Man oh man 

"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars) 04/01/2016 at 20:11 • Filed to: 4Runner

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Not the 4Runner I was in today, but I can still dream.

So earlier today I wanted an E39. Two days ago I wanted an E38. But now I want a 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner with the 3.4.

I spent a majority of the day in a mildly lifted 1999 4Runner with 186,000 miles and I have fallen in love.

HammerheadFistpunch > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:17

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Im amazed how capable a mildly modified 3rd gen is, small with great articulation.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:18

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They definitely have that effect. Tons of personality, but no bad personality. I personally wouldn’t have a lifted one to daily drive though...

MM54 > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:36

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My mother daily drives a (purchased new) 99 4runner SR5, that same green. It has about 90k miles on it and other than the rear bumper rusting like they all do, is pretty much mint.

She’s been talking about getting something new when I’ve talked to her about it lately... if she does I’m totally buying it off her.

Jack Does Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 20:43

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Her’s is lifted two inches with 33 inch BFG mud tires and stock wheels. She’s 5'4 and I’m 5'6, and it’s a bit of a struggle getting in. She has a handle installed on the drivers side, which is hilarious.

Nonetheless, it’s a surprisingly smooth ride (other than over speed bumps. It does not like speed bumps), and I would have no problem dailying it.

Jack Does Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 04/01/2016 at 20:44

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I want a green one with a roofbox. On another note, would it be a bad idea to get a sub $5,000 80 series Land Cruiser that’s been in SC all it’s life?

Jack Does Cars > MM54 04/01/2016 at 20:45

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186,XXX miles and not a spec of rust on the rear bumper. Then again, it has been in North Carolina since new.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:45

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It's not awesome to daily. The 3.4 doesn't make much power for the displacement or mileage.

Jack Does Cars > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/01/2016 at 20:46

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Her parents bought it new in 1999, and lifted it at about 150,000 miles, and now has 186,000 on it. I personally thought it was fine.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:50

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I drove in the city today with mine and the fuel needle just dropped.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:52

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I was partially joking, but trust me, the extra wear and tear that a lift causes isn’t worth it unless you live somewhere that offers more offroading than mud and light trails. I bought mine with a brand new lift, and in in extremely good condition, but 30k miles later everything in the suspension and steering needs replaced. It reaks havoc on wear and tear parts, and if I could go back, I would have just gotten a stock one and put more aggressive tires on it. My friends stock height pickup would go places he wouldn’t take his YJ. Also, if the handle you are talking about is on the A-pillar, they come with that. They are surprisingly strong.

MM54 > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:53

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Salt 4-6 months a year here, so understandable. I’ve never seen one (around here) without the same rust at the seams on the bumper (in the last 5 years at least). It’s getting pretty bad.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/01/2016 at 20:59

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Yes, but how often do you have to fix anything?

HammerheadFistpunch > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 20:59

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Mine was only 5600, and so cal is ideal

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 21:02

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The week I got it. But no problems after that.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HammerheadFistpunch 04/01/2016 at 21:41

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I’m pretty sure he’s referring to the other SC, but we don’t really have rust here either.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 21:42

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I’ve also noticed that taller people have even more trouble getting in. I had a friend who was 6'7” that had to contort himself in.

Jack Does Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 22:20

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The handle is on the b-pillar, and the steering sucks so baaadddd. Either way, I think it’s cool.

Jack Does Cars > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/01/2016 at 22:21

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She gets like 13 MPG with hers.

Jack Does Cars > HammerheadFistpunch 04/01/2016 at 22:21

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Jordan is right, I’m referring to SC. Charleston in particular.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 22:21

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My steering was actually really good, until I moved to third world Carolina.

Jack Does Cars > MM54 04/01/2016 at 22:23

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Not a bad deal

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 22:44

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Mine’s not lifted at all so... 17.

Jack Does Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 23:01

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South Carolina aka “Worse Carolina.”

Well to be fair, you’re not allowed to be gay or drive in NC, anymore. And that really sucks.

Jack Does Cars > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/01/2016 at 23:02

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What year is yours?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 23:03

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Well mainly due to the roads here, I would not be able to pass an inspection, which SC does not have.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 23:09

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It is a 1999 SR5 2WD. With the auto.

Oh. And the interior is blue.

Jack Does Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 23:27

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NC’s inspection is a joke. We’ve taken the TrailBlazer there with a CEL and an airbag light and it’s passed fine.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 23:29

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Mine needs a little bit of everything right now, it’s part of the reason I plan on buying a new car, so I can make my 4Runner my project.

Jack Does Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 04/01/2016 at 23:32

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Not a bad idea. But 4Runner’s and Pathfinder’s are my most recent loves.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jack Does Cars 04/01/2016 at 23:35

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Having a lift kit has quickly ruined mine. Something, something suspension geometry, something, something more weight. Now I need to replace all of the steering components, suspension components, and interior trim that has bounced loose, because just because it’s smooth now, doesn’t mean it’ll be smooth a few thousand miles down he road.