DUPE POSTING TO 86-95 LIST - (Excuse me if this is inappropriate)

I have an opportunity to buy a '99 w/50K miles, SR5, 5 speed, 3.4. I have a '94 w/85K miles, SR5, 5 speed, 3.slow.

The '94 has a 4" trail master lift. It needs new axle ratios (4.88) and limited slip differentials (Eaton rear) all for $2300. I would also like to add the ARB bumper with Warn 8K winch ($1600) and that would put at $4K into a $8k-$9k rig.

I can buy the '99 for $8K more than I can sell the '94. It is clean. I would need the Steve Sonoran lift ($1000). I would also need so swap gears and step up to the plate with ARBs front and rear plus ARB bumper and Warn 8K winch. By the time I'm done, I would have $5000 beyond the purchase price.

The question... On the trail, would the '99 fully modified have me smiling for the additional $13K or should I just keep what I've got and be thankful?

Your experiences may help shed the light...

- (Excuse me if this is inappropriate to post in both '86-95 and '96+)

 

I can't comment on the camparison, however that is a really good deal for the 99 runner. I had a 2nd gen and now have a 3rd gen and I really like the 3rd gen much better. But I don't offroad much so that doesn't help you.

 

Get the 99 I just bought mine a year + ago.. Love it. I don't know if the 94 had the 3.4 or not like the 99?? does the 99 have the E-locker? My only problem is that I can't get a AUX gas tank for the 99..other than that, loving it!