TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Jan 29, 2017 at 9:48 AM
    rjsimz

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    06 V8 black w/ leather 157k timing belt done @101k for 10-10.5k (I haven't negotiated yet) and 30 mins away

    Or

    05 V8 White w/ cloth 105k no timing belt done for 8.4k and 4 hours away

    Which should I pick?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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  3. Jan 29, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    4 hours is just annoying. I guess it comes down to how bad I want it.
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    I know why you said that.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    Ya that's where I was, my buddy lives like 4 min from there.
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    Yeah it's tempting. Idk
     
  7. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    White. Considerably less miles, 8.4k + TB job will put you right around the total price of the other one.
    I would just make sure no other maintenance items have been neglected seeing as they did put TB job off
     
  8. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    Yeah 06 has the updated front end, tail lights and leather. Eh. Actually kind of like the older style 4th gens though. 50k mile difference is a lot but doesn't worry me too much.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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    This. I will never own a dark color
     
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    Check out the black one since it's close and see if it's worth the extra cash and higher miles. I personally like the 06 upgrades and leather but 2k difference can buy some katskinz and the headlights, tail lights and some suspension.
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    I like the bulkier body paneling of the 06 but I swapped my lights front and rear rather easily and have leather so I'm not too hurt my it. Also saved a ton of money by buying an 03 over an 06+
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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    I actually prefer some wet okoles than leather anyways especially in the hot sun.
     
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    If it were me I'd keep waiting. But I'm on the lookout for an 06+ V8, under 100k, only option I really want is power seats.
     
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    Black one has sport hood doe....
     
  15. Jan 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    Why are you getting another? V8?
     
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    True.
     
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    Everything I come across are Limiteds though. I maintain my opinion that leather shouldn't be in my utility vehicle.
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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