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Old 06-09-2019, 03:11 PM #31
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Took this article's advice and got a full detail on my 2003 4th gen 4Runner - even if it doesn't sell for more, it's my daily driver and it's made it a lot more pleasant for me if nothing else!
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Old 06-13-2019, 11:01 PM #32
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This is great info as I am looking to buy one as well -- I hope to find someone who followed these tips!
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Good info! Thanks
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Very helpful info.
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Great tips

Wonder why they call them common sense when sooooo many seem to be lacking? Hmmmm right?
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Good points, cheers
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Great post! Just recently sold two vehicles using a similar process.

For those looking to really get their cars looking their best, ChrisFix does a great set of videos on YouTube on how to get your cars looking fantastic to either sell or revive what you've got. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...to+super+clean
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Thanks! Getting ready to sell my 3rd gen right now.
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Thanks much for this advice.
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Thank you!

As a first-time 4Runner seller this post is extremely helpful (though should be obvious points) - thanks!

Any advice on the best places to post a vehicle for sale? CL is always such a crapshoot in terms of scams & no-shows. Any Toyota-specific websites/forums (besides this one) to list that will target folks looking for a used 4Runner that needs some TLC?

Thanks again!
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Great advise.
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Thanks for the thread...lots of good advice
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Prep your car for sale...

I have sold several cars when the time came and have gotten pretty close to my (reasonable and not crazy) asking price. There is a detailed "How to Sell Your car" Guide on Bring a Trailer which may give you a good introduction. First of all, I'm one of those guys that keeps all records in a binder: original ad, Carfax, PPI, any maintenance or repair stuff and instructions for anything new like a dashcam. I'll generally take the car and have it inspected and any small things fixed. If there is some major issue (for example, the timing belt is due for replacement), I will either replace it or adjust the price accordingly and mention this in the ad. I will look for a set of take off tires on Craigslist unless the existing tires are new-ish. I will replace the wipers all around, air filter and cabin filter and change the oil and filter (parts from rock auto). I will clean the engine compartment and pick up any leaves or debris in the cowl and thoroughly clean the exterior. My pet peeves are dirt inside the gas filler hatch and brake dust crud on the wheels so I make sure these are clean. I take everything out of the interior, making sure that the owner manual folder is complete and I remove any personal stuff. Make sure that you have the puzzle lock key for the wheels. I shampoo the floor mats or buy new OE mats if the originals look bad. I clean all the cubbies and places where stuff can drop into and vacuum the interior. I personally like Griots 3 in 1 Leather cleaner since it doesn't leave a fake shiny film. CLEAN CLEAN and CLEAN again. This has to be the commonest fault I see when I look at cars for sale - the inside is filthy and full of junk. make note to de-program your HomeLink garage opener, remove any parking permit stickers and remove any Tollway stickers from your WS. After a thorough cleaning, I make sure that the gas gauge reads FULL and take a bunch of photos. Ideally, you want a place with some visual interest but not so much as to detract from the vehicle. Last car I sold was photographed on the roof of a parking garage on a weekend. TAKE LOTS OF GOOD PICTURES. Like 50+ from front, back, both sides, hood, trunk, all 4 wheels, engine compartment, all door panels, seats, dash and fan out all the receipts you have and photograph them. Your car should be completely "anonymous" - no bumper stickers, no "cat mom" stuff, no Biden/Trump stuff; nothing that wasn't there from the factory. Now its time to write your description. Obviously, it should state make, model, year and mileage. 1st owner is good, maintenance history is good, multiple keys are good and so on. If the tires are new, mention that. Put as many photos up as possible; carGurus allows 24 photos IIRC. Be realistic as to pricing - look at several sites such as Blue book and KBB and check local ads for a similar model to see where you should be. I looked at an ad for a 2004 T4R V8 2WD limited with 90k miles, no timing belt change and the Seller wanted $18k "cause it's like the Mona Lisa; they don't make them anymore" - yeh, sure. Have someone who isn't a car person review your ad. Post your ad and get ready for the fun, including spammers and low-ballers but eventually a normal buyer will come along. Have your title ready along with any DMV forms that need both of you to sign. In Texas, I can go to the DMV website and fill out a "transfer of owner" Form which I do right after I complete the sale (I also date and time the Bill of Sale) AND make sure I de-activate the tollway access for the sold vehicle AND cancel insurance for the sold vehicle. You have now sold your car and hopefully both you and the Buyer are satisfied. Time for a cold adult beverage.
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Nice Write up

Thanks for the info!
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I'm preparing my 4runner for selling and had some items I was wondering how people felt on if they were worth doing before selling:

Maintenance:
Timing belt. Last done 63k miles, 13 years ago.
Coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid. Last done 4 years, 15k miles ago
Accessory belts. Same as timing belt.
Water pump. Same as timing belt.

I would do the timing belt myself, so no mechanic receipt, just receipt for parts.

Mods I have the material for but never did:
Magnaflow catbox exhaust. Sitting new in box. Worth installing or selling on its own?
Low-def rear view camera and GPS module for my 5ish year old stereo receiver
Combo rearview mirror camera with back up system and dash cam. Can still return it for credit.
Sanding the minor bits of surface rust on the under carriage and then applying Herculiner
Applying sound deadening - I currently have butyl mats only, anything else would me extra money.

I already have a lot of the interior out for fixing the stereo and installing LED lights, so for a lot of these it would cut down time to do now.

Like I feel like people will maybe try to talk me down $500-1000 for timing belt and maybe $400-500 for all the fluids? Anything else worth it? I think for the most part I would be better off trying to sell the exhaust for like $500 than hoping it would add $600 extra in value.
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