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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
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Some Advice on 285,000 mile 4Runner Sport V8
Hey everyone,
I have a 2005 4Runner Sport V8 with 285,000+ miles. The truck has been great to me and my family, but it is having its list of issues now that are beginning to stack up. Wasn't able to address a lot because of finances, but I am now in a good place to start seriously addressing our transportation needs.
Because of how much it needs, my lack of knowledge, and it's high mileage, I need some advice as to what to do next. The truck needs quite a bit right now:
- New Tires
- Timing Belt Change
- Tune Up
- Gaskets changed
- It has an air pump failure that is causing it to not pass SMOG
- Tail Gate continues to seize up and stay locked.
- Needs new Shocks all around
The truck is fully paid off and my thoughts are just to start hammering away at repairs, but I'm not sure if it's time to say goodbye instead. I know that these Toyota's can go the distance, but I'm not sure what that distance is.
What do you guys think?
1.Fix it up or trade it in? This is our family's only vehicle so we need to count on it. Can a new engine be placed in these 4runners to keep them going if this engine went kaput? If so, I would want to keep it, since I'm thinking this would STILL be cheaper than a new one.
2.If I keep what do you recommend to address first? I'm thinking tires.
In any case thanks for all your help. Look forward to hearing your thoughts, learning and being a part of the community.
- Joe
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