Recent content by 5050punk

Thanks guys. I'll give cleaning it a try.

Hey Guys, I have a 96 4Runner. It's been having an issue where when I turn the defroster on, I hear a hissing noise coming from the passenger footwell. I only hear it on defrost though, not on any of the other air settings. I also only hear it when the car is running. I don't see any specific...

PM'd. Issue taken care of.

No I don't even have the stock lid, so I need the lid and latch. Thanks for the response though.

Hey Guys, The lid for the center console on my truck ('96 model) has been snapped off since before I bought it, and I need to purchase a new one. Does anyone know of any good sites that may carry a replacement part? Thanks in advance Mike

Alright so I picked up my truck yesterday. I went and checked out about 5 different vehicles, and ended up going with the 96 w/V6 and 186k miles. Got it for $5500. Out of all the trucks I checked out, this one was definitely in the best condition, had a clean carfax, and just seemed like the...

Yeah I agree that the stick is cheaper, it's just an availability problem. When I search (on Autotrader) for manuals under $10k within 500 miles, there are only 2 available, and both are slightly over my price range. If I search for automatics in the same radius, there are 27 available.

Thanks for the response. Any mileage concerns other than the timing belt? How long do these engines typically last for?

Hey Guys, I'm thinking of getting a used third gen 4Runner to use for snowboarding, camping, and transporting the dog. I'm looking to spend less than 6k. I found the two cars below, and wanted to see if there's anything I should be concerned about, or to look out for or ask about when I test...