Recent content by fredimac

Thanks for everyone's help here, I'm now the proud owner of a 2004 4WD Limited v8 with 162K and very clean indeed. Got it checked out by a mechanic, a few minor issues lead to a discount. Out the door for $12,300 :)

It turns out that the 2005 isn't a 4WD. Also, the blue book on the 2004 Limited is $14.3K if it's in excellent condition. Does that sound like the best deal. I'm not used to thinking of vehicles that get 250K in their lifetime if cared for. Also, am I silly being a stickler for 4WD if...

Corrrection : 2004 Limited v8 4WD 162k $11650

Thanks for all your input thusfar! Glad I got on here. At present I'm considering some vehicles with the following basic specs / price. Any an obviously better deal, or too good to be true, assuming the vehciles are generally equally cared for? 2005 SR5 Sport v6 4WD 94K $12,900 2004 SR5...

I'm considering a 4th Gen used 4runner. My research indicates that these are the best used SUV's out there. My budget is about 12K and I'm in Northern Cal. I want to be able to tow and go in the snow so 4WD is great. What should I look for? Is, for example, $11, 600 for a 2004 Limited with...