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Old 08-23-2015, 07:32 PM #31
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thank you all SO much, some really invaluable info in here so far.

just came across this private party seller. low mileage, 2008. price is "OK" at around $17k.

about to run a carfax, but i plugged it into toyota's site and there isn't one service record on file.

how big of a red flag is this typically?

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Old 08-25-2015, 09:50 AM #32
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Anyone care to take a gander??

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What Toyota site are you looking at to get the service history?
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What Toyota site are you looking at to get the service history?
Track Your Service Records with Your Toyota Owners Account
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the thing is not everyone goes to "toyota" for service.
a lot of us do our own service. I run a performance parts store and i have accounts with dealers so i just get the service bulletin and i do it myself (i have friends with shops so i get to use the lift after hours). As far as parts i usually just get everything from the dealer since i pay wholesale price.
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Good info here- I'm just starting my search for a 4th generation 4runner
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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...


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Damn. I'm thinking I want a 2006+ (that's after refresh right)?

Think I can find a nice example for around $15k? I'm impatient!
Patience is a virtue!
I got my 2005 V6 4x4 from a GM Dealer 2 years ago. It had 64K miles and I paid $14K. I searched for hundreds of miles and found this on Craigslist 5 minutes from my work!
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I drive a V6 98 and I love it. It has better gas mileage than a V8. I bought one dealer and one private. I feel private is better as long as they have had it a while. Some buy them at actions and have no idea what has happened or been done to the car.
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I have been actively looking for a 4 runner for a month now, I know your pain.
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