SUV tariff back in the '80s.
The 4 cylinder engine is perfectly fine. They are reliable, easy to work on, and plenty of aftermarket parts easy found.
It sounds like a great rig. Assuming is checks out with the VIN I would snatch it up.
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: TheAlchemist]
#700681
02/27/06 06:07 AM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 269
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Mudrunner
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Can you get a soft top or Bikni top for the rear?
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Macdaddy4738]
#700682
02/27/06 06:47 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 120
Wheeler
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yes, here is a write up on one. Can-Back
'92 Pickup x-cab, 22re, auto.
'50 Ford Tudor Sedan, my new "Hot Rod"
Too much to do, too little time/$$$
Heb. 12.3
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: MuddRunner]
#700683
02/28/06 04:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 73
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I say 89 is the best year! ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bannedwagon/trucks/Capture3-19-2004-3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/bannedwagon/trucks/IMG_4942.jpg)
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: chuckelbarry]
#700684
02/28/06 05:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,298
Body Damage is Cool
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If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Macdaddy4738]
#700685
02/28/06 06:09 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 32
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I fabricated my own Bikini Top system. Its a snap.
I'd say '89 is a great year. Inspite of the IFS.
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Re: Best year for the 4runner?
[Re: Mavranos]
#700686
02/28/06 07:15 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,038
Body Damage is Cool
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I love the 88,89 SR5 deluxe package but believe me when I say DO NOT GET THE V6!!! I'm on my 4th blown head gasket (2nd since I've owned it)and man what an expensive repair. I guess Toyota figured out the problem in the 90's models but the 80's are prone to failure from what I've seen. ![[Linked Image]](http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/8577/offroad0144cp.jpg)
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