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Old 03-27-2017, 05:35 PM #1
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CT- 1998 4runner 4x4 4cyl auto

We have just bought a new car, and unfortunately the 4runner has to go. There is nothing wrong with it besides a little rust. It cleans up very well, and has been well maintained. The 4 cylinder motor has a timing chain, so no need to change a timing belt. It has plenty of power and gets much better gas mileage than the 6 cyl. I actually looked all over for a 4cyl, they are tough to come by with mileage this low. It gets about 20 mpg in the city, it was primarily used as a commuter in the city. We consistently saw 26+ mpg on the highway. Here is a link to my fuelly log:
My 4Runner (Toyota 4Runner) | Fuelly

The good
Clean interior, a little wear on the driver's seat, but otherwise in good shape
Upgraded pioneer head unit with bluetooth
Husky all weather mats
Remote start
AC, heat and all electronics work well
Just fixed the rear heater
New radiator @ 155,207
Brakes (new calipers, rotors & pads) were done @ 138,736 miles in Jan 2015, the brake fluid was flushed, and ball joints were replaced as well
Welded heavy duty rear diff cover with rear diff flush @ 138,822
It is on Landcruiser wheels and Firestone Destination ATs that were put on @ 139,267 miles on 1/31/15 2016, they were Roadforce balanced and are nice and quiet on the highway, they have ~11/32 tread depth left, or ~25% worn
New 2 ¼" JBA stainless exhaust, has a nice understated tone, new front 02 sensor @ 139,726 mi
4wd works really well, I have never been even close to being stuck in the snow
New front bumper was plastidipped along with the grill and hood (hood could use another coat)
New thermostat radiator, radiator hoses and coolant flush with Toyota red coolant @ 155,207 in August 2016
New fuel filler neck and Toytota gas cap

The bad
Rust on the rockers is pictured
A little rust on the rear bumper
Clearcoat has completely pealed off of the roof
The frame has been patched in a few spots on the driver's side, it is solid now and will not have any issues for a long time
The e-brake isn't working, haven't looked into it, the car has an auto transmission...
There was a CEL for Evap, that I think I have fixed, time will tell, I will be driving it to work to see if it pops back on, I'll update the ad with any changes

Let me know if you have any questions. This thing is a tank and will go another 100,000 with limited maintenance. Reasonable offers will be considered.


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