Hey Scotty, love the videos. I have a 04 Honda Accord V6 Auto that has been a scare since I bought it, lately I’m looking for something with more utility and potential off-road capability. I’m between a 2001 Honda CRV 2WD with 120k for 4000 and a 2000 Toyota 4Runner 2WD with 155k for 4000. Im interested to see what your thoughts would be on this. Keep it real as you have been!
Sincerely,
Ben$0n_music_SD
from Tucson, AZ
Side Note: Both of the cars are automatic. And I’m still looking to maintain as many attributes of a daily driver as possible. The CRV is said to have had its transmission replaced, and the 4Runner had the transmission replaced and has a year warranty on it. Should I be looking for CRV's (or even 4Runners) with replaced transmissions around this mileage or is one that had an original transmission that held up over the years a better sign?
*EDIT* Reliability is the main concern at hand, everything else is really secondary and off-road would be more of a novelty than a necessity. would the 4wd on either the crv or the 4Runner be more or less reliable than the 2WD model? I also should include that I live in a part of town where I find myself having to squeeze through tight spots and maneuver around sharp turns, parking in tight spaces you know the deal. I also at times am a courier for delivery services so gas mileage is something to note. Something else to keep in mind is my budget is very limited and it’s gonna end up being around 4K. Also, I’m not set on these specific cars and can probably find better examples of either. In addition I was even considering 2nd gen CRVs to be in the running too, but I generally like the look of the 1st gen more. Thanks all for the replies!
I have found some 1st gen CRVs in around the 4000 mark with 92k - 125k - 150k as well as some 2nd gens, but this is really the only 4Runner I found around 4000 with this mileage and decent condition. The Toyota’s are a bit more expensive and harder to come by but I may be looking for the smaller Crv if the reliability is on par
I would get the 4Runner if the mechanic checks it out and gives ok.
I could definitely see that. I for sure intend to. Thanks for the reply, I left an edit comment with more info if you’re interested
Off road? 100% 4Runner. CRV are great, but if you are looking for off road, 4Runner is probably the best choice.
4Runner has a truck chassis. The CRV has more of a car chassis. 4Runner can take a beating.
Gave an edit comment with more info, thanks for the reply!
With the added info, and tight spaces, CRV, 2WD.
Less moving parts, less can go wrong. So 2WD it is.
As far as which generation, I’d get the newest possible with the lowest mileage within your price range.
If you give us specific ones, we may be to give a yay or nay on a specific year.
You mention off-road capability in your post. Not sure what you consider “off-road” but if it’s anything serious I’d recommend looking for a 4WD model 4runner; but at the very least if you get 2WD I’d at least make sure it has limited slip differential (and then buy a good set of tires).
I’d pass on both of those since the transmissions have been replaced; who knows how much it stressed the engine before the transmission went out. Also makes me question how the previous owner(s) maintained the vehicle.
I’d keep looking.
Gave an edit comment with more info, thanks for the reply!
4Runner for your needs.
4runner for reliability and off-road
That year of CR-V had engine problems, bad cylinder heads
Definetly look for original transmission and have a mechanic make sure the mechanical shape is good
They both have long lasting transmissions. So, gotta wonder what caused the issues. Or, if the mileage is even correct.
The 4Runner still has a little warranty. I would lean that direction.
Gave an edit comment with more info. Thanks for the reply!