Recent content by ftm-ptb

Well, the rust on the 04 was more than I was comfortable with.....BUT! I'm the proud new owner of 2000 SR5 with 119k on it. I paid 8k out the door, and feel good about my deal. Dealership had all original service records, oil changes etc. Needless to say I'm happy. My only gripe is that the...

Ive done the auto check and put the vin into toyotas website, all came back clear. Im just worried that im buying a rust bucket thats been painted over!

I'll see if I can get some pictures of it... You guys have me all worried now I didnt pay enougb attention to see if the rhino lining stuff was new or old........

Went and drove the runner....Needless to say I love it. 4wd works great, and everything looks like its in good condition. The only thing that concerned me was that the frame looks like it has been painted or something with a material similar to a spray on bed liner? I didn't notice any rust...

ASU, I live right outside of Greensboro. I assume you're at APP? Anybody else, feel free to chime in and tell me what else i should look for!!!

Also, can you guys help me with things I should check on the vehicle before purchasing? I've read about the rear seals, and that you can tell if their bad by looking at the inside of the rear tires. Anything else? I'm a dumb fireman so I don't know alot about the in's and outs of vehicles...

It is an sr5. it has had one previous owner. My only other worry is the fact that it's from albany, and per the autocheck and carfax has been in NY its entire life. I live in NC, and ive heard horror stories about rust and northern cars. Thanks again

Hey everyone, great forum you all have going on here. I'm working out a deal on a 04 V6 4wd. It has 101k on it. Anyway, the dealer is having a sensor for the VSC replaced........What is that? And should I steer clear of this vehicle? Thanks for the help! And hopefully i'll be joining the 4runner...