00' Tundra $8900 obo or 98' 4-Runner $8900 - which is better? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

93 Camry LE V6 · 07-09-2004, 01:49 AM

Which of these two are better and which is a better buy? The Tundra is a 2000, 2wd, regular cab, V6 model. It has auto, air, tilt, cruise, fm-am-cassette and it in EC- it has 99K. The 4-Runner is a 1998, 4wd, SR-5. It is loaded with all options and in EC- it has 145K. Which of these are more reliable? Which seems like the better deal? According to KBB- they are about the same.

I am also considering a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe @ the same price. Thanks.

SILVERROLLA · 07-10-2004, 11:18 PM

Id go for the American trucks if you will be doing hefty towing. The toyotas are known to last a long tims. Its up to you on which u want

sixsigma · 10-01-2005, 02:28 AM

Get the truck - You'll regret it. Everybody needs a truck at some point in their life!

***cam2Xrunner*** · 10-01-2005, 05:49 AM

Depends on what you need it for. They're both going to be pretty easy to resell. They both have the same engines.

***Bakemono*** · 10-01-2005, 09:28 AM

IMO, pass on the Suburban and Tahoe. My neibor has owned a few of those and I think they are a gas guzzling POS.
As for the Tundra vs 4Runner, it depends. Whats more important to you: cargo room or passenger room?
Cargo room: Tundra
Passenger room: 4Runner
Ive owned a couple of 4Runners ('85, '91) and they are SWEET!

After driving Explorers and Grand Cherokees (never owned either but my parents have) I can see why used 4Runners are so hard to find and hold their value so well.
Cap'n