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2005 Toyota 4Runner
Invoice: $24,818 - $33,748
Miles Per Gallon
City: 16 MPG - 18 MPG
Highway: 19 MPG - 22 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 4.0L V-6 245 HP, 4.7L V-8 270 HP
The Toyota 4Runner is a thoroughly modern but traditional sport utility. It excels at offroad capability. If your weekend involves driving over rugged terrain, this is an excellent choice. Yet it's smooth and quiet and highly sophisticated in terms of technology and features. The 2005 Toyota 4Runner models offer more responsive performance than last year's models, whether you get the standard V6 or optional V8. The V8 benefits from a more sophisticated variablevalve setup with drivebywire, boosting its output to 270 horsepower, substantially more than last year's 235. Last year, the only good reason to opt for the V8 was to pull a trailer, but this year's V8 is a much more compelling upgrade, delivering strong, responsive acceleration performance out on the highway. With its 330 poundfeet of torque 4Runner 4x4 V8 is rated to tow up to 7,000 pounds. The V6 gets enhanced response from a fivespeed automatic transmission that replaces last year's fourspeed automatic. (The V8 continues to come with the fivespeed automatic as well.) More gears means better response for any given situation. Last year's model performed very well with the V6 and fourspeed automatic, and it was our preference, but the new fivespeed is a better match and offers smooth shifting and sophisticated features, including Artificial Intelligence. The 4Runner is the real deal, ready to tackle truly rugged terrain. This is no carbased crossover station wagon deal. It's built on a rugged ladder frame with a solid rear axle. While some consider this design dated when compared to the latest SUVs with unibody construction and independent rear suspensions, Toyota believes the traditional package offers better recreational capability and longterm durability in workingtruck conditions. Still, it doesn't ride like a buckboard wagon. Toyota engineers went to great pains to prove that this durable, adventurous configuration need not compromise everyday comfort and convenience. The 4Runner is quite comfortable around town and on the highway with a nice ride quality. But hit the dirt, and it's loaded with the latest offroad electronic technology, including Hill Start Assist and Downhill Assist Control. An optional linked shockabsorber system improves handling on the highway. Completely redesigned for 2003, the 4Runner represents Toyota's best effort at delivering outstanding offroad capability with high levels of comfort and convenience for everyday use. Inside it's roomy and comfortable. An optional thirdrow seat expands the passenger capacity to seven, but the seat can be folded over or removed for cargo space. The 4Runner comes standard with running boards and more upscale bodycolored bumpers and lower body cladding. The optional GPS navigation system includes a rearmounted video camera, useful for checking behind the vehicle before backing up. While the 4Runner may seem old school to people who want an allweather sport touring vehicle, it's the hot ticket for outdoor enthusiasts for its ability to deal with primitive roads, beatup twotracks or serious mud or sand. Yet it won't punish its owner in everyday use.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 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 2005 Toyota 4Runner for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have a excellent resale value. This assumes that the 2005 Toyota 4Runner is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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