2001 4Runner SR5 4x4, Thunder Cloud Metallic/Gray (everyday driver)
290K miles. I bought the SUV with 75K in TX. I am the 3rd owner, first owner was in CO. I am in MO. Under carriage is pretty clean but some surface rust.
Timing chain/water pump changed at 150K.
Replaced O2 sensor (Denso)
I had to replace the catalytic converters. with NOT OEMs which were welded in place.
Replace transmission fluid at 150K.
Replace struts and shocks (Monroe) at 220K
Ran Mobile 1 synthetic since 75K and changed every 5K.
Plugs changed a few times with Denso plugs. Factory wires.
Changed the radiator at 250K
November: 4Runner was hit while stopped at a red light by someone texting. Slightly bent rear bumper but little damage. Transmission problems started after this. Mostly not crisp shifts.
November had transmission fluid changed and inspected (AAMCO). Told transmission seems OK.
December 2014 I had the Toyota 5 stars powder coated black satin and mounted GoodYear Triple Tread, 265/70R16.
January 2015: I did the Tundra 199mm caporal upgrade, new rotors (Brembo) replace rear drums (AC Delco Professional). All new pads are Toyota. All new brake hardware pings, springs clips (Toyota)
Replace front sway bar rubber (Toyota) and end links (AC Delco Professional grade).
Need to replace rear springs due to slight sag
Options:
Moon roof
Toyota 5 start rims
Fog lights
Plastic wheel molding with all black running boards.
Toyota receiver.
No lift kit
Kelly Blue Book: about $5K
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QUESTION: Do I replace the transmission or sell the SUV as is. A rebuilt Toyota transmission is $3.3K installed with 1 year/12K miles warranty. I keep going back and for on this. Engine burns a little oil but overall seems healthy. Check engine light P0420 comes on every once in a while but I attribute that to NOT OEM catalytic converters and just reset the reset check engine.
I don't have the time to change the transmission.