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2004 Toyota 4Runner
Invoice: $24,350 - $33,102
Miles Per Gallon
City: 16 MPG - 18 MPG
Highway: 20 MPG - 21 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 4.0L V-6 245 HP, 4.7L V-8 235 HP
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner shares almost nothing with the midsize SUVs Toyota sold just two years ago. The 4Runner was redesigned from the ground up for 2003, but its priorities haven't changed a bit. Everything from the basic design to the standard instrumentation and skid plates says this SUV is capable of hardcore offroad work. While other SUVs are becoming more and more like cars, the 4Runner is the real deal. It's loaded with the latest offroad electronic technology, including Hill Start Assist and Downhill Assist Control. True to its truck roots, however, the 4Runner is built on a rugged ladder frame with a solid rear axle. While some consider this design dated when compared to the latest SUVs with unitbody construction and independent rear suspensions, Toyota believes the traditional package offers better offroad capability and longterm durability in workingtruck conditions. This latestgeneration 4Runner is larger and roomier than its predecessor, and ride quality has been greatly improved. Optional features like a linked shockabsorber system have improved handling on the highway, and the standard V6 delivers more power for excellent acceleration. The 4Runner also offers an optional V8, but the V6 is so strong you won't need the upgrade unless you plan to do a lot of towing. Order the base 4Runner and you have a comfortable, wellequipped, highly capable SUV that can get things done. Order a 4Runner Limited with leather, heated seats and a killer stereo, and it feels like a poor man's Range Rover. Okay, to be politically correct, it's more like a poor person's Land Cruiser. Toyota almost never naps. Even though the 4Runner was brand new for 2003, the company has broadened its appeal for 2004 with an optional third seat that expands passenger capacity to seven. All models now come standard with running boards and more upscale bodycolored bumpers and lower body cladding. For 2004, the optional GPS navigation system includes a rearmounted video camera for backing up. While the 4Runner may seem old school to people who want an "onroad" sportutility, it's the hot ticket for drivers who want genuine offroad capability, but don't want to be punished for it on the way to work every day.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2004 Toyota 4Runner, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2004 Toyota 4Runner for less money than when it was new. If the 2004 Toyota 4Runner was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2004 Toyota 4Runner is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have a excellent resale value. This assumes that the 2004 Toyota 4Runner is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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