i am considering a 1999 4runner 4x4 i saw recently; hi miles 163K, asking $6500. here is a link:
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, $6,500 - Cars.com
CARFAX (summary):
(1999 - 2003: registered as commercial/lease vehicle)
06/12/2003 52,088 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept. Tucson, AZ
Title or registration issued New owner reported
03/21/2004 Vermont
Police Report Accident reported in West Rutland
Vehicle involved in crash with a guardrail
Case #4546-04
07/11/2005 Arizona
Inspection Station Vehicle exempt from emissions inspection
11/16/2005 Aldermans Toyota Rutland, VT
Alderman's Toyota | Toyota Dealer | Rutland, VT Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
02/01/2006 Aldermans Toyota Rutland, VT
Alderman's Toyota | Toyota Dealer | Rutland, VT Vehicle serviced
05/10/2006 Arizona
Inspection Station Vehicle exempt from emissions inspection
03/16/2007 112,000 Arizona
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection
09/02/2009 163,026 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection
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long story short question: is this a vehicle worth pursuing? i would prefer less mileage, but don't want to pass up a potentially good 1999 4x4 4runner.
I'm not desperate to get a car immediately (sometime soon tho). i have a running 1988 4Runner 4x4 with over 308K miles - possible recent head gasket leak (suggested cause a spark plug gets rusted frequently) ... but still runs like a champ.
I love, LOVE my 1st gen, been together for 18 years, but i need something more reliable for DD and long trips these days. What i really want is a 1996-1999 (pref 1999) 4x4 4runner, dependable for dd, but also able to get to the remote places in the mountains, creeks, etc. as needed.
Thanks in advance for any information, suggestions or advice. Cheers, kim
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1988 4Runner SR5 4 cyl 4x4 silver. stock with yakima racks and grill guard. Unfortunately 4runner was stolen in 1992
1988 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 white. stock but fully loaded, added yakima racks and grill guard.