oh, what a feeling .... Toyota [Archive]

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 02:09 AM

a long and arduous search came to an end today ...

A one owner, 2001 Toyota 4Runner replaced the trusty, napoleanic (you know, small in stature but mighty) Suzuki. The runner is, gasp, gold. I know it is not an official expo color (although I know a Trooper owned by SB that is goldish, so it isn't without precedent). Mileage is 68,700 and the truck is super clean. And best of all: $13,995. Most I've seen in that price range have over 120K, and most I've seen with this mileage and vintage here in Tucson are 19K.

So, out with the old and in with the new - here it is:

Ursidae69

11-15-2006, 02:14 AM

:victory: :luxhello: :luxhello:

kcowyo

11-15-2006, 02:26 AM

You're a thief. I don't know how you sleep at night.....

:bowdown: :rockon: :bowdown:

desertgirl66

11-15-2006, 02:34 AM

Jeff,

That is awesome!! You will love having a Toyota. But---we will miss the Mighty Mouse:D That super cool rig could motor:bowdown:

Congratulations on your new rig!!

articulate

11-15-2006, 02:40 AM

A one owner, 2001 Toyota 4Runner replaced the trusty, napoleanic (you know, small in stature but mighty) Suzuki. The runner is, gasp, gold. I know it is not an official expo color
Jeff, always the pioneer huh? Way to go! She's beautiful.
:drool:
A fresh new-to-you vehicle is exciting, ain't it?

:rockon:

TACODOC

11-15-2006, 02:40 AM

Nice! Auto or manual Tranny? V6?

Good choice, and welcome to the Toyota family!

Scott Brady

11-15-2006, 02:42 AM

Congrats Jeff, awesome selection :bowdown:

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 02:53 AM

Thanks all, I'll be asking many questions in the coming days. Unlike with the Suzuki, there are many choices of items for the suspension, etc ..

where do I begin?

oh, and it is a v6 with auto.

(This is actually my second 4Runner - first one was an 87 with the 22R engine. The transmission was dying (previous owners had never changed the transmission fluid, and I never thought to check. When I did, it was black, not pink.)

flyingwil

11-15-2006, 02:57 AM

Congrats!

Hmmmm so many place to begin...

My vote is tires!

TACODOC

11-15-2006, 02:58 AM

Thanks all, I'll be asking many questions in the coming days. Unlike with the Suzuki, there are many choices of items for the suspension, etc ..

where do I begin?

A fridge, because I heard "You can travel anywhere in Baja with a stock Toyota and a fridge" :sombrero:

CLynn85

11-15-2006, 03:35 AM

Poor little zuk.

Nice find on the 4Runner though!

pskhaat

11-15-2006, 03:39 AM

Jeff you remembered to buy the 4WD version, right? :D

I'm just happy that you now will have to actually have some competition on the timed course at ExPo.

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 04:38 AM

Jeff you remembered to buy the 4WD version, right? :D

I'm just happy that you now will have to actually have some competition on the timed course at ExPo.

It does have 4 wheels, and one stickshift thingy ... oh, ****. It's supposed to have two of those stick shift things, right?:confused: I actually checked that, this time. Thanks for checking up on me.

As far as the timed course, we'll see if it was just driver error ...

LexusAllTerrain

11-15-2006, 05:07 AM

Congratulations that is a great price!
... and I just bought this! Well similar and I hope it gets to look like this Runner soon!

DaktariEd

11-15-2006, 05:47 AM

Way to go, Jeff! :clapsmile
Congrats!
Looking forward to see what you do with it,,,

:smiley_drive:

erin

11-15-2006, 11:16 AM

:luxhello:
Very cool find, and I guess this is better then selling the kids and keeping the Zuk!

Grim Reaper

11-15-2006, 11:49 AM

It have the electric locker? $800 from the dealer set up ready to go with your choice of gear from 4.10, 4.30 and 4.56! You will need to modify the housing if it didn't come with the locker but you sure can't do a ARB for the price. :drool:

Retrofit electrical to actuate it.
http://www.inchwormgear.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=36

They also sell the leocker but you can usually hagle with the dealer and get it around $800. Check at http://www.tacomaterritory.com/ for how to get a discount at the dealer on the locker.

Welcome back to the Toyota world!

Mlachica

11-15-2006, 01:10 PM

Congrats Jeff! I'm sure you're gonna love it. :clapsmile

As far as the timed course, we'll see if it was just driver error ...

So who's buying the timed course dominator? :ylsmoke:

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 01:39 PM

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 01:41 PM

Congrats Jeff! I'm sure you're gonna love it. :clapsmile

So who's buying the timed course dominator? :ylsmoke:

Probably an auction once the dealership realizes what they have. The salesman gave it 8 out of 10 for appearance - nobody ever looked under it to see the gouges on the frame. It's a great little vehicle, but I had run it hard.

jeffryscott

11-15-2006, 02:22 PM

Congratulations that is a great price!
... and I just bought this! Well similar and I hope it gets to look like this Runner soon!

Congrats as well, did you keep the Lexus as well?

VikingVince

11-15-2006, 02:23 PM

Congrats on a good deal, Jeff:exclaim: Good choice for YOU and your family:jumping:

LexusAllTerrain

11-15-2006, 02:33 PM

Congrats as well, did you keep the Lexus as well?

Thanks and sorry for the kidnap, as for the Lexus I will keep untill toyoya comes up with the new design or body style on the Landcruiser. I would consider the Land Rover LR3, however they have too many issues.

Kermit

11-15-2006, 02:33 PM

Congrats Jeff...and with 68,000 miles! That's fricken great!

Now that I have looked at your avitar, I have seen your old Suzuki running around town in the past.

If you need a great Toyota mechanic, I have been using Dan's ToyShop over on First and Ft Lowell. He has been very honest and knowledgeable. Good prices too.

I have been going there for 14 years, it was Bill's then Rey's. Still a great shop even with all of the owner changes.

datrupr

11-15-2006, 02:38 PM

Jeff, congrats on your new vehicle:victory: . While it is a Toyota, I will forgive that fact because it is not white:p . You are just not the go with the flow kinda guy.:D

bigreen505

11-15-2006, 02:38 PM

Congratulations Jeff, that is a steal and a beautiful truck too. I can't wait to see what the "after" pictures look like. :victory:

jeffryscott

11-17-2006, 10:43 PM

here are some pics from today. Compared to the Zuk, this thing is huge.

Differences: It is so smooth on washboard. Quiet and so much more comforatable. And for a stock vehicle, pretty flexy. But of course, I want more ...:hehe:

The Zuk was certainly much more nimble, and with the locker I could just point it and go. I know once I get used to the 4Runner, I'll be much more comfortable with it's size.

Anyway, here are some pics:

Jonathan Hanson

11-17-2006, 11:58 PM

I was driving down Speedway today when a crazy man in a gold 4Runner came shooting up beside me blowing his horn! It looks immaculate, Jeff; what a great find.

LexusAllTerrain

11-20-2006, 12:34 AM

A very very nice 4runner, great find, looks very clean.:sombrero:

Desertdude

11-20-2006, 06:03 PM

Real nice! you are in what we call Toyota heaven...:victory:

Welcome to the family

roof top tent? or sleep inside

I guess you could have beat that zuk up real good at the trophy :088:

FourByLand

11-20-2006, 08:24 PM

Very sweet Jeff!

Congrats!!!

Check out http://www.sonoransteel.com/

He is fairly local and makes a pretty nice rear bumper.

crawler#976

11-20-2006, 08:37 PM

I vote for a little armor #1...I like the protection as well as jacking points.

Check out Richard's sliders:

http://www.stubbswelding.com/rocksliders.htm

I've purchased two sets of sliders from Richard - absolutely great service and a super clean product.

For a rig with lots of sheet metal and glass, I chose the SKO style - I have the kickout on the beater truck and they do help prevent rear quarter panel damage (back when there WAS a bed and camper shell). Also have a set burned on to the Taco - the kickout really helps on a truck with some wheel base...

mark

Ric

11-20-2006, 08:38 PM

welcome to TOYOTA, plan on driving that thing for a "long" time, over on yotatech we got guys with over 200K miles, i have about 178K with no problems, and last 2 years are wheeling every weekend.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/Carnage%20Canyon%202-25-06/CopyofP2250039.jpg
let me know if i can help with anything.
Ric