Hi again all. I have found two more Tundras I am interested in, but its a tough call. Regular cab (2000 SR5 - silver) has 99K and the ext. cab (2001 Limited - white) has 106K, so no difference there. Also, the Limited has leather interior. I really do not need a 4WD, so I am leaning toward the Limited 2wd, but I am thinking that the SR5 4wd will hold its value better? Or will the other being extended cab off-set that value?

Both are about the same price- one is $9900 (the 2000) and one is $10000 (the 2001). Also, one reason I am leaning more toward the Limited 2wd, is that it is closer- about 20 miles, where the SR5 4wd is about 250 miles away. :rolleyes:

How much better MPG would the 2wd ext cab have over the 4wd reg cab? If any at all?

Thanks in advance.

Hmm, Do you need a reg or ext cab? I think that may be an easier choice.

If you don't need 4wd, go with the 2wd, save the gas, and save on the repair costs. Fewer expensive bits to break.

As for resale, all you have to do it look at the Polls on this site, many more people buy the ext cab, its a great selling feature, because people with kids will be more likely to buy it.

if you check Fuel Economy (http://www.fueleconomy.gov), you can get mileage for you trucks

A 2001 2wd 4.7 with auto gets 15 city 18 hwy $2166 annual fuel cost
A 2001 4wd 4.7 with auto gets 14 and 17 $2311 annual fuel cost

So you'll save a bit with the 2wd.

go for the ex cab! :tu:

Get the 4WD V8 regular cab, install a set of JBAs and drive it like you stole it.

Or how about a white 96' T100 SR5 extended cab, 3.4L V6, automatic, 4WD, loaded to the maximum, with 184K for around $5000 (maybe less)? :)

Exterior excellent, but interior well used/stained. Needs cleaning and good tune-up.

Get the 4WD V8 regular cab, install a set of JBAs and drive it like you stole it.
Reg or Ext. drive it like you stole it.:D

LOL. Well, I still really do not know anymore now. Still trying to get them to come down to $10K on the 01' Limited 2wd and still working on getting them to fix the needed items on the 96' T100 4wd and keep the price at $5800.

Recently, someone here on the boards has an 03' Tundra SR5 ext cab V6 that I am also seriously considering. Its a good distance off though. If I cannot get anything worked out here locally on those, I may buy that one.

Still at a crossroads. :rolleyes:

My neighbour recently bought a Range Rover off Ebay, got it from a guy in Florida, never off-road, in really excellent shape. He saved a bundle. Just right place at right time I suppose.

Have you checked Ebay or any of the other online places?

2001 Limited hands down.
No one wants a regular cab Tundra. In most places you couldn't give them away. Dealer lots around here are full of brand new regular cabs.
Please note that the 2000 models were the first year of the Tundra. Every one always says stay away from the first year of any model (of course I say that-I own a 2000 Tundra). I know that mine has had its share of "little issues".
Like I said 2001 Limited. Don't even look at the 2000 regular cab unless you need 4wd. If you have to have 4wd, keep looking for a uese access cab. You won't regret it.

Thanks. Well, unless they come down to $10K on the 01' Limited, I am not going to buy it. $12,900 is way too much I think for an 01' 2wd, even if it is a Limited V8. I e-mailed, no response, so I guess they will not accept that. I have about narrowed it down to a 96' T100 SR5 extended cab V6 automatic 4wd (184K) for $5800 or a 03' Tundra SR5 extended cab V6 automatic 2wd for $9000, which actually belongs to someone here on the boards.

The T100 is local, the Tundra is not. The T100 has a pretty stained interior, the Tundra does not. I think for about $3,000 more, it would be worth getting the Tundra, even if it is a 2WD. We do not get much snow here anyway, so not a big deal there. Also, the Tundra will have extra features that were not available on the T100. Still unsure as I am negotiating with the lot on the T100. I really like the size of the T100 and the way it rides and drives.

Well, to update, they will not come down to $10K on the 01' Limited. I guess they will keep it awhile longer. I have definitely decided to go with an extended cab. Tried regular cab and not enough room for me, so you are right there.

The local 96' T100 is definitely out! Salesman called and said when they moved it, he thinks the engine blew in it. :eek: Funny noise, it stalled and will not start. He said that the mechanics (at the actual Toyota dealer) thought it was something major. Oh well.

For now, I have narrowed it down to two different models of Tundras. One is an 03' Tundra SR5 ext. cab V6 2wd, or a 00' Tundra SR5 ext. cab V8 4wd. Both about the same price, with the 4wd, being about $1000 less, but it has about 40K more miles. Pros of the 4wd- is better resell (? - seems like the 2wds hold well too, simply because they are Toyota trucks), 4wd when I need it (which would be rare), closer than the 2wd. Cons are lower MPG and more things to go wrong (with the 4wd system) and it may already be sold. Pros of the 2wd is the redesigned interior (well- steering wheel at least), better (softer) ride and easier entry/exit. It seems for my needs, that the 03' 2wd may be my best bet... ?

Well, to update, they will not come down to $10K on the 01' Limited. I guess they will keep it awhile longer. I have definitely decided to go with an extended cab. Tried regular cab and not enough room for me, so you are right there.

The local 96' T100 is definitely out! Salesman called and said when they moved it, he thinks the engine blew in it. :eek: Funny noise, it stalled and will not start. He said that the mechanics (at the actual Toyota dealer) thought it was something major. Oh well.

For now, I have narrowed it down to two different models of Tundras. One is an 03' Tundra SR5 ext. cab V6 2wd, or a 00' Tundra SR5 ext. cab V8 4wd. Both about the same price, with the 4wd, being about $1000 less, but it has about 40K more miles. Pros of the 4wd- is better resell (? - seems like the 2wds hold well too, simply because they are Toyota trucks), 4wd when I need it (which would be rare), closer than the 2wd. Cons are lower MPG and more things to go wrong (with the 4wd system) and it may already be sold. Pros of the 2wd is the redesigned interior (well- steering wheel at least), better (softer) ride and easier entry/exit. It seems for my needs, that the 03' 2wd may be my best bet... ?

I agree, go 2003.

Thanks for the advice..

I called about the 2000 Tundra SR5 V8 ext cab 4wd this evening and it seems like a good truck. It has 165K and is loaded. He said that 30K miles ago that the timing belt, water pump and oil pump were replaced. I do not know why the oil pump though... do these typically get changed when the timing belts are changed, due to easy access? He said it was in VGC and also has new shocks, brakes, etc. ONly problem is that sometimes the "overdrive" does not work and you have to press the button a few times. Is this simply the switch in need of replacement, or is this sound like something more serious? He said that he thought that the switch on the shifter there had a short in it. ??

Anyway, he is asking $8100. , but said it is negotiable. I think I can get it somewhere between $7600-7900. This truck is about 2 hours away. Attached is a photo of the 2000 4wd.

The 2003 is a 2wd V6 as mentioned, but is still extended cab- it has lower miles and is 3 years newer, but about $1200 more. I am guessing that this 2wd will have a softer ride- which is what I prefer and as mentioned, I rarely would need 4wd. I do not think it would be worth the extra fuel cost having the V8 4wd. The 00' is initially cheaper (about $1200), so this is a "pro". Seems like the only "pros" about the 00' over the 03' is 4wd, V8 and lower price. BUT is the V8 really a "pro"? Guess that really depends upon what you want. I have heard that the V6 is pretty good on power. At least the 06' V6 I tested was- well at least sufficient. It will soon need new tires, but I do not think these are very expensive for this truck....

For now, I am still leaning more toward the 03'.... especially since I cannot look at the 00' until Sunday the 22nd, because the owner will be out of town. I think I may go with the 03'. I will know more tomorrow when I talk to my loan officer.

Also, I am thinking... the 03' 2wd will probably cost less to upkeep like someone mentioned here. No 4wd mechanicals to "break"... less things to break. ??