update:
just came across an old CL ad for a 2005 4Runner. It has <70,000 original miles and he's asking $12k.
based in a snowy state but hopefully with the low mileage and the fact that he said he garages it and rarely drives it (has a house in FL) the car doesn't have much rust. he also said "a dealer told me they'd buy it and put it right on the showroom floor".
the CL ad had no picture so maybe the age of the ad isn't too big of a red flag (as these things usually don't last). he's sending me a VIN now.
do any red flags automatically pop up to you?
wish me luck!
only got this image after emailing:
really excited that this could be the one. if VIN checks out i will be heading up tomorrow to take a look.
EDIT:
welp, there goes that. got the VIN from him and this comes up on the Toyota site. why would he even bother giving me the VIN if he was lying? strange...