Recent content by akaye

Oh, I'm definitely the same way. I like to buy quality things ONCE, and maintain them while enjoying having the best of the best along the way. However I am a freelance sound artist and engineer, so moving out of the country temporarily or permanently is never *too* far out of the realm of...

I'll be driving it mostly in southern california, occasional trips to the northern snowy states, but hopefully very rare trips to the east of the country.

This is all great info, thanks a lot. I don't understand this tip though "drop some coolant out of the bottom of the rad and look for residue under cap" - are those two separate things are part of the same test? Sorry for the ignorance!

Yeah I understand where you're comin from. I guess one of my other concerns is how am I ever going to resell this one day if it has 400k miles on it, right? I mean who would ever buy a used car with 400k for even $5k or am I wrong on that in the 4Runner world? I guess if it has the rear lock and...

I would still have to offer some amount less than what they're asking because of my own finance situation, but I think I'm with you on this one. Thanks for the insight!

Yeah I hear you, setting aside the 2k seems like it would be a smart move. I wish $4.5k would get me one of these nowadays but it seems like any 4x4 3rd gen out there in good condition is going between 7-10k unless you get some lucky break on one.

Hello everyone, Wanted to speak in generality about a 3rd gen that's for sale, hoping to get some further insight from you all! Here's the scenario: 3rd gen 4Runner (pre-2000). E-locked, 4wd, auto, single owner, original engine/trans, impeccable routine maintenance records, good amount of...

looking great!

Wow great deal!! I'm not sure how people find them so cheap sometimes! I swear the ones I look at that aren't rusting out are at least 7k for a 4wd with 300xxx miles..... must be timing/good-luck

Awesome look. I'm a sucker for 3rd gens but I really do like this one

So gorgeous, what a cool base to start from

Looks nice and crisp congrats !

Nice! I'd be interested to know how much you paid for it. Unless I missed it in the post? PM me if you see this and wouldn't mind!

Looks great!

Wow looks great! Lots of work you put in but looks like she'll last you a while now.