98' XJ Sport.. Another XJ Thread

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Loved my 4th gen v8 4runner... I had the Sport version with XREAS shocks, and I thought that thing handled pretty good for an SUV.

I'm sure you know this, but the v8's are timing belt's. Make sure you buy one with the belt changed + water pump. You can look up service records on cars by creating an account on Toyota's site and just entering in the VIN.

Some of the more common problems with the 4runner was sticking calipers.. core exchange calipers are cheap though. Gas mileage on the v8 is pretty spot on to what you posted.. I'd usually rock 15MPG but that was driving in stop and go traffic to Arlington. Highway driving I'd usually get around ~21ish.

The back area with the seats folded down is plenty of room to sleep in, done it before at the track.

edit -- What are you trying to tow with it? The only reason I went with the v8 is because I wanted to tow the car trailer + civic on it.

Yes that was another thought on the V8. Timing belt vs Timing Chain (V6). I did see sticky brakes were an issue. The V8 has disc's in all 4 corners which is a big advantage over V6. 21ish is acceptable as I'm not sure where we will be living if/when I purchase another vehicle. The other areas we would maybe move to are not subjected to NOVA traffic.

I would anticipate towing the Xj + car trailer OR something with 4 legs..