Recent content by chowbus

Hello all, Finally found me a 2001 Limited, 170k miles, 4x2, stock, well taken care of. Right after purchase, the low fuel light came on, filled up within 7 miles. 16.676 gallons Drove 1 tank full & I drive very sensibly. No fast takeoffs, slamming on brakes, etc. It has a louder muffler...

Thank yall for the help. The 4runner has been sold to someone else. Seller told me to call him yesterday at noon, which I did but he did not answer. Go on cl & fb today & truck is gone. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. If I'm patient something better will come along. Thanks again.

Thanks Scramble. Yes, it is is very nice looking truck. Plain & simple, what I like. But I have not physically laid eyes or hands on it yet. I apologize for all the questions, I have never bought a used car before. And I am scared of making the wrong decision that will cost me out the wazoo...

Thank you for the replies. Yes, I have done a lot of reading about buying a 4Runner. But when it gets to the part about the internal workings of the engine, I might as well be reading Greek. And you are correct. I don't want to buy something & then be surprised that I need to put that much more...

Thank you ToyotaBrah for your response. What does it mean that the "bottom end" was rebuilt? Is this not a complete rebuild? Is this a typical solution for a blown head gasket? Should I have concern for the transmission at this mileage. Seller only states that the transmission has never given...

value of 98 4runner - NC I apologize if this is not allowed, but I am a new member & do not have enough posts to start a new thread. There is a 98 4runner listed I am interested in & have emailed the seller about it. I am a female, & at the moment do not have a significant other or a male...

OB fun The Lost Colony play is well worth it. Especially if the kids are learning sponges. Rent bikes & ride all around the village in Ocracoke. Pea Island National Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring binoculars & bug spray. Climb the Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Well worth it. Climb all the OB...