when I lived in Oregon, there were lots of people who cared for them.
Now I live in Alaska, I don't see many 3rd gens. and the ones I do , the majority are old farts like me that drive and respect a good car. I do see a few nice tricked out ones, so I know that there are people that want to have and keep a great 4runner. There is one really nice one. red, arb bumpers, lifted, lights snorkel...but most look bone stock. Mine has slight mods but no one up here would notice. In Oregon people did.
Wrecking yards are few here, and last fall I walked thorough one and not a single 1st-4th gen.
Im gonna be back in Oreogn in March ( for 2 week)and I will hit several wrecking yards for odd ball stuff...or great finds.

I think one of the things that kills 4 runners now is that they are somewhat affordable..people who need a 4wd ask around and hear about how great the 3rd gen is. they buy it, run it into the ground. don't want to spend money fixing and trash em and go get another "beater".

This 4runner has been one of my favorite rigs, and I will drive it till I drop. Its a vehicle I can maintain...thanks to this forum...Its been in heavy high mountain snow in Oregon...far back forest service roads. dry lands of deserts ( all related to me being a park ranger before I retired) and now here with me in Alaska where its been to the southern tip of Alaska, to above the artic circle, and now ..with proper prep...again thanks to help from this forum...its being driven daily in temps ranging from zero to minus 38 . Soon it will be spring..and back to exploring Alaska.