Looking at 2000 4runner, tips?

[Huhwhye]

Going to look at a 2000 4runner today. Any tips? Or anything particular to this year I should look for.

Thanks

Dave

 

[SteveH]

Look for the optional diff lock (left of the steering wheel, and decal on driver's door panel) and a 5 speed. Not much particular to that year, beyond those nice-to-haves. Look at the usual stuff - CV boots, odd coolent leaks - does it have some evidence of recent service (or any service)? Records? Check body panel labels and paint for repair evidence.

 

[Huhwhye]

I know at least one fender was replaced. Said he has a "minor accident". I am wondering though if in 2000 SR5's came with 16's and painted fender flares. This vehicle has both. And I thought SR5's didn't have the flare. It does have chrome bumpers.

Thanks

 

[FlatlandTRD]

If v6 and >100K, check that timing belt & water pump were done. The flares were an option, the 16" wheels were standard. People compain about the brakes, but you'll know in the test drive.

Here ya go.

http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist32000.html

All ya want to know and more. Other than looking for the obvious drips, should be a solid buy. Good luck, and let us know.

 

[Huhwhye]

Thanks,

I bought it. Good buy and something I can tinker with and mod to my liking.

 

[SteveH]

Some SR5s had flares and some didn't. There are so many combos of flares and painted/chrome bumpers, I doubt anyone can keep them straight. 2000s would be more likely to have painted flares and painted bumpers than earlier models.

 

[Huhwhye]

I bought it.

This is the pic from the ad.

 

[Happy Trails]

Nice looking rig and find! I think you will be very happy with it. Just the routine maintanance should
be all she'll need.

 

[Ron Helmuth]

Congratulations and here is a mod for you that some consider useless.... but not me....

http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoomprod.php?id=4run_hoodlift_96_02

never liked those prop rods

 

[Jacket]

Nice! I had a white one just like it. Yours looks to be in excellent shape. How many miles?

 

[Mars]

Nice buy! Any big plans for the truck?

 

[FlatlandTRD]

I bought it.

I don't normally like green, but I really like yours! Great find, and 5spd!

 

[burbankianfj45wagon]

don;t forget to show off you rig at yotatech.com many 4runner fans over there